After years of historic budget surpluses, California is preparing for a multi-billion-dollar budget deficit for 2023.
Earlier this week, Governor Newsom outlined budget cuts needed to tackle the $22.5 billion dollar deficit.
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Last December, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to support Mayor Bass’ state of emergency of homelessness.
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To start the new year, California has seen intense storms across the entire state. Northern California has experienced the worst of it, resulting in flooding and landslides.
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On Tuesday, Mayor Bass officially launched a new program called “Inside Safe”. The initiative will move people from encampments into hotels and motels.
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Following its passage by voters last November, Measure ULA is being challenged in California courts.
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In a special meeting on December 21st, the Culver City City Council directed city staff to draft an anti-camping law.
Additionally, Mayor Vera directed the city to declare a state of emergency for homelessness. The city council will vote on a motion on January 9th.
The actions represent a shift in Culver City’s plans to address the homelessness crisis.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has voted to extend the eviction moratorium until January 31st.
The tenant protections were set to expire at the end of the year.
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has declared a regional emergency due to continued drought conditions.
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In 2028, the Summer Olympics will be back in Los Angeles. It is the Summer Olympics’ first time being in LA since 1984, and the first time in the United States since Atlanta in 1996.
As a result, the city of Los Angeles is preparing to host the thousands of athletes and spectators there for the games.
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On her first day in office, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass officially called a state of emergency on homelessness.
During her inauguration, she announced that will begin her term at the city’s Emergency Operations Center to declare a state of emergency.
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