A Note from Mayor Garcetti on the FY 2014-15 Budget
Dear Angelenos,This is my first Proposed Budget as Mayor, and it is my goal to work with you to bring long-term sustainability to the City’s finances. Five years ago, the worst economic crisis since...
View ArticleBeyond Earth Day
Earth Day is when we take a moment to appreciate the wonder that is our home.In Los Angeles, we are privileged with an abundance of natural beauty, from the Pacific Ocean to our mountains.But we cannot...
View ArticleLA Kings vs. Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait and Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti agreed to a friendly wager -- an exchange of community service projects -- as the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings begin the best of seven...
View ArticleThe LA River is Back!
Last fall, I asked Angelenos to join me in calling on the US Army Corps of Engineers to select Alternative 20, the most comprehensive plan to restore our Los Angeles River. The odds were stacked...
View ArticleAttending the US Conference of Mayor's
I've just landed in Dallas where I’ll be attending the US Conference of Mayors, a convening of municipal leaders from across the nation. Bringing together partners -- both public and private -- from...
View ArticleUS Conference of Mayors RECAP
This past weekend, I had the honor of representing Los Angeles at the US Conference of Mayors. As gridlock continues to paralyze our federal government, it's America's mayors who are increasingly...
View ArticleMeet Amir Tehrani, Entrepreneur in Residence at Los Angeles City Hall
Mayor Eric Garcetti recently launched the Entrepreneur in Residence Programto boost Los Angeles' economy by making City Hall a partner to our city's entrepreneurs. Amir Tehrani is one of the two...
View ArticleGetting it Done
Finally, we're getting a rail line to our airport.Yesterday, the MTA board, of which I'm Vice Chair, approved building a train to the plane at LAX, a crucial step to building the world-class airport...
View ArticleHappy 4th of July!
Today, we celebrate our country's hard won independence and so many things that make our nation great.Last week, although they will not be advancing, we witnessed the US Men's National Team deliver a...
View ArticleGetting to LAX just got easier
"Good morning and welcome to Santa Monica!"As Mayor of Los Angeles, that’s not the way I usually start a press conference, but that's what I did earlier today to announce the new FlyAway Bus service...
View ArticleMy Choice to Lead the Los Angeles Fire Department
Reforming the fire department is vital to the safety of our families and to my back to basics agenda. When it comes to this part of city government, lives are on the line. After an exhaustive,...
View ArticleJoining Forces with Michelle Obama
Today First Lady Michelle Obama joined me in Los Angeles where we pledged to end veteran homelessness.Now it's your turn to join us.There is no one to whom you or I owe a greater debt of service than...
View ArticleSummer Fun with Rec and Parks
Summer is the time to relax, have fun, and be in the sun! We've provided for you a list of exciting activities and relaxing getaways for you and your loved ones right here in Los Angeles. Check them...
View ArticleWATER MAIN UPDATE
UPDATED 8/4/2014:Sunset Blvd. is now open.I want to thank Westside residents, the UCLA community and all Angelenos for your patience as our dedicated city crews worked around the clock to fix the pipes...
View ArticleUSGS Earthquake Early Warning System
The USGS has developed a prototype earthquake early warning system that they hope to deploy in California as soon support is received for running the instruments and software. As part of this program,...
View ArticleAn Update on DWP Reform
One of the barriers in the way of restoring trust in the DWP are questions about how ratepayer dollars are being spent by non-profit safety and training institutes affiliated with the DWP...
View ArticleLet's Give Joseph a Raise
I just left Martin Luther King, Jr. Park where an Angeleno named Joseph Galloway spoke passionately about his struggles to make ends meet despite working full-time as a delivery driver -- a job he...
View ArticlePatriot Day
To those who lost loved ones 13 years ago, this day is one of personal sorrow. And all of us felt a blow as those thousands were slain. But we are also reminded of the enduring strength of our nation....
View ArticleInnovation Week Has Arrived
We are a city of innovators: a place where artists, entrepreneurs, academics, and creators of all kinds are constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility to bring something new to our city and the...
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