I joined thousands of people in the heart of Chinatown for the kickoff of the 48th annual Firecracker Run/Walk. For more than 4 decades, this community-building event has been a cornerstone of LA’s Lunar New Year celebrations.

Happy Presidents’ Day, Los Angeles. Today, we reflect on the values, resilience, and leadership that have guided our country forward. #PresidentsDay

My office, along with the LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, the LAPD and Journey Out, announced a new initiative on Western Avenue aimed at disrupting sex trafficking, supporting survivors and holding traffickers and johns accountable.

With the 2026 theme of “Peace and Unity, Let it Start with Us,” I joined thousands of Angelenos, including members of the Association of Black City Attorneys in our office, for LA’s Official Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade - one of the nation’s largest celebrations of Dr. King’s enduring legacy.

Our work to enforce CA's anti-gouging laws in the wake of the wildfires continues. I’ve just filed a lawsuit against 911 Housing Solutions, Hrant Petrosyan and unnamed defendants alleging they illegally offered, advertised, and charged gouged rates for rental housing following the 2025 wildfires.

In celebration of African American Heritage Month, we honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of African Americans to our nation’s history and culture. Join us at City Hall this month to view the "When Black Women Lead" exhibition at the Henry P. Rio Gallery.

My office has secured the maximum 12 & ½ year sentence in county jail for a defendant after he was found guilty on 13 counts related to sexually abusing a minor female relative. @abc7.bsky.social tinyurl.com/2sd726j8

I recently welcomed leaders from a wide array of faith-based organizations as part of my “Coffee with the City Attorney” series. These meetings are an important part of our outreach efforts to connect with Angelenos from various constituencies throughout our City.

Thank you Consul-General Tanya Bennett for hosting the commemoration of Australia’s National Day of Mourning to remember the 15 people killed and the 40 injured in last month’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack. I appreciate your role in building bridges in LA for Jews & allies here and around the world.

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King’s legacy of advancing equity and justice calls on us to persist and persevere in creating a world and City where everyone belongs and is treated with dignity.

Joy Atkinson, who represented South Los Angeles on the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, was a giant of local civic life. Her love for our city, its people, and its possibilities was matched only by her belief in uplifting all voices.

The Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Unit in my office has been awarded more than $1.3 million through the Impaired Driving Prosecution Grant from CA’s Office of Traffic Safety (“OTS”) to help reduce fatalities and injuries caused by drunk and drug-impaired drivers.

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The National Human Trafficking Hotline offers confidential, 24/7 assistance. Call 888-373-7888 or text 233733. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztTy...

On the first anniversary of the 2025 unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles, we remember those who were injured and lost their lives. We honor our first responders who battled courageously to save so many lives and property. My office continues our work to make Los Angeles a safer place for us all.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Trafficking is a significant public safety issue in Los Angeles, particularly along areas like Figueroa Street, Western Avenue and Sepulveda Blvd. Disrupting the sex trafficking of minors has been a priority for my administration since day one.

It has been a challenging year for our City but my team of nearly 1,000 legal professionals and I have been standing up for Angelenos every single day. I hope you enjoy my look back at 2025 in the City Attorney’s Office. Thank you, CityView 35, and best wishes - everyone - for 2026. rb.gy/enspv3

Merry Christmas, Los Angeles! May this holiday bring peace, hope and blessings to every corner of our City of Angels.

Thank you, AJC Los Angeles, for hosting Taste of Hanukkah. As we lit the last candle last night, we did so with solace and resolve - spreading the light and hope of a miracle to dispel the hate and violence that have no place in our city.

Thank you, Conan Nolan and your team, for having me on the program to discuss the coalitions I have been leading and the work I am doing to stand up to unconstitutional overreach in our City by the Trump administration. @nbcla.com shorturl.at/byyjR

The miracle of the Festival of Lights reminds us that light is strong, is resilient through challenges, and flourishes through community, connection, and hard work.

Feeling “empowered with Gina” after a wonderful conversation about my life and work. Thank you, Gina, for the opportunity to share my story - from San Juan to City Hall - p'arriba y p'alante!

Thank you San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Tim McOsker for welcoming me at “Breakfast with the Chamber." This event provided a great opportunity to connect with civic leaders and community champions and to discuss steps my office is taking to make Los Angeles more business-friendly.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman and I co-sponsored the Victim and Witness Protection Act, which was authored by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. Signed into law last month by Governor Gavin Newsom, it strengthens protections for survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes.

Thank you, Larchmont Chronicle, for covering the Windsor Square Association meeting. And thank you to association members for engaging in and staying abreast of important issues affecting this community.

Congratulations to Jaime E. Moore who was sworn in as the new Fire Chief of the LA City Fire Department. Chief Moore’s decades-long commitment to public service and years of experience will ensure that Angelenos and the Fire Department are in good hands. Welcome, Chief Moore! @lafd.bsky.social

Happy Veterans Day, Los Angeles. We honor the bravery of those who have served our nation selflessly with courage and dedication. Thank you to our veterans and their families for your service and sacrifice.

Today at the Veterans Day brunch organized by the VA Greater LA Healthcare System, we celebrated veterans from all six of our military branches and honored them and their families’ service and sacrifice. Thank you for your courage, commitment and service! @deptvetaffairs.bsky.social

The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region gala celebrated unity and the Armenian Cause with community leaders, grassroots advocates and other elected officials. Congratulations to the honorees.

Felicidades, Main Street Canoga Park, on the 25th annual Día de los Muertos Family Festival. This day of remembrance and tradition has been a community favorite since it started 25 years ago.

Back-to-Back World Series Champions! Congratulations, Dodgers. And thanks for giving Angelenos another epic season we’ll never forget!

I sponsored and worked with Assemblymember @isaacgbryan.bsky.social on AB 1299 which will give local governments the discretion to reduce or waive parking tickets based on individual circumstances.

The 23rd Annual State of the Community luncheon, hosted by the Northwest Valley Chamber, is crucial to deepening collaboration between our business and civic communities. Local businesses are essential to life in LA.

My office has partnerships with local community organizations, including Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission, that work to support our unhoused neighbors. Thank you for all you do.

“Clergy Appreciation Day” was especially meaningful this year. I was so pleased to have the opportunity to honor and celebrate Rabbi Rebecca Schatz from Temple Beth Am for strengthening our community and uplifting Angelenos of all faiths.

Our latest Senior Services meeting was held in Westchester, in partnership with the Office of Councilwoman Traci Park. In addition to the Community Law Corps from my office, numerous City Departments and agencies helped seniors learn about the resources available to them. kntn.ly/03671e9d

It was wonderful to see “The Power of Us” on display at the Música y Poemas celebration in Highland Park. Thank you to the talented musicians, artists, sponsors, vendors, volunteers and everyone behind this day of culture and creativity.

What a turnout at the 20th annual Taste of Soul street festival! Welcoming 300,000+ people, this special day of family, food and fun also celebrates Black culture, community pride, and economic empowerment.

Wishing you a bright and joyful Diwali, Los Angeles. May your homes be filled with light and joy.

Sex offenses against minors have been automatically registerable for years, except in cases of illegal sexual intercourse with young girls. That is why I am proud to have sponsored “SB 680 - Sex offender registration: unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor.”

Thank you, Latin American Law Enforcement Association (“LALEY”), for the invitation to join you for your annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Always a pleasure to join Amrit Singh’s on “Inside the Issues." We discussed the actions my office is taking to challenge the Trump administration’s unlawful deployment of military troops and National Guard to Los Angeles. Angeles. shorturl.at/jaeBq @amritsingh.bsky.social

As the sponsor of SB 535, I worked closely with Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo to bring this important public safety legislation forward to protect survivors and witnesses involved in domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault.

Gracias a mis compañeras. It is always a joy to join the Southern California Chapter of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women for their annual “Orgullo Boricua Award.” Congratulations to this year’s honoree - Ingrid Otero-Smart, Hispanic advertising industry leader.

On this Yom Kippur, the City Attorney’s Jewish Association and I wish you a meaningful time of reflection, peace, and renewal. May we all be sealed for goodness in the book of life.

From the big community celebration on the steps of City Hall to the 79th annual parade in East LA, it is always a great time joining the festivities for El Grito, celebrating the rich culture of Mexico. TY Councilwoman (y Madrina) Eunisses Hernandez and the The Mexican Civic Patriotic Committee.

The annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival, which takes place in the cultural heartbeat of Black Los Angeles, is always a wonderful event and continues the rich legacy of music, art, pride and unity for which Leimert Park has always been known. Photographer: Laetitia Rumford

As Jewish Angelenos welcome Rosh Hashanah - our New Year - the City Attorney’s Jewish Association and I wish you a meaningful holiday of renewal, sweetness and hope. L’Shana Tova, Los Angeles.

I am leading a national coalition of 36 cities and counties, and the US Conference of Mayors, in an amicus brief in support of Governor Newsom’s lawsuit challenging the federal government’s deployment of the National Guard and Marines in LA. @usmayors.org @governor.ca.gov