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LAPD had no security at mayor’s house when intruder broke in; suspect targeted Bass, D.A. says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

LAPD had no security at mayor’s house when intruder broke in; suspect targeted Bass, D.A. says

LA Times  

The man who broke into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ home Sunday was specifically “targeting” her when he forced his way in and reached the second floor, Los Angeles County Dist. Appearing at a news conference, Gascón said Hunter broke into Getty House, the mayor’s residence in L.A.’s Windsor Square neighborhood, around 6:40 a.m. Although Hunter initially told people on …

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He shot an 18-year-old in the back of the head. A jury couldn’t decide if it was murder
8 months, 3 weeks ago

He shot an 18-year-old in the back of the head. A jury couldn’t decide if it was murder

LA Times  

Eddie F. Gonzalez, 51, sits with lead attorney Michael Schwartz, right, and investigator Robert Dean, left, during his trial this month in Long Beach. Gonzalez’s attorneys — defending him for shooting 18-year-old Manuela “Mona” Rodriguez in the back of the head as she fled the scene of the incident — called the 2021 killing a “tragedy, but not a crime.” …

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Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff
10 months ago

Progressive Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón advances to runoff

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — One of the country’s most progressive prosecutors, George Gascón, has advanced to a runoff in his reelection bid for Los Angeles County’s district attorney, surviving a primary race that pit him against 11 challengers. Gascón will compete in November against the second highest vote-getter from Tuesday’s primary in the race to lead an agency that prosecutes cases …

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In new poll, Karen Bass jumps out to big lead over Rick Caruso in race for L.A. mayor
2 years, 4 months ago

In new poll, Karen Bass jumps out to big lead over Rick Caruso in race for L.A. mayor

LA Times  

Rep. Karen Bass has built a double-digit lead in the Los Angeles mayor’s race with a little over two months to go until election day, firming up her base among the city’s Democratic voters and eroding Rick Caruso’s margin in the San Fernando Valley, a new poll shows. Since beating Caruso in the June primary by 7 points, Bass has …

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Recall election aimed at LA prosecutor fails to make ballot
2 years, 4 months ago

Recall election aimed at LA prosecutor fails to make ballot

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — A high-profile attempt to recall a progressive district attorney in the nation’s most populous county has failed, after organizers were unable to collect sufficient, valid petition signatures to place the proposal before voters, election officials said Monday. In a region that has seen rising crime rates and brazen smash-and-grab robberies and home invasions, Los Angeles County District …

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From more cops to defund: Candidates for L.A. mayor differ on crime and policing
2 years, 7 months ago

From more cops to defund: Candidates for L.A. mayor differ on crime and policing

LA Times  

Policing and crime in Los Angeles have been major issues in the race for mayor. After the tumult of recent years, it should come as no surprise that the race to become Los Angeles’ next mayor has focused largely on issues surrounding crime, public safety and policing. The Size Of The LAPD Although calls to “defund” police departments following Floyd’s …

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L.A. on the Record: Should the city go its own way on mental health?
2 years, 9 months ago

L.A. on the Record: Should the city go its own way on mental health?

LA Times  

Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our new local elections newsletter. And we have a public health crisis that’s happening on our streets right now.” Bass said the city and county needed to get along better. “As the largest population of L.A. County — and also the largest contributor to property tax rolls — it’s time …

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L.A. on the Record: Climate change is mostly taking a back seat in mayor’s race
2 years, 10 months ago

L.A. on the Record: Climate change is mostly taking a back seat in mayor’s race

LA Times  

The L.A. Department of Water and Power Valley Generating Station in Sun Valley, shown in 2020, has been the source of health and climate concerns. Jonathan Parfrey, executive director of the Los Angeles nonprofit advocacy group Climate Resolve, said he’s been volunteering for Bass’ campaign to boost understanding of climate issues. “I’d like to see, hear more talk about climate,” …

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LA authorities announce arrests in smash-and-grab robberies
3 years, 1 month ago

LA authorities announce arrests in smash-and-grab robberies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Authorities in Los Angeles on Thursday announced more than a dozen arrests in recent smash-and-grab thefts at stores where nearly $340,000 worth of merchandise was stolen, part of a rash of organized retail crime in California. At a joint news conference, both Moore and Mayor Eric Garcetti called for an end to a no-bail policy for some …

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L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti shifts support to George Gascón in contentious D.A.’s race
4 years, 3 months ago

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti shifts support to George Gascón in contentious D.A.’s race

LA Times  

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Sunday he is switching his endorsement in the L.A. County district attorney’s race and supporting George Gascón in his bid to unseat incumbent Dist. Garcetti was among a number of Southern California politicians who threw their support behind Lacey’s bid for a third term early last year, before Gascón entered the race. In a …

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Amid police brutality protests, demonstrators target D.A. Jackie Lacey
4 years, 7 months ago

Amid police brutality protests, demonstrators target D.A. Jackie Lacey

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Dist. During the protest in front of the Hall of Justice, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies lined the building as families of victims of officer-involved shootings spoke of losing loved ones as protesters shouted, “Say their name.” Diana Hernandez described how her brother, Daniel, was shot and killed, and said more needs to be done to investigate …

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Bernie Sanders endorses former San Francisco prosecutor George Gascón for Los Angeles D.A.
4 years, 7 months ago

Bernie Sanders endorses former San Francisco prosecutor George Gascón for Los Angeles D.A.

LA Times  

Former presidential candidate Bernie Sanders threw his support Thursday behind former San Francisco Dist. Lacey, a career prosecutor who has been in office since 2012, has long been a target of Southern California criminal justice activists for her perceived reluctance to charge police officers in controversial use-of-force cases. While Gascón did not charge any police officers in fatal uses of …

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Candidates for L.A. County district attorney trade punches in lively debate
4 years, 11 months ago

Candidates for L.A. County district attorney trade punches in lively debate

LA Times  

Jackie Lacey, seeking a third term as Los Angeles County’s district attorney, sparred with her challengers Wednesday night in a debate characterized by biting exchanges between the candidates and raucous protests from the audience — emotion that underscored the stakes of a race that will decide the direction of the nation’s largest prosecutor’s office. Lacey, in her eighth year as …

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L.A. County Democrats endorse Gascón in competitive district attorney’s race
5 years, 1 month ago

L.A. County Democrats endorse Gascón in competitive district attorney’s race

LA Times  

Los Angeles County Democrats endorsed former San Francisco Dist. George Gascón over incumbent Jackie Lacey on Tuesday night, intensifying what’s expected to be a hard-fought race to determine who will serve as the county’s top prosecutor beyond 2020. Gascón, a former Los Angeles police officer who is seen as one of the most progressive prosecutors in the nation, won 79% …

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San Francisco’s mayor and city attorney endorse L.A. County Dist Atty. Jackie Lacey, snubbing George Gascón
5 years, 1 month ago

San Francisco’s mayor and city attorney endorse L.A. County Dist Atty. Jackie Lacey, snubbing George Gascón

LA Times  

San Francisco’s mayor and city attorney waded Thursday into the competitive Los Angeles County district attorney’s race, publicly backing incumbent Jackie Lacey over their city’s former district attorney, George Gascón. Breed said Lacey “effectively navigated the delicate balance between keeping our communities safe and enacting meaningful reform.” Herrera, who has been in office since 2001, said Lacey “knows how to …

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