HISTORICAL FACTS: Hugo sotomartinez - The Untold Story

Airbnb Says More Short-Term Rentals Will Boost L.A.’s Budget. Opponents Say It Won’t Work.

Stricter enforcement could bring in millions as Olympics approach, housing advocates counter.

Capital & Main · Mar 9

Did Some Airbnb Hosts Raise Rents Too High After L.A. Fires?

Housing activists accuse rental giant of excessive payment hikes.

Capital & Main · Feb 7, 2025

Waymo's robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles

Waymo, owned by Google's parent company Alphabet, is rolling out driverless cars to passengers in L.A. San Francisco and Phoenix already have them.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2024

LA mayor faces pushback as unhoused people are abruptly moved from one hotel to the next

LOS ANGELES — Four weeks ago, Mayor Karen Bass' homelessness team found a warm place indoors for Princeton Parker, a 38-year-old living in a tent on L.A.'s Westside.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2023

Editorial: LAPD’s broken discipline system doesn’t hold officers accountable

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore and Mayor Karen Bass want to make it easier to fire or otherwise punish officers who have committed serious misconduct, and they have the right idea. Police must earn the trust of the communities they serve, yet trusting them is hard if officers can’t…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

LA City Council members want to give police chief more power to fire officers for misconduct

LOS ANGELES — Two members of the Los Angeles City Council called Friday for an overhaul of the Police Department's disciplinary process, one that would enhance the police chief's power to fire officers and scale back the involvement of civilians in disciplinary hearings.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023

Councilmember Supports Legalizing Street Vending on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Hugo Soto-Martinez says he is seeking a way to undo the “no-vending zone” in his district.

Capital & Main · Jan 9, 2023

LA Mayor Bass’ emergency homelessness declaration is approved during heated City Council meeting

LOS ANGELES — After several hours of turmoil, the Los Angeles City Council approved Mayor Karen Bass’ declaration of a homelessness emergency, allowing the new mayor’s first major policy proposal to move forward.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

Kevin de León returns to LA City Council, meeting is abruptly halted

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León showed up for Tuesday’s council meeting nearly two hours into the proceedings, prompting council President Paul Krekorian to immediately call a recess.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 13, 2022

LA city voters sent conflicting messages, giving wins to both the left and the center

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember-elect Hugo Soto-Martinez is heading to City Hall with what he says is a clear mandate to enact bold, progressive policies on housing, homelessness, transportation and other issues.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022