Last night we lit the menorah at Palisades Village to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. It was an emotional yet hopeful moment. May this season inspire us to come together with love and optimism for the future. Happy Hanukkah!

Mismanagement has real-life consequences. LAPD is at a 30-year low. More officers are quitting than joining, and the City Council has canceled the next academy class. Neighborhoods feel unsafe because LAPD can’t protect our city with limited resources. Our leadership continues to fail us.