Articles for Karen Bass

Upton Sinclair dreamed of a socialist California. He's smiling upon the L.A. City Council
1 month ago

Upton Sinclair dreamed of a socialist California. He's smiling upon the L.A. City Council

LA Times  

Author Upton Sinclair broadcasts a speech during his campaign for governor of California on Nov. 4, 1934. Upton Sinclair’s socialist California dream I first learned about Upton Sinclair at Anaheim High School through his 1906 book “The Jungle.” The exposé of Chicago’s meatpacking industry made for a gripping read, although I committed the same mistake that the American public did …

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Trump, the 2028 Olympics and what it all means for L.A.
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump, the 2028 Olympics and what it all means for L.A.

LA Times  

Olympic gold medalist snowboarder Redmond Gerard, left, listens to President Trump describing his snowboarding stunts during a ceremony welcoming the Team USA Olympic athletes at the White House in 2018. At the same time, Trump denigrates other countries, criticized Paris Olympic organizers this summer over a segment deemed anti-Christian by some, and was shaded by Team USA gymnast Simone Biles …

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Amid a serious budget crunch, L.A. faces pressure to pay more for homeless services
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amid a serious budget crunch, L.A. faces pressure to pay more for homeless services

LA Times  

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, pictured in June, vowed to keep the city’s interim housing sites open to serve the city’s homeless population. The Greater LA Coalition on Homelessness, which represents dozens of homeless service providers across L.A. County, said those nonprofit groups have not been getting paid for the full cost of the services they provide at the city’s …

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L.A. mayor selects longtime lawman Jim McDonnell as city’s next police chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

L.A. mayor selects longtime lawman Jim McDonnell as city’s next police chief

LA Times  

Jim McDonnell and Mayor Karen Bass arrive at a news conference to introduce McDonnell as the new LAPD chief at City Hall. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass selected Jim McDonnell to serve as the city’s next police chief Friday, ending a months-long search process and ushering in a new era for one of the country’s largest police departments. The Los …

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Opinion: What L.A. needs to produce a (nearly) zero-emission Olympic Games
4 months ago

Opinion: What L.A. needs to produce a (nearly) zero-emission Olympic Games

LA Times  

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov. Mayor Karen Bass wants a car-free Games, though the LA28 committee in charge of staging the events prefers to say “public-transit first.” While those efforts may ease congestion on our roads, addressing L.A.’s air quality during the Olympics requires much more. Olympics L.A. Mayor Karen Bass outlines vision for ‘car-free’ Olympics L.A. Mayor …

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Bass vows not to bus homeless people out for 2028 Olympics. But what will L.A. do?
4 months, 1 week ago

Bass vows not to bus homeless people out for 2028 Olympics. But what will L.A. do?

LA Times  

In Paris, the French government packed homeless people and migrants onto buses and sent them out of the city as the Summer Olympics approached. Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe initiative went to Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday, moving about three dozen people indoors. Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe program senior director Annetta Wells, right, coordinates with the Los Angeles Sanitation Bureau …

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Olympic flags are headed to L.A. City Hall. Not everyone is happy
4 months, 1 week ago

Olympic flags are headed to L.A. City Hall. Not everyone is happy

LA Times  

A Shinto priest dedicates a shrine in front of Japanese and L.A. city officials, including Japanese Consul General Yukio Hasumi and L.A. Councilmember Edward Roybal on August 18, 1960. “We look forward to hosting a celebration of the new displays in coordination with community members and Consuls General at the Los Angeles Convention Center once the restoration is complete.” Scott …

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‘The clock is ticking.’ Olympic flag arrives in L.A. and LA28 gets to work
4 months, 1 week ago

‘The clock is ticking.’ Olympic flag arrives in L.A. and LA28 gets to work

LA Times  

Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. The charter flight left Paris on Monday morning, carrying Mayor Karen Bass, local Olympic organizers and a few dozen athletes home from the 2024 Summer Games. Olympics L.A. Mayor Karen Bass outlines vision for ‘car-free’ Olympics L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is pushing public transit and remote work to help keep 2028 Olympics traffic manageable, but …

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Paris Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France hands over Games hosting to Los Angeles for 2028
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics closing ceremony at Stade de France hands over Games hosting to Los Angeles for 2028

ABC  

The Paris Olympics have come to a fitting conclusion with a joyous closing ceremony capping off more than two weeks of athletic competition. US finishes on top of Olympic medal tally Photo shows A'ja Wilson celebrates during US win over France in Paris Olympics women's basketball final. Key Events Time to say goodbye from the Paris Olympics Sun 11 Aug …

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Paris Games closed out with star-studded show, Olympic flag passed to Los Angeles
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Games closed out with star-studded show, Olympic flag passed to Los Angeles

India Today  

Californian music icons Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Snoop Dogg performed for thousands of fans on Sunday as Paris closed the Summer Games that revitalized the Olympics, with the baton being passed to Los Angeles and Hollywood’s dazzle. Read the full speech of IOC President Thomas Bach, during the Closing Ceremony: https://t.co/h54nkXDTFa pic.twitter.com/MbjzHsTun3 — IOC MEDIA August 11, …

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Hollywood legend Tom Cruise jumps from the ROOF the stadium in death-defying stunt during extravagant handover ceremony that transformed the Hollywood sign into Olympic rings before performances from
4 months, 1 week ago

Hollywood legend Tom Cruise jumps from the ROOF the stadium in death-defying stunt during extravagant handover ceremony that transformed the Hollywood sign into Olympic rings before performances from

Daily Mail  

This video is no longer available This video is no longer available Hollywood legend Tom Cruise jumped from the roof of the Stade de France tonight in a death-defying stunt during an extravagant handover ceremony in Paris. Tom Cruise shakes hands with the Mayor of Los Angeles Karen Bass during the closing ceremony American Actor and Film Producer Tom Cruise …

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Plaschke: Bring it on! Los Angeles begins countdown to 2028 Olympics
4 months, 1 week ago

Plaschke: Bring it on! Los Angeles begins countdown to 2028 Olympics

LA Times  

Finally, dramatically, it has ended, the 2024 Paris Olympics finishing its last lap Sunday with incomparable enthusiasm, unbridled joy, and one last look at the gloriously intimidating tour Eiffel. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and U.S. gymnast Simone Biles stand together before receiving the Olympic flag during the Paris Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France on Sunday. L.A. Mayor …

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass outlines vision for (almost) ‘car-free’ Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass outlines vision for (almost) ‘car-free’ Olympics

LA Times  

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass, left, and First Lady Jill Biden attend a women’s water polo match between the U.S. and Greece at the Paris Olympics. Doubling down on something she discussed with The Times in April, Bass told reporters at the 2024 Paris Olympics that she envisions expanding public transportation to a point where fans can take trains and buses …

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Did Mayor Karen Bass just save outdoor dining in L.A.?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Did Mayor Karen Bass just save outdoor dining in L.A.?

LA Times  

After an outcry from city restaurateurs, a pandemic-era outdoor dining program that was set to end Wednesday was given a last-minute reprieve by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “It’s inspiring and truly thrilling to see the fight from this community be channeled into championing itself.” Before the extension, Wednesday was to be the last day for restaurant owners within Los …

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Mayor Karen Bass vetoes ballot proposal to let police chief fire problem officers
5 months, 1 week ago

Mayor Karen Bass vetoes ballot proposal to let police chief fire problem officers

LA Times  

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, pictured last year, vetoed a proposal to let the police chief fire officers found to have engaged in serious misconduct. Councilmember Tim McOsker, who spearheaded the ballot proposal, said he is “deeply disappointed” with the mayor’s action, adding that it threatens the most significant reform of the LAPD’s disciplinary system in more than two decades. …

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Will the Grants Pass ruling on homelessness spur smaller cities to shoo people into L.A.?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the Grants Pass ruling on homelessness spur smaller cities to shoo people into L.A.?

LA Times  

When the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark ruling on anti-camping laws last month, Pasadena Mayor Victor Gordo was one of the local political leaders who welcomed it. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the 8th Amendment’s cruel and unusual punishment clause prohibits criminal penalties for “sitting, sleeping, or lying outside on public property for homeless individuals who cannot obtain …

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Faced with community complaints, Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Faced with community complaints, Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy

LA Times  

During her State of the City address in April, Mayor Karen Bass touted her ED1 initiative, which has accelerated the approval of affordable housing. When Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launched her reelection bid this week, she made sure to highlight her success in speeding up the approval of new affordable housing. “The chipping away of the program shows that …

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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her reelection bid, saying, ‘We cannot afford to stop our momentum’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her reelection bid, saying, ‘We cannot afford to stop our momentum’

LA Times  

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass addresses a crowd of supporters in 2022. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass kicked off her reelection bid on Monday, saying she is seeking a second four-year term while continuing to “deliver the change that Angelenos deserve.” In a fundraising email to supporters, Bass said her administration, which is less than 19 months old, has made …

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Karen Bass: Mayor of the city of the eternal future
6 months ago

Karen Bass: Mayor of the city of the eternal future

LA Times  

The mayor of Los Angeles was exhausted. Their first instinct is to correct me, or to think that it’s weak,” she said in December while sipping a mug of Throat Coat tea on the couch in her City Hall office. Inside Safe — Bass’ signature initiative that has been moving unhoused Angelenos into hotels, motels and other facilities — has …

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Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities
6 months, 1 week ago

Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities

LA Times  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are the first Black women to lead their cities. Karen Bass and London Breed each made history when they were elected, shattering glass ceilings in their respective cities as the first female mayor of Los Angeles and first Black woman to lead San Francisco. And they are split …

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Who should be the next LAPD chief? Public shrugs as city asks for input
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Who should be the next LAPD chief? Public shrugs as city asks for input

LA Times  

Not long after LAPD Chief Michel Moore announced his retirement in January, the guessing game started up at department headquarters about who would replace him. They argued that it would take too long for an outsider to get up to speed on the department’s history and the dynamics of a city as vast and diverse as L.A. Others said they …

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Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Mayor Karen Bass’ emergency declaration on homelessness
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Mayor Karen Bass’ emergency declaration on homelessness

LA Times  

Mayor Karen Bass, accompanied by her team in 2023. A judge handed a legal victory to the city of Los Angeles on Thursday, agreeing to dismiss a lawsuit that sought to strike down Mayor Karen Bass’ declaration of a city emergency on homelessness and housing. L.A. County Superior Court Judge Curtis A. Kin granted a request from the city’s lawyers …

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Bus rider fatally shot amid spate of violence on L.A. Metro
7 months, 1 week ago

Bus rider fatally shot amid spate of violence on L.A. Metro

LA Times  

Mayor Karen Bass has ordered an increase in law enforcement presence on L.A. Metro buses and subways. A Metro passenger was fatally shot on a bus Thursday afternoon in the City of Commerce hours after Mayor Karen Bass ordered a “surge” in law enforcement amid alarming incidents of violence on the region’s bus and subway system. “The tragic incident this …

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Crime is a ballot ‘vulnerability’ for California Democrats after Schiff, Bass break-ins
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Crime is a ballot ‘vulnerability’ for California Democrats after Schiff, Bass break-ins

LA Times  

Police patrol Getty House, the official residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, where a man was taken into custody for allegedly smashing a glass door and breaking in on April 22, 2024. Crime is “definitely one of the top issues on voters’ minds right now,” said Mark Baldassare, the survey director of the Public Policy Institute of California, or …

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