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Former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Nomination for Ambassador to India Sees Progress

March 3, 2023
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Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be the United States Ambassador to India has recently progressed.

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California State of Emergency on COVID-19 Officially Comes to an End

February 28, 2023
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Governor Gavin Newsom officially ended the statewide COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28.

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LA City Council Opposes State’s Redistricting Plan

February 27, 2023
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The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-2 on a resolution against the state’s redistricting plan.

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Santa Monica Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness

February 24, 2023
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Santa Monica has officially declared a state of emergency on homelessness.

They become the latest city to do so following the declaration by Mayor Bass last December.

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BOMA/GLA Remembers Real Estate Visionary, Nelson Rising

February 21, 2023
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Leading BOMA/GLA member and Los Angeles real estate visionary Nelson Rising passed away on February 9 at the age of 81.

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Six Los Angeles City Council Members Express Support for a Right to Counsel Ordinance

February 21, 2023
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The six members have pledged to support and introduce a Right to Council Ordinance.

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The City Council of Culver City Votes to Prohibit Camping in Public Spaces

February 20, 2023
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Guest Author The City Council of Culver City voted 3-2 in favor of prohibiting camping in public places.  The adoption of the ordinance is very controversial as housing advocates are concerned about the promotion of enforcement rather than services and housing.  Councilmembers Freddy Puza and Vice Mayor Yasmine-Imani Mccorrin were the two dissenting votes.  What’s…

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Senator Feinstein to Retire after Current Term

February 17, 2023
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Senator Diane Feinstein has announced that she will not run for re-election in 2024.

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Mayor Bass Signs Executive Directive to Find Buildings that can be Used for Housing

February 14, 2023
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Mayor Bass signed an executive directive ordering city officials to prepare a list of unused buildings in Los Angeles within the next three weeks.

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A Recap of Biden’s State of the Union Address

February 13, 2023
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President Joe Biden gave his annual State of the Union address last Tuesday with a message of optimism and bipartisanship.

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