Public Safety
What LA County’s Homeless Funding Cuts Mean for CRE
Los Angeles County has approved significant cuts to homeless services as it works to close a major budget deficit, reducing funding for outreach, temporary housing, and encampment response programs. These decisions matter for BOMA/GLA members because changes in how homelessness is addressed at the county level directly affect conditions around commercial properties, public safety, and coordination with local agencies.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves Hiring of Hundreds of New LAPD Officers
After months of budget negotiations, the Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to hire hundreds of new police officers—an issue closely tied to public safety, economic recovery, and the operation of commercial properties across Los Angeles.
Read MoreCity Hall Divided Over LAPD Hiring and Fiscal Oversight
Los Angeles is facing renewed tension between the Mayor and City Council after reports revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is hiring more officers than its budget allows. The debate underscores a critical question for policymakers — how to maintain public safety while respecting the City’s fiscal and governance processes.
Read MoreHow LA’s Civilian Responders Could Affect Commercial PropertiesÂ
Los Angeles is testing a new safety program that sends unarmed civilian teams instead of LAPD officers to some non-violent calls. These teams, made up of clinicians and outreach workers, respond 24/7 to issues like welfare checks, public intoxication, and disturbances, which could affect how quickly and effectively incidents are handled on or near commercial properties.
Read MoreActive 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.
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