Los Angeles neighborhood Fourth of July parade canceled after Bass budget cuts, organizers claim

A Los Angeles Fourth of July parade was canceled due to budget cuts from Mayor Karen Bass' office, which organizers claim forced them to pay $20,000 for city services previously provided free. The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club expressed frustration over the costs and delayed communication with city staff, while Rutland, Massachusetts also canceled its July 4th celebration over public safety staffing shortages.