All articles tagged with #mayor karen bass
Originally Published 5 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
One year after the devastating Palisades Fire, LA Mayor Karen Bass reflects on the ongoing rebuilding efforts, community grief, and criticism she faces, while emphasizing resilience and accountability in fire management and recovery.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
Kristin Crowley, the former LA Fire Chief, filed a legal claim accusing Mayor Karen Bass and city leaders of retaliation after her removal from the position, which she claims was due to her public criticism of the city's handling of wildfires and underfunding of the fire department. Crowley seeks an apology and damages, asserting her dismissal was politically motivated amid ongoing disputes over fire response and resource allocation.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
LA Mayor Karen Bass criticizes Trump's immigration crackdown and federal troop deployment, highlighting widespread fear among residents, concerns over enforcement tactics, and calling for an end to military presence, while expressing hope for normalization and cooperation.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by LAist
Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the downtown LA curfew imposed after protests turned violent, citing the measure's success in protecting the community and businesses, and noting ongoing arrests related to protest activities.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Mayor Karen Bass highlighted the severe economic and community impact of recent immigration raids in Los Angeles, particularly in Boyle Heights, where the fear and uncertainty have led to deserted streets and struggling small businesses, worse than during COVID-19, with fears extending to other sectors like construction and downtown nightlife.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged the wealthy to help fund housing for the homeless during her State of the City address, emphasizing the need to move beyond temporary shelters and acquire more properties. She highlighted the success of the Inside Safe program and called for an "unprecedented partnership" to confront the homelessness emergency, citing the impact on businesses, taxpayers, and safety. Despite billions spent and new programs, the homeless population continues to rise, prompting a lawsuit against the city and an external audit of its homelessness initiatives.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urged the wealthy to help fund housing for the homeless during her State of the City address, emphasizing the need to move beyond temporary shelters and acquire more properties to address the crisis affecting over 40,000 people. The new campaign, LA4LA, aims to disrupt the status quo and build a new system with private sector and philanthropic funds. The city's homeless population has increased, prompting legal action and an external audit of homelessness programs, as the mayor seeks an "unprecedented partnership" to confront the emergency.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared the cleanup of the notorious "trash house" in the Fairfax neighborhood a public health emergency, vowing immediate action after months of complaints from neighbors about the hazardous debris. Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky has also pledged urgent resolution, emphasizing the responsibility of property owners to uphold public health standards. Concerns about health risks and fire hazards have been raised, prompting swift intervention from city officials, despite previous instances of non-compliance from the homeowner.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
The Oceanwide Plaza luxury development in Los Angeles has become a canvas for graffiti artists after being left vacant and half-finished since 2019. The city is debating what to do with the towers, with some suggesting demolition and others proposing completion for public housing. The L.A. City Council has voted to have the buildings cleaned and secured, with the bill potentially reaching $4 million, but the bankrupt developer may not comply. Billionaire developer Rick Caruso criticizes the city's handling of the situation and blames it on dependency on Chinese money and weak policies. Mayor Karen Bass has not responded to requests for comment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KTLA Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass rode the Metro's E line to work to promote public transportation amid the traffic nightmare caused by the 10 Freeway fire. The city has implemented measures to speed up E line and Metrolink trains, added more buses to heavily delayed routes, and made CommuterExpress and LADOT Dash buses free. Additional traffic officers will be dispatched to assist commuters during the wet weather.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is facing criticism from Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass after a bus carrying migrants was sent from Texas to Los Angeles during Tropical Storm Hilary. This is the ninth bus sent to L.A. from Texas since June 14. Mayor Bass called the move "evil" and accused Abbott of endangering the lives of vulnerable migrants. The bus arrived in L.A. with 37 asylum seekers, including 16 children, who were provided with humanitarian support services upon arrival. Abbott has been organizing the buses due to the overwhelming number of immigrants crossing into Texas from Mexico.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by POLITICO
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is maintaining a neutral stance on the escalating labor disputes in Hollywood, including the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America and the potential strike by SAG-AFTRA. Bass, who prioritizes addressing the city's homelessness crisis, is cautious about getting involved in the negotiations but recognizes the potential economic impact on the city. Governor Gavin Newsom also refrains from taking a leading role in mediating the dispute, as both politicians have allies on both sides of the bargaining table. The strike threatens to affect workers beyond the entertainment industry and could have significant economic consequences if it continues.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The number of homeless people in Los Angeles County has increased by 9% from the previous year, reaching a count of 75,518 individuals. Local officials express concern that efforts to address homelessness have not kept pace with the rate at which families are losing their homes. A lack of affordable housing is identified as the main driver of homelessness in California. Los Angeles, with its disproportionately large homeless population, serves as a test case for addressing the issue. Mayor Karen Bass has made promises to tackle the crisis, including moving people from encampments humanely and improving communication among nonprofit groups and government agencies. The success of these efforts remains to be seen, with next year's count carrying high stakes for the administration.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The three-day strike by members of the Service Employees International Union Local 99, which represents roughly 30,000 LAUSD service workers, ended with no new contract, but the union and district will resume talks. The union is demanding a 30% salary boost, as well as an additional $2 an hour over the next four years and increased work hours for part-time workers. The LAUSD has countered with an offer of a 23% raise, plus a 3% cash in hand bonus and a $20 an hour minimum wage. The strike was supported by the United Teachers Los Angeles union, which is engaged in labor talks of its own with the district.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
The three-day strike by Los Angeles Unified School District support staff, represented by SEIU Local 99, will conclude on Thursday with no contract settlement announced. Negotiations are ongoing between the district and union, facilitated by Mayor Karen Bass. The workers are striking for better wages, including a 30% salary boost. Talks will continue to reach an agreement that honors the hard work of employees, corrects historic inequities, maintains the financial stability of the district, and brings students back to the classroom.