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When people are targeted in our neighborhoods and when their constitutional rights are being violated, we have a responsibility to respond. That’s why this week, I introduced a motion with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado calling for the City Attorney to take legal action against the Trump Administration in response to numerous reports of unlawful immigration enforcement across Los Angeles.
We’ve heard deeply troubling accounts from Angelenos. People have been stopped in public spaces like schools, courthouses, and workplaces by masked and heavily armed individuals claiming to be federal agents and demanding identification. Some agents wore no identification. Others presented blank or unsigned warrants. Many appeared to be targeting residents based on race or ethnicity. These actions are clearly illegal. They create fear and instability for families and disrupt daily life in places that should feel safe. Families are sacred, and so is the rule of law. These actions violate both.
That’s why we’re calling for immediate legal action, including injunctive relief, to stop these practices and hold those responsible accountable. While that process moves forward, our office is also organizing a Know Your Rights workshop and will be sharing additional resources to support impacted communities in the coming days.
If you or someone you know has been affected, please reach out to us at Councilmember.Yaroslavsky@lacity.org. Whether you need legal help, want to report an incident, or just aren’t sure where to turn, our team is here to support you.
We firmly denounce the discriminatory and unconstitutional tactics taking place in our neighborhoods. We stand by the vast majority of Angelenos who are demonstrating peacefully. And we will continue doing everything in our power to defend the dignity, safety, and rights of every person who calls this city home.
Los Angeles will not be intimidated. We will not be silenced. We will protect our communities and hold those who cross the line accountable.
All my best,
Katy
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All Neighborhood Council Budget Day Event
Yesterday morning, I joined Mayor Bass, Council President Harris-Dawson, local leaders, and Angelenos at City Hall for Budget Day 2025, an annual event hosted by LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils. With the city facing a historic deficit, potential layoffs, and cuts to essential services, including Neighborhood Council funding, this year’s event was a critical call to action. I joined my colleagues in urging residents to stay engaged, demand transparency, and advocate for equitable budgeting that reflects community needs. |
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Paws in the Park
On Sunday, my team and I co-hosted Paws in the Park with the Westside Neighborhood Council and local partners. The event connected residents with resources to help keep their pets healthy and at home, with the goal of preventing pet surrenders and easing overcrowding in our city’s animal shelters. We know that caring for our city’s animals and preventing pet surrenders requires both community support and city services. That’s why I worked to restore funding for the Department of Animal Services in this year’s budget. This funding helps ensure that every shelter remains open and staffed, while also supporting the programs that help families care for their animals before they reach a crisis point. |
Midvale Volunteer Day
This week, members of my team joined our partners at Whittier First Day and neighborhood residents for a volunteer day at the new Midvale interim housing site, which is set to open in just a few weeks! Our team spent the day setting up the space for its first residents. That included cleaning, organizing, and preparing the site to make sure it feels safe and welcoming from the start. The project will soon provide 33 new shelter units for individuals experiencing homelessness in our district, and we are looking forward to working with the community to make sure it is a success. |
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Free Flume Smart Water & Leak Detector for LADWP Customers
To help LADWP single-family residential customers take control of their water use and bill, LADWP is offering a special rebate for a FREE Flume Smart Home Water & Leak Detector device
Limited-Time Offer: June 9 – July 4, 2025 – LADWP customers can order Flume for free ($249 retail value). At checkout, you pay $25 plus shipping and tax, but after installation, the $25 is automatically refunded to your credit card, making the total cost $0 after refund (excluding shipping and tax). For more information about Flume, visit ladwp.com/Flume.
Midvale Tiny Home Village Open House l Saturday, June 28
Join us for an open house of the new Midvale Interim Housing facility before it welcomes its first residents next month.
Date: Saturday, June 28
Times:
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: HOA & Business Open House
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: General Public Open House
Come with your questions, bring a friend, and see what we’re building together. RSVP here.
Wildfire Insurance Information Clinic | June 30, 2025
Do you have questions about your insurance coverage following the January wildfires? Join LAFLA, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Bet Tzedek, Public Counsel, and Community Legal Aid SoCal for a presentation to assist homeowners and renters with insurance carrier issues. Individual Q&A sessions with an attorney will be available.
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Overnight Lane Closures Along 405 through the Sepulveda Pass
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced overnight lane closures along the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for k-rail installation. The work will start around 9 p.m. each night from Monday, June 23 through Saturday, June 28, and will end around 6 a.m. each morning. Those traveling along the following routes will experience intermittent closures as follows:
Monday, June 23 through Friday, June 27
One lane of northbound I-405 between Wilshire Boulevard and Mulholland Drive/Skirball Center Drive
One lane of southbound I-405 between Skirball Center Drive/Mulholland Drive and Wilshire Boulevard
Saturday, June 28
One lane of northbound I-405 between Wilshire Boulevard and Mulholland Drive/Skirball Center Drive
For more information on the project visit the Current Projects Website.
Final Community Meeting – Culver City Metro Active Transport (MAT)
Join LA Metro and LADOT on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM for a virtual community meeting to review proposed First/Last Mile projects along Venice, National, and Robertson Boulevards. These efforts aim to improve active transportation options within a half-mile of the Culver City E Line Station. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and help shape safer, more accessible streets. For questions and additional information please contact: matprogram@metro.net or learn more at ladotlivablestreets.org/projects/culver-city-mat
Meeting ID: 846 0017 7043
Temporary Service Suspension: May 17 – July 25
Starting Saturday, May 17, Metro’s D Line is temporarily out of service between Union Station and Wilshire/Western for a total of 70 days. Service is suspended at all eight D Line stations along this stretch to allow for major construction work. Riders can still access the B Line, which will operate normally between Union Station and Wilshire/Vermont before continuing north to Hollywood. Please plan ahead and consider alternate routes during this time.
Westbound Wilshire Boulevard Multiple Lane Closures Between Westwood and Veteran
The Wilshire Boulevard westbound 3rd and 4th lane between Westwood Boulevard and Veteran Avenue are closed from Monday, May 26 through Friday, June 27. This closure is from 8am to 4pm. The temporary traffic control plan will allow concrete pours in tunnels and cross passages as part of Metro’s construction work.
Date: Monday, May 26 through Friday, June 27
Work Hours: 8am through 4pm; weekdays only
For information on changes to Metro service, please call 323.GoMetro. Passengers are encouraged to use the Transit App to plan their travels.
Join Us to Learn About the Draft Environmental Impact Report
Next week, Metro is holding the first two of five planned Draft EIR information sessions, which will be followed by five public hearings in August. Specific dates and times are listed further below. As a reminder, an online interactive version of the Draft EIR is available at the following link: us.planengage.com/sepulvedacorridor
Monday, June 23, 2025 11:30am-1:00pm
Webinar ID: 836 0261 3844
Call in Number: 213.338.8477
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
5:30–7:30pm
Presentation will begin at 6pm
Westwood United Methodist Church
10497 Wilshire Bl
Los Angeles, CA 90024
The 90-day comment period will end on August 30, 2025. Comments will be accepted throughout the comment period online, via email, project hotline and U.S. Mail as follows:
- Comment form
- Email: sepulvedatransit@metro.net
- Project hotline: 213.922.7375
- U.S. Mail: Peter Carter, Metro, One Gateway Plaza, MS 99-22-6, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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City Hall Office
200 N. Spring Street, Suite 440
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 473-7005
(323) 866-1828
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