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Assemblymember Chris Holden Announces 2024 Run for Board of Supervisors Seat

March 24, 2023
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ballot measure

Guest Author The Board of Supervisors District 5 election has already kicked off. Despite the primary election being nearly a year away, Assemblymember Chris Holden has announced he is running for the seat.  District 5 is currently represented by Supervisor Kathryn Barger.  Who is Chris Holden? Chris Holden is an Assemblymember for the 41st District,…

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The Latest on the LAUSD Strike

March 23, 2023
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transparency and accountability

Under the guidance of Local 99 of Service Employees International Union, LAUSD teachers and faculty began an expected three-day strike on Tuesday.

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Water Restrictions Lifted for 7 Million Californians

March 21, 2023
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california drought

The Metropolitan Water District has ended a conservation mandate for several counties that receive supplies from the State Water Project.

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Former Mayor Eric Garcetti Confirmed by Senate as Ambassador to India

March 20, 2023
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Climate Mayors sustainability

Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be the US ambassador of India has been confirmed by the senate after years of pushback.

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The U.S. Responds to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

March 17, 2023
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American Rescue Plan

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week following attempts to raise capital by the tech companies that have used them for weeks.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom puts CEQA Reform on his Agenda

March 14, 2023
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CEQA housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will work towards reforming CEQA this year following a court case over UC Berkeley student housing.

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LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Federal Corruption Trial has Begun

March 13, 2023
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Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas began his federal corruption trial last week. He was indicted in 2021 on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and bribery.

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Metro Launches Ambassador Program to Increase Public Safety

March 10, 2023
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metro public transit

Metro is launching a program that will assign 300 ambassadors to buses and trains to ensure rider safety.

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California Snowpack on Pace to Break Records

March 7, 2023
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The state’s snowpack is averaging 190% of the normal it receives at this time of year. This is a stark change from the past three years when it was the lowest on record.

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LA County Board of Supervisors Votes to Consider Expansion

March 6, 2023
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to consider expanding to more than the current five members.

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