On June 19, 2025, Los Angeles will come alive with celebrations honoring Juneteenth, the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. From parades and panels to film screenings and family festivals, the city offers a rich variety of events that celebrate Black culture, history, and resilience. Below is a guide to some
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Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the curfew for Downtown Los Angeles following continuing successful crime prevention and suppression efforts. Effective today, Tuesday, June 17, the curfew is lifted from within Downtown Los Angeles. Mayor Bass instituted the curfew with support from elected, law enforcement and business leaders seven days ago. “The curfew, coupled with ongoing
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Mayor Karen Bass announced today that resources are now available for Downtown Los Angeles businesses impacted by recent federal enforcement actions in the area. In coordination with Councilmember Ysabel Jurado and various city departments, the Mayor’s Office will host a series of virtual webinars to provide information and support services. The first webinar will take
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As part of the citywide SaMo Pride festivities, Santa Monica Place invites the community to its annual Pride celebration on Saturday, June 21, from 12 to 4 p.m. in Center Plaza. This lively, all-ages event promises a colorful afternoon of entertainment, activities, and celebration of love and inclusivity. This year’s event features the Pride Disco
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined climate experts, environmental leaders, and marine researchers this week at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles to discuss the evolving impact of January’s wildfires on the region’s coastlines and oceans. The roundtable focused on the advancement of new blue technology and emerging data on wildfire-related environmental damage. The
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Wildfire survivors in Los Angeles County now have access to federal recovery support through locally operated centers, following a transition by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Resources previously offered at FEMA-run Disaster Recovery Centers are now available at two community-based locations: One Stop Rebuilding Center – LA
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The Television Academy today announced 111 nominations in 31 categories for the 77th Los Angeles Area Emmy® Awards, to be presented Saturday evening, July 26, 2025, at the Skirball Cultural Center, hosted by Kelvin Washington, host/anchor for Spectrum News 1 in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards honor locally produced programs in the
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LA28 unveiled the updated 2028 Paralympic venue plan following approval from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board. With this plan, Los Angeles will host the Paralympic Games for the first time in the city’s history. “The first-ever Paralympic Games in Los Angeles will showcase the world’s top talent and provide an opportunity for L.A.
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Independent Shakespeare Co. (ISC) returns to Griffith Park this summer with its 22nd season of Free Shakespeare in the Park, running June 25 through August 31. This beloved Los Angeles tradition welcomes audiences back to the Dell at the top of the Old Zoo for ten weeks of theater under the stars—featuring two vibrant productions:
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Mayor Karen Bass has announced the launch of the Business Navigator, a centralized online platform designed to streamline access to permits, resources, and procurement opportunities for local small businesses. The Navigator is now live at business.lacity.gov and aims to simplify engagement with City services for entrepreneurs and business owners. The announcement was made at the
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Women In Entertainment announced today that it will host its eighth annual summit on June 17, 2025, at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year’s event will bring together leading voices from across the entertainment industry for a full day of thought-provoking panels, fireside conversations, and interactive sessions that spotlight timely issues
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Mayor Karen Bass has issued a new executive directive to support local film and TV jobs by making it easier for studios and independent producers alike to shoot movies, television shows and commercials here in Los Angeles. Mayor Bass’ directive lowers costs and streamlines city processes for on-location filming and increases access to iconic city
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Nearly 2,000 properties impacted by the Palisades Fire have been cleared of all debris by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and received final approval from L.A. County — a key milestone required for rebuilding to begin. The update was shared by Mayor Karen Bass at a home currently under reconstruction in the Palisades. According
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Today, LA28 confirmed that the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the official venues for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Largely consistent with the 2017 bid plan, this announcement follows updates to the Olympic venue plan and precedes updates to the Paralympic
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced that over 1,000 properties affected by the January wildfires in the Palisades have been cleared of debris and approved by Los Angeles County—an essential step for reconstruction to begin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers led the debris removal effort, which reached this milestone in less than two months.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced the latest Inside Safe operation that brought nearly 30 Angelenos indoors and moved more than 10 RVs from an encampment near several businesses in El Sereno on Tuesday, according to her office. The question is, will they return or simply end up finding shelter elsewhere in the streets after
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Mayor Karen Bass said today that her budget proposal for next year will “deliver fundamental change in the way the City operates,” and directed the Chief Administrative Officer to report to her with strategies to reduce spending significantly while protecting essential services. The question is… will it deliver the change the city needs? “For too
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) announced that the public will be able to begin exploring multiple features of the new David Geffen Galleries in summer 2025, as the museum prepares for the April 2026 opening of this new home for its permanent collection. Major construction of the building, designed by Pritzker Prize–winning
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