Los Angeles -- Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez introduced legislation instructing City departments to report back on a strategy to proactively mitigate the potential hazards created by the recent La Tuna Fire and protect the surrounding neighborhoods from future risks leading up to the wet seasons.

Mónica Rodríguez, hija de inmigrantes mexicanos prestó juramento el 1 de julio como concejal de Los Ángeles, con lo que se convirtió en la tercera latina en toda la historia de la Ciudad en servir en el Concejo.

It [the settlement] is removing a very big thorn in our side in the northeast San Fernando Valley, and this is a huge win for the Sylmar community," said Los Angeles City Council member Monica Rodriguez

The Los Angeles Times endorses Monica Rodriguez for Council District 7.