Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The civilian commission charged with oversight of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will undertake a “full-scale investigation” into […]
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Charges filed against ex-deputy in 2019 shooting
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Manslaughter charges filed against a former Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy in the fatal shooting of Ryan […]
Prosecutors back efforts to recall district attorney
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Members of the association representing Los Angeles County prosecutors voted overwhelmingly in support of an effort to recall their […]
Off-duty LAPD officer killed in South Los Angeles
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Four people have now been arrested in connection with the shooting death of an off-duty Los Angeles Police Department […]
Stonewall Democratic Club backs Eric Strong for sheriff
By 2UrbanGirls Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — The Stonewall Democratic Club held its endorsement meeting Dec. 19 and endorsed Eric Strong for Los Angeles County […]
MTA board increases contract costs for security
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The board of directors of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority has voted to increase the transit agency’s current contracts with […]
Suit contends sheriff encourages civil rights violations
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva is being sued for his alleged support of deputies who use excessive force and commit civil […]
Crews clean Veterans Row encampment near Brentwood
From City News Service LOS ANGELES — Outreach crews, sheriff’s deputies and federal officials worked with residents of a homeless camp on the outskirts of […]
Sheriff says 3,200 deputies face firings over vaccine rules
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Sheriff Alex Villanueva continued to assail the county’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, claiming more than 4,000 sheriff’s department employees are […]
Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit growing more contentious
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles federal judge has granted Vanessa Bryant’s motion to compel depositions of Sheriff Alex Villanueva and Fire […]