Bass, Horvath urge water conservation after West Hollywood pipe rupture
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) and Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath (D-Western Los Angeles and San Fernando Valley, including Pacoima, Panorama City, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calabasas, Malibu, Sylmar) urged residents near Sunset Boulevard to conserve water as Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews responded to yesterday’s rupture of a 36-inch water pipe that flooded West Hollywood.
Traffic closures remain in effect on Sunset Boulevard between Larrabee Street and La Cienega Boulevard, along with nearby streets. LADWP reports that water remains safe to drink, though customers in the surrounding area — especially on higher building floors — have reported low water pressure while service flows through an 8-inch pipe in place of the ruptured main.
“As LADWP crews continue to work urgently to remove water to repair the pipe rupture in West Hollywood, people should avoid the area and conserve water as some may experience a loss of water pressure,” said Bass. “Water to the pipe has been shut off, and anyone who has experienced damage should speak to LADWP personnel on the ground or visit LADWP.com/Claims for immediate assistance.”
Horvath thanked the residents and businesses of West Hollywood for their patience, vigilance, and partnership in their response to the infrastructure break.
“I’m especially grateful to our firefighters, deputies, utility and County Public Works crews, and all first responders who acted swiftly to complete search and rescue operations and protect lives. Los Angeles County will remain alongside our partners at the City of West Hollywood and LADWP until recovery is complete and every impacted resident and business has the support they need,” said Horvath.
Crews are removing approximately 195,000 gallons of water from a 0.7-mile isolated section of the pipe before shoring the area and excavating to assess the damage, and will work around the clock until the pipe is repaired and streets can safely reopen.
LADWP claims staff will be stationed in front of 1010 Palm Avenue in West Hollywood today from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. to respond to questions about property damage and claims.
Mitchell welcomes arrest in Compton July 4 shooting
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (D-Inglewood, Hawthorne, Gardena, Compton) on Thursday welcomed the arrest of a suspect in the July 4 shooting that killed 19-year-old Meah Bordenave-Jenkins at a Compton block party, one of a series of holiday weekend shootings that claimed three lives in her district.
According to KTLA, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced Thursday that deputies arrested Antoine Jones, a 50-year-old Los Angeles man, on July 14 for the murder of Bordenave-Jenkins, a nursing student at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the attempted murder of two women who survived gunshot wounds at the same gathering on the 700 block of West Laurel Street.
“I want to thank everyone who worked diligently to make today’s announcement of the arrest of the individual allegedly involved in the shooting of Meah Bordenave-Jenkins on July 4 in our Compton community possible,” said Mitchell. “This is a welcome development in the effort to hold those responsible for these reckless and inexcusable acts of violence accountable.”
“While today’s announcement marks an important first step, my heart remains with all the families who lost loved ones, those who were injured, and the community whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless violence,” Mitchell continued.
The Sheriff’s Department is still seeking the public’s help in identifying those responsible for the deaths of Eric Washington, a 37-year-old community activist and former government staffer, and Thaddeus Clarke.
Detectives determined the two shootings at the gathering happened moments apart but appear to be separate and unrelated.
If anyone has any information regarding the shootings of Washington and Clark, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477.
Cisneros slams Trump’s voter fraud speech
U.S. Rep. Gil Cisneros (D-El Monte, West Covina, Baldwin Park, Azusa, Covina, Glendora, La Puente, San Dimas, Monrovia, San Gabriel Valley) yesterday accused President Donald Trump of spreading lies and misinformation about U.S. elections, after the president delivered a speech Thursday night alleging voter fraud and corruption in the American election system.
Cisneros said the address was an attempt to build support for the SAVE Act, which he characterized as a bill to prevent Americans from voting, and to lay the groundwork for disputing the results of the 2026 midterm elections.
“Tonight, President Trump delivered a dishonest speech about alleged corruption in our election system, with no evidence to back up his baseless claims,” said Cisneros. “This is just another thinly veiled attempt to create chaos and sow distrust in our elections. His mission is as obvious as it is corrupt. He’s doing everything in his power to lay the groundwork for fraud when Republicans lose their Congressional majorities in the 2026 midterms.”
Cisneros, a Navy veteran and former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, serves on the House Armed Services and Small Business committees.
“While the President manufactures lies and promotes conspiracy, I’ll continue to champion voting rights, fight to ensure everyone can make their voices heard in our elections, and work to protect our democracy,” said Cisneros.
Hahn proposes first-ever rider seat on Metro board
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-San Pedro, Long Beach, Compton, Carson, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, Cerritos), who also serves as a Metro Director, announced this week that she will introduce a proposal to add a dedicated Metro rider to the Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors — a first for the agency’s highest decision-making body.
Hahn will introduce the motion at the July 23 meeting of the full Metro Board. If approved, Metro staff would work with community advisory councils and community-based organizations to develop a transparent process for selecting a rider representative, along with the staff and resources needed for them to fully participate as a Board member.
“The Metro Board needs a Metro rider,” said Hahn. “I’ve started riding Metro more often, and it has made me a better Metro Director—but I’m not an everyday rider. We should have someone on the dais who experiences the system day in and day out and can tell us what’s working, what’s not, and how our decisions affect the people who depend on our trains and buses.”
The board’s voting membership currently consists of elected officials and their appointees: the five county supervisors, the mayor of Los Angeles, three additional mayoral appointees and four representatives selected through the City Selection Committee process.
The proposal lands as Metro is already examining the future makeup of its governing board following the passage of Measure G, which expands the Board of Supervisors from five to nine members.
