L.A. Today: Pensions, Fraud, And More

A maritime security training center opened Monday at the Port of Los Angeles, the Daily Breeze reports. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Sheriff Lee Baca, and LAPD Chief Charlie Beck were on hand to celebrate the opening of the $16.1 million training facility.
Six state employee contracts took a step toward final approval Monday, passing a senate committee Monday, KPCC says. The contracts would require workers to pay more toward their retirement plans and curtail benefits for new workers. A new L.A. Times/USC poll found majorities support cutting back pension benefits for current and future state employees.
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