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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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Davenport, who has been on leave since October, has faced criticism over the controversial payout which was initially kept out of public view.
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CalFresh is one of several safety net programs facing a funding cliff if the shutdown — which has shown no sign of ending — drags on.
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The order, issued after disruptive immigration raids in January 2025, placed new restrictions on immigration agents arresting people without warrants.
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Michael Angel Alvarez was working for the city of L.A. on contract when he was accused of being a gang leader. He says he was preventing violence, not breaking the law.
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Nearly 470 sections of guardrailing were stolen in the last fiscal year in L.A. and Ventura counties.
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The bill would increase penalties for metal recyclers who possess or purchase metal used in public infrastructure.
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The move by Mayor Karen Bass comes before consolidation of the departments is made final.
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The selection comes after CEO Va Lecia Adams Kellum announced her resignation in April.
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Asked why Justin Szlasa was removed from the post, the LAHSA Commission head says that it is her 'prerogative' to change committee assignments.
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Do is scheduled to be sentenced June 9 on a federal bribery charge. Prosecutors are asking for five years in prison.
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