Mayor Bass signs Executive Directive to help support small businesses

Mayor Bass signed her fourth Executive Directive to urgently identify burdensome processes and fees that impede small business creation, development and growth in Los Angeles.

Karen Bass wants LA street homelessness to end by 2026

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is sticking to her campaign promise to address the homeless crisis in the city. In fact, she has appeared to double down on her promise, vowing to end street homelessness by 2026.

$60M grant for Skid Row housing services
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LA County unveiled a $60 million state grant that would cover housing projects for those living in Skid Row.

LA City responds to homeless encampment on Chatsworth 'Skid Row'

More than 40 people from the viral Chatsworth homeless encampment, dubbed by some as "Skid Row," has been brought inside to nearby motels as part of Karen Bass' "Inside Safe" program.

LA Mayor Karen Bass tests positive for COVID-19

Bass, who is vaccinated and boosted, tested positive during a routine test last night, officials said.

LA Mayor Karen Bass signs city's revised $13B budget

LA Mayor Karen Bass signed the city's revised $13 billion budget for fiscal year 2023-24, which she said charts a new course for the city -- one that is "stronger, happier, healthier and safer."

Feds coming to LA to address homeless crisis
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Federal officials are making their way to Southern California to address LA's ongoing homeless crisis.

LA Mayor Karen Bass to lobby Newsom, legislators for more homeless funding

The California Big City Mayors, a coalition of mayors of the state's 13 most populous cities, stated the homeless crisis continues to be its No. 1 priority, and that the need to address homelessness should be reflected through the state's budget.

LA extends homeless emergency amid frustration with lack of data

According to the city, Bass' Inside Safe program provided approximately 22,437 hotel-rooms and utilized 25 hotels resulting in an expenditure estimated at $12.8 million.

Chinatown Hillside Villa residents protest
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LA Mayor Karen Bass was originally scheduled to speak at a foster care forum, but was called off after the Chinatown Hillside Villa residents staged a protest mid-event.

Mayor Karen Bass unveils $13B proposed city budget, highlighting LA's homeless crisis

Karen Bass unveiled a nearly $13 billion proposed city budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which she said reflects the city's values and invests in the most critical needs, including homelessness, public safety and funding a "new L.A."

LA?s $13.1B budget highlights homeless crisis
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Karen Bass unveiled a nearly $13 billion proposed city budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which she said reflects the city's values and invests in the most critical needs, including homelessness, public safety and funding a "new L.A."