Los Angeles
March 4, 2024 6:33 p.m.
Midvale Avenue is pictured. The street is one of many that could be improved through the city of Los Angeles’ Mobility Plan if the Healthy Streets LA measure is passed this year. (Brandon Morquecho/Photo editor)
This post was updated March 5 at 1:22 a.m
Angelenos have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on a measure that would require Los Angeles to redesign its streets, with the aim of making them safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Gabrielle Gillette
Los Angeles City Council
Dec. 6, 2023 6:26 p.m.This post was updated Dec. 6 at 11:55 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a proposal Nov. 29 that, if approved by voters in 2024, will allow an independent redistricting commission to redraw council districts for future elections.
By Sharla Steinman
Los Angeles City Council
Nov. 14, 2023 9:48 p.m.Q&A: Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky discusses past, present goals for Westwood
This post was updated Nov. 15 at 12:25 a.m.
Katy Yaroslavsky, the District 5 Los Angeles City Council member, sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss her achievements in the first year of her four-year term, as well as share insight on what Westwood can expect in the future.
By Sharla Steinman
Los Angeles City Council
Nov. 3, 2023 12:23 a.m.District 5 interim housing to provide beds for people experiencing homelessness
The Los Angeles city council unanimously approved a project Oct. 20 to build an interim housing facility for people experiencing homelessness in Westwood.
The project will be located at the site of a city-owned parking lot on the corner of Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue.
By Gabby Jamall
Los Angeles City Council
Nov. 2, 2023 11:19 p.m.LA City Council committee approves amended motion to increase rent
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 12:30 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council’s housing and homelessness committee passed an amended motion Wednesday to lower rent increases from 7% to 4%.
By Sharla Steinman
Los Angeles
Sept. 14, 2023 10:16 a.m.Los Angeles City Council explores expansion, ethics reform
The Los Angeles City Council is looking into expanding and redistricting as well as reforming the Ethics Commission.
The Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform, created and chaired by Council President Paul Krekorian, heard ideas from the community on how to reform the council during an August meeting.
By Catherine Hamilton
Los Angeles City Council
July 6, 2023 1:53 p.m.Legislation to speed up approval of affordable housing in Los Angeles passes
This post was updated July 9 at 9:39 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation June 27 to streamline affordable housing developments.
The 12-0 vote started the process to codify provisions LA Mayor Karen Bass made in an executive directive in December.
By Matthew Royer
Los Angeles
May 27, 2023 12:45 a.m.Proposed LA city budget aims to address homelessness, fund police expansion
The Los Angeles City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ 2023-2024 city budget May 18 to draft a resolution for final approval.
The $13.1 billion budget, which the council approved 13-1, funds a $1.3 billion investment to address homelessness, including $250 million for Inside Safe, an executive directive launched by Bass to help people experiencing homelessness move into temporary housing units.
By Sharla Steinman
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