I’m here at Loyola Law School where former Undersheriff Timothy Murakami is testifying about deputy gangs for the LA County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission. Murakami fought a subpoena to testify for about two years, and arrived an hour late this morning.

.@cerisecastle.bsky.social is live with coverage of former Undersheriff Timothy Murakami's testimony on deputy gangs.

Former LA County Sheriffs Undersheriff Timothy Murakami admitted yesterday that he had a Caveman deputy gang tattoo. He also said he knew about a deputy gang at the station he supervised as captain, and never investigated. More revelations in my story: lapublicpress.org/2024/03/former…

Pastor Tim Thompson is affiliated with the Three Percenters, spouts homophobic rhetoric, and believes his version of Christianity should dictate how government functions. His political action committee has already powered 5 candidates into office. capitalandmain.com/this-is-our-wa…

Some personal news: I am starting at capitalandmain.com today as a reporter covering inequality in California! Send me tips and ideas. I’m so excited to get started!

Last night the LAPD bolstered security around Academy Awards to 'prevent disruptions by [ceasefire] demonstrators, ensuring a focus on the celebration of cinematic achievements.' It comes as no surprise—The LAPD and Hollywood are longtime bedfellows: knock-la.com/alex-villanuev…

We’re having a fundraiser! Join us at MidnightBooks next Saturday, March 30th, for intro workshops on operational security and California public records requests lead by members from the Knock LA team. Participate in raffles and enjoy delicious food made by The Gro House!

Nearly ten years after the Aliso Canyon natural gas blowout, a study by UCLA has revealed that the incident impacted the pregnancies of women living nearby the facility. Revisit what Aliso Canyon residents had to say 5 years after the blowout occured: knock-la.com/northern-sfv-r…

Inside Safe: More Than A Year of Limited Success and Ongoing Controversy How the city has struggled to keep unhoused people both inside and safe: knock-la.com/inside-safe-co…

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Just voted in the US elections (early, by fax) from the UK. Found the Knock LA & DSA-LA 🌹 voters’ guides helpful. 1️⃣: knock-la.com/the-knock-la-p… 2️⃣: dsa-la.org/wp-content/upl…