Los Angeles City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his wife, Flora, have pleaded not guilty this morning to re-filed charges of perjury and fraud, stemming from allegations the couple lived outside the district he represents and lied about his address. more ›

District Attorney Steve Cooley filed perjury and fraud charges against City Councilman Richard Alarcon and his wife Flora Montes de Oca Alarcon today—the exact same charges that a Superior Court judge threw out just hours earlier today. more ›

Recently, the campaign to elect Carmen Trutanich for District Attorney released a press release, trumpeting the fact that 725,000 people had watched his campaign video YouTube. This huge number raised red flags (just for the purposes of comparison, note that Steve Cooley won his spot at the DA after receiving 573,236 votes in 2000, according to the county registrar-recorder). more ›

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors showed their appreciation of those involved in the successful recent conviction of an Antelope Valley couple who bred pit bulls and trained them to fight in their weekly meeting, and the moment is serving as a reminder of how valuable the dog fighting tip line is. more ›

City attorney Carmen 'Nuch' Trutanich, who said he wasn't interested in seeking higher office during his 2009 campaign, has officially thrown his hat in the ring by announcing that he would run for District Attorney. more ›

It's came down to one juror, specifically that one juror's dismissal; that's how Cleamon "Big Evil" Johnson, a South L.A. gang leader, managed to have his death sentence tossed out for two August 1991 murders. more ›

Following the announcement of a guilty verdict in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the family of Michael Jackson have issued a statement to express their delight in the jury's decision to hold Murray responsible for involuntary manslaughter. more ›

Gregory Powell, one of the two men responsible for the 1963 "Onion Field" kidnap and murder of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Ian Campbell has cancer, and is serving a life sentence. However, District Attorney Steve Cooley announced late today that the California Board of Parole Hearings has denied Powell a compassionate release from prison. more ›

District Attorney Steve Cooley announced today that he sent a letter to CA Attorney General Kamala Harris urging her to seek a state Supreme Court review of the appellate ruling earlier this month that prohibits officials from collecting arrestee DNA samples, according to a news release. more ›

Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley finally admitted Tuesday that he will not seek a fourth term in 2012. Cooley cites the primary reason for opting out of an upcoming race as his age--"he will be 65 when he completes his term," notes the Daily News, and has worked nearly 40 years as a prosecutor. more ›

District Attorney Steve Cooley went on the record today in opposition of Governor Jerry Brown's proposed budget because he believes a provision for transferring "thousands of convicted felons and parolees to county custody and supervision threatens the safety of citizens." more ›

This afternoon, Kamala D. Harris became an elected official of many firsts as she took her oath and assumed to office of California Attorney General. "I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me and I will never forget it is you, the People of California, whom I serve," Harris said in her post-oath speech. more ›

He's already said he might not run again for his job as LA County District Attorney, but today Steve Cooley gets to close out 2010 knowing that Deputy District Attorney Danette Meyers is nipping at his heels. Meyers, an LA resident for 50 years, and a Deputy DA for 24 years, and today she announced her candidacy for the top job, and will run for election in 2012. more ›

Still licking his wounds from losing the race to be California's next Attorney General, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley (R) spoke in public yesterday for the first time since the election was called for his rival, Democrat Kamala Harris, reports the Daily News. During his press conference, Cooley acknowledged Harris' victory, and continued to defend his campaign, calling it "the hardest thing I have ever done." more ›

It's official, and it's a wrap before Thanksgiving: "Steve Cooley conceded defeat today to Kamala Harris in the political slugfest for California attorney general," the Sacramento Bee is reporting. It took 22 days to reach this point, and, after that many days of ongoing ballot counting, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris (D) not only was named the victor by media outlets and prominent politicians, but she held on to a slim, but growing, lead over the Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley (R). It took 22 days to reach this point, and, after that many days of ongoing ballot counting, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris (D) not only was named the victor by media outlets and prominent politicians, but she held on to a slim, but growing lead over the Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley (R). more ›

It seems unlikely that Kamala Harris or Steve Cooley will be able to give thanks at their family table on Thursday for being named California's next Attorney General, since it's looking like the ballot count for the post will go on past Thanksgiving, according to the Sacramento Bee's Capitol Alert. more ›

Estimates from the camp to complete the count in the race for California's Attorney General post indicate that as of yesterday there were around 130,000-220,000 ballots left to count, and San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris (D) remains in the lead This morning, City Council President Eric Garcetti, who has been monitoring the count closely, and keeping a detailed log of the count and contest via a Facebook note, says he is calling it for Harris, and shares the statistical breakdown that is leading him to this proclamation. more ›

Over two weeks since voters went to the polls in California, the state is still laboring over ballots to determine who will become the next Attorney General. Holding on to a slim lead she reclaimed over the weekend, San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris is inching past Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley once again in the slow see-saw tally, according to the Daily News. more ›

Kamala Harris has pulled ahead Saturday morning by a few hundred votes, according to the latest update reported by KTLA. The "see-saw race" for California Attorney General is down to less than 500,000 provisional ballots. more ›

Despite declaring victory early on November 2nd's election night, L.A. Co. DA Steve Cooley (R) still isn't the winner in the race to be California's next Attorney General. "The lead in the attorney general’s race has see-sawed between the two candidates since election night, and with considerably more than 1 million ballots remaining to count, could easily reverse again," notes the Times. This weekend, Cooley pulled ahead, taking away a snug lead enjoyed by San Francisco's Kamala Harris (D) since the wee hours of November 3. The count continues; a winner must be declared by November 30th. more ›

The race for California's Attorney General remains what the Secretary of State's Election site is labeling a "close contest." How close? With 100% of the precincts reporting, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Steve Cooley are separated by 0.1%. more ›

The lead in the race for California's Attorney General was passed between contenders Kamala Harris (D) and L.A. District Attorney Steve Cooley (R) overnight, and this morning the contest remains too close to call, according to the Sacramento Bee. more ›

It wasn't an easy decision, but the LA Times today endorsed L.A. County's Republican District Attorney Steve Cooley over San Francisco's Democratic D.A. Kamala Harris. Why? It's not his stance on social issues like gay marriage, but he's a centrist who can manage: more ›

In one corner you have Republican Steve Cooley, the current District Attorney for Los Angeles County. In the other is Democrat Kamala Harris, the current District Attorney for San Francisco. The two are vying to be California's next Attorney General, a spot to be vacated by Jerry Brown, who may or may not become the state's next Governor. more ›

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck has pledged to speed up the internal investigation into the shooting of Manuel Jamines, a day laborer who was allegedly intoxicated and brandishing a knife during a confrontation with the police, according to an AP report published by the Mercury News. more ›

Well, you don't see this every day. Above is the inmate information for Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alarcon, who was indicted on 18 felony counts yesterday. He and his wife were released on their own recognizance after after the judge turned down the District Attorney's request for them to post a total of $70,000 for bail. According to the report, he was arrested at 2 p.m., booked at 3:43 p.m. and released at 4:15 p.m. more ›

District Attorney Steve Cooley yesterday said his office has been investigating the city of Bell since March, but until now, the focus was only towards the $100,000 part-time salaries given to City Councilmembers, according to the LA Times. His investigation included how councilmembers were able to make such a high salary when the meetings that earned them that amount -- council meetings earned them very little, per state law, the money was made by serving on commissions and other panels -- rarely took place, and if they did, reportedly lasted shortly. more ›

Statewide results are already coming in and here's what we know, as of the midnight hour: more ›

Los Angeles County's District Attorney (and a Republican Attorney General Candidate) today officially opposed the November ballot prop to legalize marijuana in California today. “The marijuana initiative is terribly misleading, poorly drafted and not in the best interests of California residents,” Steve Cooley said in a written statement. “It will not regulate, not control nor effectively tax marijuana in California.” more ›

In the race for California's Attorney General, one of L.A.'s top politicians has chosen to support San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris. "District Attorney Kamala Harris has a proven record of innovation and success, demonstrating that the best way to keep our communities safe is to be both tough and smart on crime," L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti said. more ›