Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday confirmed Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief in a split 11-2 vote, and he was later…
After Trump win, next LAPD chief’s immigration record under scrutiny
The clashes that longtime immigration advocate Martha Arevalo had with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department under Jim McDonnell were years ago — but still…
In two L.A. City Council races, police ‘abolition’ is a wedge issue
Long before she uttered the words “F— the police,” Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado made clear she was not happy with the city’s…
When should a candidate apologize? The question roils the Jurado-De León race
Los Angeles police officer Roberto Yanez said he has spent much of his career forging ties with residents in South L.A. and Watts, working with…
What type of LAPD chief will Jim McDonnell be? Clues may lie in the past
When Jim McDonnell is officially sworn in as the next Los Angeles police chief on Nov. 14, daunting challenges await. The list includes dealing with…
Kevin de León aide played a role in “F— the police” controversy
In a room full of students at Cal State L.A. last week, a young man told Los Angeles City Council candidate Ysabel Jurado that he…
L.A. council candidate takes heat for saying ‘F— the police’ while discussing LAPD spending
The candidate running to unseat Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León faced sharp criticism on Monday for saying “F— the police” at a recent…
‘Bad Boys’ alum Theresa Randle detained by LAPD
Theresa Randle, the actor who long played the devoted wife of Martin Lawrence‘s Marcus Burnett in three “Bad Boys” films, was taken into custody in…
Mayor to select Jim McDonnell as new LAPD chief
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is expected to announce that she has selected Jim McDonnell to serve as the city’s next police chief, ending a…
Inside Kamala Harris’ record on ‘defunding’ police and on safety
A few weeks into the largest racial justice protests in modern American history, the lone Black woman in the U.S. Senate appeared on “Good Morning…
Family of store manager killed by LAPD gets $9.5-million settlement
The city of Los Angeles will pay nearly $40 million to settle three lawsuits alleging abuses by the LAPD, including a case brought by the…