n today’s hyper-connected world, brand crises can erupt and escalate in minutes, leaving no room for hesitation. In this newly updated edition of What to Do When Things Go Wrong – Protecting the Brand, EKA Partner Eric Rose outlines the essential strategies every organization needs to survive—and thrive—when the unexpected hits.
From preparing your team and sharpening your message to navigating social media firestorms and regulatory scrutiny, this practical guide is a must-read for leaders who understand that in 2025, crisis readiness is not a luxury—it’s a leadership imperative.
On Wednesday, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis formed a campaign committee – Hilda Solis for Congress and will be running for the 38th United States Congressional District, should new redistricting proposal be approved by voters in November. Solis has spent 11 years on the LA County Board of Supervisors.
Solis’ campaign launch included endorsements from five sitting members of Congress, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta, among others.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved $2 million for a new guaranteed income pilot program to support two of the city’s most vulnerable populations: survivors of domestic violence and transitional-aged foster youth.
The program, called Supporting Transitional-Aged Youth and Survivors in Achieving Financial Empowerment — or STAY SAFE — will provide $1,000 monthly payments for two years to 83 eligible participants, with a focus on current or former foster youth ages 16 to 24 and individuals recovering from partner violence.
LA City Council narrowly votes to oppose state bill allowing more housing near public transit
LA County Faces $1.5B Federal Cuts, Warns of Devastating Service Reductions
L.A. County knows how it accidentally repealed Measure J. Fixing it is still a headache
LA County Board of Supervisors Strengthen Public Engagement, Expands Cluster Review Process
City Council confirms two new members to United to House LA oversight group
Options begin to emerge for how LA will handle homeless services after LAHSA
Proven Citywide Eviction Prevention Services Expanded in South LA
L.A. City Council orders review of MyLA311 system after complaints
Los Angeles County announces plan to boost student attendance, address public health concerns
LA County CEO paints bleak financial picture; public hospital closure a possibility
How LA’s business-labor ballot faceoff ends
Port of Los Angeles broke a century-old record as tariff threats triggered import surge
Most L.A. city employee layoffs averted by deals with unions
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) handled 944,232 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in July, up 7% year-over-year and the third-highest monthly total in its history, with imports up 7.6% to 468,081 TEUs, exports down 12.9% to 91,328 TEUs, and empties down 12.3% to 384,284 TEUs. POLB’s year-to-date volume rose 10% to 5.69 million TEUs. Port leaders warned volumes may have peaked due to high existing inventories and forecast a slowdown in the second half of 2025 amid trade policy uncertainty.
Newsom’s redistricting plan relies on Long Beach overwhelming Orange County Republicans
Santa Monica Police Chief resigns citing disagreement with “new administration”
Newsom, California lawmakers strike deal that would allow Uber, Lyft drivers to unionize
Two stairways are required in L.A. apartments. What does that have to do with the housing crisis?
Trump administration investigates California EPA over diversity practices
Beverly Hills City Council Labor Negotiations Update
Judge strikes down Trump guidance against diversity programs at schools and colleges
What the Trump administration’s cut to a solar program means for Southern California
Long Beach Values Act – City strengthens its sanctuary policies
Hidden in Trump’s spending package: A surprise boost to California’s affordable housing