We’ve been tracking the Trump administration’s latest attempts to freeze federal funding that supports critical safety net programs that millions of residents rely on. A federal judge’s temporary restraining order has put a hold on any potential freeze (until Feb 6) and the Department of...
We started this week honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as we face ongoing attacks on basic human rights like access to health care. This is why on MLK Day, it was important to me to stand alongside Martin Luther...
This week, we launched the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program in partnership with the City of Los Angeles. The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity will oversee a $2.8 million investment to provide more than 280 free, health-code compliant vending carts to stationary and mobile sidewalk...
The fatal shootings of unarmed civilians by ICE agents - which is an absolute disgrace - and attempts to freeze billions in funding for programs that our most vulnerable residents rely on to stay housed, access childcare, and to survive, all stems from the Trump...
I’m mindful that alongside the joy these days can bring, this year has been—and continues to be—challenging for many of our families, friends, and neighbors. My hope is that this holiday season offers moments of peace and meaningful time with loved ones that sustains you....
In celebration of National Digital Inclusion Week, my office partnered with the County’s Internal Services Department and California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) to bring the Digital Advancement & Opportunity Regional Summit to our district....
I am proud to share that at this week’s Board of Supervisors meeting we received the latest quarterly update from LA County’s Street Takeover Reduction Workgroup, showing a 35% drop in these dangerous activities in our district. Areas served by the Compton Sheriff’s Station—such as...
The findings in the recent State of Black Women Report from the California Black Women’s Collective Empowerment Institute (CABWCEI ) are a powerful reminder of a truth we cannot ignore: while Black women and girls continue to lead, build, and strengthen our communities, they remain...
Budgets are value statements – reflecting our current priorities and the future we are choosing to invest in. From the federal government shutdown to local government, budgets directly impact our lives and communities....
Over 1.5 million Los Angeles County residents who rely on CalFresh to help pay for groceries will experience delays receiving their November benefits due to the ongoing federal government shutdown....