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Civic leaders in Los Angeles acknowledged the growing impact of Shine LA on local neighborhoods during an event on September 27, 2025. Officials including Tom LaBonge and Governor Karen Bass participated, highlighting community engagement and development in North Hollywood.
Mayor Karen Bass launched the Shine LA initiative, uniting hundreds of volunteers across Los Angeles in service projects to prepare the city for major global events. The effort emphasizes community pride and engagement, as highlighted by various city leaders who participated. Events like the Meatball Mayhem serve to support unhoused individuals while fostering local connections.
The Watts Towers Day of the Drum Festival & Jazz Festival will take place from September 27 to 28, 2025, in Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. This event celebrates diverse musical traditions, featuring performances from Afro-Venezuelans and indigenous dance troupes.
Los Angeles and Oklahoma City mayors signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Oklahoma City will host canoe slalom and softball events, utilizing existing facilities to promote sustainability and community benefits. This partnership aims to create a legacy of world-class experiences for residents and athletes.
Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive directive to enhance efficiency in Los Angeles' three proprietary departments, enabling faster decision-making for major infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to ensure timely completion and budget adherence for significant developments, including airport renovations and the modernization of the Convention Center.
Mayor Karen Bass reported that her Inside Safe initiative successfully moved nearly 60 individuals from encampments in Los Angeles, including a longstanding site in Northridge. This effort aims to tackle the homelessness crisis by providing essential services and safe housing, contributing to a reported 17.5% reduction in street homelessness since December 2022.
Mayor Karen Bass approved the modernization and expansion of the Convention Center, marking a significant step in revitalizing Downtown Los Angeles. The project aims to boost tourism, create jobs, and improve public safety while addressing cleanliness and crime prevention in the area.
Mayor Bass confirmed Todd Bouey as the new General Manager of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System (LACERS), overseeing a $26 billion pension fund. Bouey, who has over twenty years of experience and previously served as interim General Manager, aims to enhance the financial health of the pension fund through strategic investments.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Governor Gavin Newsom announced the relocation of 40 unhoused individuals from a freeway encampment in South LA. This effort is part of the Inside Safe initiative, which has successfully reduced street homelessness in the city by 17.5% since Bass took office.
Mayor Karen Bass announced she has secured an agreement to prevent all civil service layoffs in the 2025-2026 City Budget, averting over 1,600 potential job losses. The decision followed extensive labor negotiations and creative solutions to address a nearly $1 billion budget deficit.