Residents and union leaders raise concerns about layoffs, spending priorities, and the need for more transparency.

What to Know Mayor Karen Bass released her proposed city of Los Angeles budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The Los Angeles spending plan includes more than 1,600 layoffs and other efforts to reduce a nearly $1 billion deficit.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says “my proposed budget, unfortunately, includes layoffs, which is a decision of absolute last resort.” She blamed city personnel costs and wildfire