L.A. politician Ridley-Thomas’ final campaign: to clear his name
For more than three decades, Mark Ridley-Thomas never lost an election, tapping a well-organized network of supporters to secure victory after victory.Now, the former Los…
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…
Measure G created a rift among the county supervisors. It’s not going away.
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis, with help from my colleague David Zahniser, lining…
Labor, religious leaders disagree over a key element of an affordable housing policy
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith, with help from David Zahniser, bringing you the…
L.A. County on hunt for exec to shut down Men’s Central Jail
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L.A. may not be a ‘sanctuary city’ after all
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L.A. County Democrats back Measure G over Holly Mitchell’s objections
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Rebecca Ellis with some news on the fast-approaching election, and…
Does Garcetti want to stay in India? He may not.
Sept. 7, 2024 8 AM PT Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David…
L.A. mayor gets pushback over her port appointees
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Are you looking to be an Olympic volunteer?
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L.A. council chops city attorney’s request for legal help
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Should Los Angeles County ditch the Civic Center?
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Kevin de León faces a tough reelection bid. But campaign money isn’t a problem so far
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser at the helm. Newsletter Get…
Voters could create a new ethics watchdog over L.A. County
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s David Zahniser, bringing you the latest trials and tribulations from…
L.A.’s political leaders head to Paris for the Olympic Games
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It’s Dakota Smith and David Zahniser guiding you into the abyss,…
What’s so special about nine? L.A. County supes spar over board expansion
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record, our newsletter on the travails of L.A. city — and occasionally county! — government. It’s Times…
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass retools her affordable housing strategy
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2028 is around the corner: Let the Games complaining begin
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Talking to empty chairs at City Hall
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L.A. County lifeguard brings culture wars to the beach. Sort of
Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our newsletter on the local political scene. It’s county reporter Rebecca Ellis, with help from…