Public Safety
Retail Theft Initiative Has 900,000 Signatures
The Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act claims they have the necessary signatures to be on the November ballot.Â
The campaign coalition claims to have 900,000 signatures from voters. County and state officials will now go through the process of validating signatures.
Read MoreMeasure HLA Poised to Pass
Measure HLA is poised to pass after achieving a margin that is unlikely to change with the remaining ballots.Â
It requires the city complete planned improvements from its Mobility Plan 2035 each time it makes other street upgrades.Â
A late opposition campaign from the firefighters union was not enough to prevent this measure’s passage.
Read MoreInterim Police Chief Selected for LAPD
The city has selected an interim chief after the announcement last month of Chief Michael Moore stepping down as Chief of LAPD.
The Board of Police Commissioners selected Assistant Chief Dominic H. Choi. Chief Choi is a 28-year veteran of the department and the first Asian-American to serve as the city’s top cop.
Governor Newsom Calls for Legislation to Crack Down on Organized Retail Crime
Governor Newsom has called for new laws to expand penalties on professional thieves and crackdown on organized retail crime.
Read MoreWho are Gascon’s Challengers in the District Attorney’s Race?
Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon will face a tough road to re-election in 2024 with nine challengers running for the position.
Read MoreCalTrans Finds 15 Risky Sites Under the 10 Freeway
Following the fire that damaged part of the 10 Freeway, CalTrans has identified 38 possible hazards to transportation infrastructure.
Read MoreMetro Ridership Increases Amid Drop in Crime
Following a decrease in crime on trains and buses, Metro ridership is inching back towards pre-pandemic levels.
Read MoreLong Beach Appoints First Director of Police Oversight Commission
The Long Beach City Council has appointed Francine Kerridge as the city’s first police oversight director.
Read MoreLA City Council Approves New Budget for LAPD
The Los Angeles City Council has voted 12-3 in favor of a new police contract that will provide raises and new bonuses for police officers.
Read MoreLA Launches Regional Task Force to Combat Organized Retail Crime
Los Angeles has launched a regional task force to prevent organized retail crime and find thieves.
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