Volunteers clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)

Mayor Karen Bass joined local organizers on Saturday for a cleanup at MacArthur Park.

It was the third annual “Love My Community” cleanup, and this year, the mayor’s “Shine LA” program brought additional support.

Volunteers and Karen Bass pose for a group photo before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers and Karen Bass pose for a group photo before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
A volunteer cleans the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
A volunteer cleans the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Volunteers clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
A volunteer poses with a broom before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
A volunteer poses with a broom before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers including members of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles clean the sidewalk along Wilshire Blvd during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaks with Aurora Morales of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez speaks with Aurora Morales of Homeless Health Care Los Angeles before the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
A volunteer cleans the sidewalk along 6th St during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
A volunteer cleans the sidewalk along 6th St during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Rakes, shovels, and brooms to be used by volunteers during for the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Rakes, shovels, and brooms to be used by volunteers during for the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Volunteers clean the sidewalk along S Westlake Ave during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Volunteers clean the sidewalk along S Westlake Ave during the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026
Mayor Karen Bass arrives at the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local)
Mayor Karen Bass arrives at the 3rd Annual Love My Community Clean Up in MacArthur Park on Feb. 28, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) Credit: J.W. Hendricks | Feb 28th, 2026

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