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LA Mayor Karen Bass heading to Sacramento to push for $2 billion relief package
The city is facing fiscal concerns due a 35% reduction in tax revenue, overspending, an increase in liability payouts, and ...
Mayor Karen Bass weighs deep cuts, including layoffs, as L.A.’s challenges mount
Bass, who releases her budget for 2025-26 on Monday, has been weighing whether or not to lay off more than 1,500 workers.
Karen Bass Plugs Hike in Film Tax Credit: ‘Let’s Bring Hollywood Back’
Karen Bass urged state lawmakers to triple the California film tax credit, as the city faces a dire fiscal emergency.
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.
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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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 ...
Los Angeles mayor proposes slashing over 1,600 city jobs to close budget hole
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is proposing laying off over 1,600 government workers to close a yawning budget gap.
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In Sacramento, LA Mayor Bass seeks state money to close nearly $1 billion budget gap
Mayor Karen Bass returned to Sacramento Wednesday to lobby state leaders for money to help close the city’s nearly $1 billion budget hole.
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Bass to lobby state for relief package to address City's budget deficit
Mayor Karen Bass is heading to Sacramento Wednesday to meet with state leaders to discuss potential solutions for the city’s ...