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People play a game of soccer during lunch break in front of City Hall in Los Angeles, California, U.S. November, 16, 2021. Photo by Mike Blake/REUTERS

Nation Dec 12

Fallout from racism scandal keeps shaking LA City Council

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Politics Dec 02

Pump jacks operate in an oil field in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 17, 2022. Photo by Lucy Nicholson/REUTERS
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

Protestors at the Los Angeles City Council meeting in the Council Chamber at Los Angeles City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, CA. Protestors want the resignation of Los Angeles Councilmembers Nury Martinez, Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo. Martinez made racist remarks about Councilmember Mike Bonin son in the recording as her colleagues, Councilmembers Kevin de León and Gill Cedillo, laughed and made wisecracks. Photo by Gary Coronado / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
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

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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

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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

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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…

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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.

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