Supervisor Hilda Solis says she’ll run for Congress if new maps are approved
Backed by a hefty list of prominent endorsers, Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis has officially kicked off her bid for a southeast L.A. County…
How an LAPD internal affairs detective got known as ‘The Grim Reaper’
In a police department with a long tradition of colorful nicknames — from “Jigsaw John” to “Captain Hollywood” — LAPD Sgt. Joseph Lloyd stands out.“The…
Suspect arrested over shooting of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and husband ‘gunned down inside LA home’
A SUSPECT has been arrested after American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband were found dead in their home.Robin and husband Thomas DeLuca,…
Lawmaker makes history as first Black Marin County supervisor
SAN ANSELMO, Calif. — It’s hard to miss Brian Colbert. It’s not just his burly 6-foot-4 frame, his clean-shaven head or the boldly patterned, brightly colored Hawaiian…
Like Mayor Bass, Supervisor Kathryn Barger also deleted her fire text messages
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under heavy scrutiny for deleting the text messages she sent during the region’s disastrous January firestorms. But she…
Can’t pay rent because of the fires? L.A. County considers six-month lifeline
Tenants in L.A. County reeling financially from the January wildfires could be protected from eviction for the next six months.The L.A. County Board of Supervisors…
Texts reveal strain between L.A. Mayor Bass, county Supervisor Horvath
Los Angeles was still deep in crisis on Jan. 21 when county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath made her frustration known to Mayor Karen Bass.The Palisades fire…
State Attorney General files felony charges against former Kern County supervisor
The California Attorney General’s Office announced felony charges Friday against former Kern County Supervisor Zack Scrivner, after the state took over an investigation into allegations…
San Francisco gives mayor new powers to tackle drug use, homelessness
SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie notched an early victory in his crusade against the city’s twin crises of homelessness and fentanyl addiction, getting sign-off…
How L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger plans to help Altadena rebuild
In front of the Altadena sheriff’s station Saturday morning, Pierre Dupuy greeted L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, then broke down in her arms.“Thank you so…
L.A. County HQ should stand, Janice Hahn says. And not because of her dad
I drove around downtown Los Angeles on a recent Friday morning looking for one of the Civic Center’s ugly ducklings. The Kenneth Hahn Hall of…
L.A. County demands investigation into death of baby who died after being left in care of 11-year-old
Los Angeles County supervisors called Tuesday for an investigation into the death of Thyri Wood, a 1-year-old who died in July after the county’s child…
L.A. County probation chief to quit as juvenile hall closure looms
L.A. County’s chief probation officer said he plans to leave the troubled agency as a deadline to evacuate Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall approaches, sources said,…
A powerful new task force must make Measure G a reality. Who will get a seat?
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis updating you on L.A. local government news, with…
L.A. County faces its most important reform in decades
Supporters of Measure G declared victory this week, eking out a win with roughly 51% support. While the Los Angeles County charter changes didn’t get…
‘Five little queens’ will be nine, as Measure G backers claim victory
The so-called “five little queens” will have to make some room.The backers of a ballot measure to expand the L.A. County Board of Supervisors claimed…
Last-minute guide: L.A. voters could dramatically reshape government. What to know
For decades, critics have said Los Angeles County government does not work. Just five elected officials run the largest county in the nation, with what…
Kern County supervisor claims D.A. improperly searched office
A Kern County public meeting dramatically deviated from the agenda when Supervisor Leticia Perez accused district attorney staff of attempting to “illegally” search her office.Perez…
High school school security supervisor sentenced for selling explosives
A former California high school campus security supervisor has been sentenced to two years in prison for conspiring to engage in the manufacturing and dealing…