Mayor Karen Bass delivered her State of the City Address, calling for a unifying celebration of Los Angeles. She also called on Angelenos to come together to stand up to those who seek to divide us and underestimate the strength of the city that we love: its people, neighborhoods, and cultures.
Mayor Bass highlighted efforts to promote youth sports for the next generation of athletes, including the announcement of a partnership with Angel City Football Club that includes a $3 million, three-year initiative with the city to serve more than 45,000 girls and gender-expansive youth. Additionally, the City’s Department of Recreation and Parks will launch Golf for Girls clinics during the U.S. Women’s Open, while youth across the community continue to benefit from PlayLA.
Under Mayor Bass’ leadership, tens of thousands of affordable housing units have been accelerated; thousands of Angelenos have come indoors; and permanent housing placements have reached an all-time high, leading to the city’s first-ever consecutive year of decreases in the number of people experiencing homelessness, including Veterans.
Through Inside Safe, nearly 120 encampments have been resolved, with thousands moved into interim and permanent housing, and an 85% retention rate. House Our Vets has housed nearly 600 Veterans since 2025, and more than $14 million in ULA rental assistance has been delivered to seniors and people with disabilities.
Watch the Mayor’s full remarks here.
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