LOS ANGELES—Activist-turned-politician Gloria Molina, the first Latina to serve on the Los Angeles City Council and the county’s Board of Supervisors, as well as in the State Assembly, died May 14 of cancer at age 74, and political and religious leaders recalled her accomplishments Monday. “It is with heavy hearts that our family announces Gloria’s…
Gloria Molina, Trailblazing Los Angeles Politician, Dies at 74
May 15, 2023
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Chinese Company Fined $4 Million for Bribing Ex-Los Angeles Councilman Huizar
May 12, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A Chinese real estate company was fined $4 million and placed on five years probation May 12 for bribing former Los Angeles City Councilman José Huizar with more than $1.5 million in cash, gambling trips, and escorts in exchange for the then-councilman’s support of a planned downtown hotel project. Although he was also charged,…
Los Angeles to Expand Anti-Camping Law in Woodland Hills Area
May 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council in a 9–5 vote approved a resolution May 10 seeking to expand the city’s anti-camping law to include two locations in Woodland Hills. Councilman Bob Blumenfield introduced the resolution to expand the city’s anti-camping law, known as section 41.18, to incorporate 5400 Alhama Drive and 5416 Comercio Way. The…
Los Angeles Takes Steps to Expand Street Medicine Services for Homeless
May 9, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council voted May 9 to approve a report calling for the appropriation of funding, staffing, and other resources to expand street medicine teams and services at all city-funded interim housing sites. The council directed its city administrative officer to report back within 30 days with recommendations that would increase the…
Man Against De León Arrested at LA City Council Meeting After Disturbance
May 7, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—A June 2 arraignment has been set for a man who was arrested for disrupting a Los Angeles City Council meeting after being warned multiple times by Council President Paul Krekorian—and eventually ejected. Samson Tafolo, 30, who is a regular protester at council meetings, was arrested May 5 morning after Krekorian repeatedly warned him…
Los Angeles Looks to Add More Speed Humps After Crash Killed Mother Walking Child to School
May 2, 2023
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A fatal crash near an elementary school critically injuring a six year-old girl and killing her mother last week in Los Angeles prompted a committee of the Los Angeles City Council April 26 to pass two motions for the establishment of a dedicated speed bump program near all schools, and to explore increasing school crossing…
Los Angeles Councilwoman Blames Toyota, Instead of Thieves, for Catalytic Converter Thefts
April 25, 2023
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A Los Angeles elected official blamed Toyota for the increase in catalytic converter thefts in the area during a recent town hall meeting. After the Los Angeles City Council made it illegal to own a detached catalytic converter without verification of legal possession in an 8–4 vote on April 11 to deter thieves, Los Angeles…
Los Angeles Bans Overnight Parking for RVs in Venice
April 20, 2023
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A new ban limiting vehicle dwellers from parking overnight, approved by the Los Angeles City Council unanimously last week, has begun in Venice after previous city laws were rolled back to accommodate the COVID-19 pandemic-era shelter-in-place orders for the homeless nearly three years ago. Los Angeles Councilmember Traci Park of the 11th District—largely representing the…
LA City Council Appoints Heather Hutt to Finish Mark Ridley-Thomas’s Term
April 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The city council April 11 voted to appoint Heather Hutt as councilwoman for the 10th District to fill out the remainder of former Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s term, following his recent conviction on federal corruption charges. Hutt, who received a burst of applause from supporters in the council chambers when her appointment was finalized on…
Los Angeles City Council to Consider Hutt to Fill Out Ridley-Thomas Term
April 10, 2023
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council returns from a two-week recess April 11, and the major item on its first day back will be to decide whether to appoint Heather Hutt to fill out the remainder of former Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas’s 10th District seat, following his recent conviction on federal corruption charges. Council President Paul…
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