Dakota Smith
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LAT reporter.
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Dakota Smith
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
LA28 Olympics Committee backs embattled Casey Wasserman over Epstein files
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LA28 Olympics Committee backs embattled Casey Wasserman over Epstein files
As Casey Wasserman faces growing fallout over his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, the leaders of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics announced Wednesday that it had reviewed Wasserman's past conduct and determined he should continue to serve as chair of LA28.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-11/la28-olympics-committee-backs-embatted-casey-wasserman-over-epte
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Wasserman said Sunday his participation in a 2002 Clinton-led Africa trip was the only time he met Epstein. "I never witnessed anything inappropriate, I did not speak to, see him or communicate with him ever again."
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How Casey Wasserman entered Epstein's orbit: Bill Clinton, a trip to Africa and Ghislaine Maxwell
Newly-released risque emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime confidant of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, threatens Casey Wasserman's role overseeing the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics Games.
https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-02-09/casey-wasserman-entered-epsteins-orbit-bill-clinton-ghislaine-maxwell-olympics-la28
5 months ago
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Sex trafficking in L.A. made worse by California law, Republican candidate for governor says
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Sex trafficking in L.A. made worse by California law, Republican candidate for governor says
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on Monday visited a notorious sex-trafficking corridor in South L.A. and vowed to rescind a law that decriminalized loitering, a measure critics say end...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-15/sex-trafficking-in-la-made-worse-by-california-law-republican-candidate-for-governor-says
7 months ago
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Foul-mouthed, brash and savvy: What to know about ex-Newsom aide tangled in a corruption probe
Dana Williamson, Newsom's former chief of staff, made friends and enemies in Sacramento with her abrasive style and passion for policy.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-14/dana-williamson-newsom-aide-profile-federal-indictment
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Challenges to Pelosi part of broader movement to replace the Democratic Party's old guard
Rep. Nancy Pelosi's most serious primary challenge in decades is not just a local political moment, but a prominent example of a generational reckoning underway in the Democratic Party.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2025-10-22/pelosi-challenges-broader-movement-to-replace-democratic-party-old-guard
9 months ago
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Former Rep. Katie Porter expresses remorse about her behavior in damaging videos
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Katie Porter, under fire for recently emerged videos showing her berating a reporter and swearing at an aide, expressed remorse for her behavior on Tuesday in her fi...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-14/former-rep-katie-porter-says-something-about-the-damaging-videos-that-could-sink-her-gubernatorial-bid
9 months ago
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Undocumented immigrants and healthcare: Parsing through the rhetoric about who is covered and who is not.
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Trump claims Democrats want to use federal funds to give undocumented residents healthcare. That’s misleading
Contrary to Republican assertions, undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program or Medicare, or coverage through the Affordable Care Act, though California ...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-13/do-dems-want-healthcare-for-illegal-immigrants-fact-and-fiction-in-the-gov-shutdown-fight
9 months ago
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Election ballots mailed on Nov. 4 may not be counted, state officials warn
Changes to the United States Postal Service mean that some ballots mailed on election day may not be postmarked the same day.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-02/ballots-mailed-on-election-day-may-not-be-counted-state-officials-warn
10 months ago
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David Zahniser
10 months ago
Well, that was fast
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In abrupt turnabout, Mayor Karen Bass withdraws her bill to overhaul L.A.'s mansion tax
Bass had pushed for the bill to rewrite Measure ULA in the final days of the legislative session, only to reverse course, saying she needed more time
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-11/state-bill-to-overhaul-measure-ula-falls-apart
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Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Lopez: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers
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Commentary: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers
Study suggests exercise, diet and engagement can improve cognition for those at risk of dementia. A team of experts will explain recent advances at three upcoming L.A.-area conferences.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-06/lopez-column-advances-in-dementia-research-a-very-exciting-time
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The San Fernando Valley turned its back on the '84 Olympics. Valley politicians want representation this time.
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The San Fernando Valley gets another shot at the L.A. Olympics
The San Fernando Valley will host several sporting events during the 2028 Olympics.
https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-09-06/la-me-olympics-venues-san-fernando-valley
10 months ago
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L.A.'s streets are filthy. This incredible group of seniors is cleaning them up.
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They call themselves 'trashers.' Together, they’re cleaning L.A.'s streets — and finding friendship
Chatsworth resident Jill Mather runs one of the largest volunteer cleanup groups in the city. The group offers a sense of community that keeps volunteers coming back.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-02/clean-up-dirty-los-angeles
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Dakota Smith
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Prosecutors are expected to file additional charges against City Councilman Curren Price this week. He was first accused in 2023 of embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws for votes on city business that could have financially benefited his wife.
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L.A. City Councilman Curren Price to face new corruption charges, sources say
Prosecutors are expected to file additional charges against City Councilman Curren Price this week. He was first accused in 2023 of embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws for votes on city business that could have financially benefited his wife.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-12/curren-price-charges?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Melissa Gomez
11 months ago
Earlier this year, we learned immigration attorneys were scrambling to respond to a flurry of requests from DHS to recalendar old cases - some as old as '06. In some, ppl had died - or their attorneys. with
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Trump officials are reopening old immigration cases, even for dead people. 'They don't do their homework,' lawyers say
Attorneys and their clients are racing to submit opposition to the legal actions. In one case, the government sought to recalendar proceedings against a man who was dead.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-08-06/trump-administration-recalendars-decades-old-immigration-cases
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about 1 year ago
When he allegedly killed his ex's son, Brycson Gaddis had: - an active warrant for his arrest - absconded from electronic monitoring - dodged a carjacking charge b/c an L.A. D.A. wasn't ready for a hearing. w/@summerrlin.bsky.social &
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A young boy was found dead in a Panorama City dumpster. His mother's ex is accused of killing him
Brycson Gaddis, 20, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of a 5-year-old boy whose body was found in a Panorama City dumpster on July 12.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-16/a-young-boys-body-is-found-near-dumpsters-in-panorama-city-five-people-are-detained-for-questioning
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"Gavidia said the agents who questioned him in Montebello never returned his Real ID."
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Fears of racial profiling rise as Border Patrol conducts 'roving patrols,' detains U.S. citizens
Border Patrol agents on 'roving patrol' arrest U.S. citizen on assault charges. Fear of widespread racial profiling gains momentum as Home Depots and car washes raided.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-15/latinos-targeted-in-raids-u-s-citizens-detained-indiscriminate-sweeps-home-depot-lots-targeted
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L.A. Councilmember Lee breaks silence on infamous Vegas trip, ethics allegations
Over and over, John Lee, who was then Englander’s chief of staff, denied accepting gifts or breaking city laws. Under grilling by an city ethics enforcement officer, Lee described stuffing $300 into t...
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-12/councilmember-lee-takes-the-stand-in-his-ethics-case-accuses-englander-of-lying
about 1 year ago
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David Zahniser
about 1 year ago
I know coyotes are a dime a dozen in this town but it’s still weird to see one in Grand Park in the middle of the afternoon
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Former Animal Services head alleges she witnessed workers mistreating and neglecting animals, but wasn't able to fire problem employees.
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She ran the L.A. animal shelters. Why couldn't she fix the problems?
In an interview with The Times, Staycee Dains said she felt powerless to solve entrenched problems that included severe understaffing and employees who mistreated or neglected animals.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-05-30/she-ran-the-l-a-animal-shelters-why-couldnt-she-fix-the-problems
about 1 year ago
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After the Eaton fire, Altadena dirt was sent to Tujunga. Then came the backlash
Tujunga residents are outraged over a hauling operation in their neighborhood. L.A. County officials contend the soil is safe and say more storm debris will be trucked in.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-28/tujunga-neighbors-test-dirt-county-altadena
about 1 year ago
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Slaying of 13-year-old boy devastates L.A. immigrant community: 'We can't trust anyone'
The killing of a 13-year-old boy and criminal charges against his trusted soccer coach have profoundly shaken this Latin American immigrant community in Los Angeles.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-04-18/teen-slaying-devastates-l-a-immigrant-community
about 1 year ago
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Thrilled to announce that I'm moving on from the City Hall beat to cover the San Fernando Valley. Send me tips, gripes and dog park recommendations:
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over 1 year ago
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Bass aides warned of fire risk before Ghana trip, city emails show w/ @davidzahniser
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over 1 year ago
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Sammy Roth
over 1 year ago
The federal government is skimping on soil testing to protect families from hazardous pollution in the wake of the L.A. fires, seemingly to speed up rebuilding:
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Feds won't test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind
In the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires, Army Corps officials are saying that excavating six inches of topsoil is enough to rid properties of contamination.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-02-12/feds-wont-test-soil-after-wildfire-cleanup-potentially-leaving-contamination-behind
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over 1 year ago
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
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Escape from the Palisades: Split-second decision making, confusing responses
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-02-02/escape-from-the-palisades
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L.A. wildfire coverage shows why local TV news matters in a crisis
The city's reporters and anchors with roots in the community go beyond the call of duty in a time of devastation and loss.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-01-19/los-angeles-turns-to-local-tv-news-as-a-beacon-of-trust-during-palisades-wildfires
over 1 year ago
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DWP scandal update: Paul Paradis, who took $2.2 million kickback and then secretly wore a wire for the FBI, was released early from prison this week. He's expected to testify in upcoming CA State Bar proceedings. And more City Hall news:
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Should the L.A. City Council still be informing the public by bulletin board?
On Tuesday, the council drafted and posted a flurry of proposals for same-day voting — so many that they were buried under one another on a City Hall bulletin board.
https://www.latimes.com/california/newsletter/2025-01-18/la-on-the-record-city-hall-bulletin-board-l-a-on-the-record
over 1 year ago
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L.A. officials stop use of disappearing Google Chats, citing Palisades fire
Los Angeles officials on Tuesday abruptly stopped a longstanding policy allowing employees to communicate using Google Chat messages that were automatically deleted after 24 hours.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-17/l-a-ends-use-of-disappearing-google-chats-citing-fire-emergency-response
over 1 year ago
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Firefighter union rallies behind LAFD chief, denounces unsigned attack on her performance
The union defended Crowley after a letter claiming to be from retired and active LAFD chief officers assailed the chief over her agency's wildfire response.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-17/firefighter-union-rallies-behind-lafd-chief-denounces-attack-on-her-performance
over 1 year ago
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Sammy Roth
over 1 year ago
Without climate change, the L.A. fires would have been “somewhat smaller and less intense,” early research from UCLA finds:
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How climate change worsened the most destructive wildfires in L.A. history
The California fires erupted amid extremely dry conditions. UCLA scientists say extreme heat linked to climate change was a factor in the fires' intensity.
https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-01-16/climate-change-california-fires
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LAFD firefighters' union, the fire chiefs association yesterday sent strongly-worded letters in support of LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley.
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20250116 FC Letter of Support
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/25496909-20250116-fc-letter-of-support/
over 1 year ago
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Liam Dillon
over 1 year ago
The wildfire numbers have now been updated to more than 9,000 structures destroyed. Again compared to 24,300 homes permitted in LA last year.
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More than 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades and Eaton fires, officials estimate
Firefighters continue to fight the Palisades fire, which has burned more than 17,200 acres, and the Eaton fire, which has charred at least 10,600 acres in the Pasadena and Altadena areas.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-09/even-after-a-two-day-nightmare-l-a-girds-for-more-days-of-fire-weather
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L.A. city officials use disappearing Google Chats. The city attorney is investigating
Critics say the auto-deleting of messages allows officials to skirt the California Public Records Act and the city’s own document retention policies.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-23/l-a-city-officials-use-disappearing-google-chats-the-city-attorney-is-investigating
over 1 year ago
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over 1 year ago
NEW from us: An October letter from DHS obtained exclusively by The Associated Press details how surveillance and AI tools help make life-altering decisions for immigrants, including whether they should be detained or surveilled:
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Surveillance tech advances by Biden could aid in Trump's promised crackdown on immigration
President-elect Donald Trump will return to power next year with a raft of technological tools at his disposal that would help deliver his campaign promise of cracking down on immigration — among them...
https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-ai-deportation-biden-trump-immigration-0a0c2387762a7342af5668660f0391b5
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Mayor Bass said she’d save L.A.’s shelter animals. More dogs and cats are dying
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Mayor Bass said she'd save L.A.'s shelter animals. More dogs and cats are dying
From January to September, 1,224 dogs were euthanized at L.A.'s six shelters — 72% more than in the same period a year earlier, a Times analysis found.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-22/la-animal-shelters-more-dogs-and-cats-are-dying
over 1 year ago
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