L.A. County sheriff ‘absolutely’ plans to run for reelection in 2026
Days after the general election that marked the midway point of his term as Los Angeles County sheriff, Robert Luna says he “absolutely” plans to…
Jim McDonnell sworn in as LAPD chief amid immigration concerns
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday confirmed Jim McDonnell as the city’s 59th police chief in a split 11-2 vote, and he was later…
After Trump win, next LAPD chief’s immigration record under scrutiny
The clashes that longtime immigration advocate Martha Arevalo had with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department under Jim McDonnell were years ago — but still…
US sheriff says ‘probably prevented’ third Trump assassination attempt | US Election 2024 News
Suspect faces firearms charges but denies he tried to harm former US president and Republican candidate.A United States sheriff has said law enforcement officers likely…
Los Angeles’ next police chief is former sheriff Jim McDonnell
Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. It’s Sunday, Oct. 6. I’m your host, Andrew J. Campa. Here’s what you need to know…
Column: Too corrupt for reality TV? There’s always Congress as a Plan B
Much like his spirit animal, Donald Trump, Rep. Clay Higgins first sought reality TV before taking his shtick to Washington. Opinion Columnist LZ Granderson LZ…
Police won’t give election security after sheriff’s posts
RAVENNA, Ohio — A local Ohio elections board says the county Sheriff’s Department will not be used for election security following a social media post by…
Kentucky judge fatally shot, county sheriff charged with murder
Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was fatally shot Thursday in his chambers. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines, 43, has been arrested and charged with…
Skai Jackson arrested on suspicion of domestic battery
Disney Channel star Skai Jackson could be facing a misdemeanor after getting arrested last week at Universal Studios in Hollywood. The “Jessie” and “Bunk’d” actor…
Judge tosses out LASD’s failed bribery probe into Sheila Kuehl
Two years after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies showed up with guns and battering rams for an early morning raid on Sheila Kuehl’s home in…
L.A. sheriff investigated Times reporter with list of problem deputies
For at least three years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department secretly investigated — and ultimately urged the state attorney general to prosecute — a…
Body of ‘Top Chef’ alum Naomi Pomeroy found, sheriff says
The body of celebrity chef and “Top Chef” alum Naomi Pomeroy has been recovered from a river in western Oregon, authorities confirmed Wednesday. The Benton…
How the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting prosecution collapsed
SANTA FE, N.M. — The spectacular collapse of New Mexico’s criminal prosecution of Alec Baldwin in the deadly “Rust” movie shooting laid bare nearly three…
‘Kind of bunk’: A closer look at the controversial case against a top L.A. D.A. official
One legal expert called it “kind of bunk.” Another said it simply raises more questions than it answers. But two months after state prosecutors announced…
Californians support term limits for local offices, poll finds
A large majority of California voters support term limits for local elected offices, including county supervisors, district attorneys and sheriffs, according to a new poll…
San Diego County says it’s nearly stamped out illegal pot shops. Why can’t L.A.?
The van screeched to a halt in a parking lot along a busy Whittier thoroughfare. A half-dozen men in army-green body armor and tactical helmets…
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, frequent Newsom critic, ponders a run to succeed him
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a conservative firebrand known for law-and-order views and fierce criticism of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is considering a run for governor…
Arizona taxpayer costs for Arpaio’s profiling verdict to reach $314 million
PHOENIX — Seven years after Joe Arpaio was ousted as sheriff of Arizona’s most populous county, taxpayers are still footing the bills from a racial profiling…
Authorities name mother’s boyfriend as person of interest in slaying of 3-year-old boy
Authorities have released the identity of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in his Lancaster home on Tuesday night and described his mother’s boyfriend as…
Artificial intelligence is making critical health care decisions. The sheriff is MIA
Unlike medical devices or drugs, AI software changes. Rather than issuing a one-time approval, FDA wants to monitor artificial intelligence products over time, something it’s…