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LA Mayor urges wealthy Angelenos to fund new homelessness campaign – NBC Los Angeles

A new city campaign could place wealthy Angelenos on the forefront of the homelessness crisis. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced Monday the LA4LA campaign, a unique funder and connector program for affordable housing opportunities. Bass said she is looking for donations from business leaders and philanthropic organizations to buy buildings for the unhoused. “LA4LA […]

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Mayor Karen Bass urges business, philanthropic leaders to help fund homeless housing

During her annual State of the City address, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass called on business leaders, charitable organizations and wealthy individuals to use their financial might to move homeless Angelenos indoors. Bass told an audience gathered at City Hall on Monday evening that her administration has already made crucial strides in the fight against […]

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How to watch LA Mayor Bass’ second State of the City address – NBC Los Angeles

Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled Monday to deliver her second State of the City address. She’s expected to discuss progress made as well as priorities that lie ahead as Los Angeles faces a projected $467 million budget deficit, a continued homelessness crisis and rising crime, among other challenges. Bass will take the rostrum in City […]

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LA to consider temporary moratorium on breeding permits – NBC Los Angeles | #citycouncil

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday will consider a temporary moratorium on dog breeding permits, which officials say is an attempt to address overpopulation at the six city-run animal shelters. In order to implement the temporary moratorium, the City Council will need to approve an ordinance. Last week, the three-member Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee passed the ordinance in […]

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Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan convicted in real estate corruption scandal

Former Los Angeles deputy mayor Raymond Chan was convicted on Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the Los Angeles Times reported. Sentencing was set for […]

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Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan convicted in sprawling bribery case

LOS ANGELES — Former Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Raymond Chan was convicted Wednesday of racketeering, bribery, fraud and giving false statements to investigators in a sprawling pay-to-play corruption scandal at City Hall. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The federal jury reached the guilty verdict less than 24 hours after lawyers finished closing arguments, the […]

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Northwest Arkansas law enforcement working with NWA Council to recruit officers

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Six Northwest Arkansas law enforcement agencies are recruiting officers for their combined 45 job openings. The agencies are partnering with the Northwest Arkansas Council to send teams to law enforcement expos in both Fort Worth and Los Angeles over the next four weeks. Sgt. Tiffney Lindley with the Fayetteville Police Department […]

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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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LA City Council sends back financial report on cost of safe streets measure | #citycouncil

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — The City Council Friday asked its staff to perform further financial analysis of how the passage of a street safety measure on the March ballot would impact the municipal budget and existing programs that do similar work. Matt Szabo, the city’s administrative officer, provided the council with an updated report on […]