Los Angeles County prosecutors unsealed an indictment Friday against a former LAPD officer responsible for the 2015 on-duty shooting of an unarmed man in Venice. The ex-cop, Clifford Proctor, pleaded …
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Contributor: Left and right have united in favor of puerile, violent rhetoric
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn recent weeks, American politics have stopped resembling a democracy and started looking more like a Manson family group chat, with a flag emoji right next to the “pile of …
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Jobs and economic struggles of Californians light up central to clash between candidates for governor
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSTOCKTON — Four of California’s gubernatorial candidates tangled over climate change and wildfire preparedness at an economic forum Thursday in Stockton, though they all acknowledged the stark problems facing the state. Riverside …
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Backing Israel was considered mandatory for New York politicians. Then came Zohran Mamdani
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — A few weeks before his stunning loss to Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic mayoral primary, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo put forth a political calculus long accepted as fact in …
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White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWASHINGTON — The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Trump moves forward with a ballroom construction, Associated Press photos on Thursday showed. The East Wing, where first ladies …
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Water utilities perform better where voters can pick their leaders
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHow democratic is your water utility? Does everyone who is registered to vote get to choose their leaders in elections? Or do only property owners get to vote for the …
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Vendors on NYC’s Canal Street say they were harassed and asked to show papers in immigration sweep
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNEW YORK — A day after a mass of federal agents questioned street vendors and sparked protests on Manhattan’s Canal Street, sellers were scarce on the busy strip. Some who did venture …
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Ethics panel rejects $17,500 fine for L.A. City Council candidate
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs a Los Angeles City Council aide, Jose Ugarte failed to disclose years worth of outside income he made from lobbying and consulting — and, as a result, was prepared …
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Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPORTLAND, Maine — His U.S. Senate campaign under fire, Maine Democrat Graham Platner said Wednesday that a tattoo on his chest has been covered to no longer reflect an image widely recognized …
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How L.A.’s biggest Ford dealer became an influential force in the LAPD
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAt a car lot just off the 405 in the San Fernando Valley, there is more than meets the eye. Galpin Motors sells new and used Fords — touting itself …