Local Legislation
Long Beach Approves Minimum Wage Increase for Tourism WorkersÂ
The Long Beach City Council has approved a minimum wage increase for tourism workers. This will include those working at the Long Beach airport, Convention Center, Queen Mary, and the upcoming amphitheater.
Read MoreMayor Signs LA Budget: More LAPD Recruits, But Service Cuts Remain
Mayor Karen Bass signed the budget on Friday and announced a deal with the City Council to bring back LAPD hiring.
Read MoreFilm-Friendly LA: What Mayor Bass’s Executive Order Means for CRE Professionals
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order to make it easier and cheaper to film in the city. The goal is to keep entertainment jobs in LA and support the local film and TV industry.
Read MoreLA City Council Advances $30 Minimum Wage for Tourism WorkersÂ
Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted last year to begin drafting an ordinance to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 by 2028. This week, the council advanced the proposal in a 12–3 vote, with a final vote expected next week.
Read MoreUnderstanding Measure G’s Implementation in Los Angeles CountyÂ
Approved by voters in November 2024, Measure G brings major changes aimed at improving representation, transparency, and accountability in LA County government.
Read MorePasadena Wants to Update Adaptive Reuse RulesÂ
Pasadena introduced an ordinance to make it easier to convert commercial buildings into housing. It would reduce parking requirements, increase allowed density, and provide zoning flexibility for multi-family and mixed-use projects if passed.
Read MoreLong Beach State of the City: Progress and Opportunities for CRE ProfessionalsÂ
Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson recently delivered the 2025 State of the City Address, sharing a progress report on key milestones and future initiatives.
Read MoreLA County Board of Supervisors Ratifies Emergency Proclamation for Wildfire RecoveryÂ
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has passed a motion to ratify a proclamation of local emergency in response to the devastating windstorms and wildfires that have impacted the region.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Vision of the New Incoming Chair of Los Angeles CountyÂ
Kathryn Barger assumes the role of Chair for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and presents her vision for the county.
Read MoreDTLA 2040 Community Plan: A Vision for Downtown Los AngelesÂ
Los Angeles City Council has officially approved the DTLA 2040 Community Plan, marking a transformative step forward for Downtown Los Angeles. This visionary plan, a decade in the making, aims to address critical challenges like housing affordability, adaptive reuse, and urban vibrancy.
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