On Monday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger expressed frustration with the lack of building permits issued to homeowners to rebuild following the devastating Eaton Fire. As of last Friday, just 15 building permits have been issued to property owners that lost their h... More »
Following the decision to establish a new County department to oversee homelessness programs, the Board of Supervisors is directing the County CEO today to work in collaboration with the City of Los Angeles to define the partnership. On April 1, supervisors vo... More »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion yesterday to formally support federal legislation that would provide tax relief to homeowners who upgrade their properties to withstand natural disasters, including wildfires and floods.... More »
California is fast-tracking controversial regulations that would ban most plants and vegetation within five feet of homes in high-risk wildfire areas, following Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order to accelerate implementation of long-delayed Zone 0 rules. ... More »
After California became a U.S. state in 1850, its Legislature grappled with how state and local governments would be structured. One decree was that counties, beginning with Los Angeles, would have five-member boards of supervisors. Almost everything about Cal... More »
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday affirmed its support of two state bills that would modernize and expand the Film and Television Tax Credit Program in hopes of halting runaway production. Assembly Bill 1138 and Senate Bill 630 were introduce... More »
Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-Pasadena) and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) advanced legislation this week aimed at addressing the growing behavioral health needs of Californians impacted by wildfires. The legislation comes in the wake of wildfir... More »
Pasadena moved closer to finalizing a first-of-its-kind citywide anti-discrimination policy aimed at private employment, housing, education, and commerce, seeking to expand protections beyond existing state and federal laws. At its Tuesday, June 3 meeting, the... More »
Los Angeles County has issued more than 100 permits for Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations since launching the program in November 2024. The initiative creates a legal pathway for residents to transform their home cooking into permitted food businesses wh... More »
Pasadena’s Rental Housing Board will consider establishing clear financial guidelines Thursday evening for how much rent should be reduced when landlords fail to maintain their properties or cut essential services. The proposed valuation system would give tena... More »
Los Angeles County supervisors are pushing federal lawmakers to end lengthy delays that can leave grieving military families waiting weeks or months for death certificates after a veteran dies. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday int... More »
Nearly six months after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County neighborhoods, federal lawmakers are pressing emergency officials to address a toxic legacy left behind: soil contaminated with dangerous levels of lead and other heavy metals. Rep. ... More »
