Juneteenth becomes paid holiday in Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti signed a proclamation Monday making Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery on June 19, a paid holiday for Los Angeles city employees.

Mayor Eric Garcetti unveils proposed $11.8 billion budget

Mayor Eric Garcetti unveiled his proposed $11.8 billion budget Wednesday, which he said is aimed at making Los Angeles cleaner and safer -- including through an 8.5% increase to the Los Angeles Police Department's budget.