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…
Stephen Cloobeck enters the 2026 California governor’s race
The already crowded field of candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026 has grown by one. Southern California philanthropist and businessman Stephen Cloobeck…
No “pattern of corruption” in contracts inked during Ridley-Thomas’ tenure, probe finds
The bulk of contracts Los Angeles County inked during the 12-year tenure of former Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the formidable politician convicted last year on corruption…
L.A. County wants to crack down on corruption. Is it worth $21 million?
As local government careens from one corruption scandal to the next, the city and county of Los Angeles each charged forward this election season with…