Mayor Bass: We were really worried about the SNAP benefits, and we had put extra money in food banks

Weather and Emergency Response - Los Angeles is under a flood watch due to record-breaking rains, raising concerns about mudslides in fire-damaged areas like the Palisades [1][2] - The city is pre-deploying resources, such as fire engines, to fire-affected areas as a precaution against mudslides [7] - Communication equipment that failed during previous fires has been upgraded [8] Immigration Enforcement - ICE raids are still occurring daily at locations like Home Depot and car washes, targeting Latinos [11] - The intensity of raids has decreased from approximately 10-15 per day to 2-3 per day [13] - There are concerns that immigration enforcement is based on nationality or race, described as "hunting for Latinos" [12] - Immigration enforcement is having a chilling effect on the local economy and could lead to increased homelessness [14] Government Shutdown Impact - The government shutdown impacted Los Angeles, raising concerns about SNAP benefits and the need for extra money in food banks [4] - The shutdown added to the stress and trauma experienced by people in the city [5] Fire Department - Jamie Moore was sworn in as the next fire chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department [5] - A full independent investigation has been ordered into the Palisades fire to ensure accountability and transparency [6]