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A bike-lane-loving hedge fund founder and construction workers union put $7M behind Raman. Airbnb has spent heavily for Bass, and the LAPD union is spending big against Raman.
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LAHSA officials had refused to disclose the documents, but reversed themselves after weeks of questions by LAist and criticism from attorneys.
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Former LBPD officer Erik Suarez was convicted of assault in another state two years after joining the force. Defense attorney alleges police never disclosed it as required. -
An out-of-state conviction came to light in another case, where a defense attorney alleges the officer misrepresented facts to make an arrest. He left LBPD in June. -
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In the suit, the contractor alleges that the city of L.A. is misplacing blame in construction-related disputes and refusing to extend contract deadlines.
OC corruption scandal
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do has experienced an astonishing fall from grace: After years of being a powerbroker, he pleaded guilty and admitted to to conspiracy to steal taxpayer funds. Here's a look at what happens next.
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Federal prosecutors say the longtime O.C. supervisor has agreed to plead guilty and resign in a conspiracy to steal millions of dollars meant to feed needy seniors, following a months-long LAist investigation and federal probe. -
Two of the laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, and a third a year later. They increase transparency in how government contracts are awarded.
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According to a grand jury report the contractor took advantage of strained relations and political pressures to “force” the city to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle disputes.
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Caltrans said its project will rehabilitate the roadway, minimize the need for future maintenance and add a series of road features that will make cyclists and pedestrians safer and more mobile.
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Barclay Hotel owners say years of city inaction to blame for a lack of electricity that's stalled out housing efforts.
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Mayor Bass criticized the county as the council considers letting it manage city homelessness spending. Supervisor Horvath fired back, saying the current system is failing.
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Citing LAist’s coverage, Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is proposing to require the county to publicly post details of all future settlements with county executives.
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The administration cited alleged fraud. Local officials and service providers say the impact could be devastating for families in need.
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The autonomous vehicles are operating normally in other parts of the city.
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The extension will connect to the B and D lines, as well as popular bus routes.
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Metro’s current plan involves expanding a storage yard in Vernon to make up for the loss of space at a different yard near Union Station, incensing electeds, leaders and business owners in the city.
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The federal government said the facility already meets many standards and asked the court to hold off on enforcing a July order. Advocates for detainees disagree.
