As elected officials consider spending reductions and layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion shortfall in Los Angeles’ budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Mayor Karen Bass’ office Friday said she will ...

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Video taken by Scott Meyers, a local attorney and conservative activist, shows Bass saying she'll "absolutely take the pay ...

Here are the top moments from Episode 7. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Carnie Wilson defends Lola: Daughter received 'cruel' comments from 'American Idol' fans Were we ...

That’s the grim outlook for LA under a proposed spending plan released by LA Mayor Karen Bass last week. Department officials ...

L.A.’s climate office is led by Marta Segura, the city’s chief heat officer. Los Angeles is one of just three localities in ...

In the midst of a dry winter, images of the California wildfires struck fear in the hearts of Arizonans. Some cities are more ...

Two officials who spoke to USA TODAY on condition of anonymity confirmed that Krause is expected to quit. “Melanie Krause has been leading the IRS through a time of extraordinary change," a ...

Bass highlighted homelessness progress and wildfire recovery as a budget deficit of more than $800 million looms.

Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled to deliver her State of the City speech on Monday, outlining her priorities as Los Angeles ...

I think it’s a great addition to Lakeland,” Bell said. Bonnet Springs Park has been named USA Today's “Best City Park” of 2025. It’s a major milestone for a park that has only been open ...

USA Today readers gave the top honors to this recreational trail in the state, listing it at the top of USA Today's 2025 10Best Readers Choice Awards for Best Recreational Trail. See why this Gulf ...