By Michael Lawson Guest Columnist Last October, in a hastily called vote with no public participation or discussion, 11 Los Angeles City Council members rushed […]
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Council accepts federal grant for LAPD to target terrorism
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council voted March 9 to authorize the Los Angeles Police Department to accept a $250,000 grant from […]
City Council condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council unanimously approved a resolution March 8 to strongly condemn “the egregious actions of [Russian] President Vladimir […]
City Council to explore phasing out COVID-19 policies
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council approved a motion March 8 to explore phasing out temporary COVID-19 programs and policies […]
City Council takes steps to reduce illegal dumping
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council approved components of a plan March 1 aimed at reducing illegal dumping throughout the city, including […]
City Council confirms appointment of woman fire chief
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Deputy Chief Kristin Crowley to be the first woman to lead […]
Mayor to form ‘cabinet’ to coordinate Olympics planning
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mayor Eric Garcetti signed an executive directive Feb. 28 to establish a “Games Cabinet” tasked with coordinating Los Angeles […]
Southland elected officials condemn attack on Ukraine
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors adopted a motion March 1 formally condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and urging […]
Wesson calls blocked appointment ‘shortsighted’
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – Calling his opponents “selfish and shortsighted,” former City Council President Herb Wesson said activists seeking to block […]
Wesson appointment raising ire among some
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The City Council’s formal vote this week to install Herb Wesson as the interim 10th District representative […]