Aaron Mendelson
Former senior data & investigative reporter
(he/him)
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State Senator Tony Mendoza and Assemblymember Cristina Garcia, both Democrats, have lagged behind their competitors in fundraising. -
The Sheriff's inspector general has ordered a review of a shooting investigation and other issues raised by KPCC's podcast "Repeat," which looked at deputies with multiple shootings.
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The latest scheduled eviction of homeless people living in a large-scale encampment in Orange County comes after a dramatic week in in the county, where officials are struggling to handle a growing homeless crisis.
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The suit is of great interest to Southern California's estimated 27,000 Samoans. Of the 16 U.S. territories, American Samoa is the only one whose residents aren't U.S. citizens.
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"No one wants to have or host this difficult population. Who's willing to step up?"
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The city has paid out millions since 2011 for settlements or judgments involving allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
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Until recently, the city of LA's Personnel Department had received just 35 reports of harassment in a five-year stretch. Recently, reports have drastically increased.
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As Garcetti ponders a run for the White House in 2020, his activity in the 2018 midterms represent an early entrance onto the national stage.
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The Thomas Fire burned through more than 440 square miles and left several communities vulnerable to the mudslides that would ultimately hit earlier this week.
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That amounts to roughly one shooting every fifth day. It's in line with the trend of recent years.
Stories by Aaron Mendelson
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