Karen Bass: “I have never met anybody that said that. And he is speaking those words just like a wealthy elite. I don’t think he…”

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.

We look forward to winning a contest against an opponent who allows encampments near schools and fights against hiring more cops, yet is MIA on saving Hollywood jobs and fighting back when ICE invades LA.

They deserve transparency, clear communication, and meaningful support.

We must rigorously examine whether our policies, training, tactics, supervision and accountability systems are sufficient.