Tag: Eric Garcetti
Los Angeles Pushes Sanctuary City Ordinance Prior to Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto continued to expedite their “sanctuary city” ordinance this week, hoping to get it in front of the City Council, passed, and formalized into law before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration...
Former LA City Councilman Jose Huizar Begins 13 Year Federal Prison Sentence
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar surrendered to U.S. Bureau of Prisons officials at Federal Correction Institution Lompoc II (FCI Lompoc II) on Monday, beginning his 13 year prison sentence for racketeering and tax evasion crimes. Between 2013 and...
Bass Ackwards: LA Mayor Wants Another Term
Just a few days ago, you may have noticed an odd little ripple in California politics. Or – considering the megaphoney grifty cowardly lunacy taking place in the state house taking place in the state house – you probably didn’t....
Former LA City Councilman Jose Huizar Sentenced To 13 Years In Federal Prison
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar was sentenced to 13 years in Federal prison on Friday on racketeering and tax evasion charges after having plead guilty last year to avoid a February trial. Between 2013 and 2017, Huizar was...
LAPD Police Chief Position To Open Up Following Michel Moore Retirement Announcement
Over the weekend, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore announced that he will be retiring in February, opening up a rare slot for the chief of police that has led many groups across the city to demand for...
Homeless In Karen Bass’ Los Angeles
This week, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass celebrated her first year in office, and highlighted the “success” of her Inside Safe project. However, as the Globe and other outlets have pointed out, her program has been far from a success,...