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LA County Approves $50.3 Billion Budget for 2026-27

Monday, June 22, 2026 | 5:23 pm

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Monday unanimously approved a $50.3 billion spending plan for fiscal year 2026-27, representing an increase of $1.5 billion compared to the current budget. The Board of Supervisors finalized the spending plan Monday ... More »

Guest Opinion | Councilmember Rick Cole: The Fiscal Reckoning Is Here

Monday, June 22, 2026 | 11:57 am

Economist Herb Stein famously observed: “Things that can’t go on forever, don’t.” Across America, governments at every level are coming up against the painful reality of “Stein’s Law.” The quickest way to understand Pasadena’s fiscal challenge is to look at th... More »

Guest Opinion | Erika Foy: Are We Redefining Success in Pasadena?

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 12:05 pm

I am concerned that we are gradually redefining success. For generations, Pasadena measured success not only by growth, but by beauty, craftsmanship, neighborhood character, and a commitment to preserving what made the city unique. Today, housing production se... More »