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- [Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-feb-11-2026/): Horvath, Barger motion creating Recovery Authority gets Supes thumbs up Los Angeles County Supervisors Lindsey P. Horvath and Kathryn Barger yesterday saw their motion to establish a Disaster Recovery Rebuild Authority for the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains and Altadena receive unanimous approval from their colleagues. The board action builds on Horvath’s work in convening the Blue Ribbon Commission on Climate Action and Fire Safe Recovery to bring together experts and community voices. The Commission recommended establishing a unified rebuilding authority to coordinate recovery, reduce costs, and support communities in rebuilding safer and more resiliently. “A Rebuilding Authority is essential to […]
- [Bass rallies progressive allies on immigration as Raman challenge looms](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/bass-rallies-progressive-allies-on-immigration-as-raman-challenge-looms/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass surrounded herself with progressive City Council allies yesterday as she signed an executive order escalating Los Angeles’ confrontation with federal immigration enforcement—a show of unity as Councilwoman Nithya Raman challenges her re-election. Executive Directive 17 prohibits federal agents from using city property as staging areas for immigration raids, requires body-worn cameras during any interaction with federal immigration enforcement, and mandates disclosure of contracts between city vendors and the Department of Homeland Security. The directive also calls on the Police Commission to enforce state laws barring masked federal agents from […]
- [Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-feb-10-2026/): Bass, Park advocate Palisades recovery priorities Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Councilmember Traci Park (D-Pacific Palisades, West Los Angeles) led a delegation to Sacramento yesterday to advocate for key priorities related to the ongoing wildfire recovery effort in Pacific Palisades.  While hundreds of homes have started construction, one of the biggest hurdles Palisades residents continue to face are delays, underpayments, and denials from the core institution meant to help them recover: the insurance industry.  The delegation discussed several important reforms and protections for wildfire survivors, including ending the “Adjuster Shuffle,” in which survivors report multiple adjusters cycling through […]
- [Hochman, Luna neigh vigilance as Year of Fire Horse approaches](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/hochman-luna-neigh-vigilance-as-year-of-fire-horse-approaches/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman and LA County Sheriff Robert G. Luna, along with law enforcement officials from across the county, urged the public yesterday to remain vigilant, especially when withdrawing and depositing money at banks and ATMs, as the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse approaches. The 2026 Lunar Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, marking the start of a 12-month period associated with energy, passion, and adventure in the Chinese zodiac. It is a rare combination of the Horse sign with the Fire element, occurring only […]
- [Monday, Feb. 9, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-feb-9-2026/): Friedman, Schiff question Netflix, Paramount on proposed merger U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood) and U.S. Sen.  Adam Schiff (D-CA) sent a letter to Netflix Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, and Paramount Skydance Corporation CEO David Ellison on Friday, requesting concrete commitments to protect California jobs and American workers as both companies pursue the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). The entertainment industry supports more than 680,000 jobs and contributes over $115 billion annually to the regional economy. However, California’s film industry has faced significant disruption, with on-location production in greater Los Angeles declining 13.2% in […]
- [Raman's not alone: Four county cities head to mayoral showdowns](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/ramans-not-alone-four-county-cities-head-to-mayoral-showdowns/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman‘s last-minute entry into the Los Angeles mayor’s race made headlines this weekend, but the county’s largest city is far from the only one heading to the polls for mayoral elections in 2026. Raman, who represents the 4th Council District covering areas from the Hollywood Hills to the San Fernando Valley, announced her candidacy Saturday — just hours before the noon filing deadline for the June 2 primary. The progressive councilmember, who chairs the City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, joins incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and a crowded field […]
- [Friday, Feb. 6, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-feb-6-2026/): Zbur legislation defangs California Coastal Commission Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur (D–Hollywood, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Santa Monica) yesterday introduced legislation (AB 1740) to modernize California’s coastal permitting process by reducing unnecessary California Coastal Commission approval delays for limited activities in urban, transit-rich communities. The measure comes nearly 50 years after the California Coastal Act, which created the Coastal Commission. Since then, many coastal cities have embraced climate strategies and invested in public transit and in climate-resilient infrastructure that expands access to the shoreline while reducing environmental impacts.  Yet current Coastal Commission permitting practices often hinder these […]
- [At Witt's End: Bass rising while Council cash flows](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/at-witts-end-bass-rising-while-council-cash-flows/): By Stephen Witt Now that Rick Caruso has decided—for the 50th time—not to run for mayor, it’s time to give Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass some well-deserved credit as head of the nation’s second-largest city. Has Bass been perfect? No, but she’s done a decent job. There are some fiscal oversight concerns, but murder and overall crime are down, as is the homeless count. Potholes are being filled, and garbage is being picked up in a timely manner—all key functions for a big-city mayor. Bass also has political grit. Like the Energizer Bunny, she can take a licking and keep […]
- [Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-feb-5-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Horvath, Supes push back against Trump’s takeover of fire recovery Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath (D-Western and San Fernando Valley, including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calabasas, Malibu, Sylmar, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks) this week saw the Board of Supervisors unanimously approve her motion directing County Counsel to monitor the implementation of President Trump’s recently issued executive order which seeks to preempt and replace state and local permitting and approval processes for rebuilding homes and businesses destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton Fires. The motion comes as top Trump administration officials […]
- [LACP's Municipal Roundup, Feb. 5, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/lacps-municipal-roundup-feb-5-2026/): Editor’s Note: LACP is launching Municipal Roundup to focus on events under the jurisdiction of the managerial level of government. Any items that directly involve or are attributed to elected officials will be included in LA Lawmakers on the Move. City managers are encouraged to send any events or city updates to editor@LosAngelesCountyPolitics.com San Gabriel welcomes new business: Guiji Tea The City of San Gabriel is pleased to welcome Guiji Tea, a new business located at Tawa Gateway, 140 W. Valley Blvd, #127, to the community, and the home of Guiji Tea’s first-ever United States location. To celebrate the grand […]
- [Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-feb-4-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hahn, Solis lead to raise unpaid rent threshold  Los Angeles County Supervisors Janice Hahn (D-Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) and board chair Hilda Solis D-Downtown LA, East LA, Pico-Union, Boyle Heights, El Monte, West Covina, Baldwin Park, Pomona) yesterday saw their motion directing County Counsel to draft an ordinance raising the threshold for formal evictions from one month to two months of Fair Market Rent in unincorporated areas pass the full board. In their motion, the two lawmakers cite the devastating impact of recent federal […]
- [200 Dead Annually: County Supes finally acts on killer heat](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/200-dead-annually-county-supes-finally-acts-on-killer-heat/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) After years of rising temperatures claiming more than 200 lives annually in Los Angeles County, the Board of Supervisors yesterday unanimously approved the County Heat Action Plan – a long-awaited blueprint designed to combat what officials now recognize as one of the region’s deadliest weather-related hazards. The plan comes as extreme heat events – driven by ongoing climate change – continue to exacerbate health risks, economic burdens, and infrastructure strain, particularly in historically underserved communities where residents have borne the brunt of inadequate cooling resources and limited shade. “The County’s Heat Action Plan is […]
- [Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-feb-3-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Padilla blasts GOP’s latest attempt to pass SAVE America Act U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and California’s former Secretary of State, yesterday blasted House Republicans in introducing the SAVE America Act, an updated version of the anti-voter SAVE Act which he said threatens to disenfranchise millions of eligible American citizens by creating even more burdensome documentation requirements, among other voter suppression provisions. The SAVE Act would amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require “documentary proof of United States citizenship” to register […]
- [Bass Vows LA Ready for World Stage, Slams ICE](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/bass-vows-la-ready-for-world-stage-slams-ice/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared yesterday that Los Angeles is prepared to welcome the world for an unprecedented stretch of global sporting events while delivering a blistering rebuke of federal immigration enforcement, saying “ICE’s presence in Los Angeles” must end. Speaking before hundreds of city workers and officials at the Expo Center in Exposition Park, Bass used her unconventional State of the City address to strike a tone both celebratory and defiant as the city prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, and 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “When the […]
- [Monday, Feb. 2, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-feb-2-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass promotes emergency preparedness in the San Fernando Valley Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in collaboration with the Boys and Girls Club of San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) firefighters and community leaders, on Saturday distributed hundreds of fire and water-resistant safes to residents in the east San Fernando Valley to promote emergency preparedness.  The safes were obtained through a partnership with Master Lock, Sentry Safe.  “Hundreds of families have received these safes for free through a new partnership with businesses and community organizations,” said Bass. “We appreciate Master Lock, Sentry Safe, […]
- [Davis visits alma mater on assembly campaign trail](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/davis-visits-alma-mater-on-assembly-campaign-trail/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Saturday was a big day for Phineas Banning High School, filled with guest speakers, the Pilots marching band and cheerleaders celebrating the school’s centennial, but for State Assembly candidate Dr. Ayanna Davis, it brought back special memories. “I started learning how to campaign right here at Banning,” said Davis, a Class of 1988 graduate of the school located at 1527 Lakme Avenue in Wilmington. “I ran for Associate Student Body Vice President, senior class Vice President, field commissioner, student commissioners, and I won them all.” Davis, a Compton Unified School District board member and […]
- [Waters' Town Hall puts immigrant rights at top of agenda](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/waters-town-hall-puts-immigrant-rights-at-top-of-agenda/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, portions of Torrance) held her first Town Hall of 2026 this weekend before a packed Robert E. Peary Middle School auditorium in Gardena, bringing with her experts in various fields relevant to her constituents, and putting immigration at the top of the agenda. “We’ve got a lot of issues on the agenda. We’ll address many of them today. We’re going to have information about housing, and we’re going to have information about health care. We’re going to have the veterans share with us information about […]
- [Friday, Jan. 30, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-jan-30-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Mitchell: South LA to host World Cup Fan Zone Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (D-Southwest/Central Los Angeles including Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Culver City) yesterday announced that Los Angeles County’s Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park, located in the unincorporated Willowbrook community of South Los Angeles, has been selected by the Los Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee as an official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone. A World Cup fan zone is an official, designated, and often free public area located outside stadiums where fans gather to watch matches on large screens, […]
- [Retiring GOP Glendale Mayor Najarian: "I've Hit California's Glass Ceiling"](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/retiring-gop-glendale-mayor-najarian-ive-hit-californias-glass-ceiling/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) After nearly two decades on the Glendale City Council and five terms as mayor, Ara Najarian is calling it quits. But his decision to retire has less to do with age or ambition than with a hard political reality: as a Republican in heavily Democratic California, he believes he has hit a glass ceiling that is “the most firm ceiling than any individual or group has facing them.” In a wide-ranging interview, the 65-year-old attorney and transportation expert spoke candidly about navigating Republican politics in Los Angeles County, the structural limits of Glendale’s city […]
- [Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-jan-29-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Valladares wants Newsom to convene emergency addressing refinery closures State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Lancaster, Palmdale, Santa Clarita, portions of the Antelope Valley) joined her Republican colleagues in the State Senate yesterday in sending a letter urging Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately convene a special session of the Legislature to address the fallout from the impending closure of Valero’s Benicia refinery, scheduled for April.  This marks the second major refinery shutdown in California in the past six months, following the recently shuttered Phillips 66 refinery in Los Angeles. “Bad policy has consequences,” said Valladares. […]
- [Friedman, Chu, Sherman demand Noem impeachment](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friedman-chu-sherman-demand-noem-impeachment/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) U.S Reps. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood), Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Pasadena), and Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Valley Village) yesterday demanded Department of Homland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem’s impeachment and announced to reform federal immigration enforcement, citing growing bipartisan concern over two Americans killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis. The announcement at Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles, came hours before officers involved in one fatal shooting – that of Alex Pretti, 37, were placed on administrative leave—a development the lawmakers attributed […]
- [At Witt's End: Caruso Found His Medium—Commentary, Not Candidacy](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/at-witts-end-caruso-found-his-medium-commentary-not-candidacy/): Rick Caruso has finally found his political calling. It just doesn’t involve running for anything. The real estate mogul’s debut column in the newly launched California Post—the News Corp.-owned sister publication of the New York Post, where I worked from 2006 to 2009—confirms what became clear to me after nine months covering LA politics: Caruso is built for commentary, not campaigns. I hope he’s thicker-skinned as a columnist than he proved to be as a perennial political candidate, because the California Post is entering a blood sport of a media market. And Caruso, for all his business acumen and policy […]
- [Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-jan-28-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Soto, Hochman expand anti-sex trafficking to Western Avenue Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto, LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) yesterday announced a new initiative on Western Avenue that is aimed at disrupting sex trafficking, supporting survivors and holding traffickers and ‘johns’ accountable.  Western Avenue, particularly near Koreatown and the Greater Wilshire area, has long been identified by the LAPD and residents as a hub of illegal activity, including sex trafficking of women and minors.  Launched during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, the new Western Avenue […]
- [Wildfire victims trapped in fed-state-local government crossfire](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wildfire-victims-trapped-in-fed-state-local-government-crossfire/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) President Donald Trump‘s executive order yesterday, first reported by his administration’s quasi-media outlet – the California Post –  directing federal agencies to bypass local permitting for Los Angeles wildfire rebuilding has ignited a war of words between federal, state and local officials—adding confusion for fire victims trying to navigate an already complex recovery process. Trump claims bureaucratic red tape has stalled rebuilding one year after fires destroyed nearly 12,000 homes. California officials dismissed the order as legally toothless political theater, according to The Los Angeles Times.  But the data reveal that both sides are […]
- [Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-jan-27-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Padilla’s legislation cracks down on ICE detention facilities and practices U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Cory Booker (D-NJ) yesterday announced the Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act to end the use of private, for-profit detention facilities, prohibit the practice of detaining families, and ensure due process for detained individuals.  It would also end mandatory detention and increase federal oversight, accountability, and transparency of the immigration detention system. The bill announcement comes after Padilla and Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) conducted an oversight visit last week to the largest detention center in California, located in California […]
- [LACP Editorial: America's chain reaction of broken trust](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/lacp-editorial-americas-chain-reaction-of-broken-trust/): Like the rest of this country, LACP is horrified by the ICE shooting deaths of American citizens Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Good, a mother of three, and Pretti, who was legally carrying a gun, were protesting the presence of masked and armed federal agents in American cities who have been stopping, detaining, and arresting ordinary citizens, as well as legally documented and undocumented immigrants. Nested Legitimacy Crises The tragedy in Minneapolis represents what LACP has termed a Nested Legitimacy Crisis—where the breakdown of trust at one institutional level cascades upward, destabilizing the entire governance ecosystem. The crisis […]
- [Monday, Jan. 26, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-jan-26-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass: Federal militarization in cities must stop Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, in the wake of yet another Immigration and Customs Enforcement  (ICE) agent’s shooting death of an American citizen in Minneapolis, strongly reiterated on Saturday that this violence has to stop and that President Trump must remove these armed, federal forces from Minneapolis and other American cities. “I have joined mayors from across the country in a federal court action to stop the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional and unlawful deployment of federal agents in the Twin Cities. Our amicus brief supports Minnesota, Minneapolis, and […]
- [Friday, Jan. 23, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-jan-23-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Chu votes ‘No’ on DHS funding, citing ICE violence  U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Pasadena), and most, if not possible possibly the rest, of the Los Angeles County Congressional delegation, yesterday voted against H.R.4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, citing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency’s continued and unchecked violence and civil rights abuses “Under President Trump and Secretary Noem’s watch, ICE has devolved into a lawless militia with no regard for the rule of law or the American people’s safety. Trump has enabled ICE to operate […]
- [Metro Board greenlights C Line extension to Torrance](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/metro-board-approves-hawthorne-blvd-route-for-k-line-extension-to-torrance/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) More than four decades after South Bay voters first approved rail transit to the region, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board of Directors yesterday unanimously selected the Hawthorne Boulevard alignment for extending light rail to Torrance on Thursday, overriding Metro staff recommendations and strong objections from the City of Torrance. The decision, advanced through a motion by LA County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell and co-authored by Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval, Inglewood Mayor James Butts, and Metro Board Member Jacquelyn Dupont-Walker, approves the final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 4.5-mile extension that […]
- [Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-jan-22-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass’s measured words after City Council greenlights more cops Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, yesterday, called the City Council’s 9-3 vote allowing the Los Angeles Police Department to hire 410 new recruits out of its own LAPD budget a small step forward, but warned it remains well short of what is needed.  “My number one job as Mayor is to keep Angelenos safe. Since my first day in office, I have taken a comprehensive approach to public safety, from prioritizing the hiring of more police officers to launching my Office of Community Safety to […]
- [LA County Library launches STAR tutoring for grades 1-6](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-county-library-launches-star-tutoring-for-grades-1-6/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The LA County Library system this week launched STAR [Students Together Achieving Results], a free in-person reading and math tutoring program designed to support students in grades 1 through 6.  The program builds on the success of the Reading Stars and Summer Stars programs and is offered at 30 of the County’s 86 library branches.  “Los Angeles County is proud to launch the STAR Tutoring program through our County libraries, to help support our students and build resilience in their reading and math skills,” said Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. […]
- [Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-jan-21-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Padilla, Schiff conduct oversight of California City ICE detention center U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), yesterday conducted an oversight visit to the largest detention center in California, located in California City, to learn firsthand of the concerns surrounding the condition of detained individuals at this facility amid the Trump Administration’s mass detention and deportation campaign.  One year into President Trump’s anti-immigrant presidency, the Senators exercised their Congressional oversight role through a briefing and tour of the facility before meeting with dozens of Californians and other detained individuals, many with no […]
- [Voices from Leimert Park: South LA Residents Reflect on MLK's Legacy](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/voices-from-leimert-park-south-la-residents-reflect-on-mlks-legacy/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) At Leimert Park in South Los Angeles on Monday, as thousands gathered for the City of Los Angeles annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade, a tapestry of personal memories and present-day concerns wove together the civil rights leader’s enduring legacy with contemporary struggles. Martin Luther King Jr., born in Atlanta in 1929, became the most visible leader of the American civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until his assassination on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. A Baptist minister and activist, King advocated for racial equality through nonviolent resistance, delivering his iconic “I […]
- [Monday, Jan. 20, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-jan-20-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Allan introduces bill for homeowner wildfire safety upgrades State Sen. Ben Allen (D-Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Torrance) last week introduced legislation to create a state-backed, low-interest loan program that makes wildfire safety upgrades achievable for more households. The bill (SB 894) is sponsored by Megafire Action, an organization whose mission is to end the megafire crisis within a decade, and is modeled on California’s successful GoGreen energy-finance platform, which has already demonstrated how public backing can unlock private capital at scale.  Establishing a new but similar financing program for […]
- [Tech entrepreneur CR Celona brings 'Compassionate Capitalism' to CD3 council Race](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tech-entrepreneur-cr-celona-brings-compassionate-capitalism-to-cd3-council-race/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Christopher Robert (CR) Celona, a tech entrepreneur and political newcomer, is mounting an independent campaign for Los Angeles City Council District 3, entering a competitive race to replace termed-out Councilmember Bob Blumenfield in the West Valley’s southwestern San Fernando Valley. Celona, who moved to the district three years ago and describes himself as a “compassionate capitalist,” is positioning himself as an alternative to career politicians in a field that includes Tim Gaspar, a small business owner with strong establishment endorsements, and Barri Worth Girvan, Director of Community Affairs for LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath. […]
- [Friday, Jan. 16, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-jan-16-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Parris’s letter to Lancaster community honors MLK Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris, in his mayor’s letter to the community this week, noted how Martin Luther King Day offers a meaningful opportunity to come together in service and community.  “In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we’re hosting a special MLK Day of Service Love Your City Clean-Up, part of our ongoing Love Your City efforts to care for our neighborhoods and for one another,” Parris wrote. “Dr. King believed that everyone can be great because everyone can serve, and this event reflects that […]
- [Editorial: Thoughts on Martin Luther King Day, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/editorial-thoughts-on-martin-luther-king-day-2026/): By Stephen Witt “Let no man pull you so low as to hate him.”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Being a Donald Trump hater has never made sense to me, and when I tell this to family and fellow Angelenos in the Democratic echo chamber, this statement is often misconstrued to mean I like Donald Trump. This is not the case. As a nonpartisan individual running LACP, a nonpartisan digital media news site, it means we look at policies and issues through an ideas-over-ideology lens. Trump takes risks, particularly on international issues, and some we like. Others we think are wrong. […]
- [Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-jan-15-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Barger, Pérez on vandalized Jewish Temple Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R-Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, San Marino, Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, portions of the San Gabriel Valley) and State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Altadena, Arcadia, Burbank, Claremont, Duarte, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, South Pasadena, Upland) this week separately denounced this past weekend’s vandalism at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. The Temple, along with the homes of 30 congregants, was destroyed in last year’s Eaton fire, but that didn’t stop a vandal from spray-painting an expletive with the words “Zionism” and “RIP Renee” […]
- [Hochman's new approach to curb human trafficking targets pimps and ‘johns’](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/hochmans-new-approach-to-curb-human-trafficking-targets-pimps-and-johns/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman last week commemorated January National Human Trafficking Prevention Month by announcing his office will toughen up felony charges against sexual exploiters/buyers, commonly referred to as ‘johns’ and sex traffickers/pimps as well as providing services from community-based organizations to directly support sex worker victims and survivors.​ Hochman’s announcement comes as curbing human trafficking and prostitution along the Figueroa Corridor in South Los Angeles remains a challenge. “Human trafficking is essentially modern-day slavery, and Los Angeles County for far too long has been one of its epicenters,” said […]
- [Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-jan-14-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Gomez floats bill to block Trump’s attempt to take Greenland U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Downtown LA, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock) yesterday introduced the Greenland Sovereignty Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit federal funds from facilitating the invasion, annexation, or any other form of acquisition of Greenland by the United States.  The bill comes amid President Donald Trump suggesting the United States could seek to assert control over Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark and a home to more than 50,000 people.   “Greenland is not for sale, not for conquest, and not a bargaining […]
- [LA County joins fight to unfreeze fed funding of social services](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-county-joins-fight-to-unfreeze-fed-funding-of-social-services/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday entered the fray against the Trump administration’s plan to freeze $10 billion in social service funding to five blue states, including California, on the unproven grounds that these states perpetuate massive fraud in the system.  Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell and Board Chair Hilda L. Solis saw the full Board of Supervisors unanimously approve their motion to respond within 14 days with a coordinated plan to urgently fight against the cuts and protect access to essential safety-net programs relied upon by thousands of County residents.  The Board’s […]
- [Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-jan-13-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hahn condemns ICE racial profiling in Downey Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Southeastern LA County, including Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) yesterday condemned ICE agents’ attempt to grab two landscapers in Downey this weekend. A bystander captured the incident on their camera on Saturday morning near Benares Street and Ryerson Avenue, as reported by ABC News. Witnesses say two landscapers were confronted and grabbed by what appears to be immigration agents as they tried to take them into custody. As neighbors began to come […]
- [Horvath plugs new homeless agency at Valley Economic Alliance event](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/horvath-plugs-new-homeless-agency-at-valley-economic-alliance-event/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath (D-Western and San Fernando Valley areas including Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Calabasas, Malibu, Universal City, Sherman Oaks, Panorama City, Pacoima) yesterday announced the County has already found more than $45 million in homeless spending efficiencies as part of the newly created County Department of Homeless Service and Housing (DHSH). Horvath made the announcement during a fireside chat and audience Q&A at the Valley Economic Alliance’s “Our Region Our Future” event held at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). “Tomorrow you’re going to hear—so you hear it here […]
- [Monday, Jan. 12, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-jan-12-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bonta blocks Trump’s plan to freeze Cal social services money California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration’s illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion to California.  This funding benefits millions of Californians, including children, families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities, through Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, the Child Care and Development Fund, and the Social Services Block Grant. Bonta — alongside New York Attorney General Letitia James, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, […]
- [Soccer stadium proposal floated for Whiteman Airport](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/soccer-stadium-proposal-floated-for-whiteman-airport/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Move over Real Madrid and Manchester United, because one day the San Fernando Strikers might take the pitch – bringing economic development and families together in Pacoima, along with professional soccer and sorely-needed rebranding to the San Fernando Valley. That after LACP learned an environmental justice advocate is proposing a bold vision to replace Whiteman Airport with a community soccer stadium surrounded by mixed-use development. Veronica Padilla-Campos, Executive Director of Pacoima Beautiful, outlined preliminary plans for a 5,000-seat soccer stadium that would anchor redevelopment of the 184-acre site, but emphasized the soccer stadium concept […]
- [Friday, Jan. 9, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-jan-9-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Friedman, Kamlager-Dove, Gomez celebrate ACA passage U.S. Reps. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Culver City, View Park-Windsor Hills, parts of South LA) and Jimmy Gomez (D-Downtown LA, Koreatown, Boyle Heights, Eagle Rock) yesterday celebrated the house passage to restore the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for the next three years – a major sticking point between Democrats and Republicans and the major cause of the federal government shutdown last year. “After months of fighting, Democrats successfully forced a vote and passed ACA tax credits extension through the House. This […]
- [Brownley retires, endorses Irwin as her successor](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/brownley-retires-endorses-irwin-as-her-successor/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) In a political switcharoo, U.S. Rep. Julia Brownley (D) announced yesterday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, and immediately endorsed Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin (D-Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Westlake Village) as her successor. The district currently straddles Ventura and La Counties, including Westlake Village, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, and is currently fairly purple with voter registration in 2024 when Brownley bested Republican Michael Koslow,  42.5% Democratic, 29.6% Republican and 20.4% independent. However, after Proposition 50 passed, the district was redrawn, dropping Simi Valley while picking up Hidden Hills and parts of Palmdale, Lancaster, […]
- [Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-jan-8-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hahn calls for Noem to withdraw ICE from cities Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Southeastern LA County including Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) yesterday called on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to withdraw Imiigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) from cities in the wake of the shooting in Minneapolis. The incident, caputured on video, shows an ICE agent gunning down American citizen and ICE protestor Renee Nicole Good, 37, a mother of three. Depending on the angles of the video, it looked as if […]
- [Op-Ed: Pacific Palisades recovery needs to include small businesses](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/op-ed-pacific-palisades-needs-a-strong-business-recovery-center/): By Roberto Barragán and Elias Garcia The Palisades wildfire in January 2025 had devastating effects, leaving thousands of small businesses in Pacific Palisades and surrounding communities in urgent need of essential business development services. These services are necessary to support affected entities as they work to rebuild and adapt in new directions, facilitating both stabilization and growth while continuing to serve the residents impacted by the fire. The primary goals of any recovery strategy for businesses in the Palisades should be to assist the local business community in recovering from the fire’s effects and to prepare for potential future disasters. […]
- [Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-jan-7-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass on Palisades Fire anniversary Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will today recognize the anniversary of the devastating Palisades Fire and honor the 12 lives tragically lost and the thousands of families that lost their homes at private vigils with residents and City leaders. “One year ago, Los Angeles faced the most destructive wildfire in our history. Twelve lives were tragically lost, thousands of homes were destroyed, and too many families remain displaced,” Bass said in a statement. “We remember all that was lost – the twelve lives, the childhood homes, the irreplaceable family […]
- [Editorial: Palisades Fire anniversary highlights weak government response](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/lacp-editorial-the-palisades-fire-first-anniversay-highlights-a-weak-government-response/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Today is the anniversary of the start of the Palisades fire, and this site would be remiss not to take the time and space to solemnly memorialize the lives lost and the thousands who lost property, businesses, and physical keepsakes resulting from both the Palisades and Altadena fires.  Also worth commemorating is the bravery of the many first responders – firefighters and emergency personnel who fought these horrifying blazes, along with the emotional and spiritual toll it has taken on almost every Angeleno, many of whom donated time and money to those victims who […]
- [Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-jan-6-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Friedman marks productive first year in Congress U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood) yesterday marked her first year in Congress, touting a record that includes a slate of commonsense solutions to the most pressing issues facing Angelenos, including standing up to the Trump Administration and new legislation to bring down the cost of housing, disaster recovery assistance, and the affordability crisis. “Despite constant attacks on our community, on the rule of law, and on affordable healthcare, I am proud of the work I’ve done in Congress. This is just a start, […]
- [Monday, Jan. 5, 2026](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-jan-5-2026/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Newsom directs National Guard home to families Governor Gavin Newsom last week directed the California National Guard leadership to work expeditiously to return state service members home to be with their families as soon as possible following their demobilization from federal service. Newsom’s order follows the Trump administration’s adherence to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals order to return the California National Guard to state command and control, thus ending their deployment in an American city against American citizens. This Appeals Court ruling comes in the wake of a 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court decision in […]
- [LA’s Congressional delegation unanimous in condemning Trump’s Venezuela takeover](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/las-congressional-delegation-unanimous-in-condemning-trumps-venezuela-takeover/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles’ Congressional delegation was unanimous in condemning the Trump administration’s invasion of Venezuela this weekend and extracting Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores to face narco-terrorism charges in U.S. Courts. While some of SoCal’s federal lawmakers did admit Maduro is a ruthless dictator, they decried Trump’s unilateral decision to invade a sovereign country as unconstitutional.  “Nicolás Maduro was a brutal dictator who has not respected the electoral will of his people. But that doesn’t justify Donald Trump bypassing Congress and launching a U.S. attack on Venezuela. We have seen no […]
- [Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-dec-30-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Newsom touts 2025 accomplishments California Gov. Gavin Newsom yesterday released a list of his administration’s top 64 actions and accomplishments for 2025, touting both the state’s continued population growth and providing $2.5 billion in immediate funding for fire response and recovery of the devastating January fires in Los Angeles County. In the release, the term-limited Newsome, who is eyeing the White House in 2028, also noted “federal hostility, and Donald Trump’s assault on our freedom and democracy.” “As this year comes to a close, I’m proud to serve and lead a state that continues […]
- [Celebrate New Year's Eve at the biggest party on the West Coast](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/celebrate-new-years-eve-at-the-biggest-party-on-the-west-coast/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The City of Los Angeles is inviting the public to ring in 2026 in Downtown Los Angeles at Gloria Molina Grand Park’s NYELA Countdown to 2026. There will be live music, incredible performances, and a community coming together to welcome what’s next. Let’s bring in the new year together, LA, like only we know how! For more information concerning transportation options, RSVPing, and entrance points, visit https://grandparkla.org/nyela/. Check out the video below.
- [Monday, Dec. 29, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-dec-29-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Long Beach rings in New Year with recycling drive The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, in partnership with Retail Marketing Services (RMS), Inc.’s CRV CONNX community recycling program, will kick off 2026 with a Recycling Drive from 10 am to 2 pm, Friday, Jan. 2 at El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring Street. Proceeds generated from the recycling drive will be donated to Food Finders Inc. to help support food distribution sites in Long Beach. “This is a great opportunity for community members to donate those leftover CRV […]
- [Friday, Dec. 26, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-dec-26-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Whitesides returns over $15M to constituents in 2025 U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, portions of San Fernando Valley) announced this week that he had returned $15.4 million to constituents in his first year in office.  Additionally, the Congressman’s team responded to more than 24,000 emails, calls, and letters; attended more than 1,000 community events; and presented over 20,000 Congressional certificates recognizing the work and achievements of students and local leaders.  “It’s the honor of my life to represent our area in Congress, and my top priority this year was putting money […]
- [Solis, Hahn announce 367 small businesses awarded grants](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/solis-hahn-announce-367-small-businesses-awarded-grants/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Hilda L. Solis (D-Central and Eastern Los Angeles including Downtown LA, East LA, Pico-Union, Boyle Heights, El Monte, West Covina, Baldwin Park, Pomona) and Janice Hahn (D-Southeastern LA County including Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) this week announced that 367 small businesses have been awarded grants totaling $1.53 million as part of the first round of funding from the Small Business Resiliency Fund (SBRF).  This emergency relief program provides direct financial assistance to small businesses economically impacted by […]
- [Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-dec-23-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) SGVCOG nabs $950,000 CAL FIRE Grant  The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) announced yesterday it has been awarded $949,993 in grant funding from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Service’s (CAL FIRE) through its Wildfire Prevention Grants Program. The funding will support the San Gabriel Valley Wildfire Resilience and Fuel Reduction Program, a critical regional initiative that protects lives, property, and natural resources from the growing threat of wildfires. “Public safety is our absolute priority, and this investment is a vital step in protecting our residents from the increasing threat of […]
- [LA County, municipal officials ready for a wet Christmas](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-county-municipal-officials-ready-for-a-wet-christmas/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County and local municipal officials are preparing for a significant winter rainstorm that could bring flooding and debris flows in areas with recent burn scars, with peak rainfall anticipated through Thursday, Christmas Day, before tapering off on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Recent burn areas, including those impacted by the January wildfires, remain highly susceptible to mud and debris flows. Residents in these areas are urged to stay vigilant, monitor official weather updates, and avoid unnecessary travel during the storm—especially if they have been advised of potential mudflow risks […]
- [Monday, Dec. 22, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-dec-22-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass concerned over uptick in LAPD-involved shootings  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concerns Friday over reports that shootings by Los Angeles police officers have increased dramatically this year. According to media reports, LAPD officers have fired their weapons in 46 incidents so far this year — killing 14 people and wounding 23 others — a roughly 70% increase compared with 2024 and the highest annual shooting total by the department since 2015. The uptick in LAPD shootings comes despite crime rates in the city continuing to fall, and with officers registering fewer interactions […]
- [ICYMI: Smallwood-Cuevas announces state’s first Black Cultural District](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/icymi-smallwood-cuevas-announces-states-first-black-cultural-district-in-south-la/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) State Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D-South Los Angeles, including Mid City, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Century City, Downtown Los Angeles) last week announced the California Arts Council’s unanimous vote to officially designate South Los Angeles as the state’s first-ever Black Cultural District.  South Los Angeles is home to California’s highest concentration of Black residents, businesses and cultural landmarks. While 14 cultural districts are currently established across the state, none represent historically Black communities. Smallwood-Cuevas secured $3 million in state funding to support the installation of cultural markers and monuments for the proposed cultural district. […]
- [Friday, Dec. 19, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-dec-19-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Barger, Solis cut ribbon on Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park Los Angeles County Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Hilda L. Solis joined the City of South Pasadena this week in celebrating the ribbon-cutting of Dr. Beatriz Solis Memorial Park, 2006 Berkshire Avenue, a new community space honoring the life and legacy of a longtime South Pasadena resident and nationally respected advocate for education, equity, and inclusion. “This beautiful new park is a lasting tribute to Dr. Beatriz Solis and the remarkable impact she had on this community and beyond,” said Barger. “Her advocacy for parks […]
- [Friday Fiction: The Christmas Miracle](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-fiction-the-christmas-miracle/): By Stephen Witt Some years before becoming a journalist, I was a musician in New York City, and for several years, I played in the subways to support my young family. It is here where my story begins. It had been a lucrative Friday, as all Fridays during the Christmas season are. However, my mood didn’t reflect my bulging pockets as I ambled out of the Union Square subway station at 14th Street. Instead, I felt lower than the spit on the subway platform.  Here I had spent my entire adult life touring the country and the world as a […]
- [Chu, Padilla push more protections for San Gabriel Mountains wilderness ](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/chu-padilla-introduce-legislation-to-protect-more-san-gabriel-mountains-wilderness/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) U,S. Sen. Alex Padilla  (D-Calif.) and U.S. Rep Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Pasadena) yesterday introduced identical companion legislation in both Congressional chambers, which would designate 35,335 acres of protected wilderness and 20.2 miles of wild and scenic rivers in and around the San Gabriel Mountains. Chu’s legislation in the House is called the San Gabriel Mountains, Foothills, and Rivers Protection Act of 2025.  Padilla’s legislation is called the Protecting Unique and Beautiful Landscapes by Investing in California (PUBLIC) Lands Act. The San Gabriel Mountains’ rivers and natural spaces provide critical habitat for threatened and endangered […]
- [Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-dec-18-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Chu ramps up pressure to restore hepatitis B vaccine recommendation U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-​​Monterey Park, Alhambra, San Gabriel, Pasadena) ramped up the pressure this week to restore the universal hepatitis B birth-dose recommendation in a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting that it conduct a comprehensive study on the public-health, economic, and equity impacts of eliminating the recommendation.  The letter, co-signed by 109 of her Democratic colleagues, comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), appointed by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, voted 8-3 […]
- [Independent Leonard Jackson enters wide-open governor's race](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/independent-leonard-jackson-throws-hat-in-the-wide-open-governors-race/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Leonard Jackson doesn’t fit the typical profile of a California gubernatorial candidate. He’s not a former congressman, state senator, or big-city mayor. He’s never held elected office. But the Santa Clarita-based transportation and logistics CEO believes that’s precisely what qualifies him to lead the nation’s most populous state. “You can’t just throw politicians that say stuff that sounds good in these type of roles,” Jackson said in a recent interview. “This type of role requires someone with some executive experience.” Jackson, who has built a mid-size company with over 100 employees and tens of […]
- [Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-dec-17-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hochman announces murder charges for Reiner slayings   Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced yesterday that Nick Reiner has been charged with murdering his parents, Hollywood figure Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, last weekend at the couple’s home in Brentwood. “Prosecuting cases involving domestic violence is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking we face because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes,” said Hochman. “Rob Reiner was one of the finest filmmakers of his generation. His murder, and that of his wife of more […]
- [Editorial: Whiteman Airport MIA at Pacoima Christmas Parade](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/editorial-whiteman-airport-mia-at-pacoima-christmas-parade/): By Stephen Witt By every measure, the 58th Annual Pacoima Christmas Parade was a great success. Local residents lined the sidewalks along Van Nuys Blvd, two and three people deep. Many others participated.   Four or five elected officials waved from open-air cars, most of whom had roots in the community. Young students from local elementary, middle, and high schools danced in synch or were part of marching bands.  Local non-profits, the LiUNA Labor Union, and small and large businesses had floats or hired mariachi bands to perform on flatbed trucks. Mission Valley College participated. My favorite was the Charros, the […]
- [Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-dec-16-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Rodriguez holds hearing on equity and opportunity for California Latinas Assemblymember Celeste Rodriguez (D-Northeast San Fernando Valley), Chair of the Select Committee on Latina Inequities, last week held its first hearing examining the national economic status of Latinas and the potential impacts of the federal administration on their economic mobility. The hearing convened experts from across the state, including researchers, advocates, and community organizations, to help lawmakers better understand the systemic inequities affecting Latinas’ educational attainment, workforce participation, and long-term economic security. Participants engaged in a thoughtful discussion about how immigration enforcement policies could […]
- [County Office of Child Protection proposes five-year strategic plan](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/county-office-of-child-protection-proposes-five-year-strategic-plan/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The Los Angeles Office of Child Protection (OCP) yesterday released a proposed five-year Strategic Plan to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, aimed at taking a proactive stance in support of the well-being of the County’s children, youth, and families. The plan focuses on three key areas: (1) building community pathways to upstream prevention supports and services for families; (2) enhancing the Children and Youth System of Care partnership; and (3) improving behavioral health and health outcomes for children and youth. The LA County Board of Supervisors gave the plan a unanimous thumbs-up.  […]
- [Monday, Dec. 15, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-dec-15-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass on deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass mourned the deaths yesterday of legendary director, actor, writer, and noted Hollywood liberal Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner. The Reiners were found stabbed to death yesterday in their Brentwood home. The double homicide remains under investigation as of post time. “This is a devastating loss for our city and our country. Rob Reiner’s contributions reverberate throughout American culture and society, and he has improved countless lives through his creative work and advocacy fighting for social and economic justice. An […]
- [Local electeds celebrate resilience at 58th Annual Pacoima Christmas Parade](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/local-electeds-celebrate-resilience-at-58th-annual-pacoima-christmas-parade/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Against the backdrop of federal immigration policy concerns, elected officials gathered along Van Nuys Boulevard between Oneida and Herrick avenues Saturday to celebrate the 58th annual Pacoima Christmas Parade, emphasizing community strength and the importance of local representation. U.S. Rep. Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley (portions), including Pacoima, Panorama City) kicked off remarks by thanking the Pacoima Chamber of Commerce for organizing the parade, sharing personal memories of attending as a child and marching with the Telfair Elementary School drill team. “Today is about being here in community despite what’s happening in Washington, which […]
- [Friday, Dec. 12, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-dec-12-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Mitchell, Hahn motion launchs landmark community hiring pilot Los Angeles County Supervisors Supervisors Holly J. Mitchell (D-Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Culver City, portions of South LA) and Janice Hahn (D-Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) yesterday saw the full board approve theri motion directing the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department (ISD) and Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) to launch a three-year Community Hiring Pilot Program.  The pilot will be countywide and connect high-road jobs – jobs that provide family supporting pay, benefits, and growth opportunities […]
- [San Gabriel Valley cities honored as energy champions](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/san-gabriel-valley-cities-honored-at-biennial-energy-champion-awards/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) in partnership with the Southern California Regional Energy Network (SoCalREN), this week recognized 16 cities for their commitment to increasing energy efficiency in municipal facilities and engaging in long-term strategic planning for energy efficiency in the San Gabriel Valley (SGV). The recognition came as part of the biennial Energy Champion Awards, which celebrated agencies demonstrating outstanding leadership in energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate action. Honorees were recognized not only for reducing energy use but also for helping build stronger, more resilient communities through meaningful public outreach, […]
- [Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-dec-11-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Bass pitches city council for more cops Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass yesterday sent a letter to the L.A. City Council urging them to prioritize Angelenos’ safety and allocate $4.4 million to the Los Angeles Police Department to hire 410 officers for this fiscal year ending in June 2025.  “Our number one job as city leaders is to keep Angelenos safe. Without the $4.4 million funding, the Los Angeles Police Department will stop hiring in January,” wrote Bass. “Stopping the hiring of new police officers will have drastic and lasting consequences for our city. […]
- [Avalon Gardens hosts night of thanks, emphasizing political engagement ](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/avalon-gardens-hosts-night-of-thanks-emphasizing-political-engagement/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) In a packed auditorium at Avalon Gardens Elementary School last night, the Avalon Gardens Community Association celebrated its annual Night of Thanks, bringing together residents, elected officials, and community leaders in a testament to grassroots political engagement in one of South Los Angeles’ most historic neighborhoods. John Davis, president of the Avalon Gardens Community Association, described the event as an opportunity to give back to a community that has sustained itself for over half a century.  “It was giving back to the community. Having a time for community. Just take a break. Come out, […]
- [Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-dec-10-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hahn gets supervisor’s greenlight for South Whittier park renovation Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Southeastern LA County including Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights)  this week pushed through approval of a $1.3 million project for a new playground at Amelia Mayberry Park in unincorporated South Whittier The 14-acre park at 13201 East Meyer Road has not seen its playground refurbished since 2003, while the 2016 Parks Needs Assessment—led by the County’s Department of Parks and Recreation in collaboration with community partners—deemed the park’s catchment area […]
- [County Supervisors move to reinstate LGBTQ+ suicide hotline ](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/county-supervisors-move-to-reinstate-lgbtq-suicide-hotline/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday moved forward on efforts to reinstate the connection from 988—the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—to a specialized LGBTQ+ youth support line (otherwise known as the “Press 3” option) that was eliminated in July by the Trump Administration.  Supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey P. Horvath co-authored the motions. Before the meeting, Assemblymember Mark González, (D-Downtown Los Angeles, Boyle Heights) joined them in a press conference concerning the measure. Gonzalez plans to introduce legislation during the upcoming legislative cycle that would fund and reinstate a statewide specialized 988 […]
- [Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-dec-9-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Lancaster awarded $33.2 million for Avenue M Interchange Project The City of Lancaster announced on Friday it has secured a $33.2 million grant award from the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) to advance the Highway Equity Corridor Improvements Program – Avenue M Interchange Project.  Located between 20th Street West and 10th Street West, the Avenue M Interchange serves as a major gateway linking Lancaster residents to employment centers, health services, military installations, airports, and regional destinations. The project will address longstanding safety and connectivity challenges created by outdated on- and off-ramp configurations. Approved […]
- [LA County launches workforce child sexual abuse hotline ](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-county-launches-hotline-to-report-workforce-child-sexual-abuse/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County last week announced the launch of a 211 hotline to take reports of known or suspected child sexual abuse committed by County employees, contractors or volunteers. The 24/7 hotline is a part of a series of reforms following the settlement of thousands of childhood sexual abuse claims under Assembly Bill 218, which significantly expanded the statute of limitations for filing civil lawsuits for childhood sexual abuse.  The law allowed survivors of past abuse, even from decades ago, to file civil claims, leading to a massive influx of lawsuits against LA County, […]
- [Monday, Dec. 8, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-dec-8-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hochman Marks First Year in Office  Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman on Friday marked his first year in office, saying he remains on track and focused on restoring prosecutorial discretion and criminal accountability.  Hochman said his first 365 days included an increase in public safety efforts, major takedowns of organized crime and burglary crews, busting the largest illegal cannabis operation in Los Angeles County history, the aggressive prosecution of human traffickers, exonerating factually innocent convicted individuals, and filing thousands of Proposition 36 charges against repeat retail thieves.  He also made strengthening […]
- [LA Charter Commission on the road in Echo Park](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-charter-commission-on-the-road-in-echo-park/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles City Charter Commission Executive Director Justin Ramirez stood in Echo Park Saturday afternoon, seeking community input and explaining to residents how the commission, charged with rewriting the city’s governing document, is racing toward an April deadline with sweeping changes on the table. Ramiriz, who Mayor Karen Bass appointed to the position, and the commission, which launched in May and began full operations in June, must submit its recommendations to the City Council by the first week of April. The council will then decide which proposals to place on the November 2026 ballot, […]
- [Friday, Dec. 5, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-dec-5-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hermosa Beach City Council selects new city manager The Hermosa Beach City Council yesterday announced the selection of longtime South Bay public servant Steve Napolitano as Hermosa Beach’s full-time City Manager. The official vote to approve the new City Manager’s contract will take place during the upcoming December 9 Council meeting. A lifelong South Bay resident and licensed attorney, Napolitano brings more than three decades of city leadership, government experience and legal expertise to the full-time City Manager role. His background includes five terms as a Manhattan Beach City Councilmember and 12 years as […]
- [Heavyweight battle brews for newly created House seat](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/heavyweight-battle-brewing-for-newly-created-house-seat/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Game on for the newly-drawn 41st Congressional District! That after Hector De La Torre, current executive director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (GCCOG) and longtime community leader, announced yesterday that he is running for the new House seat created through the passage of Proposition 50. De La Torre joins U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, who announced last month that she will run in the new district after the veteran federal lawmaker saw her current 38th Congressional district cut in half through Prop 50. The new, post-Prop 50 41st district is mostly in Los […]
- [Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/thursday-dec-4-2025/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Hahn supports family bonding, job training for incarcerated women Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Southeastern LA County including Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) this week saw the full board of supervisors approve her motions to advance plans for a new career center as well as a long expected expansion to a family bonding room for women incarcerated at the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s detention center in Lynwood. “Providing these opportunities for family bonding and job training during […]
- [Barger reflects on year as LA County Board of Supervisors chair](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/barger-reflects-on-year-as-la-county-board-of-supervisors-chair/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R-Northern LA County, including Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, San Marino, Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, portions of the San Gabriel Valley) this week marked the conclusion of her year as Chair of the Board of Supervisors, highlighting a year defined by historic challenges, unprecedented wildfire recovery, and major fiscal pressures across County services. During her end-of-term Chair remarks at the Board of Supervisors meeting, Barger reflected on the strength of regional partnerships and the resilience of County departments, community organizations, and residents. “When I took the gavel a year ago, […]
- [Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-dec-3-2025/): Barger Boosts Altadena Small Business Recovery Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger (R-Northern LA County, including Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, San Marino, Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, portions of the San Gabriel Valley) yesterday saw the full Board unanimously approve her motion to accelerate small business recovery in Altadena following the Eaton Fire. The motion launches two major initiatives to support recovery. The first, a Small Business Concierge Program led by the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, will provide personalized assistance to help business owners navigate County permitting, licensing, financing, and recovery resources while connecting them to […]
- [LA County joins brawl to bar ICE from wearing masks](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/la-county-joins-brawl-to-bar-ice-from-wearing-masks/): By Angelica C. Gualpa The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors yesterday joined the state fight to prohibit law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, from wearing masks or concealing their identities when conducting law enforcement business in unincorporated LA County. Supervisors Janice Hahn and Lindsey P. Horvath authored the motion, which passed on a 4–0 vote, with Supervisor Kathryn Barger abstaining. “This is how authoritarian secret police behaves — not legitimate law enforcement in a democracy. ICE agents are violating our residents’ rights every day they are on our streets. These agents hide their faces. They refuse […]
- [Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-dec-2-2025/): Kamlager-Dove demands FBI Director Patel reimburse taxpayers U.S. Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Culver City, View Park-Windsor Hills, parts of South LA) and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) yesterday fired off a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel demanding answers on why American taxpayers are being forced to foot the bill for his leisure travel. The missive comes after reports indicate Patel has repeatedly abused taxpayer-funded government jets for personal travel—including a “date night” trip with his girlfriend, a luxury hunting getaway, and a golfing excursion in Scotland—all during the Republican shutdown that has left millions of Americans struggling to […]
- [Newsom, LA County Commission on HIV honors World AIDS Day](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/newsom-la-county-commission-on-hiv-honors-world-aids-day/): By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP) Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Los Angeles County Commission on HIV yesterday joined communities across the globe in honoring World AIDS Day – a day of remembrance, reflection, and renewed commitment to honor the lives lost to the deadly disease and end the HIV epidemic. “On World AIDS Day, we stand in solidarity with the more than 40 million people around the world who live with HIV/AIDS, and we remember and honor those we have lost,” wrote Newsom in a proclamation recognizing World Aids Day. The proclamation noted that the earliest identified cases of […]
- [Monday, Dec. 1, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-dec-1-2025/): Torres to Trump: Hernández must not be pardoned U.S. Rep. Norma Torres (D-Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas) sent a letter to President Trump this weekend urging him not to pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, a convicted drug trafficker sentenced to 45 years in U.S. prison for crimes that devastated communities in Honduras, the United States, and beyond. “Juan Orlando Hernández ran a violent, cartel-backed empire that trafficked hundreds of tons of cocaine into the United States, stole taxpayer dollars, and terrorized communities across Honduras and Central America,” said Torres. “A pardon would erase years of work holding powerful […]
- [Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/wednesday-nov-26-2025/): Barger recognizes tribal firefighters who battled January Wildfires Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger (R-Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, San Marino, Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, portions of the San Gabriel Valley) yesterday honored the tribal nations whose fire departments stepped forward to help battle the Eaton and Palisades wildfires earlier this year. When the fires swept through communities in January, fire crews from 15 tribal nations traveled from across California, Oregon, and Arizona to protect lives, homes, and natural resources during an unprecedented and dangerous chapter in the region’s history. “In January, tribes came to our aid in our […]
- [Friedman announces Safe and Affordable Transit Act](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friedman-announces-bill-to-improve-safety-and-affordability-on-public-transit/): By Angelica C. Gualpa U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank, Glendale, West Hollywood, Hollywood) yesterday announced the Safe and Affordable Transit Act, new bipartisan legislation to improve safety and restore affordability on America’s public transportation systems. The measure, which was announced at the Burbank Airport Metrolink Station, supports local transit agencies by creating a new federal grant program to hire additional police officers and fund key safety infrastructure upgrades.  The bill aims to reduce crime on public transit, lower costs for local agencies, and increase rider confidence. Notably, U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), who is close to the Trump Administration, co-sponsored […]
- [Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/tuesday-nov-25-2025/): Lieu gets fed funding for Rolling Hills Estates stormwater infrastructure U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D–Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach) announced that the recently signed federal funding bill included money to improve stormwater infrastructure in and around Rolling Hills Estates following years of unprecedented rainfall and flooding.  Southern California has been heavily impacted by recent severe storms that have stressed critical infrastructure designed to mitigate flooding in the area. This project will help Rolling Hills Estates repair storm drains and install a dry-well system to divert stormwater from entering the Los Angeles Harbor.  “Southern California has been getting […]
- [Garcia, Bass lead congressional hearing to uncover ICE abuses in LA](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/garcia-bass-lead-congressional-hearing-to-uncover-ice-abuses-in-la/): By Angelica C. Gualpa Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Bellflower), Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, held a congressional field hearing in Downtown Los Angeles dubbed, “Due Process for All: Exposing Trump’s Mass Deportation Machine.”  More than 200 residents, immigration advocates and elected officials told harrowing stories of documented unlawful detentions and abuses by federal immigration agents around Los Angeles County. As of last month, federal authorities had arrested more than 7,100 undocumented immigrants in the Los Angeles area since June 6, according to the Department […]
- [Monday, Nov. 24, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/monday-nov-24-2025/): Barger’s $60 Million Push to Rebuild Altadena’s Fire-Damaged Parks Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger on Friday announced that more than $60 million has been secured to support the comprehensive restoration and rapid rebuilding of all Altadena parks destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire. Barger delivered the announcement alongside Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation Director Norma E. García-González, community partners, and residents during an event held inside the renovated Loma Alta Park gymnasium.  Barger emphasized that while the County has secured a major funding milestone, the $60 million raised so far represents only […]
- [Rivas introduces bill to improve AI literacy and education](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/rivas-introduces-bill-to-improve-ai-literacy-and-education/): By Angelica C. Gualpa U.S. Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley (portions), including Pacoima, Panorama City), the only Latina in Congress with a background in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), last week introduced the Artificial Intelligence for Advancing Literacy and Learning Act (AI for ALL Act) to improve AI literacy and education across the country. The AI for ALL Act creates the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Literacy and Education Commission within the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). The commission would have 10 members and be chaired by the OSTP Director. The commission would have members of government, the private […]
- [Friday, Nov. 21, 2025](https://losangelescountypolitics.com/friday-nov-21-2025/): Lieu introduces bill ensuring congressional caseworkers for ICE detainees U.S. Rep. Ted W. Lieu (D-Santa Monica, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach) yesterday co-introduced legislation that guarantees individuals held at immigration detention centers have access to congressional constituent casework services upon request.  The Fairness and Access for Immigrant Rights (FAIR) Act would establish a clear, enforceable process for detainees in immigration detention centers to obtain the necessary privacy release forms (PRFs) and require detention center facilities to notify the appropriate congressional office within 7 days of a detainee’s request for assistance. “Constituent casework is an essential part of every congressional office’s […]

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