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** OFFICE OF MAYOR KAREN BASS
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Monthly Newsletter | May 2025

Angelenos,

We are continuing to take bold, necessary action to address our city's biggest challenges — housing, safety, jobs, and rebuilding. From bringing more people indoors through Inside Safe, to protecting and growing good-paying film and TV jobs, to launching tools that make City Hall more accessible for small businesses — Los Angeles is moving forward together.

Here’s a look at our recent updates:


** 🏠 INSIDE SAFE: CHANGING LIVES, CHANGING NEIGHBORHOODS
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Last week, our Inside Safe teams continued their critical work to bring Angelenos indoors — with new operations in both the San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles.

In the Valley, 10 people experiencing homelessness, including individuals living in 2 RVs along a business corridor, came inside. One of the most powerful moments came when a mother and her autistic teenage son transitioned into housing — both deeply thankful for the safety and stability they now have.

In South LA, 21 people were brought indoors from an encampment located next to both residential and commercial properties. This operation also included significant coordination with MLK Street Medicine, ensuring people received the medical care they need as they transitioned inside.

Not to miss… A couple weeks ago, homeless encampments in Woodland Hills and Beverly Grove with over 30 people were removed.

The Woodland Hills encampment was located in front of the historic Warner Center Park, which includes Lou Bredlow Pavilion – a community fixture known for hosting free concerts, movie screenings, and other local events. The two Beverly Grove encampments were situated among businesses, an assisted living facility, a place of worship, and local residences.

Check out a KTLA story with more here ([link removed]) .

Across the city, Inside Safe continues to change lives — and restore communities. We are not going back to the old way of doing things.


** 🎬 KEEPING HOLLYWOOD HOME
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Last week, Mayor Bass issued a new executive directive to support local film and TV jobs by cutting red tape, lowering costs, and opening iconic city locations like Griffith Observatory and the Central Library for on-location filming.

This action strengthens our identity as the global capital of entertainment and ensures film and TV jobs stay right here in Los Angeles.

In the news:

* Deadline ([link removed]) : L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Issues Executive Directive To Reduce Red Tape On Local Film & TV Production
* The Hollywood Reporter: ([link removed]) L.A. Mayor Vows to Cut Red Tape and Make It Easier to Shoot Movies and Shows In the City
* New York Times ([link removed]) : Los Angeles Mayor Seeks to Lure Filming Back by Cutting Red Tape
* Variety ([link removed]) : L.A. Aims to Lower Production Costs by Requiring Only One City Staffer on Film Sets

Read the full details on the executive directive and reforms here ([link removed]) :


** 💼 BUSINESS NAVIGATOR LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES
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At this year’s 2025 Procure LA Summit in Koreatown, we unveiled the new Business Navigator — an online hub to help local businesses access permits, funding, and contracts more easily. Visit the tool here: business.lacity.gov

“Los Angeles is building the future, and we’re making sure small businesses help lead the way,” said Mayor Bass.

Highlights from the summit:
* 300+ small business owners participated
* Over 30 government agencies and contractors attended
* Interactive sessions, matchmaking, and training workshops



** 🚧 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY REOPENING & REBUILDING IN THE PALISADES
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Thanks to unprecedented collaboration, our recovery efforts in the Palisades are moving faster than any other major fire response in modern California history. Pacific Coast Highway reopened last week, in addition to:
* Nearly 2,000 properties cleared and approved for rebuilding
* 900,000 tons of debris removed
* 81 rebuilding permits issued, hundreds more in process
* Fastest EPA hazardous materials clearing ever recorded

We are committed to bringing families home faster, safer, and stronger.


** 🛡️ PROTECTING ANGELENOS & CONDEMNING VIOLENCE
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Following recent acts of vandalism in Downtown Los Angeles last weekend, Mayor Bass made clear that lawlessness is unacceptable under any circumstances and arrests will be made. Those responsible will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.

We will continue working with LAPD and our public safety partners to ensure Los Angeles remains safe for everyone and build off our recent efforts to combat crime, which has led to:
* Homicides dropping by 14% in 2024 compared to 2023.
* Decreases in burglary, motor vehicle theft, and overall theft
* A 4-year-high in applications following action to recruit, retain
* 198 arrests and $46+ million recovered stolen goods by the LAPD Retail Task Force



** 🌟 JOIN US TOMORROW: SHINE LA | AANHPI DAY OF SERVICE
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Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Mayor Karen Bass, City leaders, and community partners invite you to join Shine LA – AANHPI Day of Service.

This citywide volunteer event will bring together Angelenos of all ages to clean, green, and beautify our neighborhoods — helping prepare Los Angeles for the world stage as we approach major global events.

Be part of the movement to uplift our communities. Join your neighbors in service and pride.
Sign up HERE ([link removed])

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to building a better Los Angeles. We are in this together.
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