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Governors Briefs: Pier Wind Project Bill Signed and Governors Appointment Announced

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Governors Briefs: Pier Wind Project Bill Signed and Governors Appointment Announced
Governor Signs Bill to Expedite Pier Wind Project

CALIFORNIA— Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing the Port of Long Beach to streamline the design and construction of Pier Wind, a proposed 400-acre terminal to facilitate the assembly and deployment of floating offshore wind turbines.

Assembly Bill 2235, authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, will reduce costs and accelerate the timeline to complete the proposed Pier Wind project, which would be the largest facility of its kind in the United States and would help California meet its goals for renewable energy sources.

Details: https://tinyurl.com/POLB-Pier-Wind

 

Gov. Newsom Announces Appointment

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom Oct. 24 announced the following appointment:

Trelynd D.J. Bradley, of Los Angeles, has been appointed deputy director for Innovation and Emerging Technologies at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. He has served as deputy director of sustainable freight and supply chain development at the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development since 2022 and was senior business development specialist there from 2019 to 2022. Bradley held several roles at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research from 2017 to 2019, including policy analyst and executive fellow with the capital fellows program. He was a staff assistant in the office of Congressman Raul Ruiz from 2016 to 2017. Bradley was a business manager for Black Cat Fireworks from 2010 to 2017 and a policy intern for the Ontario International Airport Authority in 2016. Bradley is a member of the University of California, Riverside Alumni Association and the Capital Fellows Alumni Association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and Political Science from the University of California, Riverside. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $144,492. Bradley is a Democrat.

 

Two Random ART Happenings: Cultural Affairs Honors World Series with Public Exhibits, Gregorio Luke Unveils Monarch Project at ECC

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Two Random ART Happenings: Cultural Affairs Honors World Series with Public Exhibits, Gregorio Luke Unveils Monarch Project at ECC

Double Art Delight:

Cultural Affairs’ Public Art Exhibitions in Celebration of World Series

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Oct 25 highlighted the Fall and Winter art exhibitions hosted by the Department of Cultural Affairs throughout Los Angeles. The exhibitions offer a diverse range of opportunities to explore visual art and creativity and are created for all ages to enjoy. All exhibitions are free and open to the public. For more information, visit culture.lacity.gov.

“Especially as the World Series gets underway, we are working to highlight all aspects of our City,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “With the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs showcasing its Fall and Winter art exhibitions, we are proud to share the power of the arts with Angelenos and visitors from across the city.”

Upcoming Fall and Winter Art Exhibitions

Crook’s Lens – A Photographic Journey Through the Black Liberation Struggle

On the heels of his recently published book of the same title, Ron Wilkins brings a considerable number of works in his portfolio to the William Grant Still Arts Center.

Time: 12 to 5 p.m., through Nov. 9

Details: Learn more here.

Venue: William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 S West View St, Los Angeles

 

Day of the Dead: Looking Towards Our Past and Future

In celebration of Dia De Los Muertos, the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery invites community members, families, and artists to create altars that encapsulate the spirit of the holiday.

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday between Nov. 2 to 23

Details:Learn more here.

Venue: Barnsdall Junior Arts Center Gallery, 4814 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles

 

Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures

Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures, a group exhibition includes the works of Carmen Argote, John Baldessari, Merce Cunningham, Charles Gaines, Jesper Just, Shana Lutker, Benjamin Reiss, and Analia Saban. Rooted in Conceptualism and coming from an investigatory place characterized by process, Experimentations: The Art of Controlled Procedures is a group exhibition featuring work by artists whose approach to their practice involves a scientific mindset. The exhibition includes multi-media installation, video, painting, drawing, sculpture, and performance and invites viewers to engage with the artworks not just as finished products but as manifestations and documentation of ongoing processes of discovery and exploration.

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday until Jan. 5

Details: Learn more here.

Venue:Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles

 

Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics

Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions or LACE has partnered with the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery to present the Getty PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibition Beatriz da Costa: (un)disciplinary tactics. The exhibition revisits the collaborative artistic practice of the late Beatriz da Costa (1974–2012), as an investigation into technoscientific experimentation, politics, activism, and art-making, contextualized for our contemporary moment. Curated by LACE’s former chief curator/director of programs Daniela Lieja Quintanar with Ana Briz, the project weaves together an exhibition, public programming, performances, educational workshops, and study groups that will evoke da Costa’s approach to the intersections of ancient and non-academic forms of knowledge.

Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday until Jan. 5

Details: Learn more here.

Venue:Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles

 

Justice in our Barrios, Paz al Mundo: A Moratorium on War and Carrying the Legacy Forward

Join the inaugural exhibition of the Lincoln Heights Youth Arts Center. The exhibition features the personal archive of Rosalio Muñoz, peace activist, social justice organizer, youth mentor with roots in Lincoln Heights and Highland Park, and a co-Founder of the Chicano Moratorium.

The contemporary artworks will be on display until Dec. 14, and the historical collection will continue through Feb. 28, 2025

Time: Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Details: Learn more here.

Venue: El Pueblo de Lincoln Heights Art Gallery, 2911 Altura Street, Los Angeles

 

A Woman in Charge, Robin Strayhorn

This exhibition, curated by Rosie Lee Hooks, is a one-woman exhibition on view in the Noah Purifoy Gallery. A Woman in Charge highlights the cumulative work of the multidisciplinary artist featuring graphite, collage, acrylic and monoprints

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday until March 8, 2025

Details: For more information, click here.

Venue: Noah Purifoy Gallery, Watts Towers Arts Center Campus, 1727 East 10th Street, Los Angeles

 

 

In Defense of Immigrants

Audiovisual presentation In Defense of Immigrants by Gregorio Luke will be presented in the Monarch Project, a traveling installation of silk butterflies and photographs of faces created by artist Olivia Barrionuevo. This event was organized by the Museum of Experimentally Structured Art (ESMOA) in collaboration with El Camino College and Munzón Gallery.

Gregorio Luke affirms: “Never before in our history has immigration been so maligned. And yet, as president John Kennedy affirms: “Immigrants are the secret of America” We are all immigrants or descendants of immigrants, and the very nature of the U.S. is shaped by immigration. Our nation is at a crossroads: we can continue targeting immigrants or we can strive for a more enlightened immigration policy. I feel very honored to do this presentation in the context of Olivia Barrionuevo’s installation the Monarch Project, because it encourages the participation of the audience in this crucial dialogue.”

Olivia Barrionuevo invites the public attending the exhibition to have their photograph taken with the butterflies. This portrait is taken directly by her, to gradually create a “mural of faces” that grows in size with each new exhibition. Additionally, participants share their experiences by giving their opinions on migration; these testimonies are stored in a memory blog. With this work and based on the metaphor of the monarch butterfly, which migrates every year fleeing the cold forests of Canada in winter to the temperate forests of Michoacán and the State of Mexico, the artist reflects and raises awareness about the phenomenon of migration, human rights, climate change, and the environment. Regarding this reflection, Olivia Barrionuevo says: “We are migrants by nature; human beings are in constant movement, we have been nomads since the beginning of humanity, and we will not stop being so.”

Photographer and visual artist Olivia Barrionuevo was born in Nogales, Sonora, and has lived in Los Angeles, California, for 33 years. She has collaborated with American photographer Annie Leibovitz and for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. Her work reflects with great aesthetic richness what it meant to grow up in a Mexican border town while attending school in the United States. Belonging to two cultures, the artist believes she adopted the best of both, which is reflected in her photography and work.

Gregorio Luke is an internationally recognized expert on art and culture. He has spoken at institutions such as the Library of Congress, the Smithsonian Institution, the San Francisco Museum of Art, the National Museum for Women in the Arts, the Detroit Institute of Art, and universities such as Harvard and UNAM, among others. He is the former director of the Museum of Latin American Art MoLAA and the Cultural Attache of Mexico in Los Angeles.

Time: 5:30 p.m., Nov. 29

Cost: Free

Details: https://tinyurl.com/El-Camino-College-Gallery

Venue: El Camino College Art Gallery, (Behavioral Science building) 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance

Full Speech: Michelle Obama Rallies for Harris in Michigan

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LA Probation Department News: Second Chances for Justice Involved Youth Through CCPP and Chief P.O. Statement on Supervisors Motionto Appoint Compliance Officer

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LA Probation Department News: Second Chances for Justice Involved Youth Through CCPP and Chief P.O. Statement on Supervisors Motionto Appoint Compliance Officer 
Los Angeles County Probation Department and County Leaders Launch College and Career Pathway Program to Offer Second Chances for Justice Involved Youth
Completion of the College Program May Qualify Youth For Case Dismissal

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Probation Department, in collaboration with the LA County District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, Superior Court, and Los Angeles Mission College, has launched a new College and Career Pathway Program or CCPP aimed at providing second chances for justice-involved youth. In lieu of a criminal record, this program offers youth aged 16 to 18 the opportunity to explore education and career options.

“Los Angeles County Probation is proud to partner with our county colleagues to create educational pathways for youth,” said Chief Probation Officer Viera-Rosa. “This program gives them access to higher education, opening doors to more opportunities and career paths, while laying the groundwork for successful and productive futures.”

District Attorney George Gascón added, “The CCPP provides a transformative alternative for youth accused of a crime. Rather than dealing with a criminal record, these young individuals will have the opportunity to pursue education and career goals, equipping them with the tools needed to build a brighter future. My office is dedicated to addressing the root causes of crime and breaking the cycle that often traps our youth in the justice system.”

“This program reflects the Los Angeles Community College District’s commitment to serving every member of our community, regardless of the challenges they’ve faced,” said Sara Hernandez, 2nd Vice President of the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees. “By providing an educational pathway at all nine of our colleges, we are creating a system of support that reaches beyond the classroom, offering young people the chance to become educated, employable, and empowered members of society.”

The college pathway program allows youth to work toward a college certificate or degree as an alternative to a criminal record. The Los Angeles County Probation Department, in conjunction with the District Attorney’s Office, Public Defender’s Office, and Superior Court, will evaluate each case to determine eligibility based on factors such as the nature of the offense, gang affiliations, and the potential benefits of support services and a new educational environment. Once selected, participants will be placed in one of nine community college programs, where they will be required to attend and complete coursework. Charges against them will be suspended while they actively participate, and upon successful completion, they may qualify for case dismissal.

In addition to their education, participants will receive career counseling, access to support services, financial aid, tutoring, and the opportunity to join student clubs.

 

Chief Probation Officer Guillermo Viera-Rosa’s Statement on Board of Supervisors Motion to Appoint a Compliance Officer

LOS ANGELES — Following the motion by the Board of Supervisors to appoint a compliance officer tasked with ensuring adherence to the standards set by the Board of State and Community Corrections or BSCC and the California Department of Justice or DOJ at the juvenile halls of the Los Angeles County Probation Department, Chief Guillermo Viera-Rosa Oct. 24 issued the following statement:

“The Probation Department supports the Board of Supervisors’ decision. Our foremost priority is the safety and well-being of the youth in our care, and we are fully committed to meeting the compliance requirements of BSCC and DOJ.”

“We appreciate the Board’s leadership in this matter and their ongoing support of our efforts toward continuous improvement. Our goal is to transform our juvenile facilities into safe, healthy, and rehabilitative spaces for the youth we serve, and we are determined to not only meet but exceed the standards set by the BSCC and DOJ.”

 

City, FEMA, Cal OES Launch $42M Volunatary Property Buyout Program for Those Impacted by Land Movement

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City, FEMA, Cal OES Launch $42M Volunatary Property Buyout Program for Those Impacted by Land Movement

 

RANCHO PALOS VERDES — The City of Rancho Palos Verdes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA, and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services or Cal OES Oct. 29 announced a $42 million voluntary buyout program for property owners in the Greater Portuguese Bend landslide area whose homes have been damaged or threatened by land movement.

Established with funding from FEMA’s hazard mitigation grant program, the voluntary property buyout program is intended to help eligible homeowners relocate to safer areas by offering a fair market value for their properties based on pre-disaster appraisals. Properties acquired by the city through this program will be permanently converted to open space and deed-restricted, protecting the community from future redevelopment risks in these vulnerable areas.

Slow-moving, ancient landslides in the city have significantly accelerated since 2023 following two consecutive heavy rainy seasons that caused damage to homes, roads and utilities, resulting in indefinite gas and electricity shut offs for hundreds of residents.

“For the past two years, our residents have endured extraordinary hardships as a result of this landslide, with some facing the real prospect of losing their homes entirely,” said Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor John Cruikshank. “This buyout program provides a viable pathway forward for our most vulnerable community members, offering the opportunity to relocate and rebuild with meaningful compensation. On behalf of the entire City, I express my deep appreciation to FEMA and Cal OES for working with the City to establish this program. We understand the complexity and emotional weight of this for our residents and are committed to making the process as transparent and compassionate as possible.”

The Rancho Palos Verdes City Council announced the program at a special town hall meeting on Oct. 28, sharing program details and answering resident questions with support from FEMA and Cal OES representatives in attendance. FEMA has allocated funding for this program based on the federally declared California disaster for the winter storms between Jan. 31 and Feb. 9, 2024.

Additional program cycles may become available in the future. This announcement represents the largest grant amount in the city’s history and comes as the city continues to see promising signs that the unprecedented land movement is slowing. The deceleration is the result of dewatering efforts by the city, the Abalone Cove Landslid Abatement District, and the Klondike Canyon Landslide Abatement District, in combination with drier weather conditions.

Property owners interested in applying for the buyout program must request a voluntary property inspection from the city by Monday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. and submit a completed program application by Friday, Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. The City and Cal OES will review all applications to ensure they meet FEMA’s eligibility criteria. Properties will be prioritized for selection based on factors such as safety concerns, structural condition, and utility statuses.

If selected for a grant under the program, the city will purchase the property for a price determined by an appraisal that is based on the fair market value of the land on Dec. 1, 2022, prior to the acceleration of the landslide. The FEMA grant will pay for 75% of the sale, and property owners will contribute the remaining 25% through a reduction of the fair market value payment. Property owners who have been selected to proceed with the purchase of their property may withdraw at any time prior to sale closing. At closing, the property will be deed-restricted as open space, and the city cannot sell it to private individuals or develop it.

Residents with questions about the voluntary property buyout program can contact the ity at LandMovement@RPVca.gov or visit RPVca.gov/LandMovement.

Mayor Bass, Sen. Barragán Secure Record Federal Funds for Greener LA Port

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Mayor Bass, Sen. Barragán Secure Record Federal Funds for Greener LA Port

 

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Oct. 29 announced $412 million in secured federal funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or EPA clean ports program, which will support efforts to reduce emissions and create a new community-led zero-emission grant program. This is the single largest funding amount that the Port of Los Angeles has ever received.

“Thank you, Administrator Regan, for your support of our vision of a zero-emission future,” said Mayor Karen Bass. “With this funding, the nation’s busiest port will be able to continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality. Together, in partnership with the federal government, industry, labor, and environmental justice groups, we are building a greener and healthier Los Angeles. L.A. will continue to lead on innovative infrastructure and sustainability.”

This announcement follows active advocacy by Mayor Bass and the mayor’s office of energy and sustainability. In March of this year, Mayor Bass hosted Administrator Regan in San Pedro and highlighted future investment opportunities to support the Port and Los Angeles. The Administrator has visited Los Angeles twice this year, signaling strong federal support for efforts to build a greener Los Angeles.

“This grant is a game-changer for the Port of LA and our port communities,” said U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán. “Today’s funding announcement is the direct result of a five-year effort by my office to work with labor, environmental justice groups, industry, and ports, to secure billions of dollars to clean up ports across the country. It will help the Port of LA and ports across the country transition to zero-emission, human operated equipment. This investment will significantly reduce pollution from ports and help our nearby port communities breathe cleaner air.”

Rep. Nannette Barragán’s office in a press release stated, “The grant, made possible by Congresswoman Barragán’s Climate Smart Ports Act, whose funding was included in the Inflation Reduction Act, will reduce air pollution and improve public health by helping the port transition to 100% zero-emissions terminal operations by 2030. In addition to the federal grant, POLA and its partners will also match $200 million for the project, totaling over $600 million to meet their clean air goals.

In line with the Climate Smart Ports Act, which was supported by the ILWU and several community-based organizations, the funds must be used for human-operated equipment and technology.

This grant will allow POLA to meet ZE goals by:

  • funding the acquisition of approximately 400 pieces of ZE CHE and associated charging infrastructure to replace nearly 30% of POLA’s diesel-burning CHE fleet;
  • procuring 250 ZE drayage trucks and associated charging infrastructure;
  • installing cutting-edge power management systems with solar generation and battery
  • providing energy storage capacity to power additional ZE CHE;
  • establishing one of the first shore-power support systems for auto carrier vessels to; and
  • eliminating nearly 41,500 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and 55 tons of NOx emissions annually.”

Rep. Barragán led a California Delegationletterof 19 members in support of the EPA grant.

“With this federal investment, we’re taking a huge, transformative step toward a cleaner, healthier future for the residents of the Harbor area,” said Councilmember Tim McOsker. The communities surrounding the Port of Los Angeles have been on the frontlines of pollution for far too long, and this funding brings resources to drive us toward a future where our goals of a zero-emission Port are attainable. This vital support not only advances our environmental goals but should also protect, strengthen, and sustain the good jobs at the Port. Together, we will demand both environmental justice and the protection of good jobs as we prioritize investments that bring the greatest benefits to our surrounding neighborhoods.”

How Los Angeles Will Benefit:

In support of its goal to achieve 100% zero-emission terminal operations by 2030, this funding will enable the port to purchase zero-emission yard tractors, drayage trucks, top handlers, heavy forklifts, battery electric storage systems, chargers, and more.

The grant will also set a new standard for environmental stewardship in the maritime industry by directly funding an innovative, community-led $50 million ZE grant program in partnership with the Harbor Community Benefits Foundation, prioritizing investments that benefit frontline, disadvantaged areas. Investments will be identified through a community-led outreach and selection process that prioritizes projects having the greatest emission reductions and impact on neighborhoods surrounding the port.

The Dark Side of Daylight Saving: How Time Changes Can Impact Your Health

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The Dark Side of Daylight Saving: How Time Changes Can Impact Your Health

 

CALIFORNIA— On Nov. 3, clocks will ‘fall back’ and we will gain an hour as part of daylight saving time which ends at 2 a.m. This means sunrise and sunset will occur about an hour earlier that day too. This extra hour of sleep isn’t all good news; making this shift in time may actually increase your health risks.

“There is a fair amount of convincing evidence that the abrupt switching from standard time to daylight saving time is associated with several health and social risks and consequences. Specifically, the first few days of such change are fraught with increased traffic accidents and a significant uptick in fatal crashes with a hefty price of up to 300 deaths a year,” said Dr. Jim Keany, Chief Medical Officer, St. Mary’s Medical Center in Long Beach. “In addition, heart attack and stroke risks increase. Moreover, transitioning both into and out of daylight saving time has been linked to a myriad of sleep and mood disturbances as well as suicide.”

Extended evening light delays the brain’s release of melatonin, the hormone that promotes drowsiness, which in turn interferes with sleep and causes us to sleep less overall. “Despite our lack of understanding as to the exact reason, we believe it may have something to do with the disruption of the body’s internal clock, or its circadian rhythm,” added Dr. Keany.

Researchers have also noted negative effects that occur during the transition from DST to

Standard Time in November when it gets darker earlier. In addition to sleep loss, people are at greater risk of mood disturbance, miscarriages, and other health problems.

Because of the adverse effects of DST on sleep, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises that adults obtain at least seven hours of sleep per night preceding and following DST changes.

Graduated adjustment of sleep and wake times beginning 2-3 days before DST can also help with this transition. When performing activities that require maximal alertness, individuals also should exercise particular caution for at least seven days following DST changes.

UPDATE: Murder Investigation Arrest – 3300 Block of 67th St. LB

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UPDATE: Murder Investigation Arrest – 3300 Block of 67th St. LB

 

Update: Oct. 26

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the Aug. 4, 2024 murder of a 16-year-old resident of the city of Bell.

Through their investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as Ronald Guidry, a 41-year-old resident of Torrance. Detectives ultimately obtained a warrant for Guidry’s arrest. On Oct. 17, Guidry was located and arrested in the city of Las Vegas by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Search warrants were subsequently served in the cities of Las Vegas, Moreno Valley, Rialto and Perris where items of evidence were located and recovered.

The incident was determined to be gang related.

“This arrest is an important step in bringing justice for the young life lost to such a senseless crime,” said Police Chief Wally Hebeish. “Gang violence is not tolerated in our city, and our department remains steadfast in our commitment to hold those involved accountable. Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, and we remain focused on continuing to make our neighborhoods safe for everyone.”

The Long Beach Police Department would like to extend its thanks and gratitude to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for their assistance in apprehending Guidry, who is currently awaiting extradition to Los Angeles County.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Oscar Valenzuela or Leticia Gamboa 562-570-7244 or anonymously at 800-222-8477, www.lacrimestoppers.org.

 

Originally Published Aug. 5

Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a 16-year-old male which occurred on Aug. 4, in the 3300 block of 67th Street.

At approximately 2:40 p.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of 67th Street, regarding multiple reports of a person who was shot in the street.

Upon arrival, officers located a male teenage victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. Officers rendered medical aid and attempted life saving measures until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel who determined the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives responded to the scene. Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim’s adult male relative drove the victim to the area. The victim exited the vehicle and returned a short time later followed by a group of unknown subjects. Moments later, a shooting occurred striking the victim and the relative’s vehicle. The relative then fled the area and immediately called the police. The victim’s relative sustained a minor injury to his upper body and he was treated at the scene. It is not yet known if the relative was struck by gunfire or debris.

The group fled the area on foot prior to officers’ arrival.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.

The victim has been identified as a 16-year-old resident from the city of Bell. His identity is being withheld due to his age.

Detectives believe there were additional witnesses in the area and are encouraging them to come forward.

 

Senators Becker and Gonzalez Launch the Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project

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Senators Becker and Gonzalez Launch the Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project

LOS ANGELES — On Oct. 24, joined by Los Angeles City Mayor Karen Bass, members of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, Latino community leaders, and the descendants of victims of the Mexican repatriation, Sen. Josh Becker (D-Menlo Park) and Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) praised the signing of Senate Bill (SB) 537 and announced the launch of the Mexican Repatriation Memorial Project in the City of Los Angeles.

At La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, supporters celebrated the announcement of the bill’s signing, which will create a statue honoring the victims of the largest mass deportation of Mexican and Mexican American citizens from the United States.

The Mexican Repatriation Program of the 1930s was a period of forced deportations of Mexicans and Mexican Americans under the guise of preserving job opportunities for “real Americans.” An estimated 2 million Mexican and Mexican American citizens, including 400,000 people from California, were rounded up, separated from families, and deported to Mexico.

“With the 95th anniversary of the Executive Order codifying into federal policy the forced deportation of innocent men, women, and children of Latino descent upon us, this memorial will provide a long overdue and unequivocal recognition of the Mexican Repatriation,” said Sen. Becker. “It will generate an educational transformation and raise awareness of this dark chapter in our history so that we are not condemned to repeat the mistakes of the past. I am proud that this bill has already inspired many to begin having conversations about the repatriations, which is raising awareness and advancing healing and justice for the victims and their descendants.”

“The forced deportation of Mexican and Mexican American families, and the lasting repercussions those actions have had on our communities, cannot be ignored, or forgotten,” said Sen. Lena Gonzalez. “It’s my hope this memorial will serve as an educational tool about the forced repatriation of the 1930s to promote healing and justice, and as a reminder that we must never repeat the mistakes of the past.”

“It is not easy to find representation of Latinos in textbooks and classrooms,” said Tamara Gisiger. “With much digging, I found that forced deportations of millions of Mexicans during the Depression, mostly American citizens, were nowhere to be found in history books. What I uncovered I turned into a school paper. The historical invisibility inspired me to share what I had learned far and wide. In writing and passing this bill, Senators Becker and Gonzalez are now making sure that this history will never be forgotten. I am so proud to have played a part in this.”

SB 537 authorized a designated non-profit foundation, in consultation with either the department of general services or the city/county of Los Angeles, to plan, construct, and maintain a statue at an appropriate public place in Los Angeles to commemorate victims of the Mexican Repatriation program. All costs are covered by the non-profit foundation.

The inspiration of SB 537 came from high school student Tamara Gisiger, who wrote her Junior year research paper on the Mexican Repatriation after realizing that this dark part of history is nearly always omitted from textbooks. Her paper reached the desks of legislators and SB 537 was introduced as a result.

ICYMI: Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass Unveil Expansion of Film & TV Tax Credit Program

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ICYMI: Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass Unveil Expansion of Film & TV Tax Credit Program

 

LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass joined Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state and entertainment industry and labor leaders in unveiling a historic expansion of California’s film and television tax credit program, which was originally created when Mayor Bass served as speaker of the California State Assembly. The proposal would expand the program to $750 million annually, an increase from the current $330 million annual allocation. This announcement would position California as the top state for capped film incentive programs, surpassing other states like New York.

“Hollywood is the cornerstone of this city and our economy and our message to the industry is clear – we have your back,” said Mayor Bass. “When I was Speaker of the California State Assembly, I worked to support leaders like now-Councilman Paul Krekorian to create the film tax credit. Despite the economy being in a difficult spot, we knew that the industry needed support, and if we could at least start the program, then we could grow it. I’m proud to stand with Governor Newsom and industry leaders to continue this important work supporting this legacy industry.”

This follows local action taken by Mayor Bass to support the entertainment industry:

  • Established an Entertainment Industry Council to draw on the expertise of industry leaders to act on reversing this trend and to keep production local
  • Supported the industry workforce, streamlined studio projects and strategized on policy that keep production and jobs in Los Angeles through Executive Directive 8
  • Created new studio and sound stage concierge services, which cut red tape and provide direct assistance with city departments. The program has helped seven new studios and sound stages. In addition, 8.1 million square feet of soundstage, media production, and associated creative office space are in the pipeline within the city.
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