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Los Angeles authorities say neighboring cities are taking homeless people to its streets

City Council President Paul Krekorian said that other jurisdictions "prefer to just push people into Los Angeles rather than addressing the problem themselves"

Latin Times · Jun 11, 2024

‘Genocide is happening before our eyes’: Armenian Americans push for US action against Azerbaijan

Many say US failed to prevent crisis, which has left 120,000 ethnic Armenians in limbo as Azerbaijan moves to take control of Nagorno-Karabakh region

The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023

Imelda Padilla claims victory in LA council race

LOS ANGELES — Imelda Padilla declared victory Friday in the race for the vacant Los Angeles City Council seat representing the central and northeast San Fernando Valley, saying she is “ready to serve as the next councilwoman for the communities of CD 6.”

Los Angeles Times · Jul 1, 2023

LA City Council votes to accept donation of controversial LAPD robot dog

LOS ANGELES — Amid lingering concerns about surveillance and safety, the Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to accept the donation of a nearly $280,000 dog-like robot for the Police Department's use.

Los Angeles Times · May 24, 2023

Editorial: Is LA's anti-camping law getting homeless people off sidewalks and into housing? Let’s find out

Nearly two years ago, the Los Angeles City Council passed a controversial ordinance that banned camping by homeless people near schools, day-care centers and parks as well as any other locations that council members wanted to decree off-limits. All they had to do was submit a resolution with a list…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 24, 2023

LA Council President Paul Krekorian won't join the crowded race to replace Schiff

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Krekorian announced Saturday that he will stay out of the hotly competitive race to replace U.S. Rep. Adam B. Schiff, D-Calif., focusing instead on homelessness and reforms at City Hall.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 18, 2023

LA Council again struggles with fallout from racism scandal

The Los Angeles City Council is struggling with a still-unfolding racism scandal that left behind a dilemma about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Racism scandal prompts another day of protests in LA council

The Los Angeles City Council was disrupted by another round of noisy protests after a councilman facing widespread calls to resign for his involvement in a racism scandal defiantly returned to the chamber

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

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