Hilda Solis

LA County will provide grants to small businesses affected by the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, which caused persistent odors and financial losses. The grants, funded initially by Supervisor Hilda Solis’ budget and later by countywide funds, will prioritize businesses without prior emergency support, with reimbursement sought from Lineage Logistics.

A crude oil spill in East Los Angeles caused by directional drilling for a fiber-optic line will require months of soil testing and excavation, with cleanup expected to continue into early 2027. Plains All American, the pipeline owner, must submit a report by August 31 to determine the scope of the cleanup, which will include soil and air quality monitoring.

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion to authorize the Department of Health Services to begin contracts with nonprofit clinics for implementing Measure ER, the Essential Services Restoration Act. The action aims to ensure the program launches in January 2027, expanding access to no-cost healthcare services.

L.A. County supervisors voted to establish a network of LGBTQ+ 'third spaces' in locations like libraries, parks, and senior centers to combat social isolation among LGBTQ+ youth and older adults. The initiative, led by supervisors Hilda Solis and Janice Hahn, includes developing standards for accessible spaces and assessing existing community resources. The effort follows a national decline in LGBTQ+ gatherings and a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling restricting transgender athletes in school sports.

LA County supervisors propose a law to notify affordable housing groups when apartment buildings in unincorporated areas are for sale, aiming to prevent corporate landlords from displacing renters. The law would give these groups first dibs on purchasing properties, but landlords can still sell to others if offers are higher. Real estate groups oppose the plan, calling it an unnecessary regulatory burden.

A fire at the Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights was extinguished on June 21, 2026, after starting from solar panels on its roof and causing harmful smoke. Residual smoldering remains, and residents near the facility have reported health issues and disruptions due to poor air quality. Authorities, including Los Angeles Fire Department and local officials, have addressed cleanup, air quality concerns, and shelter options.

Two smoke relief centers are open in Boyle Heights and East L.A. offering resources like masks, food, and shelter due to a warehouse fire causing hazardous materials and smoke. Residents reported ash and poor air quality, with officials urging caution.

Measure ER, a half-percent sales tax increase in Los Angeles County, passed with 50.59% voter support to fund healthcare amid federal Medi-Cal cuts. The tax will raise $1 billion annually for the region's safety net healthcare system, with funds allocated to clinics, hospitals, and oversight committees, though one supervisor opposed it due to affordability concerns.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) and psychologist Pedro Casas (R) advanced to the general election for California’s 38th Congressional District House seat. Solis led the four-candidate field with 44.4% of the vote, and the race is considered to favor Democrats.

Horvath declared victory in the District 3 race for L.A. County Board of Supervisors, while state Sen. Durazo is competing for the District 1 seat previously held by Hilda Solis.

Horvath declared victory in District 3 of the L.A. County supervisor races. State Sen. Durazo is vying to succeed Hilda Solis in the District 1 supervisor seat.

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is running for reelection in District 3, while voters in District 1 will elect a successor to Hilda Solis. Durazo is the candidate seeking to fill Solis' seat.

L.A. County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is seeking reelection in District 3, while voters in District 1 will elect a successor to Hilda Solis. The candidates for Solis' seat include Durazo.

Hilda Solis, a former congresswoman and U.S. labor secretary, is leaving the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors after serving for more than a decade, prompting a race with five candidates for her District 1 seat. Candidates include Elaine Alaniz, a disaster recovery specialist, and Noel Almario, a maternal health advocate, among others, with campaigns focusing on issues like fentanyl crisis response, affordable housing, and mental health programs.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis is terming out after over a decade, opening a race for the 1st District, which spans from Silver Lake to Pomona and represents nearly 2 million residents.