Category: Councilmember Paul Koretz

Los Angeles City Councilman Considers Ban on New Gas Stations

LOS ANGELES—A proposal to end the construction of gas stations made a step forward this week with LA City Councilman Paul Koretz announcing he is drafting a policy with other cities across the nation. “We are ending oil drilling in Los Angeles. We are moving to all-electric new construction. And we are building toward fossil…


City Council Candidate Disinvited by UCLA Democratic Club Event Due to ‘Differing Views’

A candidate for the Los Angeles City Council said she was disinvited from speaking at a student political organization at the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA) because her views did not align with the views of the club. LA City Council District 5 candidate Kristina Irwin said she was invited to speak to Bruin Democrats…


Crews Break Ground On Permanent Supportive Housing Project

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Crews broke ground July 7 on a Proposition HHH-funded permanent supportive housing project in West Los Angeles to house seniors and senior veterans experiencing homelessness. The 51-unit, five-story building at 11010 Santa Monica Blvd. is expected to be ready for occupancy in December 2022, according to Councilman Paul Koretz’ office. It will include…