My embarrassing personal story about a young relationship fouled by bad breath has now gone live Los Angeles Times, so, go read it! latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

Thinking about this A LOT right now in relation to how we communicate when our collective attention span is so short. Mostly just feeling deflated at how right Fauci is. Not many folks take time to listen to all the nuances and instead cling to soundbytes.

So excited to announce this: A Tradition of Violence, a podcast about deputy gangs within LA County Sheriffs. I wrote the history of deputy gangs for Knock LA, exposing their 50-year reign of terror. Now I’m bringing it to you in a podcast. Subscribe today! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-t…

“The comments that were made about indigenous people have a direct impact in our daily lives on how we're treated in a hospital, in a court of law, in a supermarket.” - Odilia Yego

was talking to one of my social worker friends about having a physical item (like a bracelet or ring) you take off when you leave work, like literally putting on/taking off your therapist hat, to keep separation in your life. tbh not a bad idea for journalists either.

This is Blake Anderson. He’s a security guard at the Good Batch Lounge. Early Sunday morning, deputy Rodriguez and his partner pulled up and began beating Blake. He’s since lost vision in his eye. He’s current being charged with assault on a police office for this. Google LASD Gangs

A six-month-long L.A. TACO investigative report revealed that workers cleaning up Exide’s remaining toxic lead dust around Vernon are facing serious injuries. Written by: Papayita 🌸 lataco.com/vernon-exide-c…

In which exorbitant fees for public records keep the public from knowing vital information about restraints and seclusions of children at school. Reporting via Lily Altavena and Dave Boucher freep.com/story/news/edu…

Our publication has a name! We’re L.A. Public Press, a newsroom dedicated to serving LA County. 💜 It’s been so hard to stay quiet about this, I’m so glad we can share this now. Sign up for our newsletter! ✨ lapublicpress.org

McCarthy appeared to be publicly appealing to Gaetz for his vote for Speaker.

How many rounds did Rocky and Drago go? Is the House going that many? #SpeakerVote

Hahaha. Democrat Rep. Katie Porter in the chamber during #SpeakerVote

That little baby pencil has been retired. This vote (hopefully the last vote?) calls for a pen. #SpeakerVotes

Well, it only took 15 rounds of embarrassment, untold concessions and a major weakening of the leadership role, but Kevin McCarthy is now Speaker of the House.

This is a tribute to all the families I met when I was young litigator working cases in Bakersfield. I am honored to Executive Produce this with Colin Kaepernick and an incredible team at ABC and Hulu. This is Kevin McCarthy’s district. Killing County.

SJV Water is hiring. See the full listing at journalismjobs.com #sjvwater #journalism #reporter #nonprofitnews #independentjournalism

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