An L.A. City Council member is launching a nonprofit. Ethics experts have questions
Los Angeles City Councilmember Tim McOsker is launching a nonprofit to pay for basic services, including street lighting and ...
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Will an LA program that diverts mental health calls to clinicians instead of police continue?
In one year, the program has responded to more than 6,000 calls, 96% of which didn't require armed police support. But will ...
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As LA veers toward a financial crisis, $320M in liability payouts play a big role
The city of Los Angeles is expected to pay at least that much in settlements and judgments this fiscal year. An LAist ...
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Family of transgender woman who was shot, killed by LAPD files lawsuit against city of Los Angeles
The family of a transgender woman who was shot and killed by the LAPD is filing a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles, saying video taken at the scene proves the shooting was unlawful and ...
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Stoneham Police praises officers, detectives during bank robbery investigation
The Stoneham Police Chief is praising several officers and detectives for their exceptional teamwork and dedication during a bank robbery investigation. On Wednesday, February 19, around 2:03 p.m ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, LA cop who wrote ‘The Onion Field’ and other bestsellers, dies at 88
It took a hardened, cynical look at the lives of police officers and the stresses they face patrolling the often mean streets of Los Angeles. He followed it with a similar novel, “The Blue Knigh ...
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CHP pursuit of a possible reckless driver in Winnetka ends in deadly shooting, Los Angeles police say
The pursuit of a possible reckless driver turned deadly after officers from the California Highway Patrol opened fire in Winnetka early Wednesday morning. The Los Angeles Police Department is ...
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LAPD presence at South L.A. immigration raid sparks questions
Los Angeles Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez is calling on the city to create clearer protocols regarding its immigrant sanctuary laws after Los Angeles police officers were spotted during an ...
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Joseph Wambaugh, ex-LAPD officer who wrote ‘The Onion Field’ and other bestsellers, dies at 88
It took a hardened, cynical look at the lives of police officers and the stresses they face patrolling the often mean streets of Los Angeles. He followed it with a similar novel, “The Blue Knigh ...