L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few increases in services – Los Angeles Times

Homeless Account for 12% of Fire Calls in Los Angeles – California Globe  California Globe

LAEDC estimates up to $8.9 billion in lost economic output from Palisades, Eaton fires  Los Angeles Times

13 tasty gifts you can only get from L.A. restaurants  Los Angeles Times