County approves budget -- for now

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Monday approved a $23.3 billion 2011-12 budget, which could be slashed further depending on state and federal budget deliberations. Christina Villacorte in the Daily News.

The spending plan, $905 million less than last year's, would cover the fiscal year beginning July 1.

"I think this really points out the precarious position that we're in," Supervisor Don Knabe said. "There's so much outside of our control that could have a very negative impact on our budget."

County Chief Executive Officer William Fujioka vowed that the budget, as it currently stands, would not prompt drastic cuts in service.