Karen Bass: “It is not just about us giving away money or programs, but it is really about raising the capacity.”

We are a city that is unified.

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.

Let me just say this is my third office, but this is it.

We're almost to the finish line.