Frank Stoltze
I came to L.A. as a very young reporter on New Year’s Day, 1991. Two months later, four LAPD officers were caught on videotape beating Rodney King. A year later, the night before the riots/rebellion broke out, I was in the Nickerson Gardens housing project in Watts at an extraordinary rally of rival gangs that had brokered a truce.
Today, I cover Civics and Democracy in L.A. As we face perhaps the greatest threat to democracy since the Civil War, I seek to engage with communities and examine the hurdles to becoming involved in the political process. I cover the various social and political movements seeking to improve the lives of Angelenos. I also cover anti-democratic forces.
And after all these years, I still need to figure out the best donut shop in L.A. The best torta. The best (not fanciest) coffee. Best of all I get to meet the smartest, most interesting people and bring their voices to you.
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The controversial representative, who was heard on a secretly recorded tape that included racist and disparaging remarks about colleagues, told LAist that he has "a duty to his constituents." -
What’s under discussion, how they connect to L.A.’s past scandals, and what L.A. City Councilmembers have said about them so far.
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Supporters say the criminal charges against the ex-councilmember and county supervisor commonly known as MRT should not define his legacy.
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Any change in the size of the L.A. City Council would require a citywide vote.
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The recommendation follows the former councilmember's conviction on public corruption charges including conspiracy and bribery carried out during his time as an L.A. county supervisor.
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One complaint alleged sexual assault by Mark Lomeli, at the time chief of staff to Assemblymember Mike Gipson (D-Carson). The allegations and findings came to light in 2018 and 2019.
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Robert Rundo is accused of inciting violence at political rallies across California.
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Officials say that boost in pay is needed to address what they’re calling a crisis in recruiting.
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The decision is a blow to efforts by the L.A. County inspector general to investigate deputy gangs at the nation's largest sheriff's department.
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An interview with the council member-elect.
