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Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State Of Emergency as Powerful Storm Wallops SoCal

February 5, 2024 4:39 pmFebruary 5, 2024 4:39 pm

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency throughout most of Southern California on Sunday and Monday over the large atmospheric river event that is currently bringing massive amounts of rain and flooding to the region. The storm, which first...

Los Angeles DA Q&A, Part Four: On Strikes and Reform

February 5, 2024 11:41 amFebruary 5, 2024 11:41 am

This is part four of a continuing series of questions and answers with the candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney. California has a “three strikes” law. That should mean that if you do three very bad things you can go...

The Signs of the Times

February 5, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 5, 2024 6:29 am

Last week the Los Angeles Times announced it was laying off 115 news staff, in the middle of labor negotiations no less. While I take no joy in seeing people lose their jobs, a part of me thinks that the demise...

Los Angeles DA Q&A, Part Three: On Management and Politics

February 4, 2024 9:12 am

This is part three of a continuing series of questions and answers with the candidates for Los Angeles District Attorney. Besides presiding over a cratering sense of public safety, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon cannot, it seems, even run...

Los Angeles DA Race Up For Grabs?

February 4, 2024 2:33 amFebruary 4, 2024 2:34 am

In about a month, Los Angeles County voters will have the chance to oust the egregious George Gascon from his perch atop the demoralized county District Attorney’s Office. But will they? If money and poll numbers are anything to go...

Teamsters Hold LA Rally In Favor Of Local Robotaxi Regulation Bill

February 2, 2024 5:04 pmFebruary 2, 2024 5:04 pm

The Teamsters Union began their campaign in favor of a bill that would allow city and county governments to impose limits and greater regulations on robotaxi services over state organizations on Friday, holding a rally outside of the Los Angeles...

LA DA Gascon’s Improper, Unethical, or Just Plain Stupid Actions Cost Taxpayers Another $5 Million

January 30, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 30, 2024 2:46 am

Maybe there’s a good reason Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon has never (as an attorney) set foot in a courtroom – it could be because he always loses. Last week, the LA County Board of Supervisors decided to pay...