Good afternoon,

I wanted to share the latest updates from the Office of Mayor Karen Bass, highlighting new investments and initiatives across Los Angeles, including progress on affordable housing and homelessness, public safety and animal welfare, improvements to the LA Waterfront, stronger protections for Boyle Heights, and continued investment in the San Fernando Valley.

And of course, Happy 818 Day!

Today, on 818 Day, I’m proud to celebrate the San Fernando Valley, a community I’ve spent decades(!) working for, advocating for, and helping move forward. As a longtime Valley leader, small business advocate, and member of the Board of Public Works,  and now Deputy Mayor, I’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand what makes the 818 so special: its people, its businesses, and its deep sense of community. That’s why being known as “Mr. 818” or “Mr. Valley” means so much to me, it’s a reflection of the community I’m proud to  be rooted in and serve.

Mayor Bass Celebrates 818 Day, Highlighting Investments and Progress in the San Fernando Valley

Mayor Bass celebrated 818 Day, the annual day recognizing the San Fernando Valley’s businesses, culture, communities, and contributions to Los Angeles.

Key highlights include a 42% decline in Valley burglaries, more than 900 people brought indoors through 29 Inside Safe operations, and over 12,000 affordable housing units fast-tracked in the Valley. Mayor Bass also highlighted the Sepulveda Basin restoration, the citywide expansion of solar streetlights, transportation improvements, and preparations for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Mayor Bass emphasized that the San Fernando Valley is an essential part of Los Angeles and highlighted her continued work with residents, nonprofit leaders, businesses, and community partners through her Valley Advisory Board to advance public safety, housing, homelessness, transportation, economic development, and quality-of-life improvements across the region.

Read more HERE

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Mayor Bass, Councilmember Padilla Open 200+ Tiny Home Village in Sun Valley

Mayor Bass and Councilmember Imelda Padilla opened a new tiny home village in Sun Valley with more than 200 homes for Angelenos transitioning out of homelessness.

The village is part of a broader effort to build 500+ tiny homes across Los Angeles, providing stable interim housing while reducing the City’s reliance on costly motel placements through Inside Safe.

Mayor Bass also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand permanent housing, including nearly 47,000 affordable units currently in the pipeline, with 6,000 already under construction. Key initiatives include Executive Directive 1, CHIP, the expanded Adaptive Reuse Ordinance, Executive Directive 19, and Missing Middle LA.

The new village adds another tool to the City’s strategy to move people indoors while accelerating the development of permanent affordable housing.

Read more HERE

NBC News: LA opens new tiny home village in Sun Valley

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Mayor Bass Makes LA Animal Services-LAPD Partnership Permanent on Skid Row

Mayor Bass announced a permanent partnership between LA Animal Services and LAPD to investigate animal cruelty, illegal breeding, and animal sales on Skid Row and surrounding areas.

The partnership builds on a pilot launched in 2025 that has trained more than 100 LAPD officers in animal cruelty investigations and helped rescue dozens of animals, make arrests and citations, and connect more than 200 pet owners with food, supplies, and veterinary care.

The City will also launch monthly spay and neuter clinics on Skid Row, offering vaccinations, microchipping, and other veterinary services. The effort combines enforcement against animal abuse with support for responsible pet owners, helping keep pets healthy and with their families.

Read more HERE

CBS News: Skid Row animal cruelty and welfare pilot program becomes permanent, Mayor Bass announces

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Mayor Bass Announces More Than $70 Million in LA Waterfront Improvements

Mayor Bass announced more than $70 million in improvements to the LA Waterfront, including $66.5 million for road infrastructure, pedestrian walkways, and public access, plus $3.7 million for new public restrooms at Wilmington Waterfront Park.

The project will expand Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro to two lanes in each direction, add a landscaped pedestrian walkway, and improve connections between Harbor Boulevard, Miner Street, and the nearby trolley stop.

The improvements come as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the LA Waterfront serving as the site of sailing competitions. The investments are also expected to improve safety, access, and quality of life for Harbor communities while creating lasting benefits for residents and visitors.

Read the letter HERE

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Lineage Fire: Fighting for Stronger Protections in Boyle Heights

The Lineage fire became a public health and environmental crisis that upended families across Boyle Heights. Since the fire, the City has worked directly with residents through resource fairs, stronger health and environmental protections, and emergency housing assistance for more than 1,100 impacted residents and families.

Mayor Bass is standing with Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez and Senator María Elena Durazo in support of AB 17, which would strengthen protections in communities where industrial facilities operate alongside residential neighborhoods.

The goal is simple: identify risks before disaster strikes, protect residents, and hold companies accountable for the impact of their operations.

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ICYMI: Mayor Bass Speaks at Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce State of the Valley

Mayor Bass joined the Greater San Fernando Valley Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Valley last week to discuss the direction of Los Angeles and the work underway to build a city that is safe, affordable, and full of opportunity.

She highlighted the Valley as a place where many of these efforts are taking shape, including Inside Safe, which has helped more than 5,800 Angelenos move indoors, continued efforts to address RV encampments, and the expansion of solar streetlights from a Valley pilot to a citywide initiative replacing 60,000 streetlights. She also discussed ongoing work to restore and improve the Sepulveda Basin by reducing encampments, clearing debris and vegetation, and reducing fire risk.

On affordability, Mayor Bass highlighted Viva L.A. at Warner Center, a nearly $2 billion development that will create almost 3,500 units, including nearly 3,200 affordable homes for seniors. The project is the largest affordable housing development approved under Executive Directive 1, which now has nearly 47,000 affordable units in the pipeline.

On economic opportunity, Mayor Bass pointed to efforts to support small businesses and bring production back to Los Angeles, including cutting filming fees, reopening the Central Library to productions, and expanding California’s film and TV tax credit to $750 million.

Mayor Bass acknowledged that challenges remain, but emphasized her optimism about Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, saying the city’s future depends on residents, businesses, and leaders working together.