Hermosa Beach’s current labor contracts lock in raises through June 2028, protect senior staff from layoffs, and pay one group bonuses for meeting just one goal in five. Police pay alone rises about 18%, while the city’s own forecast shows deficits of $3.8 million to $5.6 million ahead.
Appeals court reaches verdict in long-running case over former HbPD officer Jonathan Cruz's dismissal after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.