Three Cars Implicated in the Death of Bruce Phillips
Frustrated by a slow police response, Helen Jones is seeking answers herself regarding her husband’s death.
Husband of Longtime LA Activist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident
Despite his being a beloved figure in South LA’s Watts neighborhood, Bruce Phillips’ hit-and-run death has received no press coverage. His widow, Helen Jones, wants answers.
Black Students at Johnnie Cochran Middle School Describe Being Subjected to Harsh Discipline and Random Searches
Students who attended Johnnie Cochran describe a culture that ignored bullying and publicly humiliated students in the name of discipline.
Sunset Beer Closure a Symptom of Predatory Landlord Infection
The popular Echo Park bottle shop was told it would have its rent raised fourfold by its commercial realtor landlord.
Kenneth Mejia Wants You to Know How LA Is Spending Your Tax Dollars
City controller is one of the most powerful, least talked about positions in LA government. Mejia plans to change that.
When I asked Mike Bonin how he responds to criticism from the left, his response was surprising. As opposed to most politicians, who might default to “there’s radicalism on both sides” followed by an appeal for civility, Bonin was instead self-reflective.
“In my first couple years, when I got
