Los Angeles

This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office in Norwalk records and maintains vital records including births, deaths, marriages, real property, real estate documents, and fictitious business name filings. The office is located at 12400 Imperial Hwy, Norwalk CA 90650 and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with contact available at (800) 201-8999. The department also performs marriage ceremonies for a fee, with payment and scheduling completed in-person after a marriage license purchase. Additional information and record request procedures are available at lavote.net.

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The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk provides a public records request portal (NextRequest) for submissions under the California Public Records Act, with the caveat that Los Angeles County does not maintain a centralized record-keeping system and departments maintain their own records. Requesters should direct inquiries to the responsible department or agency head, with a directory available at lacounty.gov listing all county departments, agencies, commissions, and committees. The Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk handles requests for election-related information, RR/CC contracts and RFPs, and training manuals, while other departments handle records such as arrest records (Sheriff), zoning and planning documents (Department of Regional Planning), inspection reports (Department of Public Health), and court records (Superior Court). Certain records including birth, death, and marriage records; real estate records; fictitious business name records; and military discharge records are subject to specific statutory requirements and limitations under California Health and Safety Code, Family Code, Government Code, and Business and Professions Code, and may be available for public viewing at RR/CC offices by appointment.

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This document provides procedural information for Los Angeles City Council and Committee meetings, including how the public can attend, view broadcasts, and submit comments. City Council meets Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in the John Ferraro Council Chamber, with live broadcasts available on Cable Channel 35, the clerk's website, and YouTube, while in-person public comment is accepted at both Committee and Council meetings. The document also outlines resources available to the public, such as meeting calendars, agendas, archived video and audio feeds dating to 2008, and email subscription options for agendas and motions, as well as requirements for lobbyists to register with the Ethics Commission.

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is the governing body and combined executive and legislative head of the county, serving a population of over 10 million people through a civil service staff managing county departments and agencies. The Board consists of five supervisors: Hilda L. Solis (First District), Holly J. Mitchell (Second District), Lindsey P. Horvath (Third District), Janice Hahn (Fourth District), and Kathryn Barger (Fifth District). The Executive Office of the Board administers functions including publishing weekly agendas, maintaining official records dating to the 1850s, and providing administrative, accounting, procurement, and personnel services to county commissions including the Office of the Inspector General and Civilian Oversight Commission. A Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for May 5, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., with a Special Board Meeting following on May 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

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This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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The document is a meeting agenda for the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners of Los Angeles, scheduled for Monday, August 15, 2011, at 11:30 a.m. at City Hall, Room 1060. The board consists of President Daniel Gatica, Vice President Carlene Davis, and members Esther Cepeda-Hatch, Linda Lucks, Karen Mack, and Janet Lindo, under General Manager Bonghwan (BH) Kim. The agenda includes an introduction, roll call, approval of minutes from the previous meeting on August 2, 2011, a 15-minute public comment period with individual speakers limited to 2 minutes unless extended by the presiding officer, and a verbal update from a representative of the Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. The meeting notice requires accessibility accommodation requests at least 72 hours in advance.

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This webpage provides access to agendas, minutes, and reports from the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Commission. The document presents a meeting schedule spanning from July 17, 2025 through December 18, 2025, with meetings held generally on Thursdays biweekly. Each meeting includes associated agendas, minutes, information reports, and board meeting audio recordings available to the public. Specific reports referenced include the FY24-25 Park Fee Annual Report (November 6, 2025), Park Needs Assessment reports (September 4 and December 18, 2025), the LA Equestrian Center Improvement Projects (October 2, 2025), and a CAO Performance Metrics and Operations Update on A Bridge Home Shelter (December 18, 2025). Two meetings were cancelled (December 4 and September 18, 2025). The page indicates the Commission also oversees Concessions Commission and Facility Repair and Maintenance Task Forces.

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Records Management Section maintains official records of all Board meetings dating back to 1873, as mandated by state law. Board records from 1985 to present are digitized and publicly accessible online through the Statement of Proceedings website at no charge, while records prior to 1985 require archival assistance and can be requested by phone; hard copies are available for a fee of $1.17 per search, $.03 per page, and $1 per certification.

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