Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says “my proposed budget, unfortunately, includes layoffs, which is a decision of absolute last resort.” She blamed city personnel costs and wildfire

Since budget planning began, layoffs have been called "inevitable" with 3,500 positions on the chopping block. The final affected workforce number announced Monday included 1,647 filled position layoffs,

The Los Angeles mayor kept an upbeat tone in her annual State of the City address, but her proposed budget offered a reality check.