A new study by the Legislative Analysts Office reveals some unintended consequences from mandated furlough days for state workers.
The attempt to save money, by forcing workers to take unpaid furlough days, may end up costing money in the long run, FOX 11 Investigative Producer Heidi Cuda reports.
Although 95% of the employees took those furlough days, they then banked vacation days and when employees leave or retire, they're cashing out big-time.
That cash-out could cost a billion dollar a years in several years, which would virtually wipe out any savings from the furloughs.
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Californians will get their first look at the health plans to be offered through the state's new insurance exchange and how much that coverage will cost them.
The state's largest health insurers, including Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield and Kaiser Permanente, will be among 13 plans competing for policies on California's new health care exchange.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:18:07 GMT
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
After emerging victorious from a hard-fought and costly campaign, mayor-elect Eric Garcetti thanked voters today for propelling him into office and said he was prepared to take on the city's major issues.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:23 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:23:56 GMT
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Officials say a woman in a Los Angeles suburb found a bear cub sitting on her kitchen counter. A Los Angeles county sheriff's statement says the department received a 911 call Wednesday from the woman.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:26:58 GMT
It's a simple question, and those in the education reform movement say there's a simple answer: special interests.As LAUSD agrees to pay out 30 million dollars to the families victimized.
It's a simple question, and those in the education reform movement say there's a simple answer: special interests. As LAUSD agrees to pay out 30 million dollars to the families victimized.
For someone so young, this week's Wednesday's Child has a broad range of interests. Born in 2001, Jeremy has a love for dinosaurs, contemporary art and sports of all kinds.
For someone so young, this week's Wednesday's Child has a broad range of interests. Born in 2001, Jeremy has a love for dinosaurs, contemporary art and sports of all kinds.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:11 AM EDT2013-05-23 06:11:46 GMT
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist.
The World's #1 DJ & five time number one position holder in the critically acclaimed DJ Mag's Top 100 poll, Armin van Buuren is a Dutch Electronic Dance Music Artist. Armin sat down with FOX 11's Pablo Pereira recently to talk about his passion for music and his new album, 'Intense'.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:28:28 GMT
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
When is a bullet train… not a bullet train? KTTV Vice President and General Manager Kevin Hale shows you why even major High Speed Rail supporters.. are now changing their minds… in this P-O-V.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:38:27 GMT
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
The name may sound benign, but "Molly" is a powdered form of MDMA, the molecular compound found in Ecstasy, and it's often laced with other highly addicted drugs.
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:08 AM EDT2013-05-16 07:08:49 GMT
Families fight back against social workers they say lie, fabricate evidence and perjure themselves in court. They're suing and forcing the county to cough up big bucks for the alleged wrong doing.
Families fight back against social workers they say lie, fabricate evidence and perjure themselves in court. They're suing and forcing the county to cough up big bucks for the alleged wrong doing.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:00 AM EDT2013-05-16 05:00:23 GMT
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Quwendarous – who prefers to be called "Q" – is a bright, active and outgoing kid who loves basketball and playing outdoors. Q also likes to go bike riding but didn't currently have a bike.
Monday, April 22 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-04-23 01:58:17 GMT
In December 2010, under a then, new state law, parents united in the city of Compton and signed a petition for change at a failing elementary school. The move was part of California's "Parent Trigger" law.
In December 2010, under a then, new state law, parents united in the city of Compton and signed a petition for change at a failing elementary school. The move was part of California's "Parent Trigger" law.
Monday, March 4 2013 10:20 PM EST2013-03-05 03:20:46 GMT
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is taking some heat for its plans to hire disadvantaged people to work on the $68-billion dollar bullet train project.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority is taking some heat for its plans to hire disadvantaged people to work on the $68-billion dollar bullet train project.
Wednesday, February 27 2013 10:32 AM EST2013-02-27 15:32:47 GMT
Southland housing prices are up 10.2 percent year-to-year over 2012, but as investigative producer Heidi Cuda reports that's good news for sellers but tough on the average buyer.
Southland housing prices are up 10.2 percent year-to-year over 2012, but as investigative producer Heidi Cuda reports that's good news for sellers but tough on the average buyer.
