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2022 sees second-highest level of recall activity since Ballotpedia began tracking

In 2022, Ballotpedia tracked 247 recall efforts against 414 officials. This is the second-highest number of recall efforts since Ballotpedia began tracking this statistic in 2014. Only 2021 had more recall activity—with 357 recall efforts against 545 officials.

Ballotpedia · Dec 21, 2022

LAPD took highly unusual action after its handling of CBS sex scandal was questioned

LOS ANGELES — Days after an internal investigation was launched into whether a former Los Angeles police captain led a cover-up of sexual assault allegations against former CBS chief Leslie Moonves, the detective who handled the case years ago took an unusual step.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 6, 2022

Former chief of staff sues LA District Attorney George Gascón for retaliation

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón's former chief of staff has sued him for retaliation, alleging she was bumped from her post for an inexperienced replacement, the latest in a string of lawsuits filed by subordinates against the progressive prosecutor.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 3, 2022

Fencing rings that netted $18 million in LA railroad thefts are taken down, authorities say

LOS ANGELES — Two theft rings that netted more than $18 million worth of merchandise stolen from railroad cars have been dismantled, authorities said Thursday, months after images of a sea of discarded containers along Union Pacific tracks in Lincoln Heights drew national attention.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 18, 2022

LA district attorney investigating Sheriff Alex Villanueva after deputies were asked to donate to his campaign

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has opened a criminal investigation into whether Sheriff Alex Villanueva violated state law when he solicited campaign donations from deputies, a spokesman for the office said Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 10, 2022

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gets a crash course in San Francisco politics

SAN FRANCISCO — During an annual Chinatown community event hosted by the police department in September, interim San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins moved through the crowd like a rock star, stopping to oblige selfie requests and chat with locals gathered at Portsmouth Square for a discussion on public safety…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 6, 2022

LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva is at war with nearly everyone. Will it cost him his job?

LOS ANGELES — After four years as Los Angeles County sheriff, Alex Villanueva’s view of things has crystallized into a simple idea: He knows best how to save the county — and you’re either on board with him or part of the problem.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022

Court finds former UCLA gynecologist guilty of sexually abusing patients

A jury was hung on nine additional felony counts against James Heaps. The doctor is facing thousands of accusations of abuse and has cost UCLA $700 million in lawsuits.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2022

Protests, anger, tears roil LA City Council meeting over leaked racist recordings

LOS ANGELES — Politicians, religious leaders, activists and everyday Angelenos directed their fury at the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday, telling elected leaders about the rage and sadness they felt over a recording in which Council member Nury Martinez is heard making racist remarks and denigrating colleagues.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 12, 2022

Protests, anger, tears roil LA City Council meeting over leaked racist recordings

LOS ANGELES — The L.A. City Council struggled to begin its meeting Tuesday as Angelenos flooded the chambers and screamed with anger two days after a surreptitious recording surfaced on which Council member Nury Martinez is heard making racist remarks and denigrating colleagues.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 11, 2022