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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 2d

We brought dozens of unhoused Angelenos inside and resolved major street encampments from Westchester, Rampart Village and Downtown this week.

By working with Council Offices and communities, we drive real, lasting change.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 2d

Through our Climate Cabinet, we're showing that – when we act together with bold solutions – we can turn the defining crisis of our time into an opportunity to build the future Angelenos deserve.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 2d

This week, I convened General Managers and Chief Sustainability Officers from 14 departments who are implementing key actions to meet L.A.'s ambitious climate goals.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 3d

This Digital Inclusion Week, the City of Los Angeles celebrates Community-Driven Digital Futures, working alongside residents and partners to expand access to digital tools, skills, and opportunities across our city.

Learn more: getconnected.lacity.gov.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 3d

Honored to welcome Her Royal Highness Princess Astrid, Princess of Belgium, as part of the largest economic mission from her nation to California.

There is no better time to do business with Los Angeles than right now — a global hub of creativity, sports and trade.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 3d

Engaging communities directly all across the city has been vital to making Los Angeles safer and a decades-low homicide total.

I want to thank KAFLA for hosting this morning’s meeting in Koreatown.

We will continue working hand in hand with LAPD to continue efforts to make L.A. safer.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 4d

Each day that families are displaced is a day too long and as we are working tirelessly to bring Angelenos home, we are also working towards closure and towards justice – and today is a step forward in that process.

Mayor Bass Issues Statement Following Arrest In Connection To The Palisades Fire

En Español한국어 LOS ANGELES – Mayor Karen Bass today issued the following statement after federal law enforcement agencies announced an arrest in connection to the Palisades Fire.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 4d

More than 9 months ago, our city faced one of the most devastating periods our region had ever seen.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 5d

DTLA is getting a boost.

Expanding the Convention Center will bring more jobs, support local businesses and accelerate the core of Downtown Los Angeles.

Convention Center Revamp: $2.6 Billion - Los Angeles Business Journal

The recently approved L.A. Convention Center Expansion and Modernization Project will create more than 15,000 jobs and generate an additional $652 million

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 5d

The City Contract Financing Program equips small business owners with the working capital to go after new business opportunities with City departments.

Los Angeles is open for business.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 5d

My office has launched a new loan program to help small businesses compete for and keep contracting opportunities to do business with the city.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 5d

Today marks two years since the horrific October 7 attacks on Israel.

We stand for the release of all hostages, an end to violence, and remain united against antisemitism and all forms of hate.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 6d

Through an innovative public-private partnership with Banc of California, Mayor Bass continues opening City Hall for business.

Learn more at ProcureLA.com.

ProcureLA – Helping small businesses secure contracts.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 6d

📢 LA small businesses can now apply for the City’s Contract Financing Program!

Mayor Bass created this program to help break down barriers that local small businesses face when competing to do business with the City.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 6d

They tried doing this in L.A. And they are expanding their divisive and dangerous tactics to other cities across the country.

We must not accept this as normal.

Using helicopters and chemical agents, immigration agents become increasingly aggressive in Chicago

Activists, residents and elected leaders say increasingly combative tactics used by federal immigration agents are sparking violence and fueling neighborhood tensions in the nation’s third-largest cit...

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 6d

Every October, we proudly celebrate Filipino American History Month in Los Angeles, honoring the rich cultural heritage and lasting contributions of the Filipino community.

The Filipino American community continues to shape the heart of LA.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 7d

Earlier this week we were able to help seniors who had been displaced by the Palisades fire move back into their homes.

We’ll keep working with partners at every level to ensure all wildfire survivors return home.

100 Units of Affordable Housing Reopen for Seniors in Palisades

The complex, located near Sunset Boulevard, underwent a comprehensive restoration that included smoke and ash remediation, attic insulation replacement, hallway...

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 7d

The expansion of the Convention Center is much more than just another project.

It is an investment in our city, an investment in our economy, and it's a major step forward in the effort to revitalize Downtown LA.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 8d

Congratulations to Alex’s Lemonade Stand on another terrific event bringing together chefs, brewers, vintners, and mixologists to raise money to cure childhood cancer.

Thank you to Jay & Liz Scott & everyone part of this effort!

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 8d

The Los Angeles Convention Center project is not just about expanding and renovating a building, this is about revitalizing the heart of our city and bringing good-paying jobs and tourism straight to Downtown.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 9d

The suspect outside of City Hall is now in custody and the LAPD bomb squad is on the scene.

Thank you to all of the brave first responders who safely resolved this situation with compassion and urgency.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 9d

I’ve been briefed on the ongoing incident outside of City Hall, which is currently being evacuated out of an abundance of caution.

I want to thank all first responders who are at the scene — my office will continue to monitor the situation.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 9d

The White House says they are going to use our cities as training grounds for the military.

We are not the enemy — we are the PEOPLE.

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 9d

Big win for Metro riders!

Thanks to a motion I led, cell service is now live on the K Line and in the Regional Connector. Safer, more connected rides for all Angelenos.

We’re not stopping here, full system coverage is on the way.

Metro expands cell service to K Line

The expanded cell service makes it easier to stay connected

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Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 10d

I’ve been briefed on the fire in El Segundo outside of our city limits and I’ve also spoken with Supervisor Mitchell.

LAFD stands at the ready to assist with any mutual aid request. There is no known impact to LAX at this time.

We will continue to monitor this situation.

Large fire erupts at Los Angeles-area Chevron refinery in El Segundo

The El Segundo Police Department is not aware of any immediate injuries or evacuations.

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