For more than fifteen years, a federal safeguard known as the Endangerment Finding has served as the foundation for regulating climate pollutants like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide. It recognized that greenhouse gas emissions themselves endanger public health and welfare by driving climate change. Since it was first issued, the evidence for those risks has only grown stronger. Research continues to show how extreme heat, wildfires, and other climate impacts harm health and shorten lives. The courts have repeatedly upheld the Endangerment Finding as the law of the land, affirming the EPA’s authority to regulate greenhouse gases.

So it’s no surprise that the Trump Administration is dead set on its repeal.

This week, the Council passed a resolution I authored opposing the Administration's proposed rollback. By joining with other cities and states in opposition, we sent a clear message that protecting people from the dangers and costs of climate change must remain a priority.

But beyond formal opposition, one of the most important ways we can respond is by focusing on what we can control. That includes cutting emissions from our bus fleet. Before this week’s Metro Board meeting, the LA County Electric Truck and Bus Coalition called on Metro to commit to at least 50 percent electric buses by the 2028 Olympics. Their call echoes what I have pressed Metro to do since joining the Board: move faster, build out charging infrastructure, and get cleaner buses into neighborhoods most affected by climate-related health impacts.

Metro has made progress, with the G Line fully electric and the J Line on track to follow this year. But with less than 5 percent of the fleet currently electric, we cannot settle for incremental change. Every bus we convert reduces greenhouse gas emissions, improves local air quality, and helps protect our residents from the health and economic harms of climate change. At a time when the federal government is stepping back from its responsibility, Los Angeles must keep moving forward. 

All my best,

Katy

On Saturday, I joined Oakley’s Barber Shop and community leaders in Westwood Village to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Oakley’s is the last remaining original 1929 Legacy Business in the Village, and it was my honor to present a City resolution declaring September 27 as Oakley’s Barber Shop Day in Los Angeles.

When Chef William and Jennifer Joo opened Pizzeria Sei in the Pico-Robertson area in 2022, they likely didn’t anticipate that their Tokyo-Neapolitan-style pizzas would quickly earn a place among the top-ranked pizzerias on nearly every tastemaker’s international list. We're thrilled that Pizzeria Sei’s success has paved the way for an expansion to a larger location in the Palms neighborhood, which will feature an outdoor dining patio. We hope the increased space means shorter lines to enjoy Pizzeria Sei’s uniquely crafted wood-fired pizzas. Until the new Palms location opens later this year, you can still visit their original Pico-Robertson spot for dine-in and takeout. 

Pizzeria Sei

8781 W Pico Blvd

Los Angeles, California 90035