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Frank Stoltze
What I cover
I cover how well democracy is working, how various social and political movements seek to improve the lives of Angelenos and how national conversations are affecting local decision making.
My background
I arrived in L.A. in 1991, the year four LAPD officers beat Rodney King and a year before the riots/rebellion. I’ve covered everything from fires and floods to police corruption and political scandal. My work has been recognized by the Society of Professional Journalists, the L.A. Press Club and the Associated Press.
My goals
I seek to listen to a wide variety of community voices as I hold powerful people accountable and to reveal how seemingly small policy changes have large-scale ripple effects on the people of L.A.
Best way to reach me
I would love to hear your feedback, questions and ideas. You can reach me by email at fstoltze@laist.com, or if you have a tip you’d like to share more privately, you can reach me on Signal. My username is @frankstoltze.
Stories by Frank Stoltze
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Several protests are expected in L.A. and around the country in response to the Trump administration’s immigration actions.
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There were 230 homicides in L.A. in 2025. The decline follows national crime trends.
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The veteran South L.A. politician faces up to 11 years behind bars if convicted.
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The veteran South L.A. politician faces 12 felony charges and could face up to 11 years behind bars if convicted.
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Reiner, 32, was expected to be arraigned Wednesday in connection with the deaths of his parents, Hollywood legend Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, last month.
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The Palisades Fire destroyed nearly 7,000 buildings and killed 12 people.
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The defendants are part of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, or TILF, according to federal prosecutors. They are expected to be arraigned in January.
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The L.A. City Ethics Commission said Lee accepted lavish gifts from men who sought business with the city.
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Nick Reiner, 32, faces special-circumstance allegations that would make him eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
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In an open letter, Inspector General Max Huntsman cited examples of how the county has thwarted his efforts to watchdog the department.
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L.A. County's annual Hate Crime Report found 345 anti-Black crimes recorded in 2024 — the highest number since the commission started reporting on hate crimes in 1980.
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The commission is looking at a wide range of changes to the city's constitution, including increasing the size of the City Council.
