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Bass called for a burst of hiring at the LAPD two years ago. Now, her goal of a 9,500-officer force looks farther away than ever.
The City Council voiced support for a slowdown in hiring that would leave the LAPD with about 8,400 officers by mid-2026, down from more than 8,700 this year.
With the first of several wage hikes for airport and hotel workers scheduled to go into effect on July 1, a coalition of L.A. business leaders has urged the City Council to hold off on the increases.
The rollout of Mayor Karen Bass’ budget set off shock waves among animal rescue advocates, who feared it would lead to the closure of three animal shelters.
On paper, Mayor Bass is proposing major layoffs for the city workforce. But in her public remarks, she has downplayed that possibility, calling for state aid instead.
A suspect was arrested after surveillance video and community tips led police to a man they say used a chain saw to cut down at least 13 trees in and around downtown Los Angeles.
Mayor Karen Bass’ spending plan for 2025-26 would bring layoffs to 5% of the city workforce. Bass said she’s hoping state relief can stave off those cuts.
Faced with a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, Bass released a budget after her speech that calls for the elimination of more than 2,700 city positions — including 1,650 layoffs.
Bass will release her spending plan for 2025-26 on Monday, one that’s expected to recommend major cuts to the city’s workforce.
