Nation Dec 12 Fallout from racism scandal keeps shaking LA City Council By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Oct 13 Los Angeles councilmen caught in racist remark scandal resist resignation calls Two Los Angeles City Council members are resisting overwhelming calls for them to resign Thursday after a recording surfaced of them making crude and racist remarks in a secret meeting over redistricting tactics. By Brian Melley, Don Thompson, Associated Press
Politics Oct 11 Watch 6:29 Pressure mounts on Los Angeles city leaders following leaked audio of racist remarks A recording captured Los Angeles city leaders making derogatory and racist remarks as they conspired to consolidate their power. The comments by City Council President Nury Martinez and others have led to widespread calls for those on the recording to… By William Brangham
Politics Oct 11 Outrage erupts at Los Angeles City Council meeting over racist remarks A raucous crowd of protesters packed the Los Angeles City Council chamber, calling for the resignation of three members involved in closed-door meeting in which racist language was used to describe colleagues. By Christopher Weber, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Nov 11 Harassment case puts U.S. Senate candidate under spotlight News that a sitting California senator is being investigated for sexual harassment against a young female employee has put a fresh spotlight on a legislative leader this week. By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press
Oct 15 Leader of California Senate to challenge U.S. Sen. Feinstein By Associated Press Democrat Kevin de Leon, leader of the California Senate, said Sunday he will challenge U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in next year's election. Continue reading