Local Government

The March incident, which compromised information belonging to at least 10 people, was a ransom attack, the county said in a statement. The local government declined attackers’ demand and took systems offline.

Mayor Karen Bass’ proposed 2025-26 budget would include layoffs and eliminate vacant positions, in an effort to address an $800 million deficit. It would also significantly affect the city’s Information Technology Agency.

Courtrooms have stayed open and judicial proceedings have gone forward following the attack detected early Monday. But systems across the sheriff’s and circuit clerk’s offices and at the courthouse were forced offline.