Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Following a break-in at her official residence April 21, Mayor Karen Bass called it a “frightening” experience that makes […]
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City attorney seeks support for bill targeting child traffickers
Wave Staff and Wire Reports SOUTH LOS ANGELES — As part of ongoing efforts to address human trafficking along South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles City […]
U.S. attorney announces crackdown on violent gun crimes
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES – Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles promised increased federal prosecutions of violent gun crime March 20, but denied […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Fraudulent crime numbers hurt Gascón
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist Here were the facts about crime in Los Angeles in 2023. The number of homicides plunged. The number of […]
City Council honors Chief Moore on last day in office
Wave Wire ServicesLOS ANGELES — Ahead of his final day as chief of police, the Los Angeles City Council recognized Michel Moore Feb. 28 for […]
Two challengers face Harris-Dawson in 8th District race
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Incumbent Marqueece Harris-Dawson appears to be a dominant favorite to remain in office for a third and […]
THE HUTCHINSON REPORT: Time to put an end to street takeovers
By Earl Ofari Hutchinson Contributing Columnist On three different occasions I have witnessed in a street takeover. The first time it was a block from […]
City reaches settlement with LAPD officer hit by mayor
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — The city has settled with a Los Angeles Police Department motor officer who was nearly killed after […]
Chief Moore reflects on career with the LAPD
By Anita Bennett Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — After more than 42 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, the last five as chief, Michel […]
Diversifying The Thin Blue Line – California made it legal for DACA immigrants to be cops
Many law enforcement departments are having trouble filling vacancies, but they’re slow to use a state law that lets them hire immigrants legally under the […]