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What officials and city departments post online, rewritten as quick news briefs. Each links to the original post.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that CicLAvia will offer a free open-streets event in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, Oct. 11. Metro recommended taking the A or E line to Little Tokyo/Arts District, Chinatown or Mariachi Plaza stations, then biking to the event.
Local newsroom
LAist warned that heavy El Niño rain could make driving riskier. It advised drivers to check their wipers, tires and lights and never drive through floodwaters.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood councils warned that extreme heat is a year-round issue in Los Angeles, especially with climate change. They directed residents to the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office for heat safety tips and ways to help cool the city.
Local newsroom
LAist reported that Los Angeles Unified School District restrictions on generative artificial intelligence have drawn mixed reactions from education experts and students.
Local newsroom
LAist reported that Metrolink is planning to cut 29% of weekday trains and 40% of weekend trains. The reductions could take effect as soon as next month.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that the D Line’s Wilshire/La Brea, Wilshire/Fairfax and Wilshire/La Cienega stations will close Oct. 23 through Nov. 1 for electrical infrastructure maintenance. Trains will operate only between Union Station and Wilshire/Western.
Local newsroom
LAist reported that new data shows Waymo robotaxis are crashing less often as they log more miles in Los Angeles. Experts discussed the findings on AirTalk with Larry Mantle.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill Station on the A and E lines will close Oct. 10 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for overhead power system repairs. Shuttle buses will serve Historic Broadway, Grand Ave Arts/Bunker Hill and 7th St/Metro Center.
Local newsroom
LAist reported that Los Angeles Unified enrollment had fallen about 40% by 2026 from its turn-of-the-century peak of more than 700,000 students. The district built more than 100 campuses after enrollment reached that peak.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced vote-by-mail drop boxes at a dozen Metro stations and free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said affordable child care supports families and strengthens communities by investing in children and parents. She directed residents to recreation.parks.lacity.gov/childcare for more information.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that the big screen in Union Station’s waiting room will show Dodgers playoff games as the team pursues a third consecutive championship.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass criticized what she described as presidential threats and encouragement of attacks on American lives, saying a president’s role is to protect the country. She said Angelenos know how to stand together and protect their city.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced that his motion to establish City Council oversight of automated license plate readers passed 10-4. He cautioned against installing the technology before internal policies are written, citing concerns about privacy, surveillance and data use.
U.S. Senate
Sen. Adam Schiff said Congress is closer than ever to passing a federal film tax incentive aimed at bringing production back to the United States. He said Los Angeles County would be a major beneficiary.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced free rides on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for California Clear Air Day, with code 100726 for Metro Bike Share. Metrolink regional rail will also offer free rides.
Congress, CA-34
Rep. Jimmy Gomez said students in Mt. Washington Elementary’s GATE program asked tough questions about protecting the environment, holding corporations accountable and why workers strike. He praised their preparation and eagerness to learn.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines were sent into Los Angeles last year. She characterized the deployment as an attempt to intimidate residents and said Angelenos stood together.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said he rides the bus and that most Los Angeles transit riders do, too.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced free rides on Wednesday, Oct. 7, for California Clear Air Day, with code 100726 for Metro Bike Share. Metrolink regional rail will also offer free rides.
U.S. Senate
Sen. Adam Schiff said California will not tolerate elected officials interfering with voters’ ballots ahead of the 2026 election.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood councils encouraged residents to choose native and drought-tolerant garden plants to save water during Los Angeles summers. They pointed to the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office for more information.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced he began the Week Without Driving Challenge, pledging to spend a full week getting around Los Angeles for his council duties without driving his car.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that B Line trains will run only between Vermont/Sunset and North Hollywood on Oct. 3-4, every 15 minutes and every 20 minutes after 9 p.m. Vermont/Beverly and Vermont/Santa Monica stations will close for maintenance, with shuttle buses running between Wilshire/Vermont and Vermont/Sunset.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said a city law reinforces protections for communities and public institutions and aims to ensure Angelenos can access city government without fear.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said she signed key protections from Executive Directive 17 into city law to prevent city property from being used as a staging ground for immigration enforcement.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood councils announced that Flor Chaidez was sworn in earlier this month to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners. Chaidez will represent East Los Angeles neighborhood councils.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced free Dodger Stadium Express service from Union Station and the South Bay for every postseason home game through the World Series, beginning Saturday against either the Braves or Phillies.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said his group collected more than 120 pounds of trash and debris using what he described as Los Angeles’ first bike-powered street sweeper. He said they also worked with the city’s transportation department to repair four downed bollards.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said her administration inherited a decade-long streetlight repair backlog, with tens of thousands of service requests across Los Angeles.
Mayor's office
Mayor Karen Bass said giving people opportunities is essential to reducing crime and preventing violence.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood councils said hot days can cause overstimulation and disrupt routines, especially for neurodivergent people. They encouraged residents to find approaches that suit their needs and seek more information from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood councils announced that this year’s Congress of Neighborhoods will feature more than 30 exhibitors, more than 20 workshops, city and neighborhood council leaders, lunch and awards. Residents can RSVP at neighborhoodcongress.la.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood Councils shared a guide from The LA Local explaining how residents can find their neighborhood council, check meeting agendas and speak at meetings. No policy expertise is needed to participate.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood Councils highlighted National Library Card Sign Up Month in September, noting that Los Angeles Public Library offers free access to books, ebooks, audiobooks and other resources across 73 branches. Residents can sign up at www.lapl.org/library-card.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez called for changes to Los Angeles’ fast-food industry, citing labor violations, high turnover and wage theft. He said a major step toward change had been taken but did not specify the action in the post.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles announced that buses and trains will run on a weekend schedule on Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood Councils shared information about the urban heat island effect, which makes some neighborhoods hotter than others, with resources from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood Councils announced that this year’s Congress of Neighborhoods will feature more than 30 exhibitors, more than 20 workshops, city and neighborhood council leaders, lunch and awards. Registration is available at neighborhoodcongress.la.
Neighborhood councils
Neighborhood Councils shared heat-relief guidance for pregnant people, noting that pregnancy can increase vulnerability to heat. The post points to resources from the Los Angeles Regional Collaborative and the city’s Climate Emergency Mobilization Office.
Transit
Metro Los Angeles urged riders to watch their footing around buses and trains during upcoming wet weather.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said he introduced motions to repeal the 12 revocable zones in Council District 13 where LAMC 41.18 restricts sitting or sleeping in public. He said enforcement has led to citations, lost medications and barriers to housing for people experiencing homelessness.
City Attorney
L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court dismissed the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed in June by the Greater Los Angeles Zoological Association.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said the Los Angeles City Council voted 8-6 to reject LAPD reform, which he described as the last major remaining charter reform for the 2026 ballot. He said the council had also rejected council expansion, ranked-choice voting, stronger independent oversight through the controller’s office and city attorney reform.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson pledged to continue opposing what he called the Trump administration’s attack on Los Angeles.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson announced an Instagram livestream with host Gina Zapanta on Monday, June 8, at noon to discuss the Stop the Stops campaign and the future of community safety in Los Angeles. The discussion will be available at @ginazapanta_ and @mhdcd8.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said he had voted and reminded voters that polls close at 8 p.m.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said residents can turn to his office for help with trash pickup.
City Attorney
Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said her office recovered full restitution for fire survivors through a civil enforcement action against home rental company Blueground US, Inc. The company allegedly engaged in price gouging after the January 2025 wildfires.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said traffic violence kills more people annually in Los Angeles than homicides and called for safer streets and better mobility. He urged residents to turn in their ballots by the following day.
City Council, CD13
CD13 Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said special interests are flooding voters with political ads and urged voters to follow the money to identify who is trying to influence elections.
City government
The City of Los Angeles said residents can download free or low-cost spay and neuter vouchers at laspayneuter.com. Each household qualifies for vouchers for up to three dogs and three cats.
City government
The City of Los Angeles announced AAPI Joy, a free, all-ages festival celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities with the Los Angeles Public Library. The event takes place May 16, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Library; details are at lapl.org/aapi-joy.
City government
The City of Los Angeles is seeking public input on how it spends more than $100 million annually in federal funding for housing, parks and services for unhoused residents. Input sessions are scheduled for May 12 and 14 at 5:30 p.m.; details are at communityinvestment.lacity.gov/community-input.
City government
The City of Los Angeles announced the return of LA Sanitation’s annual open houses, with free Saturday events at sanitation yards. Activities include truck fleet tours, live demonstrations, recycling games, booths and refreshments.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson said efforts to end pretextual traffic stops in Los Angeles had advanced, but did not specify what action had been taken.
City Attorney
L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto said she discussed her office’s work to disrupt sex trafficking of minors and provide resources to unhoused people on Skid Row through its Community Outreach Court in an interview available on YouTube.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez is encouraging residents to weigh in on Sunset Blvd For All through a survey at bit.ly/SunsetChavez_Survey.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson said he has been stopped four times while driving a government-issued vehicle with an E-plate during his time on the council.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson pledged to support community intervention work and thanked intervention workers and public safety organizations for their efforts.
City Council, CD8
Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson said Los Angeles celebrated a 27% reduction in homicides and its lowest homicide rate in nearly 60 years.
City department
Los Angeles Public Library announced Central 100, a yearlong celebration of Central Library featuring events, exhibits and programs. Details are available at LAPL.org/central100.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library reminded residents that they do not need to be in “Group 7” to get a library card.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced that “Sweeping Beauty,” which he described as the newest member of Council District 13, made its debut in Hollywood.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment said Pure Water LA is working to create a reliable local water supply by recycling water and reducing vulnerability to drought.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library congratulated its Career Online High School graduates and directed residents to LAPL.org/cohs for information about the program.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment said it will unveil something designed to help answer “Where does this go?” at its Congress of Neighborhoods booth tomorrow.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library joked that due dates would be adjusted if the rapture happens tomorrow.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library highlighted streaming options available through its digital resources at lapl.org/emedia.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment announced a webinar on proposed Solid Resources Fee and Multi-Family Bulky Item Fee adjustments for Saturday, September 13, at 10 a.m. Residents can register at lacitysan.org/rates, and recordings will be available on the department’s website.
Neighborhood council
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council announced an Oct. 18 meet-and-greet for Atwater Village residents navigating choices for their young children.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced $500,000 in discretionary funding for streetlight repairs ahead of shorter winter days. He said nine-month repair waits are unacceptable and called for sustainable streetlighting funding.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said his team visited schools across CD13 on the first day of classes, bringing coffee and donuts to faculty and teachers. He said students deserve to feel safe and welcome at school.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced $100,000 in discretionary funding for tree trimming across CD13, saying Los Angeles’ trimming cycle takes more than 15 years. He said crews trimmed 60 trees in Atwater over one weekend and turned the cleared debris into mulch.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said his CD13 office is monitoring the investigation into a crash outside the Vermont nightclub in East Hollywood the previous night. He thanked first responders and bystanders who rushed to help.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced free online immigration legal workshops this Saturday, with three sessions and access to lawyers in Spanish and English. Residents can join through bit.ly/cd13immigrationresources.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez named Streets For All his July Organization of the Month, recognizing its work to make Los Angeles streets safer for all travelers. He said he met with the group’s Michael Schneider to discuss its projects.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez said communities are showing up across Los Angeles and called for ICE to leave the city.
City government
The City of Los Angeles announced an 8 p.m.–6 a.m. curfew in the area bounded by I-110 on the west, I-5 on the east, I-10 on the south, and I-5 and I-110 on the north. People traveling to or from work, seeking or providing emergency care, and emergency responders are exempt.
City government
The City of Los Angeles reminded residents that everyone has certain constitutional rights regardless of immigration status. It directed residents to the Los Angeles Public Library’s website at lapl.org/newamericans for information about those rights.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library announced its third annual “June Jubilee: A Celebration of Black Excellence” for June 14 at Central Library. Details are available at www.lapl.org/june-jubilee.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library announced a screening of “Gnarly Charly x Los Angeles River” and three other short films produced for a cultural atlas project. The screening is May 18 at 2 p.m. at Central Library.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library invited residents to AAPI Joy, a free festival for all ages at Central Library, today from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library said saying “please” and “thank you” to a librarian adds no energy use or cost to the organization.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library invited residents to Gymnasium for the Mind, a group program aimed at strengthening attention, memory, problem-solving, speed of thought and creativity. Local program listings are available at lapl.me/ZjFdhm9.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library announced AAPI Joy, a free, all-ages festival celebrating Los Angeles’ Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. The event is May 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Central Library, with details at lapl.org/aapi-joy.
Neighborhood council
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council invited residents to attend its meetings but provided no dates or locations.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment encouraged residents to plant native flowers with pollen and nectar and avoid pesticides and herbicides to protect bees. The department said bees pollinate food crops and plants that help clean air and filter water.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment announced that the Department of Public Works honored Victor Castillo on his retirement after 33 years as a city refuse truck collection operator.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez highlighted the LA Conservation Corps’ training and paid jobs for young adults from disadvantaged backgrounds. He said participants help clean up the city through illegal dumping cleanup, bulky item pickup and other work.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment announced the launch of the updated MyLA311 system, where residents can report illegal dumping, flooding and clogged catch basins and request free bulky-item collection. The system is available at myla311.lacity.org.
City department
LA Sanitation & Environment said Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez of Council District 13 and Board of Public Works President Khorsand joined an early-morning ridealong to experience the work of a refuse collection truck operator.
City Council, CD13
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced that the Los Angeles City Council advanced a package of immigration protections. He said the measures respond to the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda.
Neighborhood council
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council reminded residents that a new registration is required to vote in local elections. It shared Tiny.cc/VBMballot for registration information.
City department
The Los Angeles Public Library invited residents to use the library today.
Neighborhood council
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council announced an Events Committee meeting tonight at 5 p.m. The meeting link and agenda are on the council’s website.
Neighborhood council
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council announced that Tuesday, Feb. 18, is the deadline to run for a seat on the council.
Community
Thee Highland Park 90042 shared a photo of blue skies over Highland Park, crediting photographer @cotiah.
Community
Thee Highland Park 90042 community account asked whether anyone in Highland Park was listening.
Neighborhood council
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