Karen Bass: “I think we need to examine whether or not this is a strategy to essentially grind government to a halt.”

I urge everyone in the impacted area to get indoors immediately, close windows and doors, turn off air conditioning, and avoid unnecessary travel to the area.

He is an entertainer and that’s what he’s doing is entertaining.

While the LAFD continues making progress, this is a major, multi-jurisdictional incident. I'm issuing an emergency declaration to ensure the City has the resources it needs as this operation continues and to keep the community safe.

I directed city departments to halt plans to rebuild the warehouse until the health and safety of the community are protected.