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Courts & Cops

Why Is the UCLA Leader In Charge of the School's Reputation Suing the UC Regents?

Why Is the UCLA Leader In Charge of the School's Reputation Suing the UC Regents?

The redacted legal filing centers on a report prepared by an outside law firm that specializes in workplace investigations.

Julia Wick
Julia Wick

Aug 27, 2026

The Corruption Saga Dividing L.A. Politics

The Corruption Saga Dividing L.A. Politics

Mark Ridley-Thomas may soon go to prison for bribery. Has he been wronged?

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Aug 11, 2026

The Gascón Era Is Proving Costly

The Gascón Era Is Proving Costly

The County of Los Angeles has agreed to pay out at least $14 million to prosecutors who say they were improperly sidelined, reassigned or otherwise suffered after criticizing the former D.A.'s reforms.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Jul 23, 2026

The Illegal Fireworks Pipeline Behind L.A.’s Nightly Explosions

The Illegal Fireworks Pipeline Behind L.A.’s Nightly Explosions

A Fourth of July season disaster last year revealed a sprawling alleged fireworks trafficking network — and raised urgent questions about why state and local officials failed to stop it sooner.

Jessica Garrison
Jessica Garrison

Jun 29, 2026

Interview with an Arson Suspect

Interview with an Arson Suspect

The untold story of the eight hours when Palisades fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht welcomed two detectives into his home — and went hiking with them.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Jun 23, 2026

Karen Bass' Brother Sues City After Home Burned in Palisades Fire

Karen Bass' Brother Sues City After Home Burned in Palisades Fire

Ken Bass' longtime Malibu home was leveled by flames. Now he's suing the city his sister leads.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Jun 10, 2026

The Strange, Twisted Story of the Frat Troll at UCLA

The Strange, Twisted Story of the Frat Troll at UCLA

Joseph Freeman went viral for bashing Sigma Chi. But there’s a darker story off screen. Why hasn’t UCLA stopped him?

Tomo Chien
Tomo Chien

Apr 29, 2026

Trump's Man in L.A.

Trump's Man in L.A.

Bill Essayli is the face of Trump’s immigration and fraud crackdown in Southern California. Defending his own family’s fraud case, with the ACLU’s help, pitted him against the office he now leads.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Apr 21, 2026

He’s 84. He’s Facing Misconduct Charges. He Wants Your Vote.

He’s 84. He’s Facing Misconduct Charges. He Wants Your Vote.

Is Judge Robert Draper too old, or ill, to serve until age 90? He doesn’t think so. A young prosecutor is trying to oust him from the bench.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Apr 14, 2026

An L.A. Strip Mall Targeted By Dr. Oz Fights Back

An L.A. Strip Mall Targeted By Dr. Oz Fights Back

A meat market owner sues Oz for defamation after he pointed to her sign in a viral video about hospice fraud.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Apr 1, 2026

The City Tried To Shut Down a Sex Trafficking Corridor. It Went to a Wealthier Neighborhood.

The City Tried To Shut Down a Sex Trafficking Corridor. It Went to a Wealthier Neighborhood.

How Figueroa landed in Larchmont.

Matt Hamilton
Matt Hamilton

Mar 23, 2026


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