Today we approved a loan increase of up to $15M to jumpstart permanent supportive housing construction on the Metropolitan State Hospital campus. This is part of our plan to transform 6 long-vacant buildings into a first-of-its-kind mental health treatment and housing village.

To every Purple Heart recipient: Your sacrifice is part of the story of LA County.   Today we approved my motion with @hildasolis.bsky.social to designate LA County a Purple Heart County, ensuring the sacrifice of Purple Heart recipients will never be forgotten.

It’s so important for our youth to get outside and try new things— like these kids from Hawaiian Gardens and Paramount who joined our Youth Golf Clinic at the Lakewood Country Club today. They really brought their A game!

Do you have questions or concerns about coyotes in your neighborhood? Join a virtual workshop on Aug. 13 for answers to questions about your property, neighborhood, coyote encounters or any other coyote-related issues you'd like to discuss. Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Our Dept. of Arts & Culture is opening up its application process for the first civic art opportunity along the Los Angeles River. If you are interested in submitting your qualifications, you can learn more at a free virtual information session on Aug. 4: www.eventbrite.com/e/canoga-par...

Sowing Seeds of Change does incredible work to promote sustainability and improve food access in Long Beach— and today you can support them by stopping by their urban farm until 2pm to pick up a $15 produce bag. 📍750 E. Via Carmelitos, Long Beach

Today my office joined the Occupational Therapy Dept. at the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center to recognize & celebrate their 100th anniversary. Congratulations to the dedicated staff, past and present, whose compassion & commitment have changed countless lives these last 100 years!

Thank you to @aclu.org for exposing the truth about Trump’s ICE raids. The claim that they targeted dangerous criminals was always a sham—and ICE agents’ own texts prove it. www.latimes.com/california/s...

The Peninsula feels like a small town—where neighbors know each other & local businesses matter. For seven decades, the Palos Verdes Chamber has been at its heart, supporting small businesses & strengthening the community. Congratulations to the Chamber on 70 incredible years. Here’s to 70 more!

The American Battlefield Trust & DAR have partnered to bring the “American Revolution Experience” to libraries nationwide— and my team joined the DAR’s John Greenleaf Chapter for its opening today at the Whittier Library. The exhibit will be there through Aug. 6. Be sure to stop by 🇺🇸

We lost Bill Brand two years ago, but his vision is still shaping the future of Redondo Beach— and today's ribbon-cutting for the Bill Brand Gateway Park is a perfect example of the way he fought to protect our coastline and preserve it for generations to come.

As Disability Pride Month comes to a close, I had the honor today of recognizing Dr. Sue ElHessen— who has earned the title of Ms. Wheelchair California 2026— at our board meeting.

Tonight I joined a prayer vigil in Don Knabe Park, mourning the loss of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo & Joan Sebastian Guerrero—both killed by ICE agents. This vigil was held in the same place where Cesar Echano & his wife were the victims of hate 5 years ago. spectrumnews1.com/ca/la/public...

Taking the team on a little field trip on the D Line today from our office in the Hall of Administration to LACMA. Such an easy ride— and it’s faster than driving!

My proposal to add a voting seat for a transit rider to the Metro board was APPROVED ✅ Riders have a critical perspective—they know how our policies affect people who rely on our system everyday. This is a big step toward making Metro more representative of the people we serve.

Well my Silver Line bus to our @metrolosangeles.bsky.social Board meeting was about 8 minutes late today. I think I’ll still be on time—but that may not be true for every rider. That’s why I think it’s time that riders have a vote on our Board. That’s what I’m hoping to get done today⬇️

The Metro board needs a Metro rider, and our meeting on July 23 is your chance to share your support. How to weigh in 👇

Today we had the opportunity to honor & thank the LA County heroes—firefighters, doctors, structural engineers—who responded to the devastating earthquake in Venezuela last month. Our Urban Search & Rescue Task Force was one of only four such teams that the U.S. sent to respond.

On this day in 1969, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon. If we can put a man on the moon, we can put a transit rider on the Metro board.

The Metro board needs a Metro rider. No one knows our system better—they see what's working, what's not, and how our decisions affect the people who depend on transit. I'm bringing a proposal this week to add a regular rider as a voting member. More info: www.dailybreeze.com/2026/07/16/s...

I’ve made it a priority to ride @metrolosangeles.bsky.social more— but I know I don’t have the same experience as people who rely on our system everyday. That’s why I’m bringing a proposal next week for Metro to add a seat for a rider to the board. The Metro board needs a Metro rider.

Back on the Silver Line with my Daily Breeze, headed to today’s @metrolosangeles.bsky.social Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee meeting 🚌

You can’t beat a summer night at the Hollywood Bowl—and tonight I partnered w/ LA Phil to bring 75 promotoras from SELA to enjoy the “Salsa Spectacular” performance and a picnic. Promotoras do incredible work, and I’m glad we could share this experience as a small token of gratitude.

The people of Torrance have spoken. Proud that I could join this city tonight as the newly elected mayor and city council were sworn in.   Congratulations to Mayor Kalani, Councilmember Kartsonis, Councilmember Sheikh, Councilmember Lieu, Treasurer Mattucci & City Clerk Poirier!

Third spaces are important for everyone, but especially for communities like the LGBTQ+ community— and we need to be more intentional about creating these safe spaces. Today I'm joining @hildasolis.bsky.social to call for a plan to create LGBTQ+ third spaces across LA County.

LA County is full of incredible organizations that work to support and foster the arts— and the groups selected for our 2026-27 Arts & Culture Grants are going above and beyond. I want to congratulate the awardees & thank them for their work to make the arts more accessible.

LA County Parks are bringing free live music to Adventure Park in Whittier with their summer concert series, “Sounds of LA County.” Come bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy an evening of music, community, and summer fun.

LASD is inviting the community to a meeting to learn about how they acquire and use military equipment as part of their Annual Military Equipment Report. Attendees are invited to listen, ask questions & share feedback. Register: bit.ly/4aIv2Xh

LA County’s first-ever Ethics Commission is now accepting applications. This commission will serve as an independent ethics oversight body for the County. It will do important work—and anyone who lives in LA County is welcome to apply. Apply by July 26: measureg.lacounty.gov/ethics-commi...

Summer Movies in the Park are back! Stop by Adventure Park in Whittier on select Fridays this summer for free movie screenings that will be fun for the whole family— and don’t forget your lawn chairs and picnic blanket.