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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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The city had requested six additional years to ready the projects for construction.
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The board voted to release the audit report, but it will first notify named individuals and give them a chance to challenge its release.
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A federal judge ordered Sithy Yi’s release after her attorney argued her detainment was unconstitutional
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A supervising prosecutor wrote in an email that City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has a pattern of protecting donors. She says that’s false.
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Jonathan Hale said the statute of limitations remains open for another year.
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In court records, a crime mapping company alleges LAPD has engaged in an “unlawful pattern of delaying tactics” to avoid releasing the data.
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Children asked to waive right to see a judge in exchange for $2,500
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LAist investigates illicit dumping at three Antelope Valley sites.
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An LAist analysis found tech problems and policy changes during the 2024 count raise questions about a reported 10% downturn in unsheltered people in the city of Los Angeles.
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After days of confrontations among protesters and immigration agents, some observers wonder whether police involvement constitutes cooperation with federal authorities.
