Ron Galperin

The group seeking to recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti over the state of homelessness has had its second effort certified to gather the signatures needed to oust him, the City Clerk’s Office announced Friday.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says the city is building housing for the homeless. But city controller says we are not building it fast enough and that we are running out of money. NBC4’s Conan Nolan talks with Controller Ron Galperin.

The city of Los Angeles brought in record revenue in the 2018-19 fiscal year, but its spending also jumped, according to a report released today by the city controller’s office, which urged leaders to bolster municipal rainy day funds.

The final round of loans for permanent supportive housing projects funded through the Proposition HHH housing bond measure was approved by the Los Angeles City Council Tuesday.

With housing prices in Los Angeles rising many look for more affordable options like purchasing foreclosure homes. But those bargain deal homes may now come with unwanted tenants. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019

An audit of Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority by the City Controller sharply criticized the City for its tackling of the homeless crisis, in particular, its outreach to the growing number of homeless on the streets.

Los Angeles wants to bring more awareness to the public about youth programs that have helped previous teens. Rick Montanez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.

Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin said a new map released by his office Wednesday that provides data on government-owned properties could help put some of those locations to “better use.”

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday joined a call to boycott the Hotel Bel-Air and the Beverly Hills Hotel, both owned by the government of Brunei, due to anti-gay measures in the tiny kingdom making homosexual sex and adultery punishable by death.

A map of free tax preparation service locations in the greater Los Angeles area was released Thursday by City Controller Ron Galperin to help taxpayers meet the April 15 filing deadline.

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin and Councilman Paul Koretz called Tuesday for a boycott of the Hotel Bel-Air and the Beverly Hills Hotel owned by the government of Brunei for anti-gay measures in the tiny kingdom making homosexual sex and adultery punishable by death. Koretz also announced he is introducing a City Council resolution opposed to Brunei’s policies.

Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars sit unused in accounts across city departments in Los Angeles, according to a new report released Wednesday by the LA Controller’s office.

The Los Angeles Zoo is in need of a new governing model and other reforms, as the current leadership structure has resulted in an institution that does not live up to its full potential, according to a report issued Wednesday by City Controller Ron Galperin.

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin disclosed this week that there are about $28 million of unspent public money that has been sitting in the city’s treasury for as long as 10 years. NBC4’s Conan Nolan talks with Galperin about this the money and how it came about.

In its 33rd year, the AIDS Walk Los Angeles tradition continued on Sunday as droves of Southern Californians walked the city’s streets in support of AIDS awareness. Starting on the stairs of downtown City Hall, organizations, groups and individuals alike cheered with enthusiasm while carrying “AIDS Walk” and “ALPA Health” signs as they strolled through the city.

Increasing the number of storage bins available for the homeless and cracking down on tents erected on sidewalks were among the recommendations released today by City Controller Ron Galperin in an effort to combat the proliferation of homeless encampments.

A report card system for Los Angeles’ parks unveiled Wednesday gave poor scores for the maintenance and cleanliness of restrooms but better marks for playgrounds, trails and gyms. A survey of 3,700 park users also found that cleanliness and safety concerns deter them from using the community parks more.

Cities like Los Angeles are deploying a new weapon to force people to pay parking tickets: a newer, lighter “boot” called the Smart Boot. When an LA Parking Enforcement officer boots a car, the wheels are locked up and owner technically can’t drive it again until they call a toll-free number and pay all their outstanding tickets. But the NBC4...