LOS ANGELES—Mayor Karen Bass rescinded former Mayor Eric Garcetti’s final executive directive that would have created a program to illuminate the Hollywood sign, a representative for Bass confirmed Dec. 23. The Los Angeles Times first reported that Bass shut down the directive on Dec. 21, citing a memo she wrote to city department leaders stating…

LOS ANGELES—Preparation work began Sept. 19 as crews get ready to apply a fresh coat of pain to the famed Hollywood Sign. A crew of 10 workers will apply nearly 400 gallons of paint to the sign over the course of eight weeks. The setup will begin Monday, and the project is expected to be…