Mayor Karen Bass is hosting an LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit to help local businesses capitalize on opportunities from upcoming major events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games.

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 442, enhancing sexual battery laws by including forced contact with intimate body parts, reflecting a stronger legal stance on sexual offenses.

Federal guidance has been revised to exclude veterans' disability benefits from income calculations for housing tax credit eligibility, a move shaped by mayoral advocacy to help homeless veterans.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2525 into law, a bill facilitating the relocation of makeshift RV homes in Los Angeles into structured settings as part of combatting homelessness.

AB 2432, signed by California Governor Newsom, increases penalties for corporations convicted of crimes, redirecting funds to support crime victims' services amid declining federal funding.

California Governor Newsom signed SB 1500, backed by Mayor Bass and Senator Durazo, to expedite housing for the homeless in LA by allowing income self-certification.

California Governor Gavin Newsom and Demi Lovato have signed legislation protecting the earnings of child influencers on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.

Governor Newsom signed bills granting California communities more control over local oil and gas activities, aiming to reduce pollution and improve public health.

Governor Gavin Newsom signs two laws, SB 926 and SB 981, to protect Californians against nonconsensual AI-generated explicit content, effective January 1, 2025.

Los Angeles receives an $8 million federal grant to enhance its grid infrastructure and promote sustainable energy, including improvements to two power plants.

Governor Newsom signed California bills enhancing consumer protections against medical debt, excessive banking fees, and tricky subscription cancellations.

Los Angeles DA George Gascón launches a campaign addressing sexual violence and consent, focusing on educating college campuses and using billboards, ads, and social media.

California's Governor Gavin Newsom signed the Phone-Free School Act, requiring schools to develop policies restricting smartphone use by 2026 to improve student focus and mental health.