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Not Trump’s Decision to Make

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Not Trump’s Decision to Make

 

The Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war

Dan Rather and Team Steady, June 19

How did we go from zero to the brink of war in one week?

Wasn’t Trump the candidate who promised to make America great again by ending “endless wars?” Yes, he was. And didn’t he claim he would settle the Russia-Ukraine war in “24-hours” upon assuming office. Yes, again. Just yesterday a Russian missile attack flattened a civilian apartment block in Kyiv, 150 days after Trump was sworn in.

So why is the president now strongly considering bombing Iran? There is no way to give a definitive answer to that question. The press is asking it every chance they get. On Wednesday, when asked about the possibility of the U.S. striking the key Iranian nuclear facility, Fordo, he said, “I may do it, I may not do it, nobody knows what I’m going to do.”

In case you think he misspoke or was taken out of context, he had this to say at a later Oval Office press availability: “I have ideas as to what to do. I like to make a final decision one second before it’s due.”

This is not a homework assignment or choosing a paint color for the West Wing. We are talking about one man ordering an act of war, bombing a sovereign nation’s nuclear facility. The repercussions of which no one can say. It’s also unconstitutional.

The above quotes are frightening enough, but there is also the question of whether the press is asking the right question. The right question is: Why do you think you can make war, without the consent of Congress?

The War Powers Resolution limits the president’s authority when it comes to military action, with the exception of being attacked by a foreign country. Iran did not attack the United States, so it is up to Congress to decide if we are to engage in the conflict. Has anyone told Donald Trump? Would he even listen?

The malleable Republican members of Congress don’t appear too worried about upholding their responsibility. One lone Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, filed a resolution (along with several Democratic colleagues) to require congressional approval for any offensive attack against Iran.

Democratic Senator Tim Kaine is trying to force a vote on a similar resolution. He says the White House hasn’t briefed Congress about what is happening in Iran or revealed the president’s plans.

Historically, when a president considered involving the United States in an armed conflict, there was a long lead-up fueled by discussion, debate, and discourse, weighing the pros and cons of American involvement. Not this time.

A week ago, on Thursday, June 12, Israel preemptively conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting the country’s uranium enrichment facility. The surprise attack killed most of Iran’s military leadership, according to the Israelis.

On Friday, Iran retaliated, Israel continued its assault, and Trump took to social media sounding like the odd man out. “Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left, and save what was once known as the Iranian Empire. No more death, no more destruction, JUST DO IT, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.” Israel didn’t wait for or seek Trump’s approval to attack. He was left on the sidelines, watching like the rest of us.

By Monday, Trump was telling those living in the Iranian capital to evacuate. “IRAN CAN NOT HAVE A NUCLEAR WEAPON. I said it over and over again! Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!” What? There are 9.8 million people living in Tehran.

An American president telling citizens of another country with whom we are not at war to evacuate? That has to be a first.

Wednesday night, Iranian missiles hit Israel again, while Israel continued striking Iran.

Which brings us to today. Politico and Bloomberg are reporting that Trump is leaning heavily toward military action by U.S. forces. (Specifically, dropping a so-called bunker buster bomb on an underground Iranian nuclear science facility.) Trump’s spokesperson said he will make the decision … in the next two weeks.

Trump says the possible U.S. attack is justified, to eliminate Iran’s nuclear capability. But his own national security adviser, Tulsi Gabbard, told a congressional committee in March that Iran was not actively building a nuclear weapon. “I don’t care what she said,” Trump blustered on Tuesday. He claims Iran is close to developing the weapon.

It turns out it’s not just Democratic lawmakers or Gabbard he has to convince. A large contingent of the MAGA faithful are apoplectic at the idea of going to war. Some of Trump’s strongest allies are turning on him.

Take long time adviser Steve Bannon, who said about Israel’s offensive, “Last night was a decapitation strike against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. And hey, you’re putting your defense first and that’s fine. But we gotta put our defense first. And what cannot happen is to be drawn into another war.”

Or Trump cheerleader Tucker Carlson, who wrote that attacking Iran “would be a middle finger in the faces of the millions of voters who cast their ballots in hopes of creating a government that would finally put the United States first.”

Even hard-core MAGA Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has publicly opposed the president. Has she ever before opposed Trump?

John Bolton, a national security adviser during the first Trump administration and foreign policy hawk, has been at odds with Trump since he left the White House. Unsurprisingly, he is all for bombing Iran. But it is his insight into how Trump operates that is compelling.

He described Trump’s demeanor during a national security crisis as “frantic and agitated,” to The New York Times. “He talks to a lot of people and he’s looking for somebody who will say the magic words. He’ll hear something and he’ll decide, ‘That’s right, that’s what I believe.’ Which lasts until he has the next conversation.”

While Trump is on the verge of appearing weak(er) for not jumping on board to help Israel, he also has to appease his isolationist MAGA base. Lost in all this bluster is the lack of debate in and a vote by the United States Congress.

Whether to go to war with Iran now is a fateful decision. It is not one man’s decision to make. Not in America.

L.A. Dodgers Announce Plan to Support Families Across Los Angeles

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L.A. Dodgers Announce Plan to Support Families Across Los Angeles

 

LOS ANGELES — In partnership with the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed $1 million toward direct financial assistance for families impacted by the recent reckless raids and subsequent chaotic escalation throughout the region.

“What’s happening in Los Angeles has reverberated among thousands upon thousands of people, and we have heard the calls for us to take a leading role on behalf of those affected,” said Stan Kasten, President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers. “We believe that by committing resources and taking action, we will continue to support and uplift the communities of Greater Los Angeles.”

Mayor Bass has recently visited businesses in Pico-Union, Little Tokyo and Boyle Heights to encourage Angelenos to support businesses that may be experiencing slower foot traffic as a result of the recent raids. Mayor Bass has been clear: the dangerous and targeted raids are instilling fear in our communities and delivering a body blow to the economy of the nation’s second largest city.

The Dodgers and the City of Los Angeles have a proven ability to get financial resources to those in critical need, most recently seen in their efforts to aid victims of the January wildfires. Through their support of the city’s effort, the Dodgers will encourage those organizations in a similar position to use their resources to directly support the families who have suffered economic hardship.

Murder Investigation Arrest – 200 Block, Pacific Coast Highway, LB

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Murder Investigation Arrest – 200 Block, Pacific Coast Highway, LB

 

Update: June 24

Homicide detectives have made an arrest regarding the May 27, 2025 murder of Jordan Mosby, a 19-year-old male resident of Atwater.

Through their investigation, Homicide detectives identified the suspect as Deriana Cole, a 19-year-old female resident of Compton. Homicide detectives learned that Cole was in custody on an unrelated charge and being housed at the Long Beach City Jail.

On June 23, 2025 Cole was re-booked for murder, and her bail was set at $2,000,000.
The motive remains under investigation.

Homicide detectives will present the case later this week to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration.

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

Original News Release, May 28, 2025

Homicide detectives are investigating the murder of a male adult that occurred on May 27, 2025, in the 200 block of East Pacific Coast Highway.

At approximately 10:59 p.m., officers responded to a shots call. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult with a gunshot wound to the upper body. Officers rendered medical aid until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel who determined the victim deceased at the scene.

Homicide detectives are investigating the motive and circumstances leading up to the shooting. Detectives are working to identify a possible suspect(s).

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.

California Needs More than Groundwater to Ensure Water Sustainability

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California Needs More than Groundwater to Ensure Water Sustainability

 

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Newsom and the Department of Water Resources June 24 released a new report showing that the state is collecting more groundwater data than ever before, and strengthening partnerships with water agencies to ensure that more groundwater is collected. While this can help the millions of Californians who rely on this water supply, it is not nearly enough. In order to continue capturing, moving, and storing enough water for all Californians, the state must complete long-delayed infrastructure projects and water system improvements, such as the Delta Conveyance Project.

More groundwater data

California is now collecting more groundwater data than ever before. A new report released today by the California Department of Water Resources or DWR shows that groundwater storage increased by 2.2 million acre-feet during Water Year 2024 — thanks to abundant precipitation and efforts by the State and its regional partners to capture and store more high flows during winter storms in groundwater basins, expand recharge basins, improve groundwater monitoring, and better coordination amongst local agencies to reduce groundwater pumping. That’s on top of significant groundwater storage increases in the previous water year.

Yet, despite this, California still lacks the water infrastructure needed to ensure the state is prepared for a hotter, drier future and to provide Californians with the water they need.

California must complete one of the most important water management and climate adaptation projects in state history, the Delta Conveyance Project, advancing long-overdue improvements to the State Water Project.

The groundwater data, provided as part of DWR Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions Update, will help state and local agencies better manage groundwater basins – a source of more than half of California’s water supplies in dry years – by providing updated information on statewide groundwater levels, groundwater storage, recharge, land subsidence, and well infrastructure.

This data will continue to support groundwater recharge, which Gov. Newsom has directed state agencies to maximize whenever possible.

Partnering with farmers for increased groundwater storage

Additionally, Gov. Newsom provided an update on the state’s ongoing partnerships with groundwater sustainability agencies and farmers, through the LandFlex program, which was launched in 2022.

To address the impacts of multiyear drought in the Central Valley, DWR awarded $23.3 million in grant funding to six groundwater sustainability agencies in the Central Valley. The funding was distributed to help 52 small and mid-sized farms transition to more sustainable practices while eliminating groundwater overdraft and protecting drinking water supplies.

As a result, the program helped save over 100,000 acre-feet of groundwater, protected 16,500 drinking water wells, and reduced the over-pumping of groundwater on Central Valley farms.

Details: Learn more about this first-of-its-kind program.

“Modern-verse” staging of “Julius Caesar” questionable but timely

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“Modern-verse” staging of “Julius Caesar” questionable but timely

Each summer Shakespeare by the Sea tours traditionalist stagings of plays by their eponym throughout the Southland. And while Year 28 will still feature one such show (As You Like It), the other, Julius Caesar, is a “modern-verse translation,” which in this case means making some of the language a little less abstruse to your average 21st-century Anglophone while still sounding, er, passably Shakespearean.

While the result will likely be acceptable to the groundlings, purists will be puzzled as to why director Stephanie Coltrin and company would go this route at all, especially with a play that isn’t particularly hard to follow. The question is whether groundlings or purists are more likely to come out for Shakespeare in the park.

Julius Caesar (Gregory Mason Dodds) has just emerged triumphant from a civil war, and there are some who want him to be emperor. That’s a dicey proposition in a republic — but it sounds damn good to him. Alarmed at his lust for power, some of the senators — chief among them Cassius (Jonathan Fisher) and the honorable Brutus (Brendan Robert Kane) — conspire to assassinate him for the good of Rome. But they underestimate the guile of a couple of Caesar’s relatives, and another civil war ensues.

Although Shakespeare is popularly viewed as some godlike figure incapable of wrong, the Alpha and Omega of the written word, some of his plays are kinda lame, with plotholes galore and plenty of prose that was relatively antiquated by 19th-century standards, never mind today. That said, his genius and artistry are undeniable, and Julius Caesar may be the best overall showcase of his abilities this side of Hamlet, telling a great story with timeless themes and one clever turn of phrase after another.

So why Shakespeare by the Sea wanted to tinker with it I’ll never know. But tinker they have. “I can as well be hanged as tell the manner of it” has become “I might as well have monkeys fly out of my ass as tell how it played out,” as if the former is unclear and the latter funny. “Writings” has become “missives,” as if those most likely to benefit from modernizing the language are going to know the word missives.

But as often as not, the alterations are relatively benign. What hurts the overall presentation more is one of Shakespeare by the Sea’s worst habits: piping generic mood music underneath the dialog. While not constant, it’s a continual annoyance, on occasion made worse by bad generic “dramatic” sound cues, such as a silly metallic swoosh to emphasize Marc Antony’s (Caleb Towns) mention of Caesar’s will. “But here’s a parchment with the seal of Caesar; I found it in his closet; it is [dramatic pause] his will.” Swoosh-ping! Oof.

But a couple of the best bits come around this time in the play. As Cassius, Johnathan Fisher (who I loved in last summer’s excellent Henry IV) gets the play’s biggest laugh by the way he questions the wisdom of letting Anthony speak at Caesar’s funeral; and Coltrin has done well to scatter the plebians amongst the audience as they heckle Brutus during his speech.

Overall, the acting and staging are standard-issue Shakespeare by the Sea, competently providing a stylistic glimpse into what the way these plays were performed in the Bard’s time. It’s not today’s state-of-the-art Shakespeare, but whaddya want for free?

A minor irritant is how poorly thought out the gender-swapping is. It’s simply lazy to change the gender of Octavius (Megan Ruble) without changing his name to its female form (Octavia). But while it’s one thing to cast females in male roles — especially when the dramatis personae is almost entirely male — it’s ludicrous to make two of a triumvirate of military commanders female when the play explicitly refers to the patriarchal restrictions of the society in which it takes place. As if to highlight how little sense all of this makes, another male role (Cinna) is played by a woman (Ruble) without changing the character’s gender.

But something for which Shakespeare by the Sea is to be commended is the timeliness of staging Julius Caesar in 2025. Rather than secure their own positions by playing along, some of Caesar’s bosomest buddies were willing to put their lives at hazard to take down their burgeoning autocrat for the greater good. Would that today’s Republican Party were populated by such people!

In Shakespeare by the Sea’s only San Pedro stop this summer, Julius Caesar will be performed 7pm Thursday, June 26, at 22nd Street Park (140 W. 22nd St.). For other locations and performances of this, along with As You Like It (maybe Will’s best comedy), check out shakespearebythesea.org or call (310) 217-7596.

LACDA’s Live Lead-Free Program Secures Grant Funding Through 2028

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LACDA’s Live Lead-Free Program Secures Grant Funding Through 2028

 

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Development Authority or LACDA has secured additional funding to continue providing critical services to the various communities within Los Angeles County through its live lead-free program.

Thanks to a new multi-year funding commitment from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD, the program will continue to offer free testing and remediation of lead-based paint hazards, and provide educational resources to qualified residents, thereby extending its reach and impact through Nov. 15, 2028.

The live lead-free program offers the following services:

  • Free in-home lead testing to identify lead-based paint hazards;
  • Up to $75,000 per unit for lead-based paint remediation;
  • Up to $30,000 per unit for health and safety improvements;
  • Educational materials on lead safety and prevention; and
  • Collaboration with local health departments to coordinate lead-safe practices.

LACDA provides free testing for chipping and peeling lead-paint hazards. If hazards are found, the agency will provide the contractors, all materials, and inspection services needed to repair damaged areas inside and outside the unit(s).

To qualify for the Live Lead-Free Program, households must:

  • Be within the Program’s target area;
  • Have a child under six years old living in, or spending a significant time in the unit;
  • Have a pregnant person residing in the home; and
  • Meet low-to-moderate income requirements.

Property owners and tenants can visit www.liveleadfree.org and enter their address to determine if they are in the eligible target area and submit an interest form.

Lead exposure, especially in young children, can have devastating lifelong consequences. Even low levels of lead exposure can affect a child’s brain development, leading to learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and reduced IQ. Children under the age of six are particularly vulnerable, as their rapidly developing brains and bodies absorb lead more easily.

Details: 626-586-1790.

Bombing Iran Is Part of the USA’s Repetition Compulsion for War War War

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Bombing Iran Is Part of the USA’s Repetition Compulsion for War War War

 

Twenty years ago, one day in June 2005, I talked with an Iranian man who was selling underwear at the Tehran Grand Bazaar. People all over the world want peace, he said, but governments won’t let them have it.

I thought of that conversation on Saturday night after the U.S. government attacked nuclear sites in Iran. For many days before that, polling clearly showed that most Americans did not want the United States to attack Iran. “Only 16 percent of Americans think the U.S. military should get involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran,” YouGov pollsters reported, while “60 percent say it should not and 24 percent are not sure.”

But as a practical matter, democracy has nothing to do with the chokehold that the warfare state has on the body politic. That reality has everything to do with why the United States can’t kick the war habit. And that’s why the profound quests for peace and genuine democracy are so tightly intertwined.

On Saturday evening, President Trump delivered a speech exuding might-makes-right thuggery on a global scale: “There will be either peace or there will be tragedy for Iran far greater than we have witnessed over the last eight days.”

More than ever, the United States and Israel are overt partners in what the Nuremberg Tribunal in 1946 called “the supreme international crime” – “planning, preparation, initiation or waging of a war of aggression.”

Naturally, the perpetrators of the supreme international crime are eager to festoon themselves in mutual praise. As Trump put it in his speech, “I want to thank and congratulate Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu. We worked as a team like perhaps no team has ever worked before.” And Trump added: “I want to thank the Israeli military for the wonderful job they’ve done.”

A grisly and nefarious truth is that, in effect, the Israeli military functions as part of the overall U.S. military machine. The armed forces of each country have different command structures and sometimes have tactical disagreements. But in the Middle East, from Gaza and Iran to Lebanon and Syria, “cooperation” does not begin to describe how closely and with common purpose they work together.

More than 20 months into Israel’s U.S.-armed siege of Gaza, the genocide there continues as a joint American-Israeli project. It is a project that would have been literally impossible to sustain without the weapons and bombs that the U.S. government has continued to provide to the Orwellian-named Israel Defense Forces.

The same U.S.-Israel alliance that has been committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza has also enabled the escalation of KKK-like terrorizing and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people in the West Bank. The ethnocentric arrogance and racism involved in U.S. support for these crimes have been longstanding, and worsening along with the terrible events.

The same alliance is now also terrorizing Iranian society from the air.

As we have seen yet again in recent hours, the political and media culture of the United States is heavily inclined toward glorifying the use of the USA’s second-to-none destructive air power. As if above it all. The conceit of American exceptionalism assumes that “we” have the sanctified moral ground to proceed in the world with a basic de facto message powered by military might: Do as we say, not as we do.

While all this is going on, the word “surreal” is apt to be heard. But a much more fitting word is “real.”

“People who shut their eyes to reality simply invite their own destruction,” James Baldwin wrote, “and anyone who insists on remaining in a state of innocence long after that innocence is dead turns himself into a monster.” Now, people in the United States have real-time historic opportunities – to do everything we can to take nonviolent action demanding that the U.S. government end its monstrous role in the Middle East.

Los Angeles County Moves to Protect HIV Services by Tapping State Rebate Funds

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Los Angeles County Moves to Protect HIV Services by Tapping State Rebate Funds

 

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion last week urging the use of California’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program or ADAP rebate fund to support critical HIV prevention programs amid looming federal funding cuts.

Los Angeles County, which has the second-largest HIV epidemic in the U.S., had about 58,000 residents living with HIV at the end of 2023, including 6,800 undiagnosed cases. The county sees roughly 1,400 new infections annually. The epidemic disproportionately affects gay and bisexual men, transgender individuals, people with substance use disorders, homeless residents, and women of color.

“The potential loss of federal funding threatens programs that are crucial for preventing new infections and supporting vulnerable communities,” said Chair Pro Tem Solis. “Los Angeles County has been at the forefront of fighting the HIV epidemic for decades. The programs at risk have saved countless lives and helped reduce transmission through testing, treatment, education, and outreach. If federal support disappears, we risk losing ground in a fight that remains urgent. This motion is about protecting our progress and ensuring that no one in our County is left behind as we continue the work to end HIV.”

The county’s HIV prevention efforts have relied heavily on federal grants, including a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of HIV Prevention and participation in the national Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative. Recent federal budget proposals threaten elimination of these programs, with layoffs at the CDC division and no HIV prevention funding included in the president’s 2026 budget blueprint.

“Los Angeles County cannot — and will not — stand by as lifesaving HIV prevention programs are gutted at the federal level,” said Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath. “This is about protecting the lives of people who have been historically marginalized and disproportionately impacted by this epidemic. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program Rebate Fund is a resource that must be mobilized now to keep our communities safe, healthy, and empowered. We’re calling on our state partners to join us in taking bold, compassionate action to ensure this public health crisis doesn’t escalate into a catastrophe.”

The motion directs the Los Angeles County chief executive office’s legislative affairs and intergovernmental relations branch, in partnership with the Department of Public Health, to send a five-signature letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California department of finance. The letter will request that ADAP rebate fund dollars be incorporated into the state budget to sustain essential HIV prevention services. Copies will also be sent to key legislative leaders and the Los Angeles County state delegation.

Additionally, the motion instructs the CEO, in collaboration with Public Health and the Center for Strategic Partnerships, to pursue partnerships with philanthropic organizations to preserve HIV prevention programs.

City of Carson Debuts High-Tech Facility for Crisis Response

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City of Carson Debuts High-Tech Facility for Crisis Response

 

CARSON — The City of Carson June 18 announced the grand opening of its newly upgraded Emergency Operations Center or EOC — a milestone in enhancing the city’s public safety infrastructure and emergency preparedness capabilities.

This advanced facility represents an investment in protecting Carson’s residents and ensuring rapid, coordinated responses to emergencies, natural disasters, and major events, including the highly anticipated 2028 Olympic Games.

EOC Highlights:

Cutting-Edge Technology: The EOC features a five-screen video wall powered by synchronized iPad control systems for each screen section, enabling real-time switching between sources and departments. Integrated surveillance and live news monitoring provide vital situational awareness.

Upgraded AV & Communications Systems: The new facility includes advanced audiovisual tools, operator workstations, and emergency communication systems designed to streamline multi-agency coordination during crises.

Modernized, Resilient Infrastructure: Built with secure networks, backup power systems, and rapid-response layout designs, the EOC ensures operational continuity under the most demanding conditions.

Interagency Collaboration Ready: The facility is purpose-built to accommodate joint responses from law enforcement, emergency services, and regional partners, positioning Carson as a leader in coordinated disaster response.

“This new Emergency Operations Center reflects Carson’s commitment to protecting our residents and preparing for tomorrow’s emergencies today,” said Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes. “As we look ahead to major global events like the 2028 Olympics, this facility gives us the tools to respond effectively, collaboratively, and resiliently.”

In addition, the city has also completed renovations to its public safety, information technology and security departments, aligning all critical emergency systems under a modernized and sustainable infrastructure strategy.

The newly constructed facility also features modular DIRTT walls or Doing It Right This Time, offering space flexibility and eco-conscious design. These walls use high percentages of post-consumer recycled cotton denim insulation, providing excellent sound absorption, thermal performance and environmental sustainability.

Solis Advances County Plan to Expand Measles Vaccination Access in Underserved Areas

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Solis Advances County Plan to Expand Measles Vaccination Access in Underserved Areas

LOS ANGELES —The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors last week approved a motion by Chair Pro Tem and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis to strengthen the county’s efforts to prevent the spread of measles following the largest national outbreak in decades. As of mid-May, more than 1,000 confirmed cases have been reported across 31 U.S. jurisdictions, including California.

“Measles was once eliminated in the United States thanks to vaccines,” said Chair Pro Tem Solis. “Now, with this outbreak, we face a renewed threat to public health — one that is entirely preventable. We must act urgently to increase vaccination rates, improve tracking and combat the dangerous misinformation that threatens to undo decades of progress. Protecting our most vulnerable residents, especially young children and immunocompromised individuals, is a responsibility we cannot take lightly. Los Angeles County is committed to leading a strong, coordinated response that safeguards every community from this preventable disease.”

The motion directs county health departments to promote measles vaccination, improve tracking and reporting of immunizations to the State of California’s immunization registry and assess adult vaccination coverage across county health systems. It also calls for hospitals to serve as referral sites for immune globulin post-exposure treatment for uninsured or high-risk individuals exposed to measles.

The motion further seeks to increase public outreach, particularly in under-vaccinated communities, by partnering with schools, community health workers and trusted local organizations. County departments are also tasked with expanding multilingual public messaging campaigns to combat misinformation about the measles, mumps and rubella or MMR vaccine.

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