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Two new books shed light about the events of over a half-century ago and the even longer history of money stretching back to ancient times.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The city controller has no power over local policy, legislation or the city’s budget, but can often shed light on wasteful spending or fraud and pressure politicians by releasing audits and reports on city departments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026