Goldstein Investigation: LA Mayor's Fund Takes In Record $66M During Pandemic

Los Angeles CA

10 February, 2021

5:08 PM

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By David Goldstein, CBS Los Angeles February 9, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Mayor's Fund For Los Angeles has taken in tens of millions of dollars since the outbreak of COVID-19. But where is the money going? Investigative reporter David Goldstein found the fund has taken in ten times more in the past year than previous years as individuals and big business pony up to help. But critics wonder if this also could be a way to curry favor with the mayor. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the record-breaking haul. The fund – a 501(c)(3) charitable organization – took in $66 million last year and counting. Read more at CBS Los Angeles