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High-angle view of a large crowd marching down a city street holding pro-life signs with messages including Choose Life, Love Life, and Pray to End Abortion
Hundreds Protest in Los Angeles Over Immigration Crackdowns

Hundreds Protest in Los Angeles Over Immigration Crackdowns

Telemundo 52

01/23/2026
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking at a microphone during a press conference outside a day labor center, surrounded by supporters holding signs advocating for day laborers and calling to boycott Home Depot
LA community protests alleged Home Depot eviction of day laborer center

LA community protests alleged Home Depot eviction of day laborer center

My News LA

02/06/2026
Close-up view of a Fonroche Lighting solar-powered street light fixture mounted beneath a solar panel, with a CBS LA news logo overlay in the lower left corner
L.A. installs solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park

L.A. installs solar-powered lights in Lincoln Heights and Cypress Park

CBS News

02/09/2026
Group of pedestrians crossing a busy city intersection at a crosswalk, with traffic lights, street signs, and buildings visible, as people walk together under clear daylight.
U.S. leaders meet in L.A. to coordinate response to immigration raids

U.S. leaders meet in L.A. to coordinate response to immigration raids

Los Angeles Times

02/01/2026
Silhouetted utility worker in an elevated bucket truck working on a street light pole while a crane lowers equipment overhead against a bright, sunlit sky
LA leaders seek property owner support to boost frozen streetlight repair budget

LA leaders seek property owner support to boost frozen streetlight repair budget

LAist

02/12/2026
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez stands outdoors smiling next to a man wearing a navy suit, red tie, and glasses.
City of Los Angeles to celebrate 'El Grito'

City of Los Angeles to celebrate 'El Grito'

Spectrum News

09/13/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez gesturing while speaking at a microphone at an outdoor podium bearing the City of Los Angeles seal, with demonstrators in the background
LA City Council considers support of drone surveillance ban, restrictions on ICE employment

LA City Council considers support of drone surveillance ban, restrictions on ICE employment

LA Daily News

09/03/2025
Low-angle view from behind a person holding an open, colorful polka-dot umbrella for shade against bright sunlight shining through trees
A mandate to keep LA apartments cool?

A mandate to keep LA apartments cool?

LAist

09/03/2025
A person sitting on a bench resting in the shade of a small tree on a sidewalk, in front of a red and yellow fenced yard filled with stacked construction materials
A/C saves lives during heat waves. Will Los Angeles require it for rentals?

A/C saves lives during heat waves. Will Los Angeles require it for rentals?

LA Public Press

09/15/2025
Close-up of a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer wearing a tactical helmet with a protective face visor, black balaclava, and police body armor vest standing in front of lined-up officers
LA Council Unanimously Votes for Masked ICE Agents to Identify Themselves During Raids

LA Council Unanimously Votes for Masked ICE Agents to Identify Themselves During Raids

My News LA

08/19/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez wearing a bright pink blazer and gesturing with open hands while speaking at an outdoor podium bearing the City of Los Angeles seal
Can L.A. decide on the Dodger Stadium gondola, or anything, in a timely manner?

Can L.A. decide on the Dodger Stadium gondola, or anything, in a timely manner?

L.A. Times

08/19/2025
Group of law enforcement officers wearing full tactical gear, helmets, and gas masks while holding firearms outdoors
2 LA City Council members call for new policy to identify masked ICE agents

2 LA City Council members call for new policy to identify masked ICE agents

Spectrum News

7/01/2025
Split-screen news broadcast from NBC4 featuring Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez on video call beside live aerial coverage of a crowd, with a lower-third banner reading PROTEST FOLLOWING IMMIGRATION RAIDS
"Get ready": Official warns more ICE raids coming to L.A.

"Get ready": Official warns more ICE raids coming to L.A.

NBC 4 Los Angeles

6/6/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez reading at a podium alongside Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez and supporters holding Transgender Pride flags on building steps during an outdoor press conference
LA City Council introduces policies to protect immigrants without legal status

LA City Council introduces policies to protect immigrants without legal status

Daily Bruin

2/28/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez gesturing with her hand while speaking during a Spectrum News 1 news broadcast, captured in a video frame with a play overlay
LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez on federal immigration raids, impact on district

LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez on federal immigration raids, impact on district

Inside the Issues

6/17/2025
Line of police officers in riot gear facing off against a crowd of demonstrators across a city street during a protest, with smoke rising between them
Eunisses Hernandez on city’s response to immigration raids, LAPD

Eunisses Hernandez on city’s response to immigration raids, LAPD

KCRW

7/17/2025
Graphic title card reading L.A. ON THE RECORD featuring an illustration of Los Angeles City Hall with light rays overlaid on a black-and-white view of the downtown Los Angeles skyline
With L.A.’s latest budget, has the political pendulum firmly swung at City Hall?

With L.A.’s latest budget, has the political pendulum firmly swung at City Hall?

LA Times

5/24/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez wearing a white t-shirt reading ALL MY HOMIES HATE PRISONS while standing in front of a news camera at an outdoor rally
L.A. volunteers who document ICE raids are being arrested. How to do it safely

L.A. volunteers who document ICE raids are being arrested. How to do it safely

LA Times

8/13/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking at a podium surrounded by community members holding protest signs reading STOP THE GONDOLA and PROTECT OUR ELDERLY TENANTS
Dodger Stadium gondola opponents say new addition to state bill unfairly favors developer Frank McCourt

Dodger Stadium gondola opponents say new addition to state bill unfairly favors developer Frank McCourt

LAist

8/19/2025
View across the MacArthur Park lake in Los Angeles showing park lawns, tall palm trees, and the historic Westlake Theatre rooftop sign against a clear sky
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez of L.A.’s first district talks about MacArthur Park, a place for community organizing and joy

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez of L.A.’s first district talks about MacArthur Park, a place for community organizing and joy

Los Angeles Blade

8/17/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez in a purple blazer and hard hat smiling while holding a shovel alongside city officials around a dirt pile during a groundbreaking ceremony
Interim housing site located in Cypress Park breaks ground for expansion

Interim housing site located in Cypress Park breaks ground for expansion

CALO News

8/19/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez smiling beside USC Street Medicine Director Brett Feldman in front of an open mobile health clinic van
Doctors in LA Bring Health Care to The Streets

Doctors in LA Bring Health Care to The Streets

Western City

8/06/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez looking down while standing at microphones during a live FOX Local broadcasted press conference, surrounded by community supporters with an American flag behind her
Federal raids in LA threaten democracy and intimidate families, officials warn

Federal raids in LA threaten democracy and intimidate families, officials warn

FOX 11

7/7/2025
High-angle view of a large crowd gathered for a demonstration in a downtown Los Angeles plaza holding flags and protest signs, with a raised clenched fist in the right foreground
LA Councilwoman Hernandez seeks accountability from LAPD for role in protests

LA Councilwoman Hernandez seeks accountability from LAPD for role in protests

Spectrum News

6/20/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking at a podium during a Denim Day press conference in front of a banner reading WEAR JEANS WITH A PURPOSE, with supporters gathered behind her
LA council commemorates Denim Day in support of sexual assault survivors

LA council commemorates Denim Day in support of sexual assault survivors

LA Daily News

4/30/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez wearing a blue Franklin Football shirt, gesturing with an open hand while speaking at an outdoor podium bearing the City of Los Angeles seal
Why young people still have political power: An interview with Maxwell Frost and Eunisses Hernandez

Why young people still have political power: An interview with Maxwell Frost and Eunisses Hernandez

USC Annenberg Media

4/23/2025
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez gesturing while speaking at a microphone alongside Mayor Karen Bass at a press conference, captured in a Spectrum News 1 video frame
LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez weighs in on city's $1B budget shortfall

LA Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez weighs in on city's $1B budget shortfall

Spectrum News

4/18/2025
Black and white photograph of a silhouetted person walking past water fountains in Grand Park with Los Angeles City Hall rising in the background
Los Angeles City Council OKs $4.1 million to help homeless on Arroyo Seco Parkway

Los Angeles City Council OKs $4.1 million to help homeless on Arroyo Seco Parkway

City News Service

1/24/2025
Broadcast screenshot from KTLA 5 News showing an apartment building covered in scaffolding and dark mesh netting, with a lower-third banner reading L.A. City Council Motion on Evictions, Rent Increases
L.A. City Council members propose moratorium on evictions, rent increases amid wildfires

L.A. City Council members propose moratorium on evictions, rent increases amid wildfires

KTLA 5

1/13/2025
Broadcast screen capture of Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking during a City Council meeting on January 14, 2025
L.A. City Council Passes Series of Measures to Aid Recovery From Catastrophic Fires

L.A. City Council Passes Series of Measures to Aid Recovery From Catastrophic Fires

LA Times

12/13/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and officials posing with workers in front of a JR Grease Services collection truck during a Fats, Oils, and Grease Pilot Program press conference
New Oil Disposal Containers in El Salvador Corridor Aim to Protect Waterways

New Oil Disposal Containers in El Salvador Corridor Aim to Protect Waterways

CALÓ NEWS

12/13/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez holding a t-shirt reading MAKE LOS ANGELES A SANCTUARY CITY alongside Councilmembers Hugo Soto-Martínez and Imelda Padilla holding campaign materials during a press conference on City Hall steps
Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance

Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance

The New York Times

11/19/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez wearing a light blue suit speaking at a podium during a Central American Cultural District press conference inside City Hall, surrounded by community leaders and officials
Central American Cultural District Could Be Established in Los Angeles Within 5 Years

Central American Cultural District Could Be Established in Los Angeles Within 5 Years

ABC 7

10/18/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez smiling while posing with community members wearing yellow ACCE t-shirts during an outdoor Keep LA Housed rally
City Council Strengthens Tenant Anti-Harassment Rules

City Council Strengthens Tenant Anti-Harassment Rules

The Eastsider

9/24/2024
City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez smiling against a light background, featuring text reading City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and a Know Your Electeds logo
Meet Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez

Meet Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez

Spectrum News

8/27/2024
A speaker with short blonde hair in a white top addresses a crowd from a dark podium outdoors. The podium features a city seal and a large blue prop in the shape of a house and handshake with text that reads 'Yes on ULA'. The crowd on the steps behind her holds signs reading 'United to House LA'. Several people wear yellow shirts with 'ACCE' written on them, and other organizational shirts, standing on a brick plaza
A New Bill Would Reimagine Public Housing in Los Angeles

A New Bill Would Reimagine Public Housing in Los Angeles

Dwell Magazine

8/7/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, wearing a blue blazer, speaks at a podium featuring the City of Los Angeles seal with her right hand raised. In the background of the park setting, are palm trees and several flags, including the American flag. Seated attendees to her right are clapping.
Editorial: Reclaim MacArthur Park for people, not cars

Editorial: Reclaim MacArthur Park for people, not cars

LA Times

7/7/2024
A diverse group of six community leaders celebrate joyfully at an outdoor ribbon-cutting ceremony. A central woman, wearing glasses and a light grey blazer, uses oversized scissors to begin cutting a red ribbon. A woman to the far right (Eunisses Hernandez) is laughing openly, while others around her smile, clap, and hold the ribbon. The background features new residential units, a blue patio umbrella, and green and white balloons.
Corporate Prison Reform Will Not Keep Us Safe: A Report from Los Angeles

Corporate Prison Reform Will Not Keep Us Safe: A Report from Los Angeles

Laura Flanders & Friends

7/22/2024
A professional studio portrait of three DSA Los Angeles Councilmembers: a woman on the left wears a light blue blazer and a colorful, multi-colored necklace; a man on the right wears a grey blazer with his arms crossed; and a woman in the center foreground wears a grey tweed blazer. All three are looking directly at the camera against a plain taupe background.
Nithya Raman, Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martínez: Incumbent-busters

Nithya Raman, Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martínez: Incumbent-busters

LA Times

6/30/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking at a podium with a crowd of supporters gathered behind her on the steps outside LA City Hall
Some LA City Leaders, Community Advocates Want An Additional $4.5M Budgeted For Mental Health Crisis Responses

Some LA City Leaders, Community Advocates Want An Additional $4.5M Budgeted For Mental Health Crisis Responses

LAist

5/22/2024
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez smiling and petting a brown, white, and black hound dog wearing a green bandana at an animal adoption event
National Rescue Dog Day: How LA's Dog Breeding Permit Moratorium Came About

National Rescue Dog Day: How LA's Dog Breeding Permit Moratorium Came About

NBC 4

5/20/24
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez and Council colleagues standing with Father Greg Boyle as he holds a framed official city proclamation for Father Greg Boyle Day in Council Chambers
Los Angeles declares Father Greg Boyle Day to honor founder of Homeboy Industries

Los Angeles declares Father Greg Boyle Day to honor founder of Homeboy Industries

ABC 7

5/17/24
Los Angeles City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaking at a podium surrounded by supporters holding signs reading ICE OUT OF LA! and SANCTUARY NOW
L.A. City Council Moves ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance Forward

L.A. City Council Moves ‘Sanctuary City’ Ordinance Forward

LA Times

6/9/2023

CITY HALL OFFICE

200 N. Spring Street, Room 460
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 473-7001
Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org

GLASSELL PARK FIELD OFFICE

3750 Verdugo Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Phone: (323) 709-1800
Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org

WESTLAKE DISTRICT OFFICE

1137 W 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone: (213) 314-6290
Councilmember.Hernandez@lacity.org

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