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How serious is L.A. City Hall about layoffs? The messages have been mixed
On paper, Mayor Bass is proposing major layoffs for the city workforce. But in her public remarks, she has downplayed that ...
US Attorney for Los Angeles says billions for homeless has gone 'missing' — is it fraud or bad bookkeeping?
In early April, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to pull roughly $300 million in funding from LAHSA and ...
S&P lowers city of L.A.’s bond ratings amid budget crisis
The bond rating downgrades came days after Mayor Karen Bass outlined the city’s stark economic situation in her proposed ...
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LA mayor issues three executive actions on fire rebuilding. Here's what they mean for you
Mayor Karen Bass' executive actions are intended to streamline the rebuilding process and ease financial pressures for ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed budget would ax a landmark climate action office
L.A.’s proposed budget cuts include eliminating the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office and staff tasked with monitoring ...
County, federal agents raid Pomona auto body shop
A law enforcement raid of a Pomona auto body shop Friday morning involved U.S. Border Patrol agents, according to the city’s mayor, Tim Sandoval. Sandoval confirmed to KTLA that he was ...
LA's credit rating downgraded amid $1 billion deficit, 'structural imbalance'
Standard & Poor's 500 downgraded its credit rating of city of Los Angeles general obligation bonds, citing its “weakening ...
Are Arizona cities prepared to evade urban wildfires? If not, will they build back better?
In the midst of a dry winter, images of the California wildfires struck fear in the hearts of Arizonans. Some cities are more prepared than others.
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Los Angeles budget committee considers Mayor Bass' proposed spending plan
Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed spending plan aimed at closing a $1 billion budget deficit and addressing other financial ...