The True Story of COVID-19 in LA Must be Confirmed by a Lot More Testing
Who is suffering most from coronavirus in Los Angeles County? The affluent or the poor? Whites or people of color? The answers to these questions are to be found through a rigorous but now inadequate system of testing. Such a system is necessary for identifying and isolating those who have been infected with the disease […]
When it Comes to Small Business, Governor, Actions Speak Louder than Words
Governor Gavin Newsom expressed strong support for the state small businesses that are greatly suffering during the pandemic but when he had the chance to show that support to produce needed masks, he turned not to small businesses in California but a large conglomerate overseas. The governor said, “the extreme curtailment of consumer spending resulting […]
LA Should Reform Before Furloughing
Sunday, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti warned of employee furloughs to help meet an anticipated $600 million revenue shortfall. Before LA furloughs workers providing important services, the city should save up to $300 million per year by emulating the City of Glendale in reforming and means-testing a subsidy currently provided to retired employees. LA provides […]
The Coronavirus Pandemic Will Test the State’s Budget Reserves
As it grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, California faces an uncertain fiscal future. This global crisis has caused a sharp decline in economic activity, exposing crucial sectors to heightened risk. As discussions continue about when and how to re-open the economy, it is clear that the state will have to respond to significant fiscal challenges. […]