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City to Cut Watchdog Programs to Save Layoffs
The LA City Council is looking at major program cuts to avoid layoffs. What will that mean for the Ethics Commission and Neighborhood Councils—two civic watchdogs created by city voters? Also, the cause of the Jesusita fire. On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, same-sex marriage, a movement that's been picking up speed and the efforts to slow it down.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenThe Los Angeles City Budget is being cut, squeezed and trimmed by the Mayor and the City Council. Are they taking the opportunity to reduce the power of two agencies created by voters to increase citizen participation and make sure elected officials observe campaign limits and regulations? Also, what caused the Jesusita Fire near Santa Barabara? On our rebroadcast of today's To the Point, President Obama is just one supporter of gay rights who draws the line at same-sex marriage. We talk about a movement that's been picking up speed, and efforts to speed it up as well as slow it down
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3 storiesThe Fast Track to Same-Sex Marriage
Last week the Washington, DC City Council voted 12-to-1 to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. The lone “no” vote came from a former civil rights leader who was called a “bigot” by a gay council colleague. A group of African-American ministers stormed the hallway outside, and police were called in to restore order.
Read the story26 minBrush Clearing Possible Cause of Jesusita Fire
They're mopping up now in Santa Barbara County: 13 square miles of the Jesusita Fire are now 70% contained thanks to fog and diminishing winds over the weekend. Authorities are asking the public for help in identifying who was clearing brush with power tools on private land. Dennis Bozanich is Acting Public Information Officer for Santa…
Read the story6 minCity to Cut Watchdog Programs to Save Layoffs
The LA City Council's trying to close a $530 million shortfall in a $7 billion budget, and major cuts are expected. The big stuff includes possible layoffs, a reduction in hiring new police officers and closing parks and libraries. But some relatively “little” things, including cuts to the Ethics Commission , are raising political questions.
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