Public Safety
Newsom’s Budget Snub of Prop 36 Raises Concerns Over Retail Crime and Property Management
Prop 36, which voters strongly supported last year, boosts penalties for repeat retail theft and fentanyl dealers and requires drug treatment for some nonviolent drug offenders. Even though law enforcement and the state’s attorney general want funding for Prop 36, Newsom’s budget doesn’t include any.
Read MoreWhat the Olympics Means for Long Beach CRE: Highlights from Councilmember Duggan’s Town HallÂ
Councilmember Kristina Duggan recently led an engaging town hall in Long Beach, where the community got a firsthand look at how the city is gearing up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Read MoreWhat LA’s Revised Budget Means for Public Safety and City Services Near Your PropertiesÂ
The Los Angeles City Council approved a revised $13.95 billion budget that avoids the deepest job cuts but still reduces funding for key city services, especially public safety.
Read MoreMayor Bass Proposes Major Cuts to Close Budget Gap—CRE Industry Could Feel the Effects
Los Angeles is facing a nearly $1 billion budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, and Mayor Karen Bass is proposing 1,647 layoffs along with several department consolidations to close the gap.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Advocacy Staff Attends CCA’s Event with DA Nathan Hochman: Key TakeawaysÂ
BOMA/GLA Advocacy staff attended a Central City Association’s (CCA) event featuring Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. DA Hochman shared his strategic vision for enhancing public safety and addressing pressing issues in Los Angeles County.
Read MoreLaw Enforcement at the Workplace: Best Practices for Building Owners and Managers—A Successful Training Event
On Friday, January 31, 2025, BOMA/GLA hosted an essential training session on “Law Enforcement at the Workplace: Best Practices for Building Owners and Managers” via Zoom.
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 City Councilmember Traci Park’s Vision for a Safer Council District 11Â
A Safer 11 for a Better 11 is a new public safety package designed to enhance security across LA City Council District 11 (CD11). This initiative focuses on reducing crime and creating safer streets, beaches, libraries, and homeless housing sites, aiming to protect both residents and businesses in the community.
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 MoreEnhancing Public Safety with Glendale’s New Real-Time Intelligence CenterÂ
Glendale Police Department has unveiled its new Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC), a state-of-the-art surveillance system designed to enhance public safety and improve law enforcement efficiency.
This development marks a significant shift in how police monitor and respond to criminal activities in the area.
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