The city is facing fiscal concerns due a 35% reduction in tax revenue, overspending, an increase in liability payouts, and costs related to wildfire recovery.

Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block. The final affected workforce number announced Monday included 1,647 filled position layoffs,

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announces layoffs for city workers. Charles Barkley is keeping a close eye on who will be the Democratic nominee for 2028, saying these two politicians are top picks for him.