When there's an event in Los Angeles, who gets the leftovers? Thanks to a proposal put forth by Councilman Jose Huizar, soon those in need will. more ›

These days not much in the State of California is surplus, except, well, people who would like to work and get paid for it. But if you happen to be one of the 20,000 workers employed by the state destined to be shown the door, LAist's sister-site SFist shared the official layoff notice that made its debut yesterday, destined for the mailboxes of those "identified as one of the least senior in [their] department" who now "face layoff, demotion in lieu of layoff, or transfer." more ›