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The U.S. Responds to Silicon Valley Bank Collapse

March 17, 2023
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American Rescue Plan

Silicon Valley Bank collapsed last week following attempts to raise capital by the tech companies that have used them for weeks.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom puts CEQA Reform on his Agenda

March 14, 2023
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CEQA housing

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that he will work towards reforming CEQA this year following a court case over UC Berkeley student housing.

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LA City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas Federal Corruption Trial has Begun

March 13, 2023
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Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas began his federal corruption trial last week. He was indicted in 2021 on charges of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud, and bribery.

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Metro Launches Ambassador Program to Increase Public Safety

March 10, 2023
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metro public transit

Metro is launching a program that will assign 300 ambassadors to buses and trains to ensure rider safety.

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California Snowpack on Pace to Break Records

March 7, 2023
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The state’s snowpack is averaging 190% of the normal it receives at this time of year. This is a stark change from the past three years when it was the lowest on record.

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LA County Board of Supervisors Votes to Consider Expansion

March 6, 2023
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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to consider expanding to more than the current five members.

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Former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Nomination for Ambassador to India Sees Progress

March 3, 2023
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Eric Garcetti, Mayor, Ambassador to India

Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be the United States Ambassador to India has recently progressed.

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California State of Emergency on COVID-19 Officially Comes to an End

February 28, 2023
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coronavirus COVID-19

Governor Gavin Newsom officially ended the statewide COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28.

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LA City Council Opposes State’s Redistricting Plan

February 27, 2023
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LA City Hall

The Los Angeles City Council voted 11-2 on a resolution against the state’s redistricting plan.

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Santa Monica Declares a State of Emergency on Homelessness

February 24, 2023
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homelessness

Santa Monica has officially declared a state of emergency on homelessness.

They become the latest city to do so following the declaration by Mayor Bass last December.

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