Five CA Mayors Urge Welcome of Refugees
Mayors from five California cities on Friday signed a letter urging Congress not to reject vetted refugees, including those from Syria, that seek to come to the United States.
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L.A.: After Spending $25B on Welfare, Homelessness up 20%
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has declared that with a 20 percent jump this year, Los Angeles is still leading the nation in homelessness–despite $25 billion a year in welfare spending going to the L.A. region.
Eric Garcetti Botches Hillary Clinton Endorsement
On Thursday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti found himself in a snafu after an endorsement of Hillary Clinton for president was released on a government email account.
Civil Rights Leaders: Black Lives Matter a ‘One-trick Pony’
Veteran civil rights leaders in the Los Angeles area continue to criticize Black Lives Matter after the group disrupted a meeting between the black community and Mayor Eric Garcetti last month, forcing him to flee.
Black Lives Matter Protester Threatened to ‘Beat Up’ Pastor During Town Hall Event with LA Mayor
One week after a town hall event featuring L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti was shut down because of protests, the organizers of that event criticized Black Lives Matter for making threats and called on the group to apologize.
Garcetti’s Return to ‘Black Lives Matter’ Church Canceled
On Sunday, the Rev. Kelvin Sauls of Holman United Methodist Church announced that a planned return visit to the church by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti had been canceled. Sauls stated, “I appreciated the intent of the mayor’s visit, to
Gun Control Groups Join Black Lives Matter
Various gun control groups are partnering with Black Lives Matter in an effort to push gun control in Congress, Politico reports. It is the latest partnership for Black Lives Matter, which is also working with the radical Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
Newsom, Villaraigosa Tied in Early Governor’s Race Poll
A early Field Poll on the 2018 governor’s race shows Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom and former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa neck-and-neck in terms of voter support to replace Gov. Jerry Brown.
L.A. Has Bloody Weekend as Murders Soar in 2015
19 people were shot last weekend in Los Angeles, and five were killed, as the city’s homicide rate continues to rise, despite a program instituted and championed by L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti to reduce crime in the city.
Drought: California Slashes Water Use by 31% in July, on Track to Meet Target
California residents slashed water use by 31.3 percent in July, well ahead of Gov. Jerry Brown’s mandatory order for a 25 percent statewide reduction by February.
L.A. Times Gives Mayor Eric Garcetti a ‘C’
The Los Angeles Times, which endorsed Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti in 2013, has given him an overall grade of “C” for his performance.
Ezell Ford Protesters Threaten L.A. Mayor ‘Beware the Day We Change our Minds’
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti woke up on Sunday to a gaggle of “Black Lives Matters” protesters and a mosaic of remember Ezell Ford placards.
L.A. Mayor Hopes ‘San Andreas’ Wakes up City to Threat of ‘Big One’
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti hopes the upcoming earthquake disaster movie San Andreas will serve as a wake-up call for residents to understand and prepare for the inevitable “Big One.”
L.A. Minimum Wage to Hit $15 in 2020
On Wednesday, a Los Angeles City Council committee, determined to expedite the process of driving businesses out of state, endorsed a proposal raising the citywide minimum wage from its current $9 an hour to $15 an hour by 2020.
City Agrees to $2.45 Million Settlement with Occupy LA
The City Council of Los Angeles has agreed to settle claims brought by Occupy LA protesters for $2.45 million.
LA Considers Minimum Wage Increase: $15.25 by 2019
The Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Eric Garcetti will meet with representatives of the California Restaurant Association and other city officials Tuesday to consider steadily raising the minimum wage over the next four years.
L.A. Times Rips Garcetti: ‘What Kind of Cop-out Is That?’
On Friday, the Los Angeles Times editorial board ripped into L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti on for his reluctance to take a strong stand on…virtually everything.
‘Progressive’ LA City Council Earns More than Governor, Congress
Each member of the Los Angeles City Council now earns more than Governor Brown and more than every U.S. Congressional member, according to a study from the Pew Charitable Trust.
De Blasio, Garcetti Lead Legal Brief In Support of Exec. Amnesty
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti are leading an effort to oppose a lawsuit, filed by 25 states, that seeks to halt President Obama’s executive amnesty. De Blasio and Garcetti announced plans Friday to file an amicus brief that will support President Obama’s executive actions on immigration against the states’ lawsuit.
L.A. Mayor Vows to Move Forward with Exec Amnesty Implementation Even if Court Issues Injunction
On Tuesday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti (D) said Los Angeles and other pro-amnesty cities are likely to file legal briefs in support of President Barack Obama’s executive amnesty. He also said even if there is an injunction against Obama’s