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Coachella Mayor Steven Hernandez Arrested

10/30/2025 - 8:46 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Coachella Mayor Steven A. Hernandez was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of perjury and conflicts of interest.

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Search Warrants Served at Huntington Park City Hall and Several Officials’ Homes

02/27/2025 - 9:42 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Huntington Park is making headlines for alleged public corruption again.

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What to Know About the Federal Indictments in Oakland

01/21/2025 - 8:25 AM By Brittany Maldonado
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Even before she was sworn into office, former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao was making plans to use her position for financial gain.

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Anaheim Leaders Reject Corruption Reforms, Deepening a Sense of Illegitimacy

08/22/2023 - 9:12 AM By Brittany M.
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With the floodgates open, exposing years of corruption in Anaheim, many had hoped for some meaningful change at City Hall. At least for now, there will be no such reckoning.

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L.A. Councilmember Curren Price Charged With Public Corruption

06/15/2023 - 10:53 AM By Brittany M.

Another councilmember was hit with public corruption charges Tuesday in the city where ethics too often go to die. 

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The Latest on Irvine and Anaheim’s Corruption Scandals

02/07/2023 - 9:41 AM By Brittany M.

Who will be the next to fall?

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Things Aren’t Looking Good for LA’s Mark Ridley-Thomas

09/22/2022 - 9:00 AM By Brittany M.
It’s never good when your co-defendant pleads guilty, but that’s exactly what happened to Mark Ridley-Thomas on Tuesday.
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Attorney General Calls for Pause on Angels Stadium Sale Amid FBI Corruption Probe

05/17/2022 - 4:14 AM By Brittany M.

The FBI says it has found probable cause of corruption by Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu involving the sale of Anaheim Stadium.

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Mark Ridley-Thomas, Former USC Dean Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges

10/14/2021 - 8:12 AM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was indicted by federal authorities Wednesday for allegedly taking bribes to get his son into grad school at USC.

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Ex-Adelanto Mayor Arrested in Marijuana Bribery Scheme

08/19/2021 - 8:56 AM By Brittany M.

Former Adelanto Mayor Rich Kerr was arrested Friday for allegedly accepting $57,000 in bribes from cannabis businesses in exchange for help securing licenses and permits to operate in the city.

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L.A. City Council Candidate Who Stabbed Boy in 2016 Will Not Exit Race
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a year of city council candidates with problematic pasts.You may recall…
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Comings & Goings

Pinole hires Garrett Evans as Interim City Manager
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Six months after his retirement as city manager of Pittsburg, Garrett Evans has landed a new…
Embattled Head of Solano County Homeless Services Agency Resigns
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
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After Months in Interim Role, Salvador Mendez Lands Palmdale’s Top Administrative Job
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Palmdale City Council approved an employment agreement with Salvador Mendez on Tuesday, making…
Fullerton Appoints Permanent City Manager
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Eddie Manfro has assumed the City Manager’s position in Fullerton, California. He was appointed by…
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A U.S. Army reservist from Sacramento, California has been identified as one of the six soldiers…

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