Bass spotlights AANHP Community
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, this past weekend, celebrated the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community as part of her ShineLA initiative aimed at preparing and beautifying Los Angeles ahead of world events in the years to come.
Volunteers gathered at 10 sites across Los Angeles – particularly in neighborhoods with strong AANHPI roots – to honor the cultural heritage and contributions of these communities. From Koreatown to San Pedro, Angelenos joined in neighborhood cleanups, graffiti removal, tree planting and resource fairs celebrating the history and resilience of LA’s diverse AANHPI communities.
“We shine brightest when we come together – and today, our AANHPI community came out in full force to show what civic pride looks like,” said Bass during the event. “This is more than a day of service. It’s a movement. It’s about neighbors lifting each other up, about honoring our communities, and about showing the world the real spirit of Los Angeles.”
Bass kicked off an event at Trinity Central Lutheran Church in Koreatown, joining Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) to remove graffiti in the neighborhood. She then visited additional sites with Councilmembers and local volunteers, supporting beautification efforts alongside nonprofit partners and small business owners.
Angelenos are encouraged to sign up for alerts about upcoming Shine LA events at mayor.lacity.gov/ShineLA.
Barger opens Altadena Community Center
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger yesterday officially opened the new location of the Altadena Community Center to continue providing critical recovery support for those impacted by the January 2025 Eaton Fire.
The new location ensures that wildfire survivors continue to have access to essential resources and assistance following the closure of the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) on Saturday, May 31. Like the old location, it offers a wide range of services from local, state, and federal partners, including:
FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) representatives will be onsite to help individuals navigate application updates, explain recovery programs, and provide assistance with rental support for displaced families. SBA staff will also be available to support small business owners with loan applications, document submissions, and case status updates.
The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) will continue offering in-person services to protect residents against price gouging and scams, assist with tenant and worker protections, and support landlords, homeowners, and business owners.
The Office of the Assessor and the County’s Treasurer and Tax Collector will also be available to provide technical guidance related to property taxes and assessments.
“I want to ensure my constituents know that support will still be available as they continue their recovery journey,” said Barger. “By moving these vital services to the Altadena Community Center, we’re creating a more accessible, long-term support hub to help fire survivors rebuild and regain stability.”
The new location is 730 E. Altadena Dr., Altadena. Hours are from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. For more information about ongoing recovery efforts and services, visit recovery.lacounty.gov or dial 2-1-1 for assistance.
Friedman hosts LGBTQ roundtable
U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood) yesterday hosted an LGBTQ roundtable at the LA LGBT Center with local advocates and organizations to discuss the Trump Administration’s attacks on LGBTQ rights and the impact of delayed HIV prevention funding.
The conversation highlighted the urgent consequences of the Trump Administration’s decision to withhold Congressionally approved HIV prevention funding. This move has already forced Los Angeles County to terminate contracts with 39 health providers. The cuts threaten to halt critical services like HIV testing, PrEP navigation, STD screening, and community outreach. Friedman recently led 23 Members of Congress in demanding that HHS and the CDC immediately release the withheld funds and improve transparency with grant recipients.
Friedman said the roundtable was about hearing directly from the people on the front lines and taking their voices back to Washington.
“These cuts aren’t just numbers — they’re patients who won’t get healthcare and more people put at risk,” said Friedman. “That’s why I led 23 of my colleagues in demanding that HHS and the CDC release these critical HIV prevention funds. Our providers deserve consistent support — not an administration that treats fellow Americans as less than equal.”
Trump’s Attacks on the LGBTQ community include:
- Attempts to roll back anti-discrimination protections.
- The politicization of public health funding, especially concerning HIV investments.
- Attacks on transgender service members.
- Targeted HUD housing policies attempt to deny housing to transgender individuals.
- Threatening universities’ federal funding because they provide resources for LGBTQ+ students, among others.
