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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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Police transparency
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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. -
For the first time, you can look up serious use of force and police misconduct incidents in California.
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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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Supervisors Janet Nguyen and Doug Chaffee argue the disgraced official's plea deal 'stands in stark contrast to harsher penalties imposed on others.'
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The exchange of punches took place Monday as both departments responded to car fire in South L.A.
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Nearly six months Keith Porter, Jr., was fatally shot, his family is still waiting for answers. They've challenged federal officials' account of the encounter.
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“Do’s federal bribery conviction was the tip of the iceberg,” said his successor, Supervisor Janet Nguyen. She called for further investigation by law enforcement.
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The city of Los Angeles is expected to pay at least that much in settlements and judgments this fiscal year. An LAist analysis breaks down those claims and what it means for services.
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Doctors say administrator directives allow immigration agents to interfere in medical decisions and compromise medical care.
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New automated cameras on just two routes along Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue generated $1.6 million in fines for cars parked in bus lanes.
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The bill targets a long-planned road safety project that's become a flashpoint in the L.A. mayor's race.
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The analysis found that Hispanic, Latino and Black people were overrepresented in data on pretextual stops compared to their share of the population.
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Federal rescheduling of marijuana products could make a bigger change.
