Try these 3 twists on a cheap kitchen ingredient – including a taco feast!
MOST of us will have a tin of fish - be it tuna, salmon or mackerel - in the cupboard at any given point.Great for…
Facing self-imposed budget cuts, Republicans in Congress mull the future of Medicaid
Congress is forging ahead with its budget for next year, but the most controversial program on the chopping block — Medicaid — is causing a…
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could close due to city budget cuts
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House could soon be closed to the public and lose its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site if budget cuts…
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries rips Trump budget cuts
RANCHO MIRAGE — One day after President Trump proposed a budget that would deeply slash the federal government, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday vowed…
Mayor Bass said her office’s budget will be cut. The numbers tell a different story
When Mayor Karen Bass spoke about budget cuts during her State of the City address — before she even mentioned laying off city employees —…
White House comes out with sharp spending cuts in Trump’s 2026 budget plan
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s 2026 budget plan would slash non-defense domestic spending by $163 billion while increasing expenditures on national security, according to White House statements Friday.The…
Mayor Bass seeks to shutter department serving the city’s youths
Four years ago, Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez stood on the steps of City Hall and celebrated the creation of the Youth Development Department.…
L.A. animal shelters won’t close under proposed budget, Bass says
Nathan Kehn has rescued cats and kittens from some tough spots — dumpsters, an abandoned police car and, in one case, a cramped space behind…
Contributor: To dumbly go where no space budget has gone before
Reports that the White House may propose nearly a 50% cut to NASA’s Science Mission Directorate are both mind-boggling and, if true, nothing short of…
Campgrounds, visitor centers at federal lakes closing amid Trump’s budget cuts
TOPEKA, Kan. — Campgrounds, boat ramps and other facilities in at least 30 locations at federal lakes and reservoirs in six states will be closed or have…
S&P lowers city of L.A.’s bond ratings amid budget crisis
S&P Global Ratings has lowered the bond ratings for the city of Los Angeles, which is trying to close a nearly $1-billion budget deficit.On Friday,…
L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raises
On the heels of the catastrophic January wildfires, L.A. County first responders are demanding raises and rebuking politicians for not moving faster to grant them.Unions…
In Sacramento, Mayor Bass seeks state money to close nearly $1-billion budget gap
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass returned to Sacramento Wednesday to lobby state leaders for money to help close the city’s nearly $1-billion budget hole. This…
State Department unveils massive overhaul with reduced staff, bureaus
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio unveiled a massive overhaul of the State Department on Tuesday, with plans to reduce staff in the U.S. by 15%…
In State of the City speech to a battered L.A., Bass strikes hopeful tone
With Los Angeles battered by multiple crises, Mayor Karen Bass vowed Monday in her State of the City address to rebuild at a record clip…
How DOGE mediator layoffs hurt Southern California workers, employers
In late March, Isael Hermosillo received an ominous message from his supervisor around 7 a.m. ordering him to cancel all his meetings scheduled that day.Hermosillo…
Five things to watch in Mayor L.A. Karen Bass’ proposed budget
Los Angeles is experiencing a full-blown budget crisis. A month ago, the financial gap was estimated at just shy of $1 billion, delivering another headache…
Problems pile up for Karen Bass as she finalizes her budget
For Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, the list of problems keeps piling up.She began the year facing a barrage of criticism over the city’s handling…
Five easy steps to transform your garden on a budget
IF YOUR outdoor space looks tired, it’s time for a refresh. The best part? You can do it yourself. With plenty of new season inspiration,…
L.A. County faces $2 billion in fire recovery costs, straining budget
Saddled with about $2 billion in fire recovery costs and the largest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history, the L.A. County government is facing about…