Mitchell motions to give IHSS workers a larger raise
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell (D-Southwest/Central Los Angeles, including Inglewood, Compton, Carson, Hawthorne, Culver City, and portions of South LA) will today present a motion at the Board of Supervisors meeting to give the County’s In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers a $0.74 raise to bring their pay to $19.64 an hour effective January 1, 2026.
“In LA County, there are over 237,000 In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) workers — dedicated caregivers who make it possible for hundreds of thousands of seniors and people with disabilities to live safely and with dignity in their homes and communities,” wrote Mitchell in her weekly newsletter.
“These workers play a critical role in supporting our broader healthcare system and providing life-sustaining care,” she added.
The current hourly wage for IHSS home care workers is $18.50 per hour, excluding the hourly cost of health benefits. Due to the state’s $0.40 minimum wage increase, it will increase to $18.90 per hour on January 1, 2026.
Over the past few years, State and local governments across California have taken steps to help lift workers out of poverty, promote economic growth, and revitalize communities in neighborhoods where low-wage workers live and spend 50% or more of their income on housing.
Mitchell said an increase in the hourly wage of IHSS home care workers will allow for continued progress in the efforts to achieve a living wage for these individuals who provide critical services.
Bass kicks off entertainment hub construction in South LA
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Grammy Award winner James Fauntleroy, Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, and community leaders this past weekend to mark the construction kickoff of Creators @ Laboratory, a transformative workforce development and entertainment production hub in South Los Angeles’ Crenshaw Empowerment District.
“New jobs and new opportunities in the creative industry are coming to South Los Angeles, allowing community members to gain experience in the industry so that they can succeed,” said Bass. “The entertainment industry is core to our local economy and to our city’s identity, and Creators @ Laboratory is ensuring that South LA will continue to be home to accomplished creators, entrepreneurs and business owners.”
The renovated facility will feature a state-of-the-art production studio, podcast recording spaces, classrooms, and a fully equipped soundstage to support training in podcasts, animated content, unscripted shows, and Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television channel content creation – all formats essential to today’s creator economy.
Funded by a Catalyst Grant from the California Jobs First Los Angeles Collaborative and supported by the California Community Foundation, this project brings together Fauntleroy’s Laboratory, the BRIC Foundation, The Handy Foundation, and CVL Economics to train and prepare the next generation of content creators, post-production professionals, and media entrepreneurs.
Investments like this further establish Los Angeles as the creative capital of the world – an effort that Bass has contributed to since she was Speaker of the California State Assembly.
Pérez’s statement on ICE detention and release of constituent
State Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez (D-Pasadena, Altadena, Arcadia, Burbank, Claremont, Duarte, Glendale, La Cañada Flintridge, South Pasadena, Upland) has issued the following statement on the detention and release of Pasadena resident Rami Othmane this weekend by immigration authorities:
“I’m grateful to see Rami Othmane has been allowed to return home to his wife after an inhumane and unjust detainment. Othmane is a constituent of my district who was taken by masked federal immigration enforcement authorities on July 13 in Pasadena.
“A longtime U.S. resident, Othmane in the process of applying for a Permanent Resident Card. His wife is a doctor who serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Huntington Hospital. Othmane was held in downtown Los Angeles for more than two weeks, and denied access to basic hygiene like brushing his teeth and was only given snacks instead of full meals. Othmane was released but has been fitted with an ankle-monitoring device.
“This President and the federal administration have no human compassion. Mr. Othmane has no criminal record and is a valuable member of our community. The indiscriminate and violent immigration enforcement is cruel and misguided. We are a nation of immigrants. The federal government should be working together to pass sensible immigration reform that would allow our good neighbors to openly contribute to our nation’s prosperity and well-being.”
Long Beach to hold Month-Long Celebration of Latin(e) Heritage
This fall, the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) invites the community to celebrate Vida Latina, a month-long series of free events honoring the rich heritage, traditions and voices of Latin(e) communities.
From Sept. 13 through Oct. 15, all 12 LBPL locations will host programs for all ages highlighting the diversity of Latin American cultures.
“Long Beach is proud to celebrate Vida Latina, a time when our community comes together to honor the history, traditions, and creativity of our Latin community,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “These events showcase the richness of Latin American culture and the many ways it continues to shape and inspire our city.”
This year’s theme—Unity and Herencia—celebrates coming together to honor the roots, resilience, and cultural connections that unite the community across the Latin(e) diaspora. Through art, storytelling, food and dance, Vida Latina allows everyone to reflect on the past, embrace the present and look toward the future together.
The festivities will wrap up with Vida Latina: La Gran Tardeada on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library (5870 Atlantic Ave.). This lively evening will bring the community together for live music, dancing and family-friendly crafts—a perfect way to close out a month of cultural celebration.
For the full schedule of programs and to learn more, visit the library events calendar, Vida Latina Reflections page or call the library at 562.570.7500.
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