The Bobcat Fire just keeps on growing, and more L.A. County communities continue to live in its burning shadow. Also
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A.M. Brief: Oversight Members Call For Sheriff to Resign
In an unprecedented move, a conservative member of the LASD’s Civilian Oversight Commission tells the Sheriff to call it quits.
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Memo Details Why Some L.A. Hotels Didn’t Participate in Project Roomkey
A memo obtained by Knock.LA is not a good look for some local hotels that declined to participate in Project
READ MOREA.M. Brief: KCRW Agrees to Buyouts for 24 Staff Members
KCRW recently announced some major reductions to its staff, yet another very bad sign for local news coverage in Los
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Firefighters Battle to Keep Bobcat Fire From Mount Wilson Observatory
The Bobcat Fire is now dangerously close to the Mount Wilson Observatory, but firefighters worked through the night to ensure
READ MOREA.M. Brief: KPCC Reporter’s Video Disputes LASD Account of Her Arrest
Over the past few weeks, accusations of corruption and violent cliques within the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, combined with the
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Food for Thought on California’s Fire Policy
At the tail end of today’s brief, I’m going to point you to some long-form pieces I recommend to get
READ MOREA.M. Brief: New Poll Underscores L.A.’s Financial Fallout From COVID-19
A new poll says more than half of Los Angeles households report serious financial issues due to the pandemic, which
READ MOREA.M. Brief: County Says No Trick-or-Treating This Year
Your kids can dress up for Halloween this year, but if they’re going to get candy, it won’t come from
READ MOREA.M. Brief: Bobcat Fire Prompts Evacuation Warning in Monrovia
A growing fire in the Angeles National Forest may force some residents in the SGV foothills to evacuate. Also this
READ MOREA.M. Brief: L.A. County Breaks Heat Record on Sunday
Record-breaking heat, more power outages, and an absurd cause to the El Dorado fire. It’s too hot to mince words,
READ MOREA.M. Brief: L.A.’s COVID-19 Testing Sites Closed Over Weekend Due to Heatwave
You won’t be able to get a COVID-19 test at city sites this weekend, but then again, you’ll probably be
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