Mayor Karen Bass helps kick off start of Hanukkah at Los Angeles festival Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass helped kick off the start of Hanukkah with the lighting of a menorah at a street festival in the Pico-Robertson district. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As the first night of Hanukkah began Sunday, the Jewish community celebrated throughout Southern California, including holding a big street festival in the Pico-Robertson district. Mayor Karen Bass attended the festivities, helping light the menorah to mark the start of the eight-day holiday. Hundreds of families attended to enjoy live music, games, food and a street fair....