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Pomona City Council weighs accepting $370,000 state traffic enforcement grant
The grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety would fund stepped-up traffic enforcement in Pomona for the coming year.
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Pomona council asked to accept $98,843 state alcohol enforcement grant
The grant would be added to the city's current-year budget as new revenue and spending authority.
Sheriff oversight commission chair to give announcements at jail inspection meeting
An agenda item for updates from the Civilian Oversight Commission chair; no written public comment was submitted.
Alhambra would extend police 3D scanner contract with Faro Technologies
Consent item would add $24,770 for software, license and warranty plus $10,000 for training, running through November 30, 2029.
Auditor finds gaps in Sheriff's internal affairs investigations, Sheriff agrees to changes
County review says misconduct investigators lack conflict-of-interest forms and written plans for cases nearing the one-year legal deadline.
County youth department briefs commission on diversion and reentry programs
DYD outlined plans for a transitional support program for youth exiting foster care, where 40% experience homelessness.
Sheriff's audit report lists body camera, search documentation and grant findings
Internal and state audits found deputies at four East Patrol stations failed to activate body cameras and to document searches, with state grant costs questioned.
Council asserts jurisdiction over police panel's Axon streetlight camera pilot deal, 10-4
The City Council takes up review of the Police Commission's approval of a test program agreement with Axon Enterprise.
Motion would expand city program to scrap abandoned RVs worth $4,000 or less
A new state law lets Los Angeles junk low value abandoned RVs instead of auctioning them starting January 1, 2027.
Motion seeks reports on cost and rollout of 5-foot fire clearance rules in LA
City analysts would have 60 days to estimate what Zone 0 vegetation rules would cost homeowners and the city.
Motion seeks review of rooftop solar safety rules after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
City departments would report on who inspects commercial solar arrays and why panels stayed energized during the June fire.
Motion would require LAFD spending plan before voters decide Measure FD
Councilwoman Traci Park asks the Fire Department to report by Nov. 3 on how a proposed half-cent sales tax would be spent.
Motion would shift $20 million within LAFD budget to cover firefighter overtime
Councilmember John Lee says the sworn overtime account could run out by the September 2, 2026 payroll date.
Pomona council asked to accept $15,067 state jail staff training grant
The money would pay for state-required training for Pomona's correctional staff and be added to this year's budget.
Pomona police oversight panel reviews draft process for handling complaints
Draft map would send every complaint against Pomona officers to an inspector general, with commissioners voting on added review.
Auditor finds 92% of Sheriff's public complaint reviews missed the 30-day deadline
County audit says 465 of 503 complaints filed to patrol stations in early 2025 were late by an average of 94 days.
LAPD seeks Council approval of $119,255 state forensic grant for lab overtime
The grant would pay overtime for firearm, latent print and digital evidence analysts through June 30, 2027, with no city match.
Long Beach would lease police vehicles from Enterprise for $245,000 a year
The two-year lease, with three possible one-year renewals, would use pricing from a national purchasing cooperative.
Animal Services seeks Council approval for donated $20,000 horse mannequin
The Lange Foundation gave a life-size articulating horse mannequin for large animal rescue training by city crews.
Police Commission approves LAPD plan to accept state tobacco enforcement grant
The grant would pay police overtime for undercover operations against stores selling tobacco to minors through June 2029.
Park proposes moving homeless services money to police overtime in CD 11
A motion would shift $75,000 from an Additional Homeless Services account to LAPD overtime for patrols at encampments.
Motion seeks report on 1991 Christopher Commission as part of City Charter review
The Chief Legislative Analyst would review which police oversight recommendations were adopted and which remain outstanding.
City budget office backs $100,000 state grant for LAFD hazmat training
The Fire Department would be reimbursed for overtime and travel to train crews on a state hazardous materials response vehicle.
Motion seeks study of temporary closure of San Pedro alley off North Cabrillo Avenue
Councilmember Tim McOsker cites repeated illegal dumping and fire hazards in the alley between Channel Street and Miraflores Avenue.
Mayor sends LAFD fee increases to City Council for approval
Fire inspection, permit, brush clearance and hazardous materials fees would rise, with the package projected to bring in $57.4 million.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on Hollywood pedestrian crash lawsuit
The case stems from a September 23, 2021 collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle at Hollywood and Hobart boulevards.
Sheriff's Department to brief jail oversight commission on water quality, grievances
LASD is set to report on jail sanitation, water testing at two jails, tablet contracts and visitation rules.
Motion seeks report on temporarily closing alley near Pacific Coast Highway
Councilmember Tim McOsker cites illegal dumping and fire hazards in the alley between Coil Avenue and Alameda Street.
Mayor sends Council $7.86 million in LAFD Foundation donations for fire stations
The nonprofit foundation would supply equipment and supplies to fire stations and administrative offices at no city cost.
Mayor seeks Council approval of $31.97 million federal homeland security grant
Los Angeles would accept and distribute 2025 UASI anti terrorism funds for the LA/Long Beach region through May 2028.
Motion would exempt regulated gas safety equipment from above-ground facility rules
Gas monitoring and shutoff equipment in city sidewalks and streets would skip standard design review under the proposal.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on LAPD K9 lawsuit
The case stems from an incident involving the Los Angeles Police Department's K9 Unit and is pending in federal court.
City Attorney asks Council for private session on Hill Street sidewalk vault fall case
The lawsuit stems from a 2023 fall into an open, uncovered vault in a sidewalk under the Santa Monica Freeway overpass.
LAPD seeks approval to accept $6 million state grant for illegal cannabis enforcement
The five-year award from the state corrections board would pay mostly officer overtime to shut down unlicensed shops and grows.
Jail oversight commission to hear UCLA study on 509 LA County jail deaths
UCLA research finds people in county jails died a median of 57.5 days after arrest, with overdose and COVID-19 deaths rising.
Jail oversight panel to receive inspection report on Castaic's North County jail
Two commissioners inspected the North County Correctional Facility in Castaic on August 17, 2026, and their report goes to the commission.
Auditor finds Probation left 10 of 17 Los Padrinos program fixes partly done
Probation could not give completion dates for most outstanding items from a 2024 review of youth programming at the juvenile hall.
Mayor sends City Council a $500,000 drone donation for LAFD first responder program
The LA Fire Department Foundation would give drones and related equipment valued at $500,000 to start a Drone as a First Responder program.
Claremont Police Commission to hear oral report on Taser 10 devices for patrol
Commissioners will receive a verbal update on Axon's Taser 10 stun guns for the department's patrol division.
Claremont Police Commission re-elects Fung chair, Hernandez vice chair
September meeting minutes also record a crime data briefing and public questions about the Diego Rios incident.
Children and Families Commission to discuss domestic violence data partnership
The panel would work with the county's Domestic Violence Council to collect survivors' experiences with the child support system.
Signal Hill police chief to swear in newly promoted Corporal Adrian Jimenez
A swearing-in ceremony for a promoted Signal Hill police corporal is set for the City Council meeting.
LAPD seeks approval for $320,000 federal grant to expand recruit de-escalation training
Grant would add six hours of de-escalation training for 450 police recruits and fund an AI chat tool holding training materials.
Sybil Brand Commission to discuss jail grievance filing limits
The county's jail inspection commission takes up restrictions on how incarcerated people file complaints and how it can advocate for them.
Police Commission seeks payment of reward in hit-and-run case
The Board of Police Commissioners asks the City Council to approve paying out a reward offered for information in a hit-and-run.
Mayor's office seeks approval to accept $2.4 million county grant for youth gang re-entry
Five community organizations would get $1,637,889 to work with youth leaving county probation camps through June 2027.
Motion seeks $110,500 for electrical upgrades at Petit Park in Granada Hills
Money from the Sunshine Canyon trust fund would pay for lighting work meant to improve visibility at the park.
Motion seeks $50,000 city reward in killing of HACLA worker Eric Washington
The reward would be offered for information leading to a conviction in the July 4, 2026 Compton shooting, for six months.
City Attorney asks Council for private meeting on 2021 bomb squad detonation lawsuit
Lawsuit stems from a June 30, 2021 incident in which the LAPD Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.
Mayor sends Council $1.39 million FEMA grant for LAFD search and rescue task force
Federal money would pay three staff positions, training, equipment and specialist contracts for California Task Force 1 through August 2028.
Motion seeks $75,000 for overnight security officers at Runyon Canyon Park
Two guards would patrol the park from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., paid from Council District 4 project funds.
Auditor finds Sheriff has not finished 5 of 8 fixes to civilian investigator oversight
The Sheriff still bills casinos $10 per work permit application, a rate unchanged for over 25 years, pending a cost study.
Fire Commission approves urban search and rescue agreement, sends it to Council
The LAFD's California Task Force 1 would be able to deploy and train under a state and federal disaster response agreement.
LAPD seeks Council approval of $500,000 federal grant for crisis response training
The money would train about 720 patrol officers in de-escalation using virtual reality scenarios, with no city match required.
Council approves funding motion for added police outreach in Devonshire Division
The motion by Councilmembers Lee and Padilla directs General City Purposes funds toward extra patrol outreach services.
LAPD seeks approval to accept $277,500 federal port security grant
Money would repair four police boats at the Port of Los Angeles and buy diving gear for the department's underwater unit.
City moves to apply for and accept World Cup safety and security grant funds
An item before the City Council covers applying for and accepting money from a Los Angeles World Cup safety and security grant program.
Council votes 14-0 to continue emergency aid program for crime victims
The City Attorney's Office keeps running the state-funded program that provides emergency help to crime victims and witnesses.