LA officials rain on Valley’s Fourth of July parade, again

"LA Officials Leave Fourth of July Parade in Limbo as Costs Mount: On the Eve of US Semiquincentennial Celebrations, Uncertainty Surrounds San Fernando Valley Parade. As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, Los Angeles officials are facing criticism for their handling of the city's Fourth of July parade in the San Fernando Valley. Last month, Mayor Karen Bass' office unexpectedly refused to cover the costs of traffic control and street closures, leaving organizers scrambling to find a solution. The move has raised concerns about the parade's very existence, and whether the celebrations will be able to proceed as planned. With the parade just days away, residents are left wondering if the city's bureaucratic red tape will ultimately derail the festivities."

Oops, they did it again. Here we are, on the eve of the US semiquincentennial, and LA officials continue to load expenses and uncertainty on a Fourth of July parade in the San Fernando Valley. Last month, Mayor Karen Bass’ office balked at covering the cost of traffic control and street closures for the parade...