Traffic & Transit

Vice President Kamala Harris Heads To LAX

The vice president spent the weekend in Los Angeles without any public events.

Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas.
Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

LOS ANGELES, CA — After spending a quiet weekend at home in Los Angeles, Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Hawaii Monday.

Commuters are advised to expect delays as the vice presidential motorcade heads to Los Angeles International Airport.

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to depart from Los Angeles International Airport Monday morning aboard Air Force 2, bound for Lihue Airport in Kauai, Hawaii, her office announced.

Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Harris has not made any public appearances since arriving in Los Angeles Friday following a three-day visit to the San Francisco Bay area.

Details about Harris' trip to Hawaii were not announced.

Find out what's happening in Los Angelesfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Harris made local headlines recently when she and President Joe Biden waded into the Los Angeles mayoral race to endorse Rep. Karen Bass.

"We are endorsing Karen Bass for Los Angeles mayor because we are eager to continue to partner with her on innovative strategies to reduce homelessness and increase public safety and prosperity," Biden and Harris said in a joint statement released by the Bass campaign.

"Karen Bass has our friendship, and she has earned our respect through her leadership in Congress on crime prevention strategies, effective and fair policing, and the welfare of children and families."

Harris was in the Bay Area Friday before flying to Los Angeles. She held a discussion with legislators on reproductive care; announced the launch of "The Generation Fund," a program aimed at providing financial support for public school students and babies born into poverty; and made remarks at the Chabot Space & Science Center on new regulations for the commercial space industry.

City News Service and Patch Staffer Paige Austin contributed to this report.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.