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This Week’s Slap Down Ruling by the 9th Sends Government running to SCOTUS

August 7, 2025
#Justice

9th Circuit Slaps Down Government’s Attempt to Avoid Judge’s Temporary Restraining Order

August 5, 2025
#JusticeBriefs2025 • ACLU

Federal Judge demonstrates the power of temporary restraining orders when the U.S. Constitution is violated

July 20, 2025
#JusticeBriefs2025

Three Members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department Killed Friday Described as The Best of the Best.

July 18, 2025
#Documented/Undocumented • #ProtectingDueProcess

Mayor Bass & a list of mayors of So Cal cities join in federal civil rights lawsuit against Trump’s militarization of immigration

July 9, 2025
Civil Liberties

May your 4th of July weekend be a safe one, and may you find joy in these strange times.

July 4, 2025
Environment • Media

The Water King, The Sniper and the Power of Blogging – UPDATED

June 27, 2008
5 Comments

It’s been a good week for LA Blogs. Alan won’t brag, so I will in his behalf. In case...

Homelessness • Public Health • Street Stories

My Name is Richard – UPDATE

June 27, 2008
10 Comments

For those of you who expressed an interest in helping Richard, I have the relevant info. If you...

Homelessness • Public Health • Street Stories

My Name is Richard. And I’m Homeless…… Part II

June 26, 2008
6 Comments

Tourist states with temperate climates, such as California and Florida, have long been magnets for...

Homelessness • Media • Public Health • Street Stories

My Name is Richard. And I’m Homeless: Part I

June 26, 2008
16 Comments

Richard had been a regular commenter at WitnessLA since the site’s inception in March of...

ACLU • Immigration & Justice • LAPD

Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Special Order 40

June 25, 2008
16 Comments

Late this morning, Superior Court Judge Rolf M. Treu dismissed a lawsuit aimed at getting rid of...

Immigration & Justice • LAPD • Law Enforcement

Joltin’ Arizona Joe and LA’s Gascon: Good Cop versus Bad Cop

June 25, 2008
6 Comments

Two years ago, former Assistant Chief George Gascon left the LAPD to become the chief of police in...

Gangs • LAPD • LASD • Law Enforcement • Race

Where You From?

June 24, 2008
2 Comments

I’m back from Bennington College and still reeling pleasantly from the word-drunk state that...

City Government • Journalism

My Wayward Servant

June 24, 2008
16 Comments

The tipster with no Greek accent David Nahai paid me the highest compliment this week. He took one...

Journalism • Los Angeles Times • Media

What Will Stop the Implosion at the L.A. Times?

June 22, 2008
12 Comments

Out-of-control forces raged long before Sam Zell arrived on the scene I sat through a long evening...

Antonio Villaraigosa • Bill Bratton • LAPPL • Unions

Open Letter to Mayor V about the secret police hearing

June 22, 2008
4 Comments

And book a seat for Bill, too. Dear Honorable Mayor V: I’m one of the few people in Los...

Families • Religion • Unions

THIS JUST IN: God is a Lesbian!

June 21, 2008
3 Comments

And here’s her gay son, Mr. Christ!! Come Judgment Day, many denominations surveyed about gay...

Antonio Villaraigosa • Bill Bratton • Civil Rights • Criminal Justice • LAPPL • Law Enforcement

UPDATE: Mayor V Should Attend Secret Police Hearing

June 20, 2008
1 Comment

How hard would Obama fight for Romero’s bill if he were mayor of Los Angeles? Hey, you...

Bears and Alligators • Civil Liberties • Courts • DNA • Elections '08 • Free Speech • Presidential Race • Unions • Wolves

Obama the Money Monster

June 20, 2008
17 Comments

We’re surrounded by monsters What a relief that Obama reneged on his pledge to limit his fall...

Antonio Villaraigosa • Bill Bratton • City Government • LAPD • LAPPL • Law Enforcement • Unions

Mayor V Should Attend Secret Police Hearing

June 19, 2008
1 Comment

Come on, Mr. Mayor, no deep thought needed. Just book the flight to Sacramento. ...

Antonio Villaraigosa • Courts • Journalism

Deadline for Water King

June 18, 2008
8 Comments

Triton to Water King: You’re taking this all too personally The last couple days have been...

Civil Liberties • Civil Rights • Crime and Punishment • District Attorney

UPDATED: Who let Roger out?

June 16, 2008
8 Comments

Even water tricks won’t remove the stain of Roger’s reign Cardinal Roger “I...

Antonio Villaraigosa • Antonio Villaraigosa • City Government • Environment • Freedom of Information • Journalism • LA County Jail • Media

David Nahai’s wild story about his water bills

June 15, 2008
18 Comments

Water King and Water Boy huddle right after testy exchange with me over water bills I got a letter...

Business • Journalism • Media

Justice for Wendy McCaw’s Victims

June 15, 2008
6 Comments

A gathering of Southern California newspaper publishers and their peers. See Wendy, Sam and...

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