Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass commended the County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval Tuesday of an emergency declaration on homelessness that was proposed by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Supervisor Lindsey […]
Tag: KAREN BASS
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Newsmaker of the Year: Mayor Karen Bass
On Nov. 8, Karen Bass became the first woman and only the second African-American to be elected Mayor of Los Angeles. Bass, 69, previously represented California’s 37th Congressional District for […]
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Hahn ready to work with Bass on homelessness
This week, Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Janice Hahn joined Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the city’s Emergency Operations Center as the mayor signed an […]
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Karen Bass transition team
As Mayor Karen Bass takes office, she has assembled and announced a Mayoral Transition Advisory Team to provide advice and counsel now and over the first 100 days of her […]
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Covered California offers healthcare help for all
Covered California Health Exchange, launched its 10th open enrollment period on Nov.1. It is the government agency that offers subsidized Obamacare plans for Californians. Those who qualify receive financial assistance […]
Posted inCovers, Government, Government/Politics, Local Politics
… And the votes are still being counted
OK, residents did their part and voted — whether by mail, by vote box, or in person — during Tuesday’s midterm elections. Now, for many races, it’s waiting time before […]
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Our Weekly’s pick for mayor: Karen Bass
It’s time to pick the best mayor! … And the best U.S. Senator; U.S. Representatives; Governor; Secretary of State; Attorney General, Treasurer…. If it all seems a bit overwhelming, OurWeekly […]
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CoCo gathering defies City Hall racist remarks
Last Wednesday night, more than 150 community members gathered at the Community Coalition (CoCo) at it’s South L.A. office on Vermont Avenue, to voice their concerns following the racist remarks […]
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The politics of avoiding the stink before the election
Okay, let’s lay out some facts here. U.S. Congresswoman Karen Bass received a Master’s degree in Social Work Policy from USC in 2015. The former USC dean who’s now under […]
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Nury Martinez resigns from City Council following release of meeting tape
Councilwoman Nury Martinez (Sixth District) resigned this week as president of the Los Angeles City Council following the revelation of racist remarks she made during a recorded conversation last year. […]
