Tag: Los Angeles City Council
Protestor Shot in Testicle by LAPD Gets $300K from the City of L.A.
The city approved a $300,000 payout for a man who lost part of a testicle after being shot by a police projectile during a 2020 protest
The Takeaways From Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Indictment and Suspension
The city council’s move to suspend the veteran lawmaker sets the stage for a brutal fight
Here’s Who Is Being Sued Over COVID Vaccination Mandates (So Far)
Parents, county workers, police officers, firefighters, and other organizations have filed lawsuits to contest local COVID ordinances
LA City Council Votes to Suspend Mark Ridley-Thomas
The disgraced councilman is also scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday in federal court
Is Nithya Raman About to Lose Her Seat?
The councilwoman may lose 70 percent of her district if a controversial redistricting plan moves ahead
Can a Blustery Former Cop Become L.A.’s Next Mayor?
Controversial councilman Joe Buscaino has emerged as a surprisingly strong contender in the 2022 mayoral race. Will he be L.A.’s answer to New York City’s Eric Adams, or will progressives take him out?
L.A. City Council Bans Protests Within 300 Feet of Private Homes
Activists react to the more stringent rules that dictate where they can demonstrate
L.A. City Council Wants to Restrict Protests at Officials’ Homes
The council voted 13-1 on Tuesday for the city attorney to draft an order that prohibits protests within 300 feet of a target's home
L.A. City Council Orders a ‘Racial Equity Audit’ of City Programs and Policies
Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas says he hopes the motion will be "the blueprint for establishing an anti-racist Los Angeles"
The Battle Between Nithya Raman and David Ryu Is a Glimpse at the Future of L.A. Politics
A progressive incumbent is being challenged by an even more progressive urban planner with big grassroots support in City Council District 4. What the race means for city hall dynamics
