Nick Gerda

Trump Administration Plans to Freeze Billions in Childcare Funding to California The plans come on the heels of the Trump administration announcing a freeze on all federal payments for child care in Minnesota. Get stories like this delivered straight to y... See more

Topline: L.A. County’s secretive $2 million payout to its CEO two months ago —[first revealed by LAist this week]— was to settle her claims that she was harmed by a ballot measure that will change her job to an elected position and by the county’s messagi... See more

Topline: People with low incomes who rely on California’s largest food program will likely be affected starting next month if the federal shutdown continues, officials warn. It’s one of several safety net programs facing a funding cliff if the shutdown — ... See more

Topline: L.A. County officials quietly approved a settlement deal that paid $2 million to the county’s CEO almost two months ago, LAist has learned. Why? CEO Fesia Davenport was issued the check in August to compensate her for damages she claimed — includ... See more

Topline: L.A. County Chief Executive Officer Fesia Davenport is taking a months-long leave of absence with plans to return to the job early next year, according to emails sent to county staff this week. Who’s in charge? Second-in-command Joe Nicchitta wil... See more