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Ahead of Intersection Dedication Ceremony, LA City Council Honors Top Dawg | #citycouncil

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Ahead of the intersection dedication in honor of Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith for his contributions to the music industry, the Los Angeles City Council Friday recognized him in Council Chambers. Councilman Tim McOsker, who represents the 15th District, covering parts of San Pedro, Watts and other harbor communities, led the presentation […]

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LA City Council Approves $10M Contract for Development of `Mobility Hubs’ | #citycouncil

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles City Council green-lit a proposed five-year contract with a company to design and operate so-called Integrated Mobility Hubs. Council members voted 12-0 to allow the Department of Transportation to execute a more than $10 million contract with Bike DBA Tranzito, which will provide various on-demand transportation options such […]

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Permit parking restrictions approved for Runyon Canyon by LA City Council | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council approved permit parking near Runyon Canyon due to high visitor volume. Councilwoman Nithya Raman requested permit parking to address parking challenges caused by non-resident hikers. Residents can obtain parking permits to be exempt from new rules, including various parking restrictions. The LADOT can establish a Preferential Parking District if criteria […]

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Former Long Beach Mayor Sworn Into House

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Former Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Saturday is officially the first openly LGBTQ+ immigrant to serve in Congress. Garcia was sworn into the House of Representatives early Saturday Washington time, four days later than scheduled because Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield, was unable to get the necessary number of votes needed […]

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LA City Council Heads into Weekend in State of Uncertainty Amid Scandal | #citycouncil

LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles City Council enters the weekend in a state of unprecedented uncertainty, with fallout from the City Hall racism scandal continuing. Two council members — Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo — are facing calls to resign by nearly all of their colleagues, the council is functioning under an […]

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