Los Angeles County recorded the largest number of reported hate crimes in its history last year — 1,350 — a 45% increase over the previous year, according to a county commission.

In announcing its annual hate crime report Wednesday morning, authorities with the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations called the numbers "unprecedented," noting that while they appear to reflect a marked increase in hate crime activity, they also show that people are more willing to report these kinds of crime than they were in the past.

Los Angeles County recorded the largest number of reported hate crimes in its history last year &mdash; 1,350 &mdash; a 45% increase over the previous year, according to a county commission.
In announcing its annual hate crime report Wednesday morning, authorities with the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations called the numbers "unprecedented," noting that while they appear to reflect a marked increase in hate crime activity, they also show that people are more willing to report these kinds of crime than they were in the past.

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'Unprecedented' number of hate crimes reported in LA County, report says

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Four months into the fiscal year, the city of Los Angeles has already overspent its budget by nearly $300 million, according to a report released this week by the City Administrative Officer.

The city is in “a particularly challenging financial position,” the report states, noting increased legal liability and labor costs across a number of departments.

L.A.'s reserve fund has dropped to 4% of revenues, according to the report. The city has a policy of keeping the fund at a minimum of 5%. If it drops below 2.75%, the council would need a two-thirds vote to withdraw money from it. That could threaten the city’s bond rating, which would increase the city’s borrowing costs.

Four months into the fiscal year, the city of Los Angeles has already overspent its budget by nearly $300 million, according to a report released this week by the City Administrative Officer.
The city is in &ldquo;a particularly challenging financial position,&rdquo; the report states, noting increased legal liability and labor costs across a number of departments.
L.A.'s reserve fund has dropped to 4% of revenues, according to the report. The city has a policy of keeping the fund at a minimum of 5%. If it drops below 2.75%, the council would need a two-thirds vote to withdraw money from it. That could threaten the city&rsquo;s bond rating, which would increase the city&rsquo;s borrowing costs.

LA has overspent by $300 million so far, cuts to city services likely

Since the pandemic and the growth of transitional kindergarten for 4-year-olds, the district has been under capacity at its preschools.

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'Unprecedented' number of hate crimes reported in LA County, report says

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