Frank Stoltze

Hikers, beware: The plant can cause a nasty rash

The poodle-dog bush, with its lavender, bell-shaped flowers, can produce a painful rash for people who come in contact with it.

The $47.9 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 reflects “extraordinary budget pressures” facing the county, according to a statement from the CEO’s office.

$47.9 billion plan reflects big budget pressures

New hearing set for May 9 in LA County court

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The layoffs would occur across a range of departments and affect city services. The proposal would also eliminate a number of vacant positions.

Mayor Bass blames nearly $1 billion shortfall

Facing a nearly $1 billion dollar shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has proposed 1,647 layoffs across departments, or about 5% of the city workforce.

LA Mayor Karen Bass has proposed more than 1,600 layoffs to deal with a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall.