Prop 36, which voters strongly supported last year, boosts penalties for repeat retail theft and fentanyl dealers and requires drug treatment for some nonviolent drug offenders. Even though law enforcement and the state’s attorney general want funding for Prop 36, Newsom’s budget doesn’t include any.
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The state legislature is now advancing Assembly Bill 380—a measure that threatens to undermine the very recovery efforts we’ve worked so hard to achieve. The bill is currently set for a vote in the Assembly in the week of June 2nd and would effectively legalize commercial rent control in any state of emergency if it should pass.
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Councilmember Kristina Duggan recently led an engaging town hall in Long Beach, where the community got a firsthand look at how the city is gearing up for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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SB 789 has been defeated in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has signed an executive order to make it easier and cheaper to film in the city. The goal is to keep entertainment jobs in LA and support the local film and TV industry.
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The Los Angeles City Council approved a revised $13.95 billion budget that avoids the deepest job cuts but still reduces funding for key city services, especially public safety.
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As homelessness remains a challenge for the commercial real estate industry, Governor Gavin Newsom is urging cities to clear more encampments and is supporting the effort with billions in new grants.
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LA28 has released its updated plan for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, highlighting the use of existing stadiums and arenas across the Los Angeles area.
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Despite concerns over economic impacts, the LA City Council voted last year to begin drafting an ordinance to raise the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers to $30 by 2028. This week, the council advanced the proposal in a 12–3 vote, with a final vote expected next week.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for an informative seminar on Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP) upgrades, proudly planned and hosted by our Codes and Regulations Committee!
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