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Media Blasé when 368 Arrested, 131 Rescued in California Sex Trafficking Operation

February 6, 2023 4:56 pmFebruary 6, 2023 5:14 pm

Apparently on February 1st, Los Angeles law enforcement authorities announced they had arrested 368 people and rescued 131 victims involved in human trafficking in a statewide multi-agency task force. That’s 368 people arrested and 131 victims rescued in multiple Southern...

LAPD Opens Investigation Into Leaked Recording of Council’s Racist Comments

October 26, 2022 12:17 pm

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore confirmed on Tuesday in a press conference that his department has launched a criminal investigation into who made the recording of a highly controversial and racist conversation between three City Council members and...

LA’s 14 Smash and Grab Suspects Out Without Bail Thanks to California’s Zero Bail Policy

December 3, 2021 4:06 pm

During a press conference on Thursday, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Chief Michel Moore announced that all 14 suspects recently arrested in connection to the wave of smash and grab robberies in LA late last month have already been released...

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti’s Home Vandalized During Protest Over Homeless Encampment Ban Signing

July 30, 2021 3:28 pm

The Hancock Park house of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was vandalized during a protest against his signing of the sweeping homeless encampment ban signing Thursday night. Garcetti signing the ordinance on Thursday was the final act of the encampment...

Globe Exclusive Interview: Gang of Palestinians Beat Jews in West Hollywood

May 19, 2021 11:21 amMarch 22, 2022 11:41 am

An Arabic man was dining with Jewish friends in West Hollywood Monday evening, when he said around 9:00pm several cars drove by slowly flying Palestinian flags. “Maher,” who only provided his first name out of concerns for his safety, said...

LAPD Requests $67 Million, 50 New Officers To Help Improve Protest Response, Protester Relations

April 27, 2021 7:14 pmApril 29, 2021 10:43 am

The Los Angeles Police Department requested nearly $67 million in funding to help improve protest response on Tuesday, leading to a major backlash from many groups who have been trying to reduce their budget since the George Floyd protests last...

LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino Announces 2022 Mayoral Candidacy

March 15, 2021 6:06 pmMarch 15, 2021 6:08 pm

On Monday, Councilman and former LAPD officer Joe Buscaino announced that he plans to run for Mayor of Los Angeles in 2022. In his announcement, Buscaino noted that Los Angeles faces an emergency due to high rates of homelessness and...