President Biden offered support to Los Angeles amid a historic storm, speaking with Mayor Karen Bass and ensuring federal assistance in response to the severe weather.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass launches the 37th Inside Safe operation in Chinatown, moving over 15 homeless individuals to safer accommodations and continuing efforts to address the city's homelessness issue.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is hosting a gathering of African American mayors to discuss urban issues such as housing and homelessness. Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and others will attend to share strategies for city improvement.

Culver City has earned three GFOA awards for financial reporting, including a 38th consecutive accolade for fiscal transparency and a first-time award for a user-friendly financial report.

The Riverside County Registrar of Voters is hosting a public logic and accuracy test of the voting system on February 2 to ensure integrity for the upcoming Presidential Primary Election.

The Ventura County DA and Assemblymember Marc Berman back a California bill making AI-generated child sexual abuse material illegal, addressing the rise in digitally manipulated content.

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.