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BREAKING NEWS

Los Angeles County Stumbled Into Its Own Bureaucratic Mess by Proposing More Bureaucracy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• The 'five little queens' of L.A. County agree: accidentally wiping out a ballot measure is not a good look.

• It’s a “bureaucratic disaster,” Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said this week of the revelation that voters had wiped out the promise of hundreds of millions toward services that keep people out of jail. That snafu happened when voters approved her completely unrelated ballot measure in November to change the county’s form of government.

• It’s clear, the supervisors say, someone messed up badly. But who?
  The bureaucratic whodunit has confounded county observers — even those who once were creatures of the county themselves.

• “I just can't figure it out,” said Zev Yaroslavsky, a former longtime county supervisor. “The charter amendment just disappeared. I just don’t know how that happened, mechanically.”

• The mistake, it seems, began with the county’s executive office, which supports the five politicians with the less glamorous, administrative parts of the job — preparing meeting agendas and guiding the board through marathon Tuesday meetings.

• One of the lesser-known job requirements: updating the county charter — think of it like the county’s constitution — when voters make changes at the ballot box. To do that, the executive office is supposed to submit the change to Municode, the online vendor hosting the county's charter, when the measure passes.

• That didn't happen. In 2020, voters approved Measure J, enshrining the promise of hundreds of millions toward services that keep people out of jail in the charter. Only the language was never actually added to the official charter document.

• Executive Officer Edward Yen, who was sworn into the top job last year, told his bosses Tuesday that the office was cleaning up its act.

• “This failure of this magnitude is the reason why we’re doing what we’re doing,” he said at the Tuesday board meeting, noting he’d found his office’s policies “limited and lacking” when he came on the job.

• Celia Zavala, the former executive officer who retired in January 2024 after more than three decades with the county, couldn’t be reached for comment.
  The executive office called its role "purely ministerial" when it came to charter amendments and said it was working closely with the lawyers to make sure future changes were "accurately and promptly reflected in the charter."

• It was sloppy governance, but — until recently — it didn’t really matter. Voters approved the measure, so it was, legally speaking, part of the county’s governing document, even if you couldn't open up the charter and see it.

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$100 Million for Fire Victims Hijacked by California Democrats, Going to ‘Native Vote Project’

Who Got The Money and Why?

Unemployment Spikes as Presidential Ambitions Soar

What Happened? 3 LA Deputies Killed During Training Exercise

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Three veteran deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed during a grenade training exercise on July 18 at the department’s training facility in East Los Angeles.

• The incident occurred the day after the deputies had responded to a call involving military-style grenades found in a Santa Monica apartment.

• Believing the grenades were inert after X-ray inspections, the deputies brought them back to the facility as part of a controlled training scenario.

• During the exercise, one of the grenades detonated unexpectedly when it was cut open, fatally injuring all three men.

• The deputies were identified as Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn, who collectively had over seven decades of service.

• An investigation involving federal and local agencies is underway to determine whether the explosion resulted from mishandling, equipment failure, or foul play.

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You Reall Can’t Make This Stuff Up…

Financial Transparency Not One of California’s Strong Suits

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• California ranks poorly in financial transparency, according to the recent Truth in Accounting report highlighted by local outlets.

• The state’s public financial statements lack clarity and completeness, preventing residents from fully understanding California’s true fiscal condition.

• While annual budgets are released, crucial details—such as long-term liabilities, pension obligations, and realistic revenue projections—are often obscured or underreported.

• This opacity makes it difficult for taxpayers and stakeholders to hold officials accountable or assess the health of state finances.

• The think tank behind the report emphasizes the need for more comprehensive, easy-to-read disclosures that reveal both current financial status and future obligations.

• Without significant improvements, California risks eroding public trust and remaining vulnerable to fiscal mismanagement.

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Guest Column

Los Angeles GOP Chair: There's More Than Enough 'Blame Pie' for Everyone in the LA Fires

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Many parties are blamed for the Los Angeles fires, from political leaders to public institutions.

• Local officials are accused of failing to manage fire risks due to years of one-party rule and weak oversight.

• Homeless encampments, often linked to drug use and mental illness, are cited as major contributors to fire outbreaks.

• Prosecutors are criticized for not enforcing laws, allowing dangerous behavior to go unchecked.

• Public-sector unions are blamed for protecting incompetent workers and blocking accountability.

• Wealthy progressives are accused of pushing policies that prioritize social programs over the safety of homeowners.

• Conservatives are also called out for staying silent and failing to challenge harmful policies.

• The article urges voters to speak up, demand change, and hold leaders accountable before more lives and homes are lost.

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