LOS ANGELES - Mayor Bass joined community leaders and more than 1,000 Angelenos across Los Angeles to launch Shine LA — a city-wide initiative to revitalize LA’s neighborhoods ahead of the City welcoming the world in the coming years. The Mayor announced Shine LA during her State of the City address in which she called upon Angelenos to come together for a day of service and showing love to Los Angeles. Despite the adverse weather, Angelenos came together in full force proving that even through rain, LA shines bright. “I am grateful to each and every Angeleno who took pride in their City today and came out even in the rain to ensure that LA is at its best and ready to welcome the world,” said Mayor Bass. “We are building a movement that calls upon each of us to show up for the city that we love, and to show up for each other. If you missed us today, join us next month — rsvp at mayor.lacity.gov.” Mayor Bass was joined by Council President Marqueece Harris and members of the City Council throughout the day. She spoke with hundreds of volunteers in Hollywood, Pacoima, Palms and Baldwin Hills. “Shine LA proves the power of community—neighbors uniting to welcome the world and show what Los Angeles can do when we come together with purpose,” said Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Council District 8. “South Central LA has always been a community built on neighbors lifting each other up — and today for Shine LA, we’re lifting up our planet, too,” said Councilmember Curren Price, Council District 9. “Together, we’re planting trees, cleaning our streets, and taking real, hands-on steps toward a cleaner, greener, and healthier Los Angeles that is ready to welcome the world. This is climate...... Read more on Full Issue!