LOS ANGELES — A celebration of life was held July 27 for Jewel Thais-Williams, the LGBTQ activist and original owner of L.A.’s landmark Jewel’s Catch […]
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As immigration raids continue, who’s in charge of Los Angeles?
“This is the federal seizure of power,” according to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, who emphasizes that the Trump administration has federalized the National Guard, […]
Los Angeles joins eight cities to sue over ICE raids targeting communities
LOS ANGELES — Elected officials throughout Los Angeles County are planning to join a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union against […]
After decades, Metro’s new LAX station opens with shuttle buses, bike hub, improved rail links
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles-area transit system achieved a major milestone June 6 with the long-awaited opening of the LAX/Metro Transit Center station, bringing […]
LA Mayor Karen Bass signs order to increase film and TV production in Los Angeles
Wave Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive order May 20 directing city departments to cut regulations and streamline […]
Nate Holden, longtime L.A. powerbroker, dies at 95
SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Accolades continued to pour in for Nate Holden, a political force in South Los Angeles for more than 50 years, who […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Council needs to follow Bass and cut its pay, too
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Mayor Karen Bass did the right thing. She did something that elected officials almost universally are loath to […]
Mayor Bass returns from Paris with Olympic flag
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles hold the Olympic flag during the closing ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Games in Paris Aug. 11. Bass returned to Los Angeles Aug. 12 with the flag in her possession.
Mayor vetoes proposed measure on police discipline
Mayor Karen Bass has vetoed a proposed ballot measure that would change aspects of the Los Angeles Police Department’s disciplinary system. The City Council needs 10 votes to overturn the veto.
METRO DIGEST: Bass announces plans to seek reelection in June 2026
Staff and Wire Reports LOS ANGELES — Less than 19 months into her four-year term, Mayor Karen Bass is moving forward with her bid for […]