Bar Tabs, MacBooks and Cheerleading Camp: Audit Finds Appalling Waste in South El Monte
State Controller Betty Yee is blasting the city for “a culture of incompetence and disregard for taxpayer dollars.”
Drug-Dealing Cop’s Pension Sparks Debate
The former Deputy Police Chief of Fresno will keep his $93,000+ annual pension, despite his recent conviction for trying to sell heroin and marijuana.
Ex-Compton Official Accused of Embezzling Nearly $4 Million
The former deputy city treasurer of Compton was arrested by federal authorities Wednesday.
Ex-Placentia Finance Manager Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
Michael Nguyen has been a very bad boy.
Former Palm Springs Mayor and Two Developers Charged in Public Corruption Scheme
Their alleged quid pro quos have created a mess for the City of Palm Springs.
Villain or Man of the People? A Profile of Ex-Cudahy City Manager George Perez
The man once affectionately known as “Mr. Cudahy” is now a pariah among much of his hometown.
Stockton City Council Candidate Headed to Trial
CD6 candidate Sam Fant will stand trial for felony conspiracy and election fraud, a judge ruled last week.
Six Cities Being Monitored by State for Potential Fraud
Half a dozen cities are being closely monitored by the state after being identified as “vulnerable” to fraud and waste, the L.A. Times reports.
Anaheim’s Top Cops Facing Fraud Investigation
Anaheim officials are looking into allegations that their two top police officers have been cheating the city out of taxpayer money.
