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Casey Wasserman was the consummate LA powerbroker. Now his links to Ghislaine Maxwell threaten his legacy

The Hollywood scion and talent agent exchanged sexual emails with Epstein’s associate

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

‘There is going to be a tragedy’: LA official warns Trump’s Olympics plan could lead to something horrifying

She really just called it a Trojan horse.

We Got This Covered · Jan 15

Los Angeles moves to take control of homelessness agency, citing audits that found reckless spending

Los Angeles officials have moved to take control of hundreds of millions of dollars in homelessness spending after two scathing audits found the government agency currently responsible for that money has spent it recklessly and without transparency

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

LA City Council member Kevin de León says censure penalties would hurt his constituents

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de León addressed his colleagues for more than eight minutes Wednesday, speaking publicly in council chambers for the first time since an incendiary leaked audio conversation upended L.A. politics in October, propelling the legislative body into crisis.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023

Paul Krekorian voted in as new LA City Council president

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles City Council selected Council member Paul Krekorian as its next leader Tuesday afternoon, with the 10 members present voting unanimously for him to take over the council presidency.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022