Jon Peltz is a reporter who has contributed to WIRED, Billboard Magazine, the A.V. Club, and Rest of World. His writing ranges from video game reviews to unhoused and labor rights, and he has two stunningly beautiful cats. @jonnypeltz on Twitter @jonathanpeltz on Insta
In new court filings, former city lawyer Paul Paradis says he was an FBI informant who covertly recorded DWP board members and officials close to Mayor Garcetti.
Music Icon Stevie Wonder Endorses Eric Strong for LA County Sheriff
Strong has committed to closing Men’s Central Jail and rooting out deputy gangs.
Eunisses Hernandez Looks to Unseat Developer-Backed Councilmember in CD 1 Race
CD1 candidate Eunisses Hernandez hopes to bring her lifelong fight for criminal justice reform to City Hall.
Ron Galperin’s City Controller Office Steeped in Racial Discrimination, Say Former Employees
According to an email, only Black men were invited to apply to be his driver.
DWP Commissioner Held Fundraiser for Councilmember Koretz in Violation of City Ethics Laws
The October fundraiser for Koretz’s city controller campaign appears to have been in violation of several ethics laws.
LA County Democratic Party Takes Bold Anti-Abortion Stance for Billionaire Rick Caruso
While the LACDP originally wanted to create a “blacklist” of consultants who worked with the anti-abortion Caruso, they later softened on the Catholic billionaire.
Attorney Guilty of Bribery Met Mayor’s Office During LADWP Scheme
The LADWP billing scandal involves the offices of several prominent local leaders.
Unhoused Encampments Near SoFi Stadium Cleared
The sweeps resemble tactics used ahead of the 1984 Olympics.
LAPD’s 77th Street Division Under Investigation After Flying Jolly Roger Flag
LAPD has refused to provide records of the incident.
LAPD Officer William Dorsey Jones Jr. Kills Two People, Including 14-Year-Old Valentina Orellana Peralta
Since December 18, the LAPD has killed 5 people.
Los Angeles Studio Heart Machine Lets You Rollerblade on the End of the World
We spoke to Solar Ash creative director Alx Preston about the evolving nature of development, and coming out of LA development co-op Glitch City.
‘The Next Person Can Deal With It’ – Councilmember Harris-Dawson on Criminalizing Homelessness
In an interview with Knock LA, CD8 Councilmember Marqueece Harris-Dawson talks about Jeffrey Katzenberg, LAPD retaliation, and why the City Council keeps reducing public comment.
New Frogtown Theater Focuses on Collaboration and Experimentation
Nonprofit Elysian Theater seeks to push comedy boundaries without making anyone feel othered.
Mayor Garcetti’s Chief of Homelessness Operations Moonlights as Jeffrey Katzenberg’s Event Planner
The attention the mayor’s office has lavished on the billionaire Hollywood executive stands in stark contrast to how they treat activists and organizers.
City Stonewalling LAHSA on 41.18 Amendment Plans
As City Council and the city attorney prepare to enforce the new anti-camping ordinance, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is being kept in the dark.
When a Billionaire Requests a Meeting
Katzenberg got a meeting with another city councilmember this week in less than an hour, proving that deep pockets and a PR machine lead to easier avenues of influence.
Activision Blizzard Employees Organize Against Abusive and Dismissive Culture, Are Optimistic for Change
ABK workers demand a real culture change amidst a lawsuit alleging a pattern of pay and gender discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
‘The Fence is Never Coming Down,’ and Other Things Urban Alchemy Told Us
A new contractor with the City, Urban Alchemy has already had a big impact on Los Angeles — but not much transparency.
The LASD Wants to Sweep Venice, but Councilmember Mike Bonin has Other Ideas
The LASD has apparently acquired 2,000 custody beds in Downtown LA and plans to sweep the boardwalk in preparation for July 4.
Echo Park Lake Community Mourns Its Loss, Fights for Its Future
“You took away a haven, and we’re gonna fight for it," said Jessica Mendez, who led a candelit vigil and procession for the displaced community of Echo Park Lake.
Who Keeps Us Safe?
The LAPD arrested over a dozen members of the press covering a protest at Echo Park Lake, including two of our reporters.
‘Not Your Model Minority’
At Anti-Asian American Violence Rally, activists share the importance of Black and brown solidarity in the fight to defund the police.
Cyberpunk 2077’s Los Angeles
What does the game have to say about Los Angeles Futurism? I played 50 hours to find out.
