MLK Jr. Community Hospital in Willowbrook is facing a crisis due to staggering cuts to Medicaid, stemming from the Big Beautiful Bill. "If that hospital shuts down, people will die," said Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who represents Willowbrook.
Over the last two weeks, the five-member committee has reviewed the budget, which called for 1,647 layoffs and the elimination of 1,053 vacant positions in a bid to address a nearly $1 billion deficit.
Mayor Karen Bass' office said she will take a pay cut and hold off on scheduled raises for her staff.
Could Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget cost lives? A group of concerned residents say "yes," and believes it could have a major impact on public safety.
Under a new budget proposal, major cuts could be coming to the city of Los Angeles, which means nearly half of the city's animal shelters would close.
The Los Angeles City Council Budget and Finance Committee will convene in a special meeting Friday, beginning a series of hearings to discuss and revise Mayor Karen Bass' proposed $13.9 billion spending plan for the 2025-26 fiscal year .