Sixth Street Park Showdown, Bass vs. DOGE & Jesse Says “I Do!”
About this episode
The episode discusses a neighborhood debate over a proposed no-camping zone at Sixth Street Bridge park, LA Mayor Karen Bass's funding conflict, and a wedding celebration for board operator Jesse Blackburn.
Hour 2 - A proposed no-camping zone at the new Sixth Street Bridge park sparks a neighborhood debate as resident Tom Traflet joins Michael Monks and Chris Merrill to explain the push behind the petition. Plus, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing off with the House DOGE subcommittee over LAHSA funding, with a potential subpoena fight looming. And we take a break from City Hall drama to celebrate a special occasion — our very own board operator, Jesse Blackburn, is getting hitched! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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