Long Beach's Public Works Director, Eric Lopez, is leaving for a new role at Pacifica Services Inc. after spearheading transformative projects for the city.

Pentagon continues withdrawing troops from Los Angeles, further reducing National Guard numbers to 250. Mayor Bass celebrates this as a victory, while Governor Newsom advocates for the release of the remaining 300 troops.

The Los Angeles City Council banned racial and gender slurs in its meetings, aiming to improve decorum and potentially facing First Amendment challenges.

Governor Newsom's executive order allows LA local governments to regulate housing in fire-risk zones, addressing concerns about SB 9's impact on safety in wildfire-affected areas until August 2025.

California challenges Trump's tariff policies, citing economic harm and job losses; Governor Newsom supports legal fight against allegedly unlawful tariffs.

The LA County Board of Supervisors is considering an ordinance to ban law enforcement from wearing masks during operations, with exceptions, amid concerns about identification during immigration raids.

Governor Newsom criticizes the Trump administration's rollback of emissions standards and highlights California's progress in reducing greenhouse gases despite federal policy shifts.

California leads a multi-state lawsuit against the USDA for requesting extensive private data of SNAP participants, citing privacy violations and federal overreach.

Alex Villanueva announces his candidacy for L.A. County Sheriff in the 2026 election, promising to depoliticize public safety and tackle organized crime, while facing competition from other candidates advocating for reform.

California AG Rob Bonta is requesting receivership of LA County's juvenile halls to address chronic mismanagement and unsafe conditions, potentially placing an appointed officer in control.

LA Mayor Bass acts to speed up Pacific Palisades rebuild post-wildfire, waiving rebuild requirements, and introducing a virtual library of pre-approved designs.

California reports progress in reducing homelessness, with Governor Newsom highlighting significant decreases in several communities, bucking national trends of increasing unsheltered homelessness.

Hans Johnson was elected Chair and Luis S. Garcia re-elected Co-Vice Chair of the LA County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission, with Arthur Calloway II joining as Co-Vice Chair for 2025-2026.