Bass hails Global Esports Games coming to LA in 2026
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass yesterday joined leaders from the Global Esports Federation, LA Times Media Group and El Segundo Mayor Chris Pimentel in announcing that the Global Esports Games will take place in the L.A. region in 2026.
Esports, or electronic sports, are online gaming competitions in which amateur and professional gamers participate individually or on teams through organized leagues, often with monetary prizes on the line.
“It is only fitting that Los Angeles, the creative capital of the world, will be the stage for the future of global competition in esports,” said Bass. “We are adding yet another major event to an already incredible lineup.”
The Los Angeles 2026 Global Esports Games Opening Ceremony is scheduled for December 4, 2026.
Los Angeles will benefit from several major sporting events in the coming years, serving as a hub for sport, entertainment and culture. Angelenos are coming together from across the city, activating communities in unprecedented ways to make LA shine on the world stage. Upcoming major sporting events include:
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 2026 NBA All-Star Game
- 2026 Global Esports Games
- 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Championship (Golf)
- 2027 Superbowl LXI
- 2027 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball West Regional
- 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Richardson, Long Beach kicks off ‘Clear the Shelters’ Pet Adoption Campaign
Mayor Rex Richardson and Long Beach Animal Care Services (LBACS) have joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2025 Clear the Shelters national pet adoption and donation campaign, which will run through Aug. 31.
LBACS is holding adoption specials throughout the month and encouraging residents to get involved.
“Each year, we proudly partner with NBCUniversal for Clear the Shelters, a powerful campaign that has helped over a million animals across the country find safe and loving homes,” said Richardson. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to make a real impact by supporting the well-being of our local animals. We encourage everyone to visit LBACS this month to experience firsthand the joy of giving an animal a forever home.”
For more information about Clear the Shelters, including adoptable animals, visit cleartheshelters.com. For more information about Long Beach Animal Care Services, visit longbeach.gov/acs.
Cisneros secures Department of Defense commitment to preserve USNS Cesar Chavez
U.S. Reps. Gil Cisneros (D-El Monte, West Covina, La Puente, Baldwin Park) and Sam Liccardo (D-CA) announced a victory last week in the fight to protect the USNS Cesar Chavez’s name.
In July, the two members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus sent a letter urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to reject efforts to rename the USNS Cesar Chavez. In a written response, the DOD confirmed there are “no plans to rename USNS Cesar Chavez.”
“Uplifting the life and legacy of César Chavez should not be a partisan issue,” said Cisneros. “I’m encouraged that Secretary Hegseth and the Department of Defense heard our concerns and will preserve the name of the USNS César Chavez. Mr. Chavez is an American hero who dedicated his life to our country, from the Navy to the labor movement. Sustaining his name on this ship is a powerful reminder of his enduring legacy and the inspiration he provides to all who serve.”
Chavez, who served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948 in a segregated unit in the Western Pacific, went on to co-found the United Farm Workers, lead a nationwide movement for civil rights, and receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1994. In 2011, the Navy named the T-AKE-14 replenishment ship in his honor.
The commitment ensures that the USNS Cesar Chavez will continue to serve as a living tribute to the generations of Mexican-American and Latino veterans who, like Chavez, answered the call to serve even when their communities faced injustice at home.
Torres leads resolution commemorating Warehouse Worker Recognition Week
U.S. Rep. Norma J. Torres (D-Pomona, La Verne, San Dimas) introduced a resolution this week to designate August 17–23, 2025, as Warehouse Worker Recognition Week to honor the hard-working men and women who power the Inland Empire’s logistics economy and keep supply chains moving across the United States.
Nearly 40 percent of goods entering the United States arrive at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and go through the Inland Empire, home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of warehouse jobs.
“Warehouse workers are the beating heart of the Inland Empire economy,” said Torres. “Their work—often physically demanding and invisible to most consumers—is essential to getting goods where they need to go. Whether it’s ensuring that small businesses receive their supplies or families get their online orders on time, these workers show up day after day to keep our economy running.”
This year’s resolution comes amid growing economic uncertainty caused by the Trump-Vance administration’s escalating trade wars. These have led to unpredictable tariff hikes and supply chain instability, hurting Inland Empire workers and businesses alike.
“Our region’s warehouse workers have already endured a pandemic, rising heat, and shifting demands. Now, they face more chaos from this administration’s reckless trade policies,” added Torres. “We need to recognize their contributions—not just with words, but with action, better protections, and economic policies that support stability and growth in our communities.”
