LA Mayor Karen Bass answered questions from the press this afternoon about the Trump administration’s accusation of election fraud in California. #news #LosAngeles #LAMayor #SpencerPratt

I spoke with Sheriff Robert Luna ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. We discussed the department’s work with federal agencies, enforcing a mask ban on ICE, and why he thinks a nuanced approached to deputy gangs is necessary.

Mike Bornman retired after 36 years at the LA Sheriff’s Department, and now he is running for Sheriff. He says he has a tattoo, but that does not make him a gangster. He points to his record of investigating other department members as evidence that he does not tolerate misconduct.

Sgt. Karla Carranza is running for Sheriff to fulfill a lifelong dream. She promises to continue the department’s current approach to deputy gangs and give the public a “stern” approach to crime.

Eric Strong is running for Sheriff of LA on a progressive platform. He says it is time for the department to take a stand against ICE, eradicate deputy gangs and close Men’s Central Jail.

Andre White is the youngest candidate in the race for LA County Sheriff. In this interview, he recounts retaliation he faced after reporting a supervisor. He says that current leadership is out of touch, and it is time for the department’s younger generation to lead.

Palmdale Lt. Oscar Martinez is running to be Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He supports the constitutional sheriffs movement and believes there needs to be AI implemented throughout the department. He doesn’t believe deputy gangs are real, and wants to see more cooperation with ICE.

Former Hollywood bailiff Sonia Montejano is running to be Sheriff of LA County. She wants to eliminate deputy gangs, approve more concealed carry permits and bring in the National Guard to fill vacancies. Check out my interview with her on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/ezmRDfzhAgM?...

I tried to talk to Brendan Corbett, Alex Villanueva’s assistant sheriff about his campaign for Sheriff of LA County. It did not go well.

LA: do you want a puppy? My friend found these doberman/frenchie pups and they need a home!

At least 9 U.S. citizens have been taken into the custody of agents with ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection after observing or portesting near immigration raids in the LA area. My latest story for @capitalandmainnews is here: capitalandmain.com/border-patro...

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the West Coast of the United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Japan following a MASSIVE 8.7 earthquake near Russia. Here are the estimated tsunami start times from the National Weather Service.

BREAKING: LA Superior Court has ruled in my favor that the public has the right to photos of sworn members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Judge Chaffant wrote in his decision that “the public has a strong interest in knowing the identity of its peace officers.”

Curfew has been lifted in Downtown LA as of 11:43am. Mayor Karen Bass’s statement:

LAPD has begun to charge peaceful protesters on horseback minutes after a dispersal order is given. via: Maison Tran for @capitalandmain.bsky.social

BREAKING: Children’s Hospital LA is closing its Center for Transyouth Health and Development, along with the Gender-Affirming Care surgical program, effective July 22. CHLA’s statement to me for @capitalandmain.bsky.social

Breaking: AB Hernandez wins 2nd place for long jump. Under CIF’s new pilot program that awards dual medal to any “biological” girl who comes in the place beneath AB, Brooke White of River City High School also got a second place medal. @capitalandmain.bsky.social

At least one person protesting AB’s participation has been escorted out of the event. These two ladies have filmed AB’s jumps. @capitalandmain.bsky.social

I’m back at the CIF Track & Field Championships where transgender athlete AB Hernandez’s participation has become a national news story.

Proud mama Nereyda Hernandez watches AB clear the high jump with cheers from the crowd

I’m here at the CIF Track & Field Championships where transgender athlete AB Hernandez is competing in 3 events! She told me this morning she’s excited for her events.

I spoke to the mother of trans athlete AB Hernandez, who was doxxed by a local elected official, in an exclusive interview for @capitalandmain.bsky.social Please read my full story: capitalandmain.com/trans-studen...

LA County recently announced that no hazardous waste was found in beach sand after Janunary's fires. Experts say some dangerous material may have been overlooked. My story for @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/the-disaster...

Commissioner Hans Johnson says despite Sheriff Luna implementing 19 of 26 recommendations to eliminate deputy gangs from the Department’s Civilian Oversight Commission, Johnson has heard about a new gang in the Antelope Valley. My sources say it’s called New School. Here is the logo:

I’m here at the LA County Civilian Oversight Commission where the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is openly defying a subpoena issued by the commission. Sheriff Robert Luna says the department has “nothing to hide”, but was instructed by county counsel to not send anyone.

It's been 1 year since Francisco Nunez was found dead in an alley after being taken into custody by LA County Sheriff's deputies in Lancaster. His family & their supporters are protesting in his memory outside of the station. Read my story on Francisco: lapublicpress.org/2024/05/fran...

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I'm back in Altadena today for @capitalandmain.bsky.social covering the effort to monitor toxic contamination from the Eaton fire. A team of scientists are spending their Saturdays for the next year collecting dust in the burn areas for analysis.

I’m here in East LA at a Town Hall hosted by @lacountycoc to discuss the use of deputy gang logos and the violent response to celebrations to the Dodgers World Series win.

I’m here at Children’s Hospital LA where organizers with CIR-LA @dsa.la and others are demanding the hospital reverse a new policy terminating gender affirming treatment for new patients under age 19. The change came in response to an executive order by President Trump issued this week.