The cost of retirement

OK. We see now that Lopez "retired."

According to Lopez's contract, the city will pay sworn employees 100 percent of their contribution to the California Public Employees' Retirement System program if they retire, as well as providing other benefits including a percentage of their salary.

But how much is he getting paid? Reporters Tania Chatila and Bethania Palma just submitted a records request to get that information. It seems that the city is making the Tribune jump through a dozen hoops to get information that should be at the city's finger tips.