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L.A. Budget Crisis: Over 1,600 Layoffs Planned as Shortfall Dings City’s Bond Rating

04/29/2025 - 10:13 AM By Brittany Maldonado

Hundreds of L.A. residents and city workers packed Van Nuys City Hall chambers on Friday and Monday to protest planned layoffs and cuts to city services.

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Mass Layoffs on the Horizon as L.A. Faces $1 Billion Deficit

03/20/2025 - 12:13 PM By Brittany Maldonado

Los Angeles is about to enter a period of austerity not seen in a number of years.

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With Sheng Thao’s Recall and a Looming Budget Crisis, What’s Next for Oakland?

11/26/2024 - 9:57 AM By Brittany Maldonado

The future of Oakland’s leadership is up in the air following the Nov. 5 election.

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Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Budget That Would Shrink Homelessness Spending

04/25/2024 - 11:16 AM By Edmund Tuck

Last week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her new budget for the next fiscal year.

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City Council Approves Big Raises for LAPD

08/24/2023 - 7:27 AM By Brittany M.

So much for “Defund the Police.”

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San Jose Mayor Blasts New Deal with City Workers

08/17/2023 - 9:30 AM By Brittany M.

“Our council did not do its job,” Mayor Mahan said.

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Newsom’s May Budget Revise: What it Means for Cities and Counties

05/16/2023 - 9:18 AM By Brittany M.

California is facing a $31.5 billion shortfall.

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Newsom’s Budget Upholds Promises to Local Governments

01/17/2023 - 10:11 AM By Brittany M.

Despite a projected $22.5 billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom says California will ‘keep its promises’ as it heads into the next fiscal year.

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Newsom Proposes Grants for Law Enforcement to Fight Retail Crime

12/21/2021 - 6:51 AM By Brittany M.

Newsom wants to give $285 million in grant money to law enforcement and district attorneys over the next three years, plus $25 million to small businesses victimized by theft. The money will be part of the proposed budget in January. The governor’s plan would also create a permanent Smash and Grab Enforcement Unit.