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Two years after George Floyd, LA's police union goes big in the city election

LOS ANGELES — Two years ago, some of Los Angeles' political leaders took a public stand against the clout wielded by the city's police union, announcing they would reject any campaign donations that were offered by the group.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 1, 2022

Former Republican billionaire could be LA’s next mayor

This year's mayor's race has all the trappings of a Hollywood production: celebrity clashes, big money, drama and nods to past classics.

Axios · May 29, 2022

From more cops to defund: Candidates for LA mayor differ on crime and policing

LOS ANGELES — One candidate wants to make the Los Angeles Police Department larger than it has ever been. Another envisions a future where America's second largest city no longer needs police. The others have staked out middle ground.

Los Angeles Times · May 28, 2022

Caruso takes slim lead in LA mayor poll by rival’s supporters

Billionaire Rick Caruso has taken a narrow lead in the primary election for Los Angeles mayor, according to a poll commissioned by a group supporting his closest rival, Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

Former LA public defender picked to lead federal Access to Justice office

WASHINGTON — During a college internship at the Orange County Public Defender's office, Rachel Rossi was sent to the local jail. She was given a simple instruction: Ask people who had recently been arrested what they need.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022

Caruso, Bass and De León battle for the undecided voters as LA mayor’s field thins

LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Mike Feuer ended his campaign for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday, the latest jolt to a race that has suddenly narrowed to a handful of leading candidates.

Los Angeles Times · May 18, 2022

Mike Feuer drops out of LA mayor’s race, endorses Karen Bass

LOS ANGELES — City Attorney Mike Feuer bowed out of the Los Angeles mayor’s race on Tuesday and endorsed Rep. Karen Bass.

Los Angeles Times · May 17, 2022

Many homeless people resist group shelters even as LA mayoral candidates push to build more

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles mayoral primary has seen candidates throwing big numbers around concerning how much shelter they’d like to see built for homeless people.

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022

Abuse-clouded prison gets attention, but will things change?

The director of the federal Bureau of Prisons and a task force of senior agency officials traveled recently to a federal women's prison in California

The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Caruso donated to politicians opposing abortion in the past. Will that matter to L.A. voters?

Abortion became an unlikely issue in the Los Angeles mayor's race this week after a draft Supreme Court opinion published Monday by Politico appeared to show that the nation's highest court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

Los Angeles Times · May 4, 2022