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New L.A. Ordinance Cracking Down on Bicycle “Chop Shops” Ghost of Defunct Mayoral Campaign
The ordinance was part of Buscaino's larger effort to position himself as The Only Candidate for Mayor Prepared to Reclaim Streets from Utter Lawlessness.
June 15, 2022
L.A. County to Return Bruce’s Beach Property to Rightful Owners
"The county isn't gifting anyone anything. The county is returning property that was inappropriately taken. We are returning to the Bruce family... property that they rightfully owned."
April 9, 2021
County Supervisors Approve Reimagine L.A. Initiative – Second of Three Approvals
Reimagine L.A. would partially defund county law enforcement, shifting funding to services and programs for underserved communities
July 28, 2020
County Supervisors Moving Forward with Re-Imagine L.A. and Other Key Justice Initiatives
Reimagine L.A. would shift funds from law enforcement into community programs. Also approved were establishing a county antiracist agenda, and extending an eviction moratorium and legal assistance to immigrants.
July 23, 2020
Re-Imagine L.A. County Coalition Forms to Push for Amendment that Would Shift County Budgets forever
Re-Imagine L.A. is pressing for a November ballot measure to dedicate 10% of the unrestricted county budget towards "community investment and alternatives to incarceration."
July 20, 2020
Vending in the Time of Corona: an Elotera Who Can’t Afford to Stay Home is Attacked
Vendors across the city wonder how they will feed their families; a Street Vendor Emergency Fund aims to help
March 31, 2020
As Council Heads to Chambers Today, a Plea that It Abandon the Do-No-Harm-to-Landlords Doctrine
While arguing to limit the grace period tenants would have to pay back any missed rent to six months during the marathon city council session last Tuesday, March 17, Second District councilmember Paul Krekorian beseeched his colleagues to consider the Hippocratic Oath - the pledge physicians make to do no harm - and not enact policies that could have far-reaching negative consequences... for landlords.
March 27, 2020
Destination Crenshaw to Break Ground February 29
On February 29, community leaders will gather at Vernon and Crenshaw to break ground on the 1.3-mile-long public art project that will celebrate Black life, culture, and contributions
February 5, 2020
Metro Board Votes to Study Free Transit for LAUSD Students
The Metro board approved a motion to study free student transit - initially for LAUSD students, then also countywide.
January 23, 2020
Cyclists Needed for Project to Monitor Air Quality in Southeast L.A. and on Eastside
Environmental justice advocate seeks help tracking particulate matter in residential areas bordered by industry, freeways
December 4, 2018
