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Last Tuesday, I joined a celebratory milestone that says a lot about who we are as a community. Tom Bergin’s turned 90 years old, and on St. Patrick’s Day, it was full of people who have made that place part of their lives for generations. When you walk inside and look up at the shamrocks with patrons’ names on the ceiling, you see this neighborhood’s history. |
When Tom Bergin’s first opened in 1936, you could take the Red Car to get there. But that train line shut down just a few years later, and for most of Tom Bergin’s existence, Miracle Mile has lacked rail access. That is about to change. On May 8, three new Metro D Line stations will open at Wilshire and La Brea, Wilshire and Fairfax, and Wilshire and La Cienega. In less than seven weeks, this neighborhood will be connected in a way it hasn’t been in generations.
That moment will arrive alongside a wave of activity on the Miracle Mile. Vanity Fair hosted its Oscar Party at LACMA for the first time, bringing global attention to this stretch of Wilshire Boulevard. Just days before, volunteers came together for Operation Sparkle to clean and prepare the corridor, a reminder of the pride people take in this neighborhood. And in the weeks ahead, the new David Geffen Galleries at LACMA will open, adding to a corridor that already includes the Academy Museum, the Petersen Automotive Museum, and so many other cultural institutions. Our office is also working closely with property owners and businesses along Miracle Mile to stand up a business improvement district, which will significantly enhance the neighborhood by supplementing city services, such as providing additional trash pickup, homeless outreach and security, and street and sidewalk cleaning and beautification.
All of this points to where Miracle Mile is heading. More people. More activity. More small businesses benefiting from the energy and foot traffic. What makes Miracle Mile so special is the mix of long-standing institutions and new investments. History and change happening side by side. Standing in Tom Bergin’s this week, you could feel both at once. The neighborhood is growing, and its story is still being written.
All my best,
Katy |
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It’s almost time to get the house ready for Passover! My office and LA Sanitation are launching a free citywide Chometz collection on April 1 to make things a bit easier.
To sign up, first click here and register. Then on Erev Passover, put all three bins out by 6:00 AM: Green (Food & Organics), Blue (Recyclables), Black (Trash). Make sure you’re separating food waste from containers that can be recycled or have to go in the trash.
If you have any questions, please email my Director of Community Engagement, Allen Zipper, at allen.zipper@lacity.org. |
Interfaith Seders
Earlier this month, I joined JFEDLA for their annual Interfaith Seder at The Ebell, and last night I attended the Jewish Partnership for LA Movement Seder at the Wende Museum. These gatherings bring together leaders from across faiths, backgrounds, and communities to reflect on the story of Passover and what it asks of us today.
It is one of my favorite traditions each year. Even thousands of years later, the themes of freedom, responsibility, and welcoming the stranger still resonate, and it meant a lot to be in community with so many people who carry those values into their work across Los Angeles. |
New Projects Opening Across CD5!
Over the past few weeks, I visited several projects that reflect how much is taking shape across the district. Near the Farmers Market, I toured Bloom on Third, a mixed-use development that will bring hundreds of new housing units and commercial space to one of the busiest corridors in the city. The project includes more than 300 residential units, a new Whole Foods, and ground-floor retail, adding both density and activity to an area that continues to grow.
On Pico Boulevard, I visited the future Chabad Campus for Jewish Life, where an existing 300,000-square-foot building is being re-purposed to serve the broader community. The campus will include a synagogue, educational spaces, and gathering areas, creating a hub for connection and learning. In a district that is home to one of the largest Jewish populations in the world, this investment carries real significance.
I also attended the grand opening of The Leonard on Beverly, a new senior living community designed to support residents at every stage, from independent living to memory care. The building includes shared spaces like a library, fitness and art studios, as well as a rooftop terrace, along with a new home for Congregation Beth Israel on the ground floor.
Each of these projects is distinct, but they point in the same direction. The district is continuing to grow in ways that add housing, support community life, and create spaces where people can stay connected at every stage of life. |
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Neighborhood Services
My team and I have been focused on the day-to-day work that keeps our neighborhoods clean, safe, and well-maintained. Starting today, the Bureau of Street Lighting is deploying a dedicated crew to fix streetlights in CD5 and CD11. This is the result of new funding I announced last month.
On Windsor Boulevard, we partnered with the City’s Urban Forestry Division to complete targeted tree trimming between Francis Avenue and Olympic Boulevard. Over two weekends, crews serviced more than 60 trees, responding directly to concerns from residents about overgrowth and debris.
We’ve also been working closely with Los Angeles Sanitation to address illegal dumping across the Mid-City West area, including along the alley at 624 South La Brea Avenue. At the same time, we coordinated palm frond cleanup along Fairfax Avenue in front of Canter’s. Multiple sites have been cleared, helping restore these spaces and improve conditions for the surrounding community.
This work often happens behind the scenes, but it matters. Staying responsive to neighborhood concerns and following through on basic services is a core part of keeping our communities livable. |
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The City Council is on recess until March 24, 2026.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 24, the City Council will vote how Los Angeles implements Senate Bill 79, including potential zoning changes near transit and where those changes would apply. More information on tomorrow's Council agenda, including instructions on how to participate in Public Comment, can be found here. |
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K Line Northern Extension Vote
This week, the Metro Board will take up one of the most consequential transit decisions for our area in years: the K Line Northern Extension. Metro is considering three potential routes, all of which run through Council District 5. The option recommended by Metro staff, known as the San Vicente–Fairfax alignment, would bring stations near Cedars-Sinai, the Beverly Center, and along the Miracle Mile, connecting to multiple rail lines and some of the busiest bus corridors in the county. Projects like this will shape how people move across Los Angeles for generations, and this decision will determine how well that system functions as a network.
The Metro Board is scheduled to vote on March 26. If you want to weigh in, you can give public comment at the meeting, submit public comment by emailing boardclerk@metro.net, call in during the meeting, or send written comments to Metro’s Board Administration office. Public input plays an important role in decisions like this, and I encourage you to share your perspective.
LA Metro Safety Hub Launched
Last week, the Metro Operations, Customer Experience, and Safety Committee received an update on the newly launched Metro Safety Hub. This online dashboard provides information on ridership, crime statistics, fare checks, care-based services, and more across the bus and rail system. It also offers an overview of the personnel supporting riders to enhance safety, with much of the data available for download.
Expanding access to this information is an important step toward greater transparency and accountability across the system. Check it out here.
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This week, our office worked with the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sanitation, and outreach teams to address encampments on the Westside of the district. Before any cleanup, our team coordinated with LAHSA and St. Joseph Center to connect people at these locations with housing and services.
Three individuals accepted placement and moved into interim housing, where they now have access to ongoing support and a path toward stability. We will continue monitoring these areas with our city partners to help maintain conditions and make sure outreach remains consistent.
In the Carthay area, we also responded to an RV that had been parked for several weeks and appeared abandoned, with expired plates. Working with LAPD and LADOT, the vehicle was towed, helping address a long-standing concern raised by neighbors. |
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Gott's Roadside
Gott’s Roadside recently opened at the Original Farmers Market, bringing a well-known Napa Valley favorite to Los Angeles. It is the kind of place people return to again and again, with a menu that is simple, well done, and rooted in California ingredients.
Gott’s feels like a natural fit for Third and Fairfax. The Farmers Market has always been defined by a mix of longtime staples alongside new additions that bring fresh energy to the space. Gott’s adds to that balance, drawing new visitors while building on what makes the Market special in the first place. It’s worth a visit the next time you are in the neighborhood.
The Original Farmers Market
6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036 |
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Parking Enforcement Adjustments for Upcoming Jewish Holidays
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation will relax enforcement of street sweeping, time limits, and preferential parking restrictions in observance of the upcoming Jewish holidays. Please note that meters, tow-away zones, and other safety violations will continue to be enforced.
Passover: April 1 at 12:00 PM through April 10 at 11:59 PM
Shavuot: May 21 at 5:00 PM through May 24 at 11:59 PM
These adjustments will apply to designated areas across the city. Residents are encouraged to review posted signage and plan accordingly during these observance periods.
City of Los Angeles Office of Public Accountability Community Solutions Summits: Learn about LADWP Programs and More!
The Office of Public Accountability (OPA)/Ratepayer Advocate is hosting 3 public Solutions Summits for you to learn more about LADWP resources and to continue our conversation with you about how LADWP can help keep your bills affordable. For in-person events, sign up here. For community members who are not able to attend in person, surveys are available here.
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Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky 200 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 Unsubscribe |
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