Karen Bass: “So on another note, thinking of those African students that are in China, and wanting to know how they are treated...”

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

I have devoted my entire life to serving the city that I love, where I was born, and I’m going to continue to do that all the way to victory in November.

Residents, public agencies and elected officials have repeatedly sought timely information regarding the cleanup, remediation, environmental monitoring and recovery.

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.