California has suffered an additional $2.5 billion blow to its already staggering budget deficit, pushing the official total up to $17 billion. Speculation as to what exactly impacted the budget varies throughout the senate, but Assembly Speaker Karen Bass believes that the collapse in the housing market is definitely one key culprit.

Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alarcón introduced a motion, Friday, to ensure that that Neighborhood Councils and other community members have the opportunity to learn about proposed gang injunctions, including the scope and boundaries of the injunction, and be given an opportunity to provide feedback.