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McOsker Calls for Testing, Reporting and Remediation of Toxic Lead Contamination in Watts’ Water

Councilmember McOsker's motion urges the LADWP to work closely with HACLA and the Better Watts Initiative to develop and implement…

1 year ago

County Supervisors Approve Creation of Independent Ethics Commission and Ethics Reform

The motion calls for increased independent oversight and authority over ethical conduct, county contracts, lobbying, financial disclosures, conflicts of interest,…

1 year ago

McOsker Motion Could Lead To Closure of Rancho LPG

The motion is just the first step in a long process, but it appears to be an unequivocal one —…

2 years ago

Homelessness Briefs: Mayor Appoints Dep. Mayor of Homelessness & Community Health and Motion Addresses Youth, Seniors Experiencing Homelessness and

Estimates from last year’s homelessness census found that youth homelessness increased by 40% from 2022 to 2023, identifying 3,894 youth…

2 years ago

LA County Briefs: Supervisors Motion to Boost Performing Arts and Explore Faith-Based and Community Partnerships Office

The office would also establish uniform countywide guidelines to help departments address questions raised about church-state separation. 

2 years ago

Supervisors Call for Release of Armenian Hostages Held Captive by Azerbaijan

According to a recent report by the Center for Truth & Justice, Armenian civilians have been the target of illegal…

2 years ago

City of LA Briefs: City Motion to Examine Hiring Halls , Search For DWP GM and Super Bowl to Return to LA

Tim McOsker, Dec. 15, introduced a motion to examine the city’s hiring halls to see how frequently they are being…

2 years ago

Supervisors Approve Calling for Sanctions Against Azerbaijan in Support of Artsakh

The motion was introduced as the Azerbaijani government has, for nine continuous months, blocked the Lachin Corridor – the only…

2 years ago

Barger Urges Support of Performance, Arts, and Cultural Venues to Boost Arts Economy

The losses experienced by the arts sector has had a ripple effect on many industries — including public revenue. According…

2 years ago

Councilmembers Address Wage Theft, Other Conditions for In-Flight Catering Workers at LAX

Per the city’s Living Wage Ordinance, workers are supposed to earn $18.04 an hour, the minimum wage (including health benefits)…

2 years ago