The Los Angeles City Council held a regular meeting followed by a special meeting, dominated by debate over the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion project. The council also recognized several organizations for community contributions. After extensive deliberation, the council approved the expansion with amendments, despite significant fiscal concerns raised by some members.
Yeah, but la expression is looking at Library. No, the oppression has a radar del mundo, sempre se ha visto isa cedo in a record for el arte la expression de la gente, no? Our has always been a form of resistance, and because of art, whether it's photography, whether it's paintings, whether it's poems, we have been able to learn about the different crises that have impacted our communities in the past and the different ways that people have resisted. So this art right here that we have today, and the theme of it Viva La Resistencia is to give light to what maybe people can't see in this moment, which is what does it look like to resist in the moment of art? Art tells the story, it tells a story of previous generations, so that it helps also inspire future generations to fight and resist in whatever ways is beneficial to them. Lifting up some underserved communities is even more important during the back to school season. Council member Kern Price joined the Special Needs Network for the 20th year of helping out with resources and much needed supplies. We're here today for the 20th annual back to school event, sponsored by the special needs network and council member current price. Are we here sharing uh wonderful resources to the community? Much needed resources for the community, not just the disability community, but the community at large. We have resources from the city of LA, the county of LA, every department possible, and the big bonus for the day is school supplies and backpack. This is a program that we're excited to do with the special needs network. Reaching out to the community providing resources because frequently our community is left out. Especially when we talk about green space, open space, uh the importance of uh good healthy food. There are lots of community-based organizations, nonprofit organizations that are doing a tremendous job, and we need to lift them up. These are areas that are obviously underserved areas of the city. There's a high need for all kinds of resources. This is the food desert out here, so there's wonderful food resources as well, and plenty of agencies that folks can go to when they're in need of any kind of social service in the city. We need to take care of ourselves. We need to always make sure we get the help that we need, and we need to uh go to all the services that we can, and I take my baby to everything that he can, you know, so that he can get all the help that he needs. So when they told me about this event, I said we're there. Come on, everybody, come on and get down. Come on, everybody, come on and get down. Well, one thing is certainly become aware of resources that are available, know how important it is to eat healthy, do exercise. We've made some exciting improvements right here at South Park. So people can enjoy the open space, enjoy the green space. So we want to highlight that, celebrate that, and make sure that's available to our residents. The LAX sign goes into storage for road upgrades. No fees on adopting larger dogs and older cats in September, and the City Bureau of Street Lighting celebrates a century of lighting up LA. The stories up next on City Beach. The landmark letters spelling out LAX, which have served as a welcome sign for travelers, are being removed and placed into storage by Los Angeles World Airport's Lawa. Under the airfield and terminal modernization program, Lawa is upgrading roads to separate airport-bound vehicles from local traffic alongside boulevard. According to Lawa, the project includes pedestrian enhancements, improved signage, and more direct access to LAX Economy Parking. With completion expected in 2030, Lawa states LAX will remain operational during the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The LAX letters will be back in a relocated area after the upgrades are completed. For more information, visit lawa.org slash news dash releases. This adoption event is for medium and large dogs and for adult cats that are over one year old who make up the majority of animals in LA shelters. Your new furry friend will already be spayed, neutered, vaccinated, licensed, and microchip. The big Dogs and Grown Up Kitties adoption event takes place through September 30th at six LA City Animal Shelters. For more information, visit LA Animal Services.com. LA City Bureau of Street Lighting is celebrating its 100th anniversary with the launch of a new online platform that maps the history of LA Lights. According to the Bureau, the interactive map provides the location and context for historical and decorative streetlights across the city. In addition, the bureau says the online platform charts the growth of the city through the design evolution of streetlights. The online map marks notable streetlight design and their approximate spot of the first seven streetlight maps in LA dating from 1882. For more information, visit LA Lights.lacity.org. Brushing up on community action, Angelinos around Pico Union got busy at a local cleanup operation. The mayor's office, cadets, and about 50 young adults chose to give back and beautify the neighborhood. We're excited to have a community cleanup right here on Pico Boulevard. There's about 50, 60 kids here. Uh LA Cadets are here.