Former L.A. deputy mayor strikes plea deal over fake bomb threat
A former senior member of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ staff has struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors, admitting he called in a fake…
L.A. council backs $30 minimum wage for tourism workers, despite industry warnings
The Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to approve a sweeping package of minimum wage increases for workers in the tourism industry, despite objections from…
After bomb threat allegation, Bass names new deputy mayor for public safety
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has named a new deputy mayor for public safety, installing former FBI official Robert Clark as her top aide overseeing…
L.A. fire chief Kristin Crowley responds to ouster by Bass
Ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley struck a defensive tone Saturday, issuing her first statement since being demoted by Mayor Karen Bass for failing…
New York governor says she won’t remove NYC mayor, for now
NEW YORK — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul won’t immediately remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office but will instead push for increased oversight of…
Huntington Beach’s future after Tito Ortiz resignation
From the moment Tito Ortiz entered the political arena in Huntington Beach, some of his supporters saw him as the local government version of Donald…
Kamala Harris was at the forefront of the battle for same-sex marriage
WASHINGTON — Two decades ago, when a Democratic presidential nominee wouldn’t dream of endorsing gay marriage, a newly elected district attorney named Kamala Harris was performing…
Top legal adviser to New York City mayor quits as investigations swell
NEW YORK — The top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned abruptly over the weekend, the latest sign of instability in the…