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Lomeli, who we previously reported for being hired after the State Assembly substantiated sexual misconduct allegations, also received a DUI this year. After we inquired about it, he was ousted from the Council District 6 office.
New Councilmember Imelda Padilla Hires Former State Assembly Staffer Accused of Sexual Misconduct
The councilmember’s list of hires includes Mark Lomeli, who left the state Assembly after being accused of sexual impropriety.
Here Is the Full Criminal Complaint Against LA City Councilmember Curren Price
The complaint alleges embezzlement, perjury, and conflict of interest by the sitting councilmember.
‘Wyvernwood Chronicles’ Film Series Documents Joy in the Face of Displacement
Tonight, the first in an intimate series of portraits of the Wyvernwood Gardens Apartment Complex premieres at 2220 Arts + Archives.
LAPD Union Lead Attorney Mocks Internal Affairs in Email to Former Officer
LAPPL attorney Robert Rico sent an email to a former union member expressing his disdain for internal affairs officers.
City Forcibly Routes Taxpayer Money to LASD Nonprofit
Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment’s Mario Hernandez allegedly forced elected members of a Neighborhood Council to spend $4,000 on a fundraiser for the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.
A Weekend of Protests in Los Angeles After High-Profile Deaths Nationwide
After a series of brutal deaths resulting from encounters with police, protesters took to the streets of LA.
Culver City Set to Ban Being Unhoused
Culver City Council introduced an ordinance that is set to ban tent encampments, without providing services or housing for their unhoused population.
Councilmember Kevin de León Attacks Activist
On December 9, Kevin de León was seen on video assaulting an activist. He’s been having a very long, very bad weekend after reappearing at City Council.
Unhoused Veterans Sue VA Over Discrimination and Illegal Leases
A new civil rights lawsuit alleges that the VA has denied disabled, unhoused veterans services and illegally leased out land that could be veteran housing.
Caruso Field Deputy Accused of Sexual Misconduct and Derogatory Comments Toward Women
Daniel Lopez, a leading figure in Rick Caruso’s mayoral campaign, has a long and checkered history in Democratic politics.
Here is Rick Caruso’s Entire Deposition About the USC George Tyndall Scandal
Knock LA has obtained the entire sealed Caruso deposition, in which he says he would want to see the independent investigation if his children were victims of the USC gynecologist.
Fed Tapes Include Herrera Talking with Former O’Farrell Staffer
“I’m worried about it because of fucks like Hugo Soto,” former LA Fed leader Herrera says to a former Mitch O'Farrell staffer.
The Future of LA City Council
A roundup of a tumultuous week: we published leaked audio of LA’s top leaders being racist, and also interviewed Councilmember Nithya Raman about reforming City Council.
Councilmember Koretz Seemingly Engages in Illegal Lobbying Scheme with Former Employee
In yet another apparent ethics violation, councilmember and controller candidate Koretz assisted former employee in potentially illegal lobbying.
Council President Martinez on DA Gascón: ‘Fuck That Guy…He’s With the Blacks.’
In leaked audio, LA City Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Gil Cedillo, and Kevin de León discuss redistricting, are extremely racist.
Sheriff Candidate Robert Luna Struggles to Win Over Progressives
Luna is endorsed by the LA Democratic Party and seven former sheriff candidates.
12 Tiny Homes Destroyed and 10 Damaged in Fire at the West LA VA
A fire at the VA Tiny Home site illustrates the dire need to provide permanent housing.
30 Tiny Homes Sat Vacant While Veterans Awaited Housing
The West LA VA seems focused on anything but actually getting veterans into housing.
Former LA County Democratic Party Director Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Two accusers filed complaints against then Executive Director Drexel Heard, and were told that the party wanted to keep him on for the Democratic primary.
Former City Lawyer Says Garcetti’s Office, DWP Steered Bogus Contracts
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.
