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Bass shares message of unity ahead of mega sporting events
Dozens arrested during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles
By Jose Herrera, City News Service
joet@beaconmedianews.com
By Joe Taglieri
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ayor Karen Bass Monday delivered a State of the City Address focused on unifying residents and building excitement as the Los Angeles region prepares to welcome the world starting with the upcoming 2026 World Cup. In a nearly 50-minute speech at Exposition Park, Bass reiterated Los Angeles is entering what she described as the "most extensive and exciting three-year period" of major sporting events, referencing the 2026 World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl and 2028 Olympic Games. She also called on Angelenos to stand in solidarity with one another against individuals seeking to divide the city. "I have always believed that Los Angeles can move faster than bureaucracy, care deeper than politics and think bigger than the limits we've been told to accept, and I believe that more fiercely now than ever," Bass said. "And, LA, I know we will be ready to welcome the world for the global sporting events, historic celebrations and defining moments that will unfold on our streets, in our neighborhoods and across the city." "I also know that we will
LAPD officers arrest a man during an anti-ICE protest in downtown LA late Saturday. | Photo courtesy of Reddit
Mayor Karen Bass delivers a State of the City Address on Monday in Exposition Park. | Photo courtesy of City of Los Angeles/YouTube
resist and confront whatever comes our way, whether it is a reckless federal government who tries to say that this city is falling apart and needs the help, and needs to be rescued, or those who (say) that our values are negotiable, anyone who tries to disparage our city, or anyone who underestimates the strength, the unity and the courage of this city, we're not going to stand for it," Bass continued. Bass highlighted the city's preparations as the LA area's big events draw nearer. Prior to the start of the World Cup, the Pacific Palisades Riviera Country Club will host the Women's U.S. Open in June.
Angel City Football Club Co-Founder and CEO Julie Uhrman announced the organization will provide the city $3 million for a three-year initiative with the Department of Recreation and Parks to bolster sports for girls in Los Angeles. The funding is expected to help the department launch a so-called Golf for Girls clinic program at public golf courses during the Women's U.S. Open. Uhrman said the funding could benefit more than 45,000 LA youth. "We believe Los Angeles
is the best sports city in the world, not just because of the championships we celebrate, but because of the communities we build, the kids we invest in, and the values we put on display when the world is watching," Uhrman said. Following the golf tournament, mega sporting events will begin, starting with eight World Cup games set to be played at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium in June and July. Ahead of the international soccer tournament, Bass announced the city will host free, accessible community
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early 60 anti-ICE protesters were arrested in Los Angeles over the weekend during nationwide demonstrations calling for an end to funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, authorities said Monday. Police made 51 arrests on Saturday evening, with 47 adults and three juveniles cited and released for failure to disperse, Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman Officer Norma Eisenman told HeySoCal.com. One person was arrested on suspicion of felony evading. On Friday, five adults and one juvenile were charged with failing to comply with the LAPD's dispersal order,
one individual was charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer and one arrest was for an alleged curfew violation. Saturday's protests occurred after violence broke out Friday night, when protesters were arrested for throwing objects at federal agents at downtown's Metropolitan Detention Center. A large rally began at 2 p.m. Saturday on the steps of City Hall, 200 N. Spring St. Similar to the protest Friday night, the demonstration Saturday appeared peaceful at the start, but as the later hours of the night set in, the LAPD issued a citywide tactical alert and ordered protesters to disperse
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