Mayor Karen Bass
@mayor.lacity.gov
Official account for the 43rd Mayor of Los Angeles, Karen Bass.
The Kingdom Day Parade brought together hundreds of Angelenos for one of the nation’s longest-running tributes honoring the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 21, 2026 at 12:27 AM
The Kingdom Day Parade brought together hundreds of Angelenos for one of the nation’s longest-running tributes honoring the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count provides a snapshot of the number of people living on the streets. This information shapes our path forward as we continue to make progress. Join the effort.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The 2026 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count provides a snapshot of the number of people living on the streets. This information shapes our path forward as we continue to make progress. Join the effort.
Register to volunteer ⬇️
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. someone whose courage and bravery reshaped the nation and whose moral clarity and vision continues to guide us to this day.
January 19, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. someone whose courage and bravery reshaped the nation and whose moral clarity and vision continues to guide us to this day.
I was honored to speak at the LA County Federation of Labor’s MLK Breakfast today.
January 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
I was honored to speak at the LA County Federation of Labor’s MLK Breakfast today.
This purposeful campaign of fear and intimidation by the administration is unacceptable. These tactics do not make anyone safer – they only sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city.
January 16, 2026 at 12:08 AM
This purposeful campaign of fear and intimidation by the administration is unacceptable. These tactics do not make anyone safer – they only sow terror in our communities and disrupt basic principles of safety in our city.
Yesterday, I welcomed more than 300 Olympians and Paralympians to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for the LA28 Collective Summit, where athletes spanning 7 decades of the Games came together to hear from LA28 organizers and engage directly in planning an athlete-centered Olympic and Paralympic Games.
January 14, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Yesterday, I welcomed more than 300 Olympians and Paralympians to the L.A. Memorial Coliseum for the LA28 Collective Summit, where athletes spanning 7 decades of the Games came together to hear from LA28 organizers and engage directly in planning an athlete-centered Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Happy 123rd Korean American Day! 미주 한인 이민 123주년을 축하합니다!
Los Angeles is proud to be home to one of the largest Korean diasporas outside of Korea.
Today, we honor over 120 years of contributions of Korean immigrants to American society.
Los Angeles is proud to be home to one of the largest Korean diasporas outside of Korea.
Today, we honor over 120 years of contributions of Korean immigrants to American society.
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Happy 123rd Korean American Day! 미주 한인 이민 123주년을 축하합니다!
Los Angeles is proud to be home to one of the largest Korean diasporas outside of Korea.
Today, we honor over 120 years of contributions of Korean immigrants to American society.
Los Angeles is proud to be home to one of the largest Korean diasporas outside of Korea.
Today, we honor over 120 years of contributions of Korean immigrants to American society.
Chinatown, one of Los Angeles’ most historic neighborhoods, turns 88 this year! I encourage Angelenos to come support local businesses and spend an afternoon or evening experiencing one of the most special communities in our city.
January 13, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Chinatown, one of Los Angeles’ most historic neighborhoods, turns 88 this year! I encourage Angelenos to come support local businesses and spend an afternoon or evening experiencing one of the most special communities in our city.
Tonight, I walked through Chinatown with business owners and community leaders to discuss revitalizing one of L.A.’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Built by generations of families, Chinatown has been sustained by a strong sense of community and resilience for 88 years.
January 13, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Tonight, I walked through Chinatown with business owners and community leaders to discuss revitalizing one of L.A.’s most culturally rich neighborhoods. Built by generations of families, Chinatown has been sustained by a strong sense of community and resilience for 88 years.
We knew back in June that Los Angeles was the testing ground for this Administration’s campaign of fear and intimidation. I am outraged by the violence committed against people by ICE agents across the country, and it absolutely needs to stop.
January 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
We knew back in June that Los Angeles was the testing ground for this Administration’s campaign of fear and intimidation. I am outraged by the violence committed against people by ICE agents across the country, and it absolutely needs to stop.
Peaceful protest is a right. I urge Angelenos to exercise that right safely and not give this administration an excuse to escalate, as we know they are capable of doing. Los Angeles always stands together.
January 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Peaceful protest is a right. I urge Angelenos to exercise that right safely and not give this administration an excuse to escalate, as we know they are capable of doing. Los Angeles always stands together.
The senseless killing of an innocent and unarmed wife and mother by ICE agents today in Minneapolis is shocking and tragic and should never have occurred.
January 8, 2026 at 5:48 AM
The senseless killing of an innocent and unarmed wife and mother by ICE agents today in Minneapolis is shocking and tragic and should never have occurred.
Tonight, City Hall is lit blue in honor of the strength and resilience of the Palisades community.
We will always stand together.
We will always stand together.
January 8, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Tonight, City Hall is lit blue in honor of the strength and resilience of the Palisades community.
We will always stand together.
We will always stand together.
One year after the Palisades Fire, Los Angeles stands together — remembering, rebuilding, and moving forward as one city.
January 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM
One year after the Palisades Fire, Los Angeles stands together — remembering, rebuilding, and moving forward as one city.
Los Angeles stands together.
The trauma of these fires continues to be present, and we know grief is an ongoing process.
If you or someone you love needs support, help is available 24/7. Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with local mental health services.
The trauma of these fires continues to be present, and we know grief is an ongoing process.
If you or someone you love needs support, help is available 24/7. Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with local mental health services.
January 7, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Los Angeles stands together.
The trauma of these fires continues to be present, and we know grief is an ongoing process.
If you or someone you love needs support, help is available 24/7. Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with local mental health services.
The trauma of these fires continues to be present, and we know grief is an ongoing process.
If you or someone you love needs support, help is available 24/7. Call (800) 854-7771 or text “LA” to 741741 to connect with local mental health services.
We’re making long-term investments in our school campuses that will cut energy use, conserve water, and give students hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainability. This is part of a long-term vision to build a cleaner, healthier city for every Angeleno.
January 6, 2026 at 10:16 PM
We’re making long-term investments in our school campuses that will cut energy use, conserve water, and give students hands-on opportunities to learn about sustainability. This is part of a long-term vision to build a cleaner, healthier city for every Angeleno.
Happy New Year, Los Angeles!
As we step into 2026, I’m excited for what lies ahead. Major moments and milestones, including the FIFA World Cup, are coming to Los Angeles, alongside continued growth and opportunity across our city.
As we step into 2026, I’m excited for what lies ahead. Major moments and milestones, including the FIFA World Cup, are coming to Los Angeles, alongside continued growth and opportunity across our city.
January 1, 2026 at 8:21 AM
Happy New Year, Los Angeles!
As we step into 2026, I’m excited for what lies ahead. Major moments and milestones, including the FIFA World Cup, are coming to Los Angeles, alongside continued growth and opportunity across our city.
As we step into 2026, I’m excited for what lies ahead. Major moments and milestones, including the FIFA World Cup, are coming to Los Angeles, alongside continued growth and opportunity across our city.
I enter the new year carrying the loss left by last year’s wildfires and remain committed to continuing the urgent work to help families recover and return home.
January 1, 2026 at 8:04 AM
I enter the new year carrying the loss left by last year’s wildfires and remain committed to continuing the urgent work to help families recover and return home.
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on becoming the Mayor of New York City! I’m looking forward to working together as leaders of the two largest cities in our great nation. Your energy for this job and your love for New York City are palpable and inspiring.
January 1, 2026 at 5:45 AM
Congratulations to Zohran Mamdani on becoming the Mayor of New York City! I’m looking forward to working together as leaders of the two largest cities in our great nation. Your energy for this job and your love for New York City are palpable and inspiring.
Trump is backing away because there was never a legal justification for deploying troops in L.A. and cities across the country.
The Constitution still applies to presidents who wish it didn’t.
Angelenos stood together. We saw through it. The courts saw through it.
The Constitution still applies to presidents who wish it didn’t.
Angelenos stood together. We saw through it. The courts saw through it.
December 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Trump is backing away because there was never a legal justification for deploying troops in L.A. and cities across the country.
The Constitution still applies to presidents who wish it didn’t.
Angelenos stood together. We saw through it. The courts saw through it.
The Constitution still applies to presidents who wish it didn’t.
Angelenos stood together. We saw through it. The courts saw through it.
For many immigrant families, the fear of ICE enforcement actions have made it difficult for parents to leave their homes to go to work or take care of their children’s most basic needs.
December 29, 2025 at 11:51 PM
For many immigrant families, the fear of ICE enforcement actions have made it difficult for parents to leave their homes to go to work or take care of their children’s most basic needs.
This holiday storm has brought prolonged heavy rain and wind across the L.A. region.
We are deploying every available City resource to support the ongoing response, including a local emergency declaration that I signed to ensure our teams have what they need in the days ahead.
We are deploying every available City resource to support the ongoing response, including a local emergency declaration that I signed to ensure our teams have what they need in the days ahead.
December 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This holiday storm has brought prolonged heavy rain and wind across the L.A. region.
We are deploying every available City resource to support the ongoing response, including a local emergency declaration that I signed to ensure our teams have what they need in the days ahead.
We are deploying every available City resource to support the ongoing response, including a local emergency declaration that I signed to ensure our teams have what they need in the days ahead.
I wish everyone who celebrates a meaningful and joyful Kwanzaa. Rooted in values of unity, purpose, and collective responsibility, Kwanzaa offers a moment to reflect on our shared commitments and strength. May this be a time of connection, renewal, and care for one another.
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I wish everyone who celebrates a meaningful and joyful Kwanzaa. Rooted in values of unity, purpose, and collective responsibility, Kwanzaa offers a moment to reflect on our shared commitments and strength. May this be a time of connection, renewal, and care for one another.
I am deeply grateful to City employees who stepped up over the holiday to staff our emergency operations and support residents across Los Angeles. Their commitment helps keep Angelenos safe.
Please continue to stay vigilant as rain continues. Wishing you a safe holiday season.
Please continue to stay vigilant as rain continues. Wishing you a safe holiday season.
December 26, 2025 at 3:26 AM
I am deeply grateful to City employees who stepped up over the holiday to staff our emergency operations and support residents across Los Angeles. Their commitment helps keep Angelenos safe.
Please continue to stay vigilant as rain continues. Wishing you a safe holiday season.
Please continue to stay vigilant as rain continues. Wishing you a safe holiday season.