Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 10hFor years, inoperable street lights piled up across Los Angeles. We inherited a decade-long repair backlog, with tens of thousands of street light service requests across the city. But I couldn’t accept that. 3166
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 28/09/2026If you want to reduce crime and prevent violence, you have to give people opportunities. 3259
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 27/09/2026I appreciate Governor Newsom signing this critical legislation that Assemblymember Mark González, Senator María Elena Durazo, and I worked on and got across the finish line to help the people of Boyle Heights and East L.A. www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comNew California safety laws tighten commercial rules after Lineage fire in Boyle HeightsGov. Gavin Newsom signed bills imposing higher fines and emergency fund rules on industrial facilities following a Lineage storage facility fire in Boyle Heights. 211529
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 26/09/2026Let's be clear about what's happening: the Trump Administration is trying to create confusion and discourage people from exercising their right to vote. It's undemocratic and un-American. www.latimes.com/politics/sto...latimes.comSupreme Court upholds Trump’s expanded citizenship data checks, stoking fears of voter purgesThe Trump administration says Social Security data may help spot noncitizens who are registered to vote. 2176
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 26/09/2026Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to everyone celebrating in Los Angeles and around the world! This is a special time to gather with loved ones and celebrate family, gratitude and togetherness. May this season bring peace, prosperity and joy to you and your loved ones. 3164
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 25/09/2026A safe neighborhood is one where families can come together and enjoy it in public spaces. This September, we’re making more room for neighbors to connect, kids to have fun, and families to spend Friday nights together. 💛 Learn more at gryd.lacity.gov/fall-friday-nights 197
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 25/09/2026For decades our housing supply shrunk while our population grew. Developers were giving up on building in Los Angeles. City Hall was a barrier—building was expensive and took too long. 1218
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 25/09/2026We’re seeing the results of the continued advocacy in Washington with the introduction of the federal film and television tax credit bill. While I’ve worked aggressively with labor and entertainment industry leaders to expand state-level tax incentives and reduce filming fees locally… 183
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 25/09/2026L.A. is building more affordable housing, faster. 10,000+ new affordable homes have been built, with thousands more on the way. Learn more at bit.ly/buildingmorefaster 3145
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 25/09/2026The Lineage fire exposed a serious problem: a $2,000 fine isn't enough to make a multibillion-dollar corporation act with the urgency our communities deserve. A corporation can afford a $2,000 fine. Families can't afford months of living with the consequences. 21812
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 24/09/2026Since day one, I have focused on making life more affordable for Angelenos by building the affordable housing that we desperately need. 112510
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 23/09/2026In 1972, a mother of five opened a small restaurant in Tarzana and began building a dream her family could carry forward. Fifty-four years later, they still are. That’s the story of Tarzana Armenian Deli, but it’s also a Los Angeles story. 10455
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 22/09/2026The 2028 Games will be the largest and most complex sporting event the world has ever seen. 8298
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 22/09/2026Major events are coming to Los Angeles, and I want L.A. businesses to benefit from the opportunities they bring. 5116
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 21/09/2026Yom Kippur is a time for humility, reflection, and repentance. It is also a day of hope. Through our prayers and actions, we can strengthen our relationships with one another and move closer to the values we share. 493
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 21/09/2026What a joy to be in Los Angeles celebrating the history, culture, and traditions of our Mexican, Salvadoran, and Central American communities. 321192158
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 19/09/2026This is an historic day for Hollywood. I want to thank Governor Newsom for continuing to be a champion of LA's entertainment industry and joining us in our work to ensure that Los Angeles remains the entertainment capital of the world. variety.com/2026/film/ne...variety.comGavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating $10 Million Post-Production Tax CreditGov. Gavin Newsom signed a measure to create a $10 million tax credit for post-production. 36830192
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 19/09/2026We already knew Chinatown was one of L.A.’s coolest neighborhoods. Now Time Out has ranked it one of the coolest in the world. 46413
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 19/09/2026The 2028 Games will create jobs, and I want Angelenos to get those jobs. Today, we lit the torch to kick off RELAY28, bringing together employers, labor, philanthropy, and community partners to help connect Angelenos to the opportunities ahead. 2164
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 18/09/2026The Los Angeles Libros Festival will offer a full day of entertainment featuring Spanish-language and bilingual storytelling, musical performances, authors, workshops, books, and community. Free and open to the general public. Plan your visit: LAPL.org/Libros. 2114
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 18/09/2026Tonight, Chatsworth came together to remember five lives lost far too soon. Eliana. George. Edy. Gage. Daniel. 3447
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 18/09/2026As we celebrate Citizenship Day, we remain committed to helping the next generation of new citizens reach their dreams. If you're eligible for U.S. citizenship, you don’t have to navigate the process alone. 2184
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 17/09/2026This week we broke ground on the new Palisades Recreation Center. Every day I think about what families lost in the fires and the long road many are still walking to rebuild their lives. Recovery is about more than rebuilding structures. 4165
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 17/09/2026Los Angeles has been tested by this administration time and time again, and we have stood strong. A federal judge has once again sided with L.A. and taken action to severely limit when federal immigration agents can make warrantless arrests in Southern California. www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comFederal judge limits immigration arrests without a warrant in Southern CaliforniaA Los Angeles federal judge has ordered immigration agents to stop making civil arrests without a warrant unless they first determine that a person is likely to escape before one can be obtained. 832516747
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 16/09/2026This is a tragic night for Los Angeles. My thoughts are with those impacted by the bus collision and the helicopter crash, and with the entire NBC4 family who lost members of their team while they were doing their jobs. 710934
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 16/09/2026I’m on scene in Chatsworth receiving updates from LAFD and our public safety officials. I’m grateful to the first responders working through an incredibly difficult situation tonight. My thoughts are with everyone impacted by these tragedies, including the entire NBC4 family. 112519
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 16/09/2026I’m absolutely devastated by the loss of life in Chatsworth tonight. My heart is with the families and loved ones of those we lost in the tragic bus collision and helicopter crash. 715726
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 15/09/2026Los Ángeles no sería Los Ángeles sin nuestras comunidades latinas. Este Mes de la Herencia Latina, celebramos la cultura, las familias, las tradiciones y las generaciones que han dado forma a nuestra ciudad y que continúan impulsándola hacia adelante. Unidos en fortaleza. Juntos somos más fuertes. 1102
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 15/09/2026There’s a lot to love about Larchmont. The food is definitely high on the list. 1103
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 15/09/2026The Vision Theater is back. For generations, this landmark has stood at the heart of Leimert Park. I’m proud to have helped secure the funding that began its transformation, and I am even prouder to see it ready for its next chapter. 293
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 14/09/2026If you’ve been through Palms lately, you may have noticed something new. 🎨 Amani Holbert created this mural, inspired by the neighbors and community that raised her. 4295
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 13/09/2026Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect on where we’ve been and look with hope toward where we’re going. I was grateful to welcome 5787 with members of Los Angeles’ Jewish community and to join Simon Aftalion and his family and friends for a beautiful evening of tradition and togetherness. 3133
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 12/09/2026Film editors, sound engineers, VFX artists, composers, and other post-production workers are essential to bringing our favorite movies and shows to life, but California’s existing Film and TV Tax Credit doesn't cover their work. That needs to change. 1185
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 11/09/2026I know this week has been incredibly difficult for so many Angelenos who experienced power outages due to the extreme heat, especially in South L.A. I’m pleased that as of this morning, power has been fully restored to all South L.A. customers. 1153
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 11/09/2026Today, we remember the lives taken 25 years ago and honor the extraordinary courage of those who ran toward danger to save others. That day, 3 planes that were headed to L.A. never arrived. 713621
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 11/09/2026Post-production is at the core of the entertainment industry, but it doesn’t qualify for our expanded Film and TV Tax Credit – that must change. 3249
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 10/09/2026I'm so proud of Arshawn. Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a future for themselves. For people coming home after incarceration, that means a real chance to succeed. 3142
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 10/09/2026Meet Helen. 🐾 Helen is healthy, playful, loves other dogs and, as you can see, absolutely loves people. Learn more about her here ↓ www.laanimalservices.com/pet/a2274551 194
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 10/09/2026What happened in Boyle Heights exposed a serious gap in our laws. We’re working to close it. I’m calling on Governor Newsom to sign SB 716 and AB 817 to hold companies accountable when disasters harm our communities. Residents, not corporations, come first. 34411
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 09/09/2026Congress must act now. Ending Temporary Protected Status is unjust and an attack on families, working people, students and the communities that make this city great. 2186
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 09/09/2026The 2028 Games will mark the first time Los Angeles ever hosts Paralympic Games. 1143
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 09/09/2026Extreme heat is becoming one of the biggest threats facing Los Angeles. That's why I released Los Angeles' Climate Action Plan. It's our roadmap to prepare Los Angeles for the impacts of climate change while improving everyday life for Angelenos. 106921
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 08/09/2026Los Toros is more than a restaurant—it’s a part of the history, culture, and character of Chatsworth. 273
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 08/09/2026I grew up in a labor family right here in Los Angeles, and I’m proud to lead a City that supports labor. We’re not only connecting thousands of Angelenos with good-paying, union jobs, but we’re also building housing across L.A. 56416
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 07/09/2026I’m a union daughter. The labor movement is ingrained in me. Today and every day, I’m proud to stand by our labor leaders to honor the workers who make our city strong. Los Angeles will always be a union town. 14012
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 06/09/2026Thank you, ARMY, for showing Los Angeles so much love. We hope you felt that love right back. 💜 052
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 06/09/2026The future of Hollywood depends on more than what happens on set. AB 2319 would help protect the post-production jobs that support California’s middle class, from editors and musicians to VFX artists, sound professionals, and countless small businesses. 43011
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 05/09/2026At a time when Black history is being erased, I’m proud that Los Angeles is ensuring the people who helped build this city are remembered. www.latimes.com/california/s...latimes.comL.A. renames Pershing Square after Biddy Mason, founder of L.A.'s First AME ChurchSupporters said Mason, a Black community leader in L.A.'s early days, has more significance to the city than the WWI general Pershing Square was named after in 1918. 191700374
Mayor Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov · 05/09/2026This weekend, our L.A. City Animal Shelters are open 11 AM - 5 PM for you to find your next family friend! 8324128
