How serious is L.A. City Hall about layoffs? The messages have been mixed
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Millionaire owner of ‘Britain’s biggest man cave’ faces eye-watering bill from council which demolished it
THE millionaire owner of “Britain’s biggest man cave” faces a £220,000 bill from the council which demolished it using taxpayers’ money.Accountant Graham Wildin, 71, built…
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…
L.A. County and city are reeling financially. Only one faces a $1-billion deficit
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser,…
In scandal-plagued Huntington Park, the abrupt ouster of a council member raises alarm
In February, the Huntington Park City Council met behind closed doors to discuss a seemingly routine item on their agenda — potential litigation the city…
NYC council sues to bar mayor from allowing ICE office on Rikers Island
NEW YORK — New York City lawmakers are suing to block Mayor Eric Adams from allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex.The…
Birmingham City Council ‘on track’ to clear waste backlog
Phil MackieMidlands CorrespondentShyamantha AsokanBBC News, West MidlandsChris BlakemoreBBC Radio WMBBCBin workers belonging to the Unite union remain in a standoff with the council after an…
International Cricket Council forms taskforce to help Afghanistan’s displaced female players
ICC chairman Jay Shah added: "We are deeply committed to fostering inclusivity and ensuring every cricketer has the opportunity to shine, regardless of their circumstances."In…
How much did Bass talk to her acting mayor while she was in Ghana?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Julia Wick and David Zahniser, giving you the latest on…
L.A. City Council backs huge trash fee hikes for residents
The Los Angeles City Council moved Friday to dramatically increase trash fees in a bid to raise money and close a billion-dollar budget deficit. On…
L.A. Convention Center renovation still alive, as City Council commits more funds
A plan to renovate the 1970s-era Convention Center is moving forward, with the Los Angeles City Council agreeing Wednesday to spend $27.7 million for additional…
Debate over homeless funds puts L.A. city and county at odds yet again
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, with an assist from Julia Wick, giving you…
I’m so proud of my glam council flat but people say it’s ‘cheap, tacky’ and looks like a ‘B&M show home’
A CONTENT creator has proudly shown off their glam council flat, but has been met with a barrage of nasty abuse.Gaz, a 36-year-old who lives…
Filipino American political candidates made history in recent election
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with an assist from Julia Wick, giving you…
The rough path to recalling Mayor Karen Bass
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Julia Wick, giving you the latest on city and county…
‘Starmer threatens Putin’ and ‘council tax soars’
Several of Friday's front pages cover plans for a future military deployment in Ukraine. "Starmer threatens Putin" is the I Paper's headline, after the prime…
L.A. budget shortfall close to $1 billion; layoffs ‘nearly inevitable’
L.A.’s financial problems exploded into a full-blown crisis on Wednesday, with the city’s top budget official announcing that next year’s shortfall is now just shy…
I swapped my stunning newbuild flat for a council house that stunk of cigarettes – now people slam me for ‘moaning’
A MUM was left disgusted after doing a council house swap to get a garden.Danielle Woolgar, from the UK, was mortified when she realised the…
L.A. City Council member starting nonprofit. Ethics experts have questions
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, giving you the latest on city and county…
L.A. County’s budget is taking hit after hit. Trump could make things worse
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with an assist from my colleague David Zahniser,…