Charlie Beck...or Tom Selleck?New LAPD chief Charlie Beck, left, and Tom Selleck, right. Or was it the other way around? This morning, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced he will tap Deputy Chief Charlie Beck as the newest head of the LAPD. While we all wish him luck, we are simply dumbstruck by the... continue reading on LAist
Senate Passes BudgetAfter more than 45 hours of debate -- the longest in history -- the state Sen. has passed a budget, reports John Myers. The package now heads to the Assembly, where the votes to approve the plan were already assured before a certain Republican voted to hold the state... continue reading on LAist
Where Are We With the Budget Stalemate?Will it be thumbs up for state Sen. Abel Maldonado later tonight? It's 9:30 p.m. Do you know where your state legislator is? I know those lawmakers can be slippery, but thankfully all are about to convene under one roof at 11 p.m. for a special floor session to... continue reading on LAist
It's Furlough Fridays!View Larger Map No money, mo problems. As legislators continue to hammer out a budget compromise (read: as Democrats wait for Republicans to relent on their idiotic no-tax pledge), many state offices will be closed tomorrow. Sacramento is more affected by the closures than any other county, but four of... continue reading on LAist
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