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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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Federal prosecutors say two people have been arrested on suspicion of using their car to try to block immigration agents from doing their job in South Los Angeles.
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Lyle and Erik Menendez have been serving life in prison without parole in connection with the killings. A state parole board could now determine if and when the brothers are released.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom once again is calling on cities and counties to ban homeless encampments on the streets.
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The hearing is now scheduled to start May 13.
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United Firefighters of Los Angeles City President Freddy Escobar, a prominent figure in the city's union politics, has been suspended, according to the Associated Press.
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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said criminologists, forensic scientists and crime scene photographers could be laid off.
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Many of the demonstrations for workers’ rights have also become an indictment of President Donald Trump’s stance on immigration.
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As L.A. Mayor Karen Bass proposes more than 1,600 layoffs to deal with a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall, departments will make their case on needs. We have details on the agendas and how to participate.
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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.
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The layoffs would occur across a range of departments and affect city services. The proposal would also eliminate a number of vacant positions.
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At issue is whether a comprehensive risk assessment report for the brothers should be allowed as evidence in the hearing.
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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.
