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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 ...
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LA City Workers, Animal Advocates, Others Urge Against Layoffs, Cuts
The second of two opportunities for the public to share their thoughts on the proposed city budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year will come Monday at Los Angeles City Hall. During a three-and-a-half hour ...
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 ...
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L.A. Zoo to Relocate Elephants to Tulsa Despite Pushback from Animal Rights Activists
The last two elephants at the Los Angeles Zoo are set to join Tulsa zoo, putting a hold on L.A. Zoo's elephant program ...
LA’s Mayor Bass suspends collection of rebuilding fees for Palisades residents
Karen Bass’s third executive order just this week aims to reduce rebuilding costs and expedite timelines for property owners ...
LA Council committee holds hearing on Bass’ proposed $13.9 billion budget
Bass has proposed cutting more than 2,700 city positions via 1,647 layoffs and eliminating 1,053 vacant positions.
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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 ...
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LA's credit rating downgraded due to 'structural imbalance' amid $1 billion deficit
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is currently seeking a state bailout, but given that the state says it has “no capacity” for new ...
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 ...
LA committee to begin hearings on Bass' proposed $13.9 billion budget
The Los Angeles City Council Budget and Finance Committee will convene in a special meeting Friday, beginning a series of ...
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LA budget committee to begin hearings on Mayor Bass' proposed $13.9 billion budget
The Los Angeles City Council Budget and Finance Committee will convene in a special meeting Friday, beginning a series of ...
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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 ...