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L.A. budget chief warns of bankruptcy without tax hikes, layoffs

Stagnant revenue and rising employee costs threaten City Hall with a $222-million shortfall, official says. A proposal to outsource ambulance services provokes anger from firefighters union. Los Angeles' top budget official raised the specter of bankruptcy Friday in a sweeping report that calls for new taxes, possible layoffs and the privatization of some city services.

 

In California City, Layoffs for Nearly Half the Staff

In California City, Layoffs for Nearly Half the Staff

Officials in Costa Mesa say they are just trying to solve a budget problem, but some see a political motive.

 

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