
Are There Deputy Gangs at LASD?
As Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s reelection campaign heats up, critics have accused his agency of harboring what they call “deputy gangs.” Is this shocking accusation true?More

A Tale of Two Recalls, and Maybe a Third
Should Chesa Boudin take the recall of the SF School Board as a warning?More
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Crime Statistics in Los Angeles
Over the last two years, crime in Los Angeles has exploded. The numbers tell a grim tale.More