Editor’s Note: This is the Ninth in a CalWatchDog.com Special Series of in-depth articles on municipal bankruptcy. Nov. 12, 2012 By Tori Richards It was 1975 and New York City was running out of cash. Its excessive spending and lack of financial oversight created a $14 billion debt, wit...
Posts Tagged ‘Tori Richards’Bankruptcy Series: What are the alternatives to bankruptcy?Monday, November 12th, 2012Report on Thomas death recommends police reformsTuesday, August 28th, 2012Editor’s note: This is the third part of a three-part series on how the homeless and mentally ill are treated in California. Part One was about the Kelly Thomas beating and death. Part Two was about how L.A. sheriffs deal with the homeless. Aug. 28, 2012 By Tori Richards The videota... Bankruptcy: Report warned of San Bernardino fiscal foolishnessFriday, July 27th, 2012July 27, 2012 By Tori Richards SAN BERNARDINO -- Five years before San Bernardino became California’s third city seeking bankruptcy protection in 2012, a 266-page management analysis report warned of dire repercussions if changes weren’t made that would cut costs and shore up the general f... Salaries, mistakes slammed San Bernardino into bankruptcyFriday, July 20th, 2012July 20, 2012 By Tori Richards SAN BERNARDINO -- The bankrupt city of San Bernardino has displayed its shortcomings in a 54-page report that outlines myriad areas where ineptitude has placed them in a position where they cannot meet payroll next month. On Jul;y 18. city council members rece... L.A. Sheriffs set the standard for dealing with the homelessMonday, July 9th, 2012 Editor's note: This is the second part of a three-part series on how the homeless and mentally ill are treated in California. Part One was about the Kelly Thomas beating and death. July 9, 2012 By Tori Richards Welcome to 450 Bauchet St., a 10-acre compound in the heart of downtown Los Ange... Kelly Thomas killing aftermath: Reforming how cops deal with the homelessThursday, July 5th, 2012Editor's note: Today marks a year since Kelly Thomas, an unarmed homeless man, was severely beaten by Fullerton police. He died five days later. This is the first of a three-part series. July 5, 2012 By Tori Richards An outside investigation into whether police officers violated policy lead... Infighting could derail federal transport bucks for L.A.Thursday, June 14th, 2012 June 14, 2012 By Tori Richards Los Angeles stands to receive federal transportation dollars for the first time in nearly a decade, yet local infighting could derail the project, officials say. Allegations of influence peddling with a campaign donor tied to President Obama and lawsuits charg... Special Series: The pros and cons of municipal bankruptcyThursday, April 12th, 2012Editor’s Note: This is the sixth in a CalWatchDog.com Special Series of 12 in-depth articles on municipal bankruptcy. April 12, 2012 By Tori Richards What’s better for a cash-strapped municipality: filing for bankruptcy or struggling to survive without any clear solution to a massive de... Politics Still Beats Down Police ReformMonday, October 24th, 2011OCT. 24, 2011 By TORI RICHARDS A mentally ill homeless man was beaten into a coma that proved fatal by six Fullerton police officers as he screamed, “Help, dad!” Fresno police repeatedly punched a homeless man in the head while he was face down with his arms behind his back. Three BA... Govt. Fights Citizens’ Right to KnowTuesday, April 12th, 2011 APRIL 12, 2011 By TORI RICHARDS A recent appellate court decision could have far-reaching impact on whether citizens can successfully fight government agencies for documents under the California Public Records Act. Attorneys battling for public records only have one big hammer -- attorney... |