Council President Pro Tem Marqueece Harris-Dawson

CD 8 Hosts Spectacular Tree Lighting and Groundbreaking Event

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the holiday spirit is in full swing, and the community came together in a dazzling display of lights and festivities at the “Eighth Annual It’s Lit Tree Lighting” at Broadway and Century this past week. The celebration, a tradition for the community, was kicked off with the lighting of an awe-inspiring 40-foot holiday tree. Council President Pro Tem Marqueece Harris-Dawson, a driving force behind the event, broke ground on a transformative project set to invest over $120 million in the Broadway-Manchester streetscape. Related Links: https://lasentinel.net/cd-8s-babas-vegan-cafe-receives-reusable-foodware.html https://lasentinel.net/cd-8-celebrates-south-l-a-strong-summer-program-with-pool-party-extravaganza.html This ambitious project, known as Broadway Sur, aims to enhance

L.A. City Council Backs 4% Cap on Rent Increases

The L.A. City Council voted 10-2 on a proposal limiting rent increases for properties subject to the city’s rent stabilization ordinance capped at 4%. The city’s COVID freeze on rent increases expires at the end of January.