Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson has been elected as the new Los Angeles City Council President, with support from Mayor Karen Bass to address homelessness and safety.

California seized 5.8 million fentanyl pills since January, with Gov. Newsom stressing a dual strategy of law enforcement and treatment expansion, including cheaper naloxone and a $30 million investment in the CalGuard's drug interdiction efforts.

Long Beach Fleet Services was named the top fleet in the U.S. and Canada at the Government Fleet Expo, recognized for leadership and operational efficiency.

LA Mayor Karen Bass and SBA head Isabel Guzman launched the first South LA Women's Business Center, with support from the VSEDC, to help local small businesses.

Federal disaster loans are available for Los Angeles residents impacted by early February storms, with assistance for repairs and economic injury offered through the SBA's Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center.

The EPA announced $3 million in grants for brownfield site rehabilitation in Southern California, from Biden's Investing in America agenda funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

LAPD has begun termination proceedings against Senior Captain Alejandro "Alex" Vargas for having an undisclosed affair with a civilian dispatcher, which he tried to conceal.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Secretary Deb Haaland announced a $35 million plan to seal orphaned oil and gas wells in California, aligning with Biden's environmental agenda.

The Long Beach City Council approved a Games Agreement to partner with LA28 for the 2028 Olympics, signaling the city's role as a Venue City and aiming to leave a lasting community legacy.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signs a national petition endorsing the Equal Rights Amendment, advocating for gender equality alongside other notable figures.

California has seized $61 million in illegal cannabis products in 2024 as part of an ongoing effort to combat the black market and support legal trade.

Glendale Water & Power has relaunched its Home Energy and Water Upgrade Program offering free energy and water efficiency surveys and retrofits in Glendale, raising the cap to $2,500 per customer.

The LA County Probation Department placed 66 officers on leave for alleged offenses like abuse and misconduct, emphasizing transparency and zero tolerance for such behaviors.