Karen Bass

One day after a violent clash between Palestinian and Israeli supporters outside a synagogue in the Pico-Robertson district, Mayor Bass outlined steps being taken in hopes of preventing any re-occurrences.

Los Angeles Mayor and Metro Board of Directors Chair Karen Bass said Thursday she has ordered an "immediate surge" in public safety personnel on buses and trains to increase their visibility and deter crime.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said she and other board members will introduce a motion next week calling for an increase in law enforcement patrols and visibility on the transit system's buses and trains.

Police said the suspect broke in during a shift change, and DA George Gascón alleged he knew the house was the mayor's and that he was looking for her.

The suspect was identified as 29-year-old Ephraim Matthew Hunter.

Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled Monday evening to deliver her second State of the City Address, during which she is expected to discuss progress made as well as priorities that lie ahead.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced two new Inside Safe operations this weekend as part of the city's continuing efforts to tackle large homeless encampments.

Mayor Karen Bass signed an agreement with the mayor of a Paris suburb Saturday to collaborate on multiple issues as Paris and Los Angeles prepare to host the next two summer Olympics.

Mayor Karen Bass is touting a new partnership between Los Angeles and California that officials say will help keep areas where homeless people live near freeways cleaner and safer, and is awaiting approval from the City Council on the deal Thursday.

The increase follows the department's efforts in recruiting and retaining officers over the past several months.

Los Angeles officials secured $300 million in emergency funds, to apply to things like COVID-19 expenses, homelessness and storm relief.