Category: Local Politics

Reform Jails and Community Reinvestment Initiative

Permanently reduce the population of people cycling into and out of jail that are experiencing mental health, drug dependency, or chronic homelessness issues. The Reform LA Jails committee, led by Patrisse Khan Cullors--veteran organizer, Black…continue reading

LA County delivers sharp rebuke to Sheriff Villanueva

L.A. County Auditor-Controller orders deputy rehired by Sheriff Villanueva to turn in badge, weapon After a showdown between Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, L.A. County Auditor-Controller John Naimo wrote…continue reading

Pasadena City Council votes 7-1 in favor of accelerated minimum wage increase

Pasadena City Council scheduled a "pause" in the minimum wage increase, in order to examine the local effects. Article City staff prepared a Request for Proposal seeking responses to assess the impact of the City’s…continue reading