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US news

Los Angeles Faces Nearly $1 Billion Deficit as It Rebuilds From Fires

Los Angeles faces a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall next fiscal year, prompting cuts and layoffs amid economic challenges.

Wildfire costs and federal policy shifts exacerbate financial difficulties for the city.

more#los-angeles

East Bay real estate

fromABC7 San Francisco

2 weeks ago

BART could be selling hundreds of acres of East Bay land to help budget shortfall

BART is considering selling 230 acres of land to alleviate its budget deficit.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

2 weeks ago

L.A. County Expects $2 Billion in Fire Costs, Adding to Budget Woes

Los Angeles County is facing a significant financial crisis driven by wildfires, federal funding cuts, and a multi-billion-dollar settlement.

Miami Marlins

fromSun Sentinel

Tri-Rail could shut down by 2028 if it can't find new funding

Tri-Rail faces a financial crisis with a $90 million budget gap, seeking funding support from local counties to avoid shutdown.

#homelessness

Portland

City and county leaders question joint homeless strategy at Wednesday session

Multnomah County faces a $104 million shortfall in homeless services, threatening existing support infrastructures.

Fundraising

MultCo homeless director leaving as shortfall looms

Homeless Services Director Dan Field is stepping down amid a $104 million shortfall in Multnomah County's homeless programs.

11 months ago

Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose mulls diverting affordable housing funds - again - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a structural shortfall of $50 million, considering raiding affordable housing funds for homeless sheltering needs.

Portland

City and county leaders question joint homeless strategy at Wednesday session

Multnomah County faces a $104 million shortfall in homeless services, threatening existing support infrastructures.

Fundraising

MultCo homeless director leaving as shortfall looms

Homeless Services Director Dan Field is stepping down amid a $104 million shortfall in Multnomah County's homeless programs.

11 months ago

Silicon Valley real estate

San Jose mulls diverting affordable housing funds - again - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose faces a structural shortfall of $50 million, considering raiding affordable housing funds for homeless sheltering needs.

more#homelessness

NYC politics

Facing budget cuts, Portland City Council to hold final public listening sessions this week

Portland faces a $157 million budget shortfall, requiring potential cuts to services.

US politics

fromAxios

Scoop: ICE already short $2 billion as Trump's immigration crackdown ramps up

Congress is providing ICE with additional funds, but it is insufficient to meet the agency's demands.

Resource reallocation from other DHS agencies may be needed due to funding shortfalls for ICE.

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.

Miscellaneous

San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose temporarily capped meals for older adults at community centers amid a budget shortfall, causing frustration among recipients.

Mission District

fromSan Jose Inside

SJ Mayor Mahan Says Despite Sluggish Economy, City Can Reduce Homelessness and Be Safer, Cleaner

San Jose faces budget shortfalls requiring difficult tradeoffs for resource allocation amid rising service costs and slower revenue growth.

#hempstead-school-district

Miscellaneous

San Jose demand for senior meals underestimated cost - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose temporarily capped meals for older adults at community centers amid a budget shortfall, causing frustration among recipients.

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NYC parents

LI educrats drive parents to charters then punish them for wanting good schools

Hempstead school district blames charter schools for budget shortfall, citing poor performance and high charter enrollment.

NYC parents

LI district blames planned school closure, layoffs on charters - and begs Gov. Kathy Hochul for help: 'Students will suffer'

Hempstead School District plans to cut jobs and close a school due to a $34 million budget shortfall.

NYC parents

LI educrats drive parents to charters then punish them for wanting good schools

Hempstead school district blames charter schools for budget shortfall, citing poor performance and high charter enrollment.

NYC parents

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LI district blames planned school closure, layoffs on charters - and begs Gov. Kathy Hochul for help: 'Students will suffer'

Hempstead School District plans to cut jobs and close a school due to a $34 million budget shortfall.

London politics

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

'Substantial safety risk' with Essex offices planned to house Havering residents

Havering Council plans to convert Eastgate House for 34 temporary accommodation units to tackle housing shortages amidst budget challenges.

#metropolitan-police

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Met Police still facing substantial tough choices' over cuts despite 83m windfall

The Metropolitan Police faces a £260 million budget shortfall despite recent funding increases.

Future cuts in services and personnel may be unavoidable for the Met.

Calls for the government to address long-term funding issues are critical.

10 months ago

London

The Met Police could be set for the lowest staffing levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police force could hit their lowest staffing levels by March next year.

London politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Met Police still facing substantial tough choices' over cuts despite 83m windfall

The Metropolitan Police faces a £260 million budget shortfall despite recent funding increases.

Future cuts in services and personnel may be unavoidable for the Met.

Calls for the government to address long-term funding issues are critical.

10 months ago

London

The Met Police could be set for the lowest staffing levels - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Metropolitan Police force could hit their lowest staffing levels by March next year.

more#metropolitan-police

#community-response

Education

San Jose education leaders delay decision on school closures - San Jose Spotlight

Franklin-McKinley School District postpones decision to close schools amid declining enrollment and budget shortfall.

fromsfist.com

Miscellaneous

Burning Man Admits to $14 Million Deficit, Says Ticket Price Hikes May Be in the Works

The Burning Man Project is struggling with a $14 million budget shortfall, leading to increased ticket prices and community dissatisfaction.

Education

San Jose education leaders delay decision on school closures - San Jose Spotlight

Franklin-McKinley School District postpones decision to close schools amid declining enrollment and budget shortfall.

fromsfist.com

Miscellaneous

Burning Man Admits to $14 Million Deficit, Says Ticket Price Hikes May Be in the Works

The Burning Man Project is struggling with a $14 million budget shortfall, leading to increased ticket prices and community dissatisfaction.

more#community-response

East Bay (California)

fromThe Oaklandside

'We're gonna fight for our members': Unions respond to Oakland layoffs

City employee unions oppose layoffs made in response to a $130 million budget shortfall, claiming contract violations and arguing for accountability.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Courts warn of 'critical' budget pressures as immigration cases delayed in Canada's 3 largest cities | CBC News

Canada's federal courts face critical budgetary shortfalls affecting operations and delaying immigration cases.

A projected 44% increase in immigration filings puts further strain on the already pressured court system.