The LA City Council approved a $1 million increase for LAPD recruitment, less than the $4.4 million Mayor Bass requested to add 410 officers by 2026. The decision precedes a budget deficit concern and the 2028 Olympics.

The Los Angeles City Council approved a $1 million funding proposal to hire more police officers, falling short of Mayor Karen Bass' request for $4.4 million.In a 9-6 vote, council members advanced Councilwomen Katy Yaroslavsky and Ysabel Jurado's budget increase to cover the additional hiring for the next two months.

The Los Angeles City Council Friday is expected to give final approval on a proposal updating the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, capping annual rent increases between 1% and 4%, and removing additional charges for utilities.

The city council approved a $1 million funding proposal for additional hiring of new Los Angeles Police Department recruits for January and February.

LAist reported on the allegations a day before L.A. City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion seeking more information.

City officials indicated the potential for a lawsuit against LA28 Monday during a meeting of the council’s ad hoc Olympics committee. In closed session, the committee conferred “with its legal counsel relative to possible initiation of litigation,” according to the meeting agenda.

The expansion opens the door for aging office and commercial buildings to be turned into housing as part of LA’s effort to meet state-mandated housing targets.