City Council in L.A. hesitates on $5 million request for law firm regarding homelessness issue
LA City Council Allocates Additional Funds for Legal Representation in Homelessness Case On Wednesday, the Los Angeles City Council decided to allocate another $5 million to a law firm tasked with defending the city in a prolonged homeless-related legal situation. This decision has sparked some questions that will be sent to a committee for further […]
Law firm that billed L.A. for a homeless case is seeking an additional $5 million for its efforts
Los Angeles Increases Legal Funding for Homeless Program A significant law firm, known for its work in safeguarding Los Angeles’s homeless program, is set to expand its contracts by $5 million. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto has requested that the city council raise the contract with Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP to $5.9 million, a […]
Trump’s orders may affect ‘cashless bail’ cities from D.C. to L.A.
Trump’s Lawsuit Aims to Cut Federal Aid Over Cashless Bail Policies In Washington, President Trump has initiated a lawsuit aimed at reducing federal funding for cities and counties that adopt cashless bail for criminal defendants. This move comes as part of his broader campaign against crime, particularly in the District of Columbia, where he previously […]
L.A. County understands how it unintentionally canceled Measure J. Correcting it remains a challenge.
LA County Voting Measure Update Good morning! It’s a new day here at Records LA, and we’re diving into some important updates regarding LA County’s voting measures. County officials are tasked with ensuring that popular voting measures aren’t carelessly lost again. There’s an upcoming discussion by the Board of Directors regarding a 2020 voting measure […]
L.A. promotes the use of unarmed civilians instead of police for certain emergencies
New Approach to 911 Calls in Los Angeles In Los Angeles, when someone needs to call 911—like during a mental health crisis—the immediate responder is typically a firefighter or an armed police officer. But a recent report hints at a potential alternative. For over a year, the city has been experimenting with a program featuring […]
Most layoffs of L.A. city workers prevented through agreements with unions
Almost 300 city employees in Los Angeles were spared from layoffs after two prominent unions reached agreements on budget cuts. The Los Angeles Police Protection League, which advocates for over 8,700 officers, has introduced a voluntary program. This allows its members to take time off in exchange for some of the overtime they had previously […]
City Council in L.A. disagrees with state bill for tighter housing near transit stops
Los Angeles City Council Rejects Housing Bill In a heated meeting on Tuesday, the Los Angeles City Council voted 8 to 5 against a state bill designed to expand high-density housing near public transport options. The council members argued that critical planning decisions should remain under local control. The proposed legislation, known as Senate Bill […]
Prosecutors in L.A. aimed to obtain grand jury testimony from the wife of a city council member.
LA County Prosecutors Investigate City Councillor Prosecutors in Los Angeles County have compelled Karen Price’s wife to appear before a grand jury and attempted to serve subpoenas to various city hall employees, according to three anonymous sources. The grand jury was convened in March, as reported by these sources who spoke under the assurance of […]
City Councilman Curren Price in L.A. reportedly facing new charges
New Corruption Charges Loom for LA City Councillor Los Angeles County prosecutors are set to file further corruption charges against city councillor Karen Price this week. He’s currently facing serious allegations of theft and perjury related to supporting a project that benefited his wife’s financial interests. According to unnamed sources familiar with the case, these […]
L.A. law firm charges $1.8 million for two weeks of work on homeless case
Los Angeles Legal Fees Rise Amid Homelessness Issues Documents examined reveal that a prominent law firm, representing Los Angeles in a recent homeless incident, billed the city $1.8 million for just two weeks of work in May. The invoices from Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP reflect significant legal costs, especially as the city grapples with […]