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LA City Councilmember Curren Price Suffers Medical Emergency During Convention Center Expansion Groundbreaking

FOX 11 Los AngelesOctober 1, 20257 min4,454 views
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Medical Emergency During Groundbreaking

  • 🚨 A medical emergency occurred on stage during the groundbreaking ceremony for the LA Convention Center expansion.
  • πŸš‘ LA Fire Department crews responded to the scene, with an ambulance seen arriving.
  • 🎭 City council members gathered to shield the view of the emergency while the press conference continued.
  • πŸ§‘β€βš•οΈ Mayor Karen Bass, who has a nursing background, attended to Councilmember Curren Price.

Councilmember Price's Condition

  • 😟 Councilmember Curren Price appeared to be in distress, wiping his forehead.
  • 🚚 He was subsequently lifted and placed on a gurney by firefighters.
  • 😊 Notably, Price appeared to be conscious and smiling as he was wheeled away.
  • πŸ—£οΈ He had previously spoken in support of the convention center expansion project.

LA Convention Center Expansion Project

  • πŸ—οΈ The event was a groundbreaking for a $2.6 billion expansion of the LA Convention Center.
  • πŸ“ˆ Supporters believe the project will revitalize downtown Los Angeles and create thousands of jobs.
  • ⚠️ Critics express concerns about the project's financing, potential strain on the city budget, and impact on other services.
  • 🏟️ The expansion aims to add over 300,000 square feet of new space and be Olympic-ready by March 2028.
  • πŸ“… Construction is expected to begin this month.
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