Category: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti

LA Mayor Garcetti Attends C40 World Mayors Summit, Talks Climate Investments

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti attended the C40 World Mayors Summit this week in Buenos Aires. The summit brings together mayors, climate experts, advocates, business leaders, and youth activists to address the climate crisis. Garcetti was scheduled to be out of town through Oct. 23, with newly-elected Council President Paul Krekorian continuing to pull double duty…


Port of LA Offers $5 Million in Incentives for Zero-Emission Trucks

The Port of Los Angeles is offering $5 million in incentives for zero-emission trucks to operate at the facility, officials announced Sept. 13. The voucher program provides $150,000 in funding for each eligible zero-emission truck purchase that serves the San Pedro port complex. The program would fund more than 30 trucks, and the budget comes…


Mayor Garcetti Signs Ban On Flavored Tobacco, With Hookah Exception

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco in the city, with an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions, the mayor’s office said Monday. It will go into effect in January, and it does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over…


Garcetti’s Parents Hire Lobbyists to Aid Ambassadorship Confirmation

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti’s parents hired McGuireWoods Consulting to lobby for the mayor’s ambassadorship nomination to make it through the U.S. Senate, it was reported Friday. Garcetti was nominated by President Joe Biden to be the U.S. ambassador to India on July 9, 2021. The Senate’s confirmation of the nomination has become more uncertain amid…


Grassley Probe Concludes Garcetti Likely Knew of Adviser’s Misconduct, Misled Senate on It

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti likely knew or should have known about sexual misconduct by a senior aide, even though he claimed he did not, according to a report issued on May 10 by investigators working for Sen. Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). Garcetti, who is President Joe Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to India, told…


LA Parents React to Garcetti, Others Maskless at Super Bowl Game

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles parents are calling on county officials to end the mask mandate for students after Mayor Eric Garcetti and other celebrities were pictured maskless at the Super Bowl LVI on Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Bipartisan parent group Outraged LA Parents said it was “deeply disappointing, but not at all…


Election 2022: Bass Continues Dominance in LA Mayoral Campaign Donations

Los Angeles’ mayoral race is picking up steam as campaign donation filings show candidates have raised a total of $7.9 million so far in their bid to replace soon-to-be termed-out Mayor Eric Garcetti. Leading the pack is Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) with just under $2 million raised, according to filings through Dec. 31, 2021. Bass…


Officials React to Newsom, Garcetti Maskless at NFC Playoff Game at SoFi Stadium

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Several California officials are under fire after they were photographed without masks at a Jan. 30 National Football Conference (NFC) playoff game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The LA Rams earned their spot in the Superbowl LVI when they beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–17, and the high-profile football match drew high-profile guests—including Gov….


Officials React to Newsom, Garcetti Maskless at NFC Championship Game

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Several California officials are under fire after they were photographed without masks at a Jan. 30 National Football Conference (NFC) Championship game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The LA Rams earned their spot in the Superbowl LVI when they beat the San Francisco 49ers 20–17, and the high-profile football match drew high-profile guests—including Gov….


LA Mayor Nominates First Woman Fire Chief

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Jan. 18 the nomination of the first woman to lead the LA Fire Department (LAFD) in the city’s history. If confirmed by the city council, Kristin Crowley will become the city’s 19th fire chief. A 22-year veteran of the department, Crowley now serves as LAFD’s acting chief deputy and…