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A new court filing alleges LBPD knew one of its officers was convicted of battery in Georgia in 2022 for years — but failed to tell defendants, prosecutors and the courts.
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LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys.
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Police Transparency
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Former LBPD officer Erik Suarez was convicted of assault in another state two years after joining the force. Defense attorney alleges police never disclosed it as required. -
An out-of-state conviction came to light in another case, where a defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts to make an arrest. He left LBPD in June. -
For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California.
LAX People Mover
The opening of the long-awaited LAX People Mover train is getting pushed back, again.
OC corruption scandal
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has experienced an astonishing fall from grace: After years of being a powerbroker, he pleaded guilty and admitted to to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds. Here's a look at what happens next.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe. -
Two of the laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and a third a year later. They increase transparency in how government contracts are awarded.
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Metro said it’s switching vendors to distribute a total of $1,800 to Phase 2 participants.
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On Thursday, the Metro Board will vote on a recommendation that could reshape the governing body of the countywide transportation system.
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The city council will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus following a proposal for a new In-N-Out location near Blanco Park in Culver City.
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Residents of Do’s former district urged supervisors to back away from spending the money in other areas, with many equating that to stealing the money twice from residents.
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Immigration experts say people navigating complex immigration laws are especially vulnerable to misconduct. Here’s how to protect yourself.
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State law says the public must get access within two business days to public records of officials’ gifts and outside income. L.A. County attorneys say it may take months, not days, to make the information avaiable.
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In late May, a Sawtelle resident and his neighbors painted yellow crosswalks around the West L.A. park due to safety concerns.
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There are at least two inquiries underway into thousands of contracts handled by Andrew Do over the years related to his time on two powerful Orange County boards.
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According to a grand jury report the contractor took advantage of strained relations and political pressures to “force” the city to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle disputes.
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Caltrans said its project will rehabilitate the roadway, minimize the need for future maintenance and add a series of road features that will make cyclists and pedestrians safer and more mobile.
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