L.A. still studies furloughs/layoffs

Still failing to reach a deal with city unions in contract talks Wednesday, the City Council asked officials to start drafting plans to lay off 926 workers and furlough thousands of others, while continuing to consider an early retirement program. Daily News.

But the action sets up a possible veto from Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who said he believes he has no choice but to block the Early Retirement Incentive Program.