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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Facing a nearly $1 billion dollar shortfall, Mayor Karen Bass has proposed 1,647 layoffs across departments, or about 5% of the city workforce. -
The layoffs would occur across a range of departments and affect city services. The proposal would also eliminate a number of vacant positions. -
At issue is whether a comprehensive risk assessment report for the brothers should be allowed as evidence in the hearing. -
The $47.9 billion budget plan for the fiscal year that starts July 1 reflects “extraordinary budget pressures” facing the county, according to a statement from the CEO’s office. -
The poodle-dog bush, with its lavender, bell-shaped flowers, can produce a painful rash for people who come in contact with it. -
A judge denied a request from District Attorney Nathan Hochman to withdraw a motion by his predecessor, who supported the idea of resentencing the brothers to a term that made them eligible for parole.
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In separate lawsuits filed Monday in Superior Court, deputy district attorneys Nancy Theberge and Brock Lunsford accuse their boss of retaliation, harassment and defamation. -
The abuse of children under county dates mostly to the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s and took place inside county juvenile facilities. -
LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman withdrew a recommendation from his predecessor, George Gascón, that the brothers be resentenced.
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Sidhu was ordered to return to federal court Sept. 2, when he is expected to begin his sentence.
