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On Thursday evening, the Trump Administration announced its intent to cut $300 million in federal research funding from UCLA. This is an unprecedented attack on one of our nation’s most important public institutions, and it will have ripple effects far beyond Westwood.
UCLA is the number one public university in the country. It is one of the largest employers in Los Angeles County. And now it is the first public university in the nation to be targeted in this way by the administration. Other schools that have faced this kind of political targeting have been private institutions with massive endowments. UCLA is not that. UCLA is a public institution, built by and for the people of California.
This decision will have real consequences for Los Angeles. It puts jobs at risk, disrupts vital research, and threatens the public services and health care programs that so many people rely on. But the impact doesn’t stop here. For decades, UCLA has contributed to major breakthroughs in science and medicine that have shaped global health and knowledge. The university is transforming the former Westside Pavilion into a new research park, which will host one of the leading centers for immunology and quantum science in the world. This work supports the health and security of people in Los Angeles, across California, and across the country.
This is a time to stand with public education and with the people who make this city what it is. UCLA belongs to all of us, and we have to show up for it now—just as it has always shown up for California.
All my best,
Katy |
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Meeting with Casiano Estates Residents
On Thursday, I met with residents of Casiano Estates to talk through some of the unique challenges facing their hillside community. Like other hillside communities, fire safety is a top concern, especially considering the neighborhood’s proximity to open space and the ongoing risks along the Sepulveda Pass. We discussed the neighborhood’s interest in improving brush clearance along Skirball Drive, and encouraging better compliance from neighboring communities. |
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ASCE Metro LA Branch Award Meeting
This week, I was honored to receive the American Society of Civil Engineers Metropolitan Los Angeles Branch's 2025 Legislator of the Year award. I sat down with the Branch's leadership to discuss important civil engineering projects in our region, including stormwater, water works, Metro rail system expansion, and more. I'm a proud infrastructure nerd, so it was a real pleasure to meet with the professionals who make our civil engineering projects a reality. To learn more about the organization and my fellow awardees, please visit the ASCE website. |
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$1 Million for Domestic Violence Gun Relinquishment Efforts
This week, I announced that the City of Los Angeles secured a $1 million grant from the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program to strengthen enforcement of Domestic Violence Restraining Orders (DVROs). Firearms are the most lethal factor in domestic violence situations and increase the risk of homicide by 500 percent. We have laws to take guns away from abusers, but too often those laws go unenforced, putting survivors at risk. This grant will help us change that. By improving enforcement, coordinating efforts across our courts, police, and advocates, and expanding services for survivors, we can save lives and build a safer Los Angeles for everyone.
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August 1 is recognized as KCON DAY in LA!
This week in Council, I joined Councilmembers Lee and Curren-Price in celebrating KCON, honoring the Korean American community and declaring August 1 as KCON Day in LA. KCON is the world’s largest K-POP Fan and Artist festival celebrating Korean culture and music, attracting over 100,000 fans annually to the flagship event in Los Angeles. The Korean American community and Korean culture are at the heart of what makes Los Angeles one of the most creative, influential, and dynamic cities in the world. KCON reflects that impact and brings global attention to Korean culture in the city that’s been central to its global rise. |
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We're throwing a pool party! Come out to the Westwood Recreation Center Pool on Friday, August 15, for a free, fun-filled evening with music, food and games!
DATE: Friday, August 15 at 5 P.M.
TIME: 5 PM
LOCATION: Westwood Recreation Center
1350 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
7th Annual Beautification Conference - Register Today!
Come network and collaborate with other Angelenos on topics focused around beautifying Los Angeles! Learn how to get involved, host your own community cleanup and discover the various resources local partners and city agencies have to offer. To register, please click on the following link: https://forms.gle/Q7JYrMcrckfBuVTG6
Become an L.A City Lifeguard
Join our amazing Citywide Aquatics team! Lifeguard testing is underway, and we’re looking for passionate people who want to be part of a team dedicated to serving LA City communities and providing safe, fun, and welcoming swim environments across our public pools.
Whether it’s a first job or a step toward a future in public service, this is an incredible opportunity to build valuable skills, make lasting memories, and positively impact the lives of Angelenos. Learn more about this opportunity here. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT CITYWIDE AQUATICS Call (323) 906–7953 or Email: citywide.aquatics@lacity.org |
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200 N. Spring Street, Suite 440
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Unsubscribe |
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