Soto secures injunction against Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto yesterday announced that her office secured a preliminary injunction against the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) to prevent the organization from misusing funds GLAZA raised on behalf of the City for the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (“Zoo”).
The City of Los Angeles (“City”) owns and has been operating the Zoo since it opened in 1966. GLAZA is a nonprofit corporation that was formed in 1963 to assist the City in fundraising and provided other contract services for the Zoo.
In December 2024, the City filed suit against GLAZA for breach of contract, breach of its fiduciary duties to the Zoo and the City, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and conversion (of property), seeking monetary damages and injunctive, declaratory, and other relief.
“We are pleased that the court recognized that GLAZA did not raise funds on its own account or for its own benefit while under contract for the City,” said Soto. “As its name implies, the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association was always a fiduciary and agent for the LA Zoo. It’s time for GLAZA to stop trying to keep funds raised for the benefit of and in the name of the City.”
The preliminary injunction will remain in place while the case is pending.
Perez hails return of Burbank Media Industry Expo
Burbank Mayor Nikki Perez hailed the City’s recent announcement that the highly anticipated Media Industry Expo and Job Fair will return to Woodbury University on Friday, August 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This signature event offers exceptional opportunities for job seekers, media professionals, and creative organizations to connect, collaborate, and explore the evolving landscape of the media industry.
“Burbank is the Media Capitol of the World and we’re committed to keeping it that way,” said Perez. “The Media Industry Expo and Job Fair is part of our broader effort to support local talent, strengthen industry partnerships, and ensure Burbank remains a thriving hub for innovation, creativity, and opportunity.”
Building on the overwhelming success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2025 Media Industry Expo & Job Fair promises even more dynamic programming. Attendees can expect expert-led panel discussions, hands-on workshops, and meaningful networking—all aimed at helping individuals build careers and companies build talent pipelines in a competitive market.
Whether you’re a recent graduate, a seasoned professional seeking new opportunities, or someone aspiring to break into the media industry, this event is your chance to connect, learn, and succeed.
No registration is required—this event is free and open to all. For more information and updates, please visit www.cityofburbankjobfair.com.
Pérez announces legislation halting delay of medical treatment
State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Altadena, Arcadia, Burbank, Claremont, Duarte, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, South Pasadena, Upland) yesterday announced new legislation, SB 81, that would prohibit a health care provider and its personnel from granting immigration enforcement officials access to nonpublic areas of its medical facilities without a valid judicial warrant or court order.
The proposed measure comes on the heels of a recent incident where immigration enforcement agents delayed the medical treatment of a Los Angeles County woman, which clashed with hospitals’ responsibilities to protect patients.
“Milagro Solis Portillo was detained by immigration enforcement agents on Thursday, July 3 in Sherman Oaks. She needed medical attention right away, but despite clearly displaying medical needs, Milagro was left handcuffed and covered in vomit for over eight hours without proper medical care. She was eventually taken to Glendale Memorial Hospital, where she was admitted for care. Patients like Milagro deserve to receive medical care in a timely, safe, and dignified manner, and free from the intimidation and fear of having agents sitting outside their hospital room,” said Pérez.
“On July 4th, my staff and I were able to escort family members inside the hospital to see their loved one and to meet with the CEO of Glendale Memorial Hospital. Medical facilities have a fundamental responsibility to protect patients,” she added.
The legislation would prohibit a health care provider and its personnel from granting immigration enforcement officials access to nonpublic areas of its medical facilities without a valid judicial warrant or court order.
Barragán calls on FCC to include language access
U.S. Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Bellflower, Carson, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, Lakewood, Long Beach, Lynwood, Paramount, Rancho Dominguez, San Pedro, South Gate, West Carson, Wilmington) last week led colleagues in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include language access experts and advocates for communities with limited English proficiency (LEP) in the agency’s upcoming Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable on July 7, 2025.
Signed by Members of Congress representing linguistically diverse and hurricane-prone districts, the letter urges FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and Acting Bureau Chief Zenji Nakazawa to prioritize multilingual, culturally competent emergency communications and to embed language accessibility into every phase of disaster preparedness and response.
“Nearly 68 million United States residents speak a language other than English at home, and over 25 million are classified as LEP,” the lawmakers wrote. “During hurricanes and other disasters, these individuals face significant, documented barriers to accessing emergency alerts, evacuation orders, and disaster recovery information in a language that they can understand.”
“As the FCC convenes its Hurricane Season Resiliency Roundtable, it has an opportunity to address longstanding gaps in language accessibility during disasters,” they continued. “To improve access to lifesaving information and support economic resilience, the FCC should prioritize making public safety communications—including Wireless Emergency Alerts, Emergency Alert System messages broadcast over television and radio, and 9-1-1 accessibility standards—multilingual, culturally competent, and accessible to all.”
Barragán has long championed language accessibility and continues to lead efforts in Congress to ensure that language is never a barrier to safety or survival.
The full text of the letter can be found here and below:
