Staff and Wire Reports
LOS ANGELES — The City Council formally adopted a “sanctuary city” ordinance Dec. 4, prohibiting city resources or personnel from being used to help federal enforcement of immigration laws.
Council members voted 12-0 in favor of the ordinance with an urgency clause, meaning it could go into effect within 10 days of being signed by Mayor Karen Bass. The council previously approved the ordinance in November, but it required a second vote after it was amended.
Council members John Lee, Traci Park and Nithya Raman were absent during the vote. There was no discussion on the matter.
Elected officials previously said such an ordinance codified protections for migrants in the country illegally and close a gap in past policies by prohibiting the direct or indirect sharing of data with federal immigration authorities.
“We have been a pro-immigrant city for a number of years, we know that there is a target on our back from this president-elect, and what we are doing here is we are hardening our defenses,” Councilman Bob Blumenfield said on Nov. 19.
“We are codifying our good policies on protecting immigrants,” he added.
Heather Hutt to hold
swearing-in ceremony
LOS ANGELES — City Councilwoman Heather Hutt will hold a community swearing-in ceremony at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 at First AME Church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd.
Hutt was elected to her first full term on the Los Angeles City Council and becomes the first woman to represent the 10th Council District.
She was appointed to the council in 2022, replacing Mark Ridley-Thomas. A public servant for more than 30 years, Hutt has dedicated her life to activism, public service and her community. Prior to her time as councilwoman, she served as state director to U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris.
in California’s history.
As a councilwoman, Hutt has worked to decrease homelessness in the district by 13%, bringing more green space to the community, and making implementations to strengthen renter protections and create safer streets for all Angelenos.
The swearing-in ceremony is open to everyone, but RSVPs are required. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/cd10events.
“It is truly an honor to know that the people of my community have put their trust in me to lead them on our City Council,” Hutt said. “This community swearing-in ceremony is a chance for our community to come together to celebrate the future Council District 10, and the steps forward we will take together.”
Woman shot to death
on Hollywood street
HOLLYWOOD — A 59-year-old woman who was fatally shot Nov. 29 has been identified.
The shooting occurred at about 4 p.m. in the 6000 block of Barton Avenue, near Santa Monica Boulevard and Gower Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The suspect, described as a man in his 60s, approached the woman and the two began to argue, police said. The argument escalated into a fight and the man fired a shot at the woman, they added.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
She was identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner as Los Angeles resident Svetlana Asnaimer.
The suspect fled the location in a vehicle headed eastbound on Barton.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is urged to call the LAPD’s Hollywood station at 213-972-2971 or, during non-business hours or weekends, at 877-527-3247.
Motorcyclist killed
in Culver City
CULVER CITY — A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with another vehicle Nov. 29.
The collision occurred around 5 p.m. at the intersection of Washington and Robertson boulevards, according to Jennifer Atenza of the Culver City Police Department.
The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the other unspecified vehicle stayed at the scene and cooperated with the police, Atenza said.
A description of the victim was not released.
Police closed the intersection for about six hours to facilitate the investigation.
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