The Long Beach City Council has passed an ordinance regulating sidewalk vending, which will be effective from Feb. 23, 2024, aiming to balance business opportunities with community standards.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's office launches Spanish-language social media channels to better communicate with the city's Spanish-speaking residents.

Malibu is partnering with the CHP in a $2 million deal to boost road safety on PCH, targeting reckless driving with a dedicated team of officers focusing on traffic enforcement.

Heidi Marshall, director of Housing and Workforce Solutions in Riverside County, is recognized for her mentorship during National Mentorship Month, with accolades from two mentees and her perspective on the mentor-mentee relationship.

Matthew Hallock has been appointed as the new Fire Chief for Santa Monica, bringing over 24 years of experience in public safety and emergency management.

The Santa Monica City Council has approved new tenant protections to combat rising evictions, including safeguards against rent hikes and harassment, and assistance for victims of constructive evictions.

LA County Committee is considering a voting system change for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District to meet CVRA requirements, with a public forum scheduled on January 31.

LA Mayor Karen Bass and Police Chief Michel Moore report a mixed crime outlook for 2023, with lower homicides but higher property crimes and DUI-related deaths.

Mayor Karen Bass launches a survey for Los Angeles residents to share their safety concerns, aiming to improve local security strategies and public safety measures.

Los Angeles County has settled with Eugene Yu for $5 million over wrongfully-accused data theft charges related to voter information. Charges were dropped, and the county continues to use Konnech's software.

Mayor Karen Bass joins partners to start LA's Point-In-Time Count, a critical tool in addressing homelessness, amidst concerns of the burgeoning crisis.

Janice Hahn appoints Mark Waronek to LA County's Quality and Productivity Commission to enhance government efficiency, reflecting his experience in both public service and business.

Lynn Merrill returns as San Bernardino's Public Works Director, having previously served from 1994 to 2004. With extensive experience, he resumes oversight of vital city services and infrastructure.