Monica Rodriguez
Coverage of Monica Rodriguez in the Nexus archive.
- Fury as Nithya Raman greenlights even more taxpayers’ cash for homeless program
Nithya Raman approved additional taxpayer funding for a homeless program, sparking political conflict in Los Angeles. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez opposed a $126 million homelessness spending package, casting the lone vote against it.
- LA has a delayed deal to recoup Olympic costs, but concerns about who will pay for security remain
Los Angeles and LA28 have reached a tentative agreement for the 2028 Olympics organizers to reimburse the city for public service costs, but concerns remain about federal funding for security expenses. The deal, which requires city approval, includes upfront payments for services like trash pickup and traffic control, and allows the city to access LA28's contingency fund if federal reimbursement for policing costs is insufficient.
- Ban on backyard barbecues on certain days in California floated as others push back hard
A mayoral candidate in California, Nithya Raman, proposed a ban on backyard barbecues on high wildfire risk days, but the idea was met with opposition from other council members and mayoral candidates. The proposal aimed to reduce fire risk, but critics argued it unfairly targeted neighborhood gatherings. The issue has sparked debate among Californians, with some defending traditional community activities.