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Opinion

LASD-Run Inmate Welfare Fund: Another Black Hole of Taxpayer Dollars

The most expensive Cheetos in the world are sold in LA County jails. The sheriff’s office eats the profit.

Nika Soon-Shiong

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May 14, 2022

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City Council

Here’s What You Missed Last Week at LA City Council

Tenants from Hillside Villa and Chesapeake Apartments fight for their housing while Joe Buscaino helps repeal COVID protections for disabled and elderly community members.

Sarah Michelson

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May 13, 2022

Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin stands in front of flags for the city of Santa Ana and the state of California. He wears a black police uniform with a badge on his left chest.

News

Santa Ana PD Chief Confirms MET Allegations, Says Reporting Baseless

In a video message, Chief David Valentin confirmed allegations of gang-like activity within the department.

Ben Camacho

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May 13, 2022

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Elections

The Knock LA Los Angeles Progressive Voter Guide for the June 2022 Primary Election

Don’t take away your own right to vote — plenty of people are trying to do that for you.

Knock LA Editorial

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May 10, 2022

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News

Surprise! We’re Suing the LAPD.

Knock LA reporters Jon Peltz and Kathleen Gallagher have filed suit for violation of their constitutional rights.

Knock LA Editorial

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May 9, 2022

News

KKK-Themed Deputy Gang Allegedly Led by Violent LASD Deputy

Deputy Konrad Thieme, an alleged gang leader, also has a history of violence against women.

Cerise Castle

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May 9, 2022

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Elections

Erin Darling Wants to Bring His Experience Keeping People Housed to City Hall

The CD 11 City Council candidate spoke with Knock LA about how he would address housing, homelessness, and other key issues facing Los Angeles.

Elijah Chiland

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May 6, 2022

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Opinion

Police Batons Clash with Pro-Abortion Activists’ Faces

The way federal police under a Democratic administration violently suppressed a pro-abortion protest could be chilling foreshadowing.

John Motter

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May 5, 2022

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News

LAPD and DHS Attack Pro-Abortion Protesters in Downtown LA

Several hundred people gathered to protest the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision. Some were met with violence from local and federal police.

Sean Beckner-Carmitchel

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May 5, 2022

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City Council

Here’s What You Missed Last Week at LA City Council

Nithya Raman fights to stop illegal rent increases while the LAPD offers a milquetoast apology for exploding 42 pounds of fireworks in a residential neighborhood last June.

Sarah Michelson

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May 5, 2022