Public Safety
Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar: Essential Training for Commercial Real Estate
Being ready for emergencies is more important than ever. As a commercial real estate professional, you play a key role in keeping your buildings, tenants, staff, and visitors safe. Join us on September 24, 2025, for our Active Shooter Preparedness Seminar to learn practical, life-saving strategies for protecting your properties.
Read MoreBOMA/GLA Members Meet with DA Hochman on Prop 36’s ImpactÂ
In a powerful show of engagement, nearly 20 BOMA/GLA members sat down with newly elected LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman to discuss Proposition 36.
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 MoreDTLA Street Closures and Curfews: What You Need to Know
As demonstrations and protests continue, it’s especially important for property professionals to stay informed about street closures and curfews in Downtown LA.
Read MoreNewsom’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 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.
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