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Kevin de León, Agent of Council Chaos, Quietly Exits Stage Left
Disgraced Councilmember Kevin de León finally bows out, two years after his racist scandal roiled the city. Newcomer Ysabel Jurado, who handily defeated him in November, takes the reins of Council District 14 today.
L.A.’s Sanctuary Ordinance Received as a Shot Across the Bow
It might have taken L.A. too long to get here, and there's more to be done, but the finalization of a sanctuary ordinance is an important step forward for the city and for its most vulnerable residents
Kevin de León’s Cynical Debate Performance Shows How Little He’s Grown
De León repeatedly accused Jurado of being a liar who lacked substantive accomplishments while taking credit for a number of projects initiated prior to his tenure.
L.A. Street Vendors Celebrate Removal of No-Vending Restrictions in Huge Win Against City
The victory is the product of a decade-plus-long battle to legalize sidewalk vending on our city streets
In Pursuit that Left Two Dead, Rookie Driver Officer Coached on Everything but Public Safety
How LAPD's lack of transparency around pursuits makes addressing safety more difficult
LAPD Was Crossing Against Red Light in Crash that Killed Pedestrian and Injured Six in Hollywood
The department says the officers had turned on their lights and sirens just before crossing. Their reasons for doing so remain unknown.
Trial Postponed Again as Street Vendors, City Continue Negotiations
Vendors succeeded in getting no-vending zones rescinded, but are still seeking reimbursement for citations and the repeal of other restrictions
KDL Gets Schooled on How Legislative Process Works as No-Vending Zones Rescinded
Street vendors logged a key victory in the process, but the battle to be treated with dignity continues
No City for Old Men: L.A. Police Commission finds lung-collapsing blow to chest of unarmed Black 60-year-old “in policy”
Although Officer Brian Kolke failed to voluntarily report the use of force and prolonged Earl Roots' agony for several hours, he only received a comment card on his personnel file
LAPD Admits Man Who Slept Thru 3-Hour Bus “Standoff” Was Carrying BB Gun Only after Hero Robot Dog Story Makes Rounds
The picture emerging from the scene was a harrowing one: police vehicles surrounding a Metro bus amid reports that a man with a gun had barricaded himself inside of it.
