Politics
435 arrests, $12 million in OT, few lessons learned: LAPD issues report on ICE protests
A report issued Tuesday by the LAPD detailed challenges the department faced when responding to protests last year, but said officers performed well when dealing with unruly crowds. Critics said it failed to address injuries caused by use of less-lethal weapons and aggressive actions by officers.
As Americans bet on elections, L.A. officials weigh how to safeguard voters
L.A. County could become among the first major election jurisdictions to implement guidance or policy related to prediction markets.
Becerra, Hilton offer promises on AI, gas prices, healthcare — and starkly contrasting views
The two candidates for California governor came to Sacramento offering policy agendas that were both sweeping and vague. Both were quick to belittle the promises by their rival.
Court halts Shasta County measure that eliminates most mail-in voting — for now
A Shasta County Superior Court judge has halted a voter-approved measure that would eliminated most mail-in voting
Race to replace Pelosi enters the AI group chat
Scott Wiener’s congressional campaign launched a chatbot parodying rival Connie Chan, sparking a rebuke from Pelosi and illustrating the minefield politicians navigate when using AI.
Protecting the blue wall of silence is not justice in LAPD whistleblower case
In charging LAPD officer Daniel Flores with 16 felonies for his secret tapes of officers making ugly comments, the district attorney is sending the wrong message.
Raman will lose homelessness committee chair as mayoral race heats up, sources say
Nithya Raman will lose her post as chair of the L.A. City Council’s Housing and Homelessness Committee just as the mayoral race between her and Mayor Karen Bass enters its final months.
‘Surveillance pricing’ is legal gouging. California legislators don’t seem to care
Some retailers mine your data, down to how long your mouse hovers, to jack up prices to as much as they think you will pay. It’s called surveillance pricing, and California legislators seem ambivalent when it comes to stopping the growing trend.
Your guide to the California governor’s race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here’s what you need to know about the candidates.
Bass’ Inside Safe teams went to these places again and again. But so did the homeless
Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe outreach teams went 25 times to a one-mile stretch along the 110 Freeway in South L.A. The area stands as a symbol of the challenges facing the program.