LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has announced the immediate lifting of a temporary curfew order that had been in effect for a limited portion of the downtown area. The measure, initially imposed on June 10, was designed to mitigate the risk of property damage and criminal activity, specifically vandalism and break-ins, during…
Los Angeles, CA – In a decisive move to confront its escalating housing crisis, the Los Angeles City Council today, June 17, 2025, unanimously approved an emergency measure designed to dramatically accelerate the transformation of underutilized commercial and office buildings into much-needed residential housing units. The passage of emergency Ordinance No. 188,541 marks a significant…
The Los Angeles City Council has taken a decisive step to confront the city’s persistent housing crisis, approving a significant reform measure designed to increase housing supply and density. On Monday, June 17, 2025, at City Hall, the Council passed Ordinance 25-A-912, a sweeping initiative that eases restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and simplifies…
Los Angeles, CA – In a significant move aimed at tackling the city’s persistent housing crisis, the Los Angeles City Council today, June 17, 2025, overwhelmingly approved a controversial measure designed to accelerate residential development near major transit hubs. By a decisive vote of 12-3, the Council passed Council File 24-0885, officially known as the…
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles City Council has taken a significant step towards addressing the city’s persistent homelessness crisis, voting decisively on June 9, 2025, to move forward with placing a substantial $2 billion bond measure on the upcoming general election ballot. The measure, tentatively titled the “Homeless Solutions Bond Act of 2025,”…
Phoenix, Arizona – The city of Phoenix was gripped by significant civil unrest on June 8th, 2025, as a peaceful demonstration ignited into riots following a recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The initial protest, organized by the ‘Arizona Immigrant Rights Coalition’ and commencing near downtown Phoenix’s City Hall, aimed to voice opposition…
Los Angeles, CA – The city of Los Angeles was the scene of significant civil unrest and clashes on June 9, 2025, following early morning immigration enforcement actions conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The operation, officially titled ‘Operation Citadel Secure 2025’, targeted several neighborhoods known for their large immigrant populations, including Pico-Union…
Los Angeles Reports Initial Decline in Violent Crime Amidst “Operation Safe Streets” Expansion LOS ANGELES, CA – City officials today announced the first quantitative indicators of impact from the expanded “Operation Safe Streets” initiative, a significant public safety program launched in late 2024. According to data presented by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD…
LA City Council Approves Controversial Mid-Wilshire Gateway Project Los Angeles, CA – In a pivotal decision following extensive deliberation, the Los Angeles City Council on Monday, June 9, 2025, granted approval for the hotly debated “Mid-Wilshire Gateway” project. This significant development envisions a towering 50-story mixed-use high-rise situated at 6150 Wilshire Boulevard, poised to dramatically…
LA City Council Greenlights $5 Billion Bond for Sweeping Metro Rail Expansion Los Angeles, CA – In a pivotal decision poised to reshape the future of public transit in Southern California, the Los Angeles City Council voted today, June 8, 2025, to formally approve a $5 billion municipal bond measure. This massive investment is earmarked…
