Two of Thrive LA’s board members, Sam Yebri and Christy Vega, recently authored a powerful op-ed published by the Daily News—and it couldn’t be more timely. In "San Francisco Fixed Itself. Los Angeles Can Too," they outline how Los Angeles can chart a new course by embracing pragmatic solutions, demanding accountability, and putting outcomes over ideology.
At a time when our city faces deep challenges, this piece offers a clear-eyed vision for how we can move forward—if we are willing to be bold. We invite you to read it, share it, and join us in building the leadership bench we’ll need for real change in 2026 and beyond.
For the PDF version of the op-ed, click here.