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Karen Bass brings more misery to suffering Angelenos with radical 14-point climate plan

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Karen Bass brings more misery to suffering Angelenos with radical 14-point climate plan

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Bass unveils a comprehensive Climate Action Plan aiming to dramatically scale renewable energy, targeting 80% by 2030 and 100% by 2035, while expanding local solar and storage to lower bills and emissions.
The plan accelerates electrification of transportation, converting all LA DOT buses to electric by 2028 and deploying 120,000 new EV chargers by 2030.
LA plans to phase out urban oil and gas drilling and reclaim sites for housing, parks, and community benefits, signaling a shift toward safer land use.
Water resilience is a priority, with goals to 70% local water reliance by 2035 and a 25% reduction in per-person water use by 2035.
The plan envisions a robust green jobs expansion, projecting 165,000+ jobs by 2028, 320,000 by 2035 through city programs.
The plan targets reduced transportation emissions by promoting walkable neighborhoods and multimodal options to cut car trips by 24% by 2035.
Green spaces and a larger tree canopy are planned to boost resilience, with five new parks by 2030 and ten by 2035, and canopy expansion to 25% by 2035.
Nature-based solutions and green infrastructure are emphasized to reduce heat, drought, wildfire, and flooding risks in high-risk zones.
The plan supports a zero-emission, equitable transportation system citywide, prioritizing cleaner, cheaper, and healthier mobility for all Angelenos.
The new reference notes the plan includes a push to reach 100% carbon-free energy for city utilities and 2045 carbon neutrality objectives.
The plan emphasizes accountability, with city departments tasked to meet many goals and the City Council potentially formalizing them as binding policy.

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L.A. Production Crisis Now Mayoral Race Flashpoint

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L.A. Production Crisis Now Mayoral Race Flashpoint

Hollywoodreporter.com

The Los Angeles mayoral race centers on a film and TV production crisis that has reduced shoot days and raised permitting friction.
Baywatch’s tax credits and filming move to Australia highlighted permitting and fee challenges in LA.
Bass administration claimed action to 'clear bureaucratic barriers' amid ongoing production bottlenecks.
Opponents call for broader reforms, including waiving fees for smaller productions and faster permits.
Raman argues for a bigger role of a dedicated city film czar and faster, cheaper shoots.
The Baywatch case underscores competition from other jurisdictions with stronger incentives.
City officials approved measures to speed up soundstage certification and auditing of the permitting system.
Pratt advocates waiving subsidies and fees to attract productions, arguing for timely approvals.
Raman emphasizes making LA a reliable partner by staffing a real city film office and cutting red tape.
The overall trend shows a historic drop in LA shoot days, with incentives in New York and Georgia remaining more generous.

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A Chat With L.A.’s New Film Czar on ‘Baywatch’ — and How the City Is Trying to Cut Red Tape

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A Chat With L.A.’s New Film Czar on ‘Baywatch’ — and How the City Is Trying to Cut Red Tape

Hollywoodreporter.com

Los Angeles appointed Steve Kang as film liaison to accelerate permitting and cross-department approvals for productions.
The city offered a 20 percent discount at its Venice Beach lot to aid the Baywatch production.
Kang said quick decision-making is needed as shoots change rapidly, not just for Baywatch but for any production.
Kang emphasized coordination with County and state agencies to navigate Beaches & Harbors and other jurisdictions.
Kang described the role as providing 'white-glove service' to expedite production.
The interview notes ongoing quarterly joint meetings with municipal departments to tackle shared filming challenges.
Officials aim to balance filming needs with local concerns, including traffic and homeowners’ associations.
The Baywatch shoot returned to Venice Beach, with executives citing multi-jurisdictional hurdles as a key challenge.
Kang highlighted the need for direct access to leadership, including the ability to call the Mayor.
City officials say the Baywatch reboot served as an example to improve city-wide film processes.

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Karen Bass wants to save the planet. Saving LA? Never mind

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Karen Bass wants to save the planet. Saving LA? Never mind

Nypost.com

Bass’s climate plan targets 100% renewable energy by 2035 and a fully electric city bus fleet by 2028, signaling a bold shift toward decarbonization amid LA’s challenges.
New reference shows LA voters already pushed back on aggressive Green New Deal ambitions, highlighting concerns over affordable, reliable energy.
The reference notes Garcetti’s earlier Green New Deal faced resistance from unions and failed to meet goals, signaling political risk for Bass’s plan.
The new reference emphasizes energy reliability concerns, arguing voters want affordable, reliable energy alongside environmental goals.
Bass’s plan is framed as more ambitious than Garcetti’s, aiming for 100% renewable energy and a near-term EV bus conversion.
The reference cautions that LA should focus on basic safety, services, and energy reliability over ideological climate trophies.
The piece argues the city’s World Cup and 2028 Olympic prep demand urgent governance, not ideological climate grandstanding.
The reference notes public skepticism that Bass’s plan is pragmatic governance, suggesting it reflects ideological aims more than practical solutions.
The article notes the plan includes hundreds of millions in climate-related spending, signaling heavy investment in environmental initiatives.
Opponents warn fiscal and governance risks, arguing a serious city should care about climate goals without compromising services.

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Spencer Pratt rips Mayor Bass’ ‘performative proclamations’ after radical climate plan

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Spencer Pratt rips Mayor Bass’ ‘performative proclamations’ after radical climate plan

Nypost.com

Spencer Pratt blasted Mayor Bass’s climate plan as performative and outdated, calling for tougher action on public health threats.
He warned that drug encampments and blight pose bigger problems than the plan’s targets.
Pratt claimed evs help less than addressing fires and vagrants, criticizing Bass and Council members.
Bass stood outside a Van Nuys plant to pitch her plan as a major leap forward.
The plan reportedly builds on the 2019 Green New Deal framework with 50 actions across 14 objectives.
The California Post covered Pratt’s remarks and Bass’s response to reporters for further comment.
Pratt argued that broader environmental threats require action before symbolic policy goals.
Bass defended the plan as a significant forward step amid long-standing city initiatives.
The debate highlights tensions between emissions goals and immediate local safety concerns.
The piece notes large public engagement metrics like shares and comments tied to the NYPost coverage.

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Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

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Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services

Latimes.com

Gabrielle Amster was named by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass as the new general manager of Animal Services, with City Council confirmation awaited.
Amster previously led the Wallis Annenberg PetSpace from 2021 to 2025 and is credited with increasing adoptions and improving access to spay and neuter services.
If confirmed, Amster will oversee one of the country's largest shelter systems, with six shelters and about 60,000 animals handled yearly.
Bass criticized ongoing shelter issues, including overcrowding and concerns about animal welfare, which Amster will confront in her new role.
Amster said she looks forward to providing the 'highest standard of care' for animals in a statement released by the mayor’s office.
Staycee Dains resigned as Animal Services director in 2024, with Annette Ramirez serving as interim general manager prior to Amster’s appointment.
The department faces a rising euthanasia rate, with 284 dogs euthanized in the first two months of this year, a 39% increase from the previous year.
Volunteers and community members have voiced concerns about kennel stress and animal welfare inside the shelters.
Bass’s appointment aims to bring steady leadership and a forward-looking vision to strengthen the department and improve services for animals and communities.
The mayor’s office noted Amster’s background includes leadership at the Palm Springs Animal Shelter and California Animal Welfare Assn.

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