LOS ANGELES – Yesterday, Angelenos joined Mayor Bass and civic leaders for Shine LA, leading service events at five locations across the city while promoting civic pride and the strength of communities. Volunteers gathered at activation sites at MacArthur Park, Koreatown, Augustus Hawkins Nature Park, Harbor City, and Downtown LA. Photos and B-roll available here.
“In the face of so much adversity last year, Angelenos continue to show the world that Los Angeles is united,” said Mayor Bass. “Shine LA is a celebration of that strength. With volunteers gathering at sites like MacArthur Park, where immigration agents tried to intimate us last summer, we will continue to create opportunities for residents to give back to the city we love.”
“In CD1, we know that civic pride and public safety go hand in hand. Clean parks, working lights, safe sidewalks, and neighbors who know each other is what real safety looks like,” said Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez. “Shine LA reflects the ecosystem of care we’ve been building in MacArthur Park and across our district: community organizations, city workers, Peace Ambassadors, kids, seniors, and residents from all walks of life working together to keep our neighborhoods strong. Thank you to Mayor Bass for continuing to invest in the spaces and partnerships that make this work possible.”
Mayor Bass kicked off Shine LA in MacArthur Park alongside Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and local Westlake community organizations. As the Mayor and the Councilmember continue their relentless focus on the revitalization of the area, Shine LA demonstrates the impact of grassroots community strength.
“It was great to see so many of our residents come out on a beautiful day at the Harbor City Recreation Center for Shine LA. From cleaning up the park to planting trees and painting park tables and utility boxes, it was a day filled with residents getting to know one another and giving back to the community they love,” said Councilmember Tim McOsker. “Our communities are strongest when people come together, take pride in where they live, and invest in the neighborhoods they care so deeply about.”
Continuing the celebration of civic pride, Mayor Bass joined volunteers in South LA at Augustus Hawkins Nature Park. As a central recreational area for the community, residents like Carlos Cabrera have created groups like South LA Clean-Up to inspire a spirit of collective responsibility.
“Shine LA is more than an effort to beautify our neighborhoods, it is a way to build community and deepen our sense of city pride," said Assemblymember Mark González. "A credit to Mayor Bass, this program has brought out thousands of friends and families across Los Angeles, all dedicated to making their neighborhoods shine! As we prepare to welcome the world to our City of Angels, we must come together as the diverse, resilient, and unified community we are.”
With support from more than 30 community-based organizations, Angelenos gathered at five locations across Los Angeles to paint utility boxes, plant trees, pick up loose trash, and even participate in a pickle ball tournament. Shine LA is creating spaces for neighbors to connect and help build communities where everyone can thrive.
Shine LA is hosted every fourth Saturday of the month across Los Angeles. Angelenos can visit mayor.lacity.gov/ShineLA to sign up for notifications when Shine LA comes to their neighborhood or to work with the Mayor’s Office to host their own Shine LA event.