News & Press Releases
City Charter (City News Service)
A fight over the city controller's ability to determine the effectiveness of programs overseen by elected officials could end up in a courtroom if a proposed charter amendment doesn't clarify the issue, City Controller Laura Chick said today.
Councilman Zine Urges Pay Cuts for Top Officials
Thanks to the hard work of LAPD officers Los Angeles has seen historic crime reductions—the crime rate in the City is lower than it has been at any time since the 1950's. However, in tough economic times, crime rates typically go up.
5 California governors oppose drug initiative (By SOLVEJ SCHOU, Associated Press Writer)
Five California governors came together Thursday in rare bipartisan opposition to a ballot initiative they fear would harm public safety by easing punishment for drug offenders.
Schwarzenegger stands with bipartisan coalition opposing Proposition 5
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks against Proposition 5 outside the Criminal Courts Building in Los Angeles.
LAPPL Joins Governors In Opposing Prop. 5
The LAPPL participated in a news conference with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger who today formally opposed Proposition 5 on this November's ballot. The Governor announced his strong opposition to the initiative at a press conference held with current Attorney General and former Governor Jerry Brown, former Governor George Deukmejian, former Governor Pete Wilson and former Governor Gray Davis.
Caruso to decide on LA mayoral run this week (Sacramento Bee Capitol Alert )
The filing deadline for the race is Nov. 8. Caruso, a Republican, could self-finance his candidacy -- a major advantage with the primary election scheduled in March, less than five months away.
Show Him the Money (Downtown News)
Why is this mayor smiling? Possibly because five months before his next election he has raised $2.15 million more than his closest competitor. Photo by Gary Leonard. Well, almost everyone.
Protective League backs Prop. 6 (Daily News Blog)
It already has come out against Proposition 5, the measure expanding drug diversion programs, and on behalf of state Sen Mark Ridley-Thomas, D-Los Angeles, for county supervisors.
Caruso: I can win (By Kevin Roderick )
I caught up with Rick Caruso tonight at The Grove — not by accident — and asked if he intends to go for it and challenge Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's reelection next year.
Chief Bratton's Terror Alert (By RON KAYE)
Police Chief William Bratton added fuel to speculation he's aiming for head of Homeland Security or the FBI if Barack Obama wins the presidency by authoring an opinion piece in the New York Daily ...
Police Honor Versatile Volunteer (By Veronica Rocha)
Local of 20 years has worked with various city groups, which earned him an award last week.
LAPPL Launches Radio AD Campaign in support of Proposition 6
Los Angeles, October 20, 2008 – The Los Angeles Police Protective League will begin running public radio announcements in support of Proposition 6, a statewide anti-gang initiative on the November ballot.
LAPPL Refutes Ayres Report Conclusions
Los Angeles, October 20, 2008 – In response to the ACLU issuing a summary of the Ayres report on racial profiling, Los Angeles Police Protective League President Tim Sands has issued the following statement:
LA City Council Takes League's Position in Opposing Prop 5
Los Angeles, October 17, 2008 – By a 10 to 2 vote, the Los Angeles City Council today went on record to oppose Proposition 5 on the November ballot, supporting the position taken by the Los Angeles Police Protective League.
Law Enforcement Radio Ad's Shine Light on Dangerous Ballot Proposition
Los Angeles, October 13, 2008 – The Los Angeles Police Protective League will begin running public radio announcements that will shed light on the devastating impact that Proposition 5 would have on Californians.
ICA flexes muscles on uncollected bills (BY Mark R. Madler, Staff Reporter )
When members of the Valley Industry & Commerce Association met with Los Angeles officials on how they could bring in money by collecting on unpaid bills they received no disagreement.
L.A. mayor warns businesses of tough times ahead (LA Daily News )
Pledging to continue his efforts to help business even in the perilous economic times, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday warned business leaders the city is in for continued hard times.
California Judges Association Opposes Severe Threat of Prop. 5
The California Judges Association has taken the extraordinarily rare action of stating a formal position on a statewide ballot measure. The Judges Association announced today its formal opposition to Proposition 5 on this November's ballot.
30 arrested in sweep targeting South L.A. gang members (Los Angeles Times Staff Writer)
A sweep by the Los Angeles Police Department and federal agents Tuesday netted at least 30 arrests in an operation targeting illegal weapons possession and drug dealing by South Los Angeles gang members.
LAPD: System will improve behavior (By Rachel Uranga)
Defending significant changes in how it punishes officers, LAPD officials told the civilian Police Commission on Tuesday that a disciplinary system that gives supervisors greater discretion will better hold cops accountable for misconduct.
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