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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to place a measure on the Nov. 3 ballot that would restore funding for jail diversion and incarceration alternatives after a clerical error in 2024 accidentally eliminated the voter-approved funding mechanism. If approved by voters, the charter amendment would once again require a portion of the county budget to support programs such as mental health services, housing assistance, and other initiatives designed to keep people out of jail. Supporters say the measure corrects an administrative mistake and preserves the county’s commitment to investing in community-based alternatives to incarceration, while opponents have raised concerns about limiting budget flexibility. The proposal is intended to restore the policy that voters originally approved rather than create a new program, leaving the final decision to Los Angeles County voters in the November election.
Long Beach officials announced they will use $27 million from the city’s reserve funds, including emergency reserves, to close a worsening budget deficit caused by declining tax revenues and rising operating costs. City leaders warned that this is a temporary solution and that difficult budget decisions, including potential service reductions and spending cuts, will be needed to address the city’s long-term financial challenges. Officials emphasized that rebuilding the city’s reserves and restoring fiscal stability will require structural changes rather than relying on one-time funds. The city plans to present additional budget proposals and cost-saving measures as it prepares for the next fiscal year.
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LAUSD is facing a growing budget deficit driven by declining student enrollment, the expiration of federal pandemic relief funding, and rising operating costs, prompting concerns about the district’s long-term financial stability. District leaders are considering significant spending reductions, including layoffs and cuts to programs, to close projected budget gaps while maintaining essential services for students. County education officials have warned that LAUSD must present a more detailed and realistic fiscal recovery plan or risk increased financial oversight. Despite the financial challenges, district leaders say they remain committed to protecting classroom instruction and supporting students as they work toward a balanced budget.
State regulators crack down on polluted runoff from L.A. shopping centers, warehouses
Record Year Achieved by Port Sponsorship Program
Homelessness rises in Long Beach for second year in a row
Steven Neal Elected Long Beach Harbor Commission President
Beverly Hills Upholds 232 Tower Drive Project, Citing No Legal Basis to Deny Under State Housing Law
Santa Monica moves to shutter SaMoShel, build City-controlled housing