Bob Blumenfield
Coverage of Bob Blumenfield in the Nexus archive.
- Why your food scraps travel more than 100 miles — and how an L.A. council member wants to stop it
A Los Angeles council member, Bob Blumenfield, proposes keeping food scraps like banana peels and moldy bread local instead of traveling over 100 miles. The initiative aims to address the issue of food waste transportation.
- What SoFi Stadium traffic is teaching LA politicians about the Olympics
Los Angeles officials are using traffic issues at SoFi Stadium during the World Cup as a stress test for the 2028 Olympics, with concerns about self-driving cars, parking costs, and ticket prices. Politicians like Paul Krekorian and Bob Blumenfield highlight the need for transit solutions and coordination with tech companies to address logistical challenges for the larger event.
- LA City Council places non-citizen voting proposal, police reform on November ballot
The Los Angeles City Council approved a November ballot proposal allowing non-citizens to vote in council and school board elections, alongside measures to increase parks funding and expand police department oversight. The non-citizen voting proposal, supported by Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, faces opposition over costs and eligibility concerns, while the parks funding plan aims to double investment over a decade.
- Your guide to the L.A. City Council District 3 race: Who will replace Bob Blumenfield?
Three Woodland Hills residents are competing for the open 3rd District City Council seat in the southwest San Fernando Valley. Incumbent Bob Blumenfield is leaving due to term limits.