Nation Dec 12 Fallout from racism scandal keeps shaking LA City Council By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Dec 02 Los Angeles City Council unanimously votes to ban oil and gas drilling The vote comes after more than a decade of complaints from city residents that pollution drifting from wells was affecting their health. Los Angeles was once a booming oil town, but many of its oilfields are now played out. By Drew Costley, Associated Press
Politics Oct 26 Los Angeles City Council censures members amid racism scandal The Los Angeles City Council formally rebuked two members and its former president for their involvement in a racism scandal that has led to days of protests, two investigations and shaken public faith in City Hall. By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press
Politics Oct 14 Watch 14:11 Brooks and Capehart on the Jan. 6 subpoena of Trump and what’s at stake in the midterms New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post associate editor Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including the Jan. 6 Committee's decision to subpoena former President Trump and what's at stake in the upcoming…
Politics Oct 12 LA City Council faces uncertainty after racist remarks leaked The Los Angeles City Council is mired in uncertainty after leaked audio revealed racist remarks by its former president and members. By Michael R. Blood, Christopher Weber, Associated Press
Oct 11 Watch 6:29 Pressure mounts on Los Angeles city leaders following leaked audio of racist remarks By William Brangham 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… Continue watching
Oct 10 Los Angeles Council president resigns after leaked audio of racist remarks surfaces By Associated Press The president of the Los Angeles City Council has resigned from the post after she was heard making racist comments and other coarse remarks in a leaked recording of a conversation with other Latino leaders. Continue reading