Here’s what’s in California’s $352 billion budget this year
California lawmakers and the governor on Monday night are set to approve the state’s $351.7 billion budget.The massive…
Here’s how Berkeley is trying to fix its $30M deficit | City
A report by the Berkeley city auditor’s office, published in April as the city drove toward its biennial…
Berkeley plans to close Fire Station 4 to alleviate $30M city deficit | City
The city of Berkeley has proposed closing Fire Station 4, which serves the North Berkeley and Berkeley Hills…
Sacramento proposes fee increases to address $66 million deficit
Sacramento is considering a measure to address its $66 million budget deficit by adding 83 new fees and…
These L.A. cities want to raise sales taxes after blackjack ban
Two southeast Los Angeles cities proposed a sales tax increase to offset the financial impact of California’s blackjack…
LAUSD borrowing $250 million to settle sex abuse claims — on top of earlier half billion
With costs mounting for alleged sexual misconduct cases, the Los Angeles school board has approved $250 million in…
Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns
For eight months, the Los Angeles City Council and Mayor Karen Bass have butted heads over police hiring…
Contributor: You’re not imagining it. L.A. has surrendered to the potholes
Have you noticed more potholes than usual on Los Angeles’ streets lately? More bumps in the road as…