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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.
LAX People Mover
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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Back in 2023, a council member said the council had “failed” to examine alternatives after repeated problems. Three years later, plans to study it have been delayed.
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LAist reported on the allegations a day before L.A. City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced a motion seeking more information.
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The agreement is labeled “confidential” and was not reported out publicly by the county.
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Oversight commission reported issues for years
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Union leaders say Fesia Davenport told workers there was no money for raises while — it turns out — she was negotiating her payout. She didn't respond to requests for comment.
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Davenport requested the settlement for “reputational harm, embarrassment and physical, emotional and mental distress caused by the Measure G.”
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The county’s chief operating officer, Joe Nicchitta, will serve as acting CEO.
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Facing disciplinary charges from the California State Bar, the prominent landlord-side attorney admitted charging improper fees and other misconduct.
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The neighborhoods with the highest number of complaints were downtown L.A. and Boyle Heights, according to an LAist review.
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More than $11 million has been spent on LAPD overtime alone.
