Robert Luna – California Globe

LA Mayor Karen Bass Back In City As Criticism Against Her Grows

January 9, 2025 1:19 pmJanuary 9, 2025 1:19 pm

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass returned to Los Angeles Wednesday, to criticism over her actions surrounding the numerous fires across L.A. continuing to grow. In the past few days, multiple wildfires have exploded across Southern California, fueled by high winds...

Some L.A. County Officials Oppose Gov. Newsom’s Homeless Encampment Order

July 31, 2024 4:00 pmJuly 31, 2024 4:01 pm

In a series of statements on Tuesday, several Los Angeles County officials said that they continue to be opposed to removing homeless encampments en masse, putting them at odds with the Los Angeles City Council and Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent...

Bill To Restrict Usage Of Police K-9s Returns To Assembly For Vote

January 12, 2024 4:55 pmJanuary 12, 2024 4:55 pm

A bill to end the use of police K-9 units in many criminal policing situations is set to return to the Assembly this month, with many hoping it will pass the Assembly by the end of January, despite a large...

New Zero-Bail Policy Goes Into Effect In Los Angeles County

October 2, 2023 4:33 pm

A new zero-bail system went into effect in Los Angeles County on Sunday, effectively ending cash bail for all misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies. For several years, California and many counties have been in a constant back and forth over...

Civil Rights Corps Damaging Criminal Justice System with Meritless Lawsuits

January 6, 2023 10:44 amJanuary 8, 2023 8:43 pm

Like many jurisdictions across the nation, Los Angeles County has a big problem with its bail system. Scores of defendants are being forced to wait far too long to make their case that they should have their bails lowered or...

Complaint Alleges Long Beach Police Officers Were Involved in ‘Super-spreader Event’

December 16, 2020 9:16 pm

Earlier this week, Long Beach community groups filed a complaint against the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) charging that the LBPD willingly hosted a large COVID-19 super-spreader event in early November. The complaint, filed by the People of Long Beach...