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North Seattle residents got tired of waiting. Tired of watching sex traffickers work the Aurora Avenue corridor night after night while city hall looked the other way. So they did what Mayor Katie Wilson wouldn't — they blocked the streets themselves, throwing up makeshift barricades to break the johns' loop and take back their neighborhood by force.Now, after months of community pressure made the city's inaction impossible to ignore, Seattle officials are announcing their own formal street closures. Mayor Wilson and SDOT are framing this as a response to a "clear message" from residents — which is one way to describe what happens when a government fails so completely that ordinary people are forced to build their own infrastructure just to survive it.The Police Chief is promising redirected resources. The City Attorney is pointing to gun seizures and new prosecutorial involvement. Whether any of it amounts to more than a press conference remains to be seen. Seattle has a long track record of theatrical responses to crises its own progressive policies created and then ignored until the cameras showed up.New episode every weekday. Subscribe to @reasonablenews to stay ahead of what the mainstream press won't tell you.#Seattle #Crime #FailedCityGO PREMIUM WITH REASONABLE+ FOR UNCENSORED ACCESS

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 10, 2026, was primarily focused on the revision and approval of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget and the five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting featured a detailed presentation by the County Executive and Chief Fiscal Officer, followed by reports from seven key departments and extensive public testimony. Fiscal Overview and Challenges Chief Fiscal Officer Amanda Thomas presented an $8.9 Billion all-funds spending plan, which represented a $101 million operating deficit driven by two primary factors: Structural Deficit: The ongoing reliance on one-time funding to pay for continuing costs. Federal HR 1 Impacts: Changes at the federal level that shifted approximately $50 million in costs to the county, particularly regarding Med-Cal eligibility, indigent care, and CalFresh administrative costs. To address the shortfall, the Board had previously directed departments to implement a 2.5% initial allocation reduction. Departmental Budget Presentations District Attorney (Tan Ho): Ho opposed a proposed $4.1 million reduction (14 positions), arguing his office was already "running on fumes". He emphasized that "vacant" positions were actually committed to law students slated to pass the bar and that cuts would force him to scale back misdemeanor prosecutions and the Community Prosecution unit. Sheriff's Office (Jim Cooper): The Sheriff contested a $13.7 million reduction (48 positions), asserting that while "core functions" like jails and contracts were mandated, the cuts would decimate "non-core" but vital public safety units such as POP (Problem Oriented Policing), HOT (Homeless Outreach Team), and Marine Enforcement. He highlighted that the county already has the fewest officers per capita in the region and response times are double the national average. Public Defender (Amanda Benson): Benson reported a 20% increase in criminal filings and a 300% increase in City Attorney cases. She warned that cutting mental health diversion and post-conviction representation units would lead to caseload overloads and increased county liability. Regional Parks (Liz Bellis): Bellis noted that while the park system has grown 70% in acreage since 1991, permanent staff has decreased by 15%. Proposed cuts included three park rangers (a 17% reduction to the Parkway patrol) and a 46% reduction in extra-help seasonal staff. Human Assistance (Ethan Dye): Dye focused on the impacts of HR 1 on CalFresh, noting that every dollar spent by the county now only draws down $3.44 in state/federal funds, compared to $5.67 previously. Health Services (Tim Letts): This department accounts for 70% of health spending via Behavioral Health. Letts highlighted growth for a new youth facility but noted intense pressure from the Mays Consent Decree, which requires significant staffing and infrastructure investments in correctional health. Public Comment and Deliberations Over 120 residents and officials provided testimony. Business leaders and community members strongly advocated for restoring the Sheriff's HOT and POP teams and the DA's Community Prosecutors, citing their effectiveness in addressing retail theft and homelessness. Conversely, many community advocates urged the Board to maintain the DA and Sheriff cuts, suggesting the DA could save millions by ending the pursuit of the death penalty. Others pleaded for the restoration of foster youth transportation (Hop Skip Drive) and prevention programs like Birth and BEYOND. Final Board Actions After extensive debate regarding the use of the 9.9 million in funding: Sheriff's Office: Restored funding for the Marine and HOT teams ($7,894,989), but notably did not include the POP team. District Attorney: Restored four Community Prosecutor positions (~$1.37 million) contingent on an MOU to ensure the funds are used for that specific purpose. Public Defender: Restored funding for critical caseload support ($649,076). The Board agreed to revisit other high-priority "prevention" programs—including foster youth transportation, Birth and BEYOND, and public health initiatives—during the September budget revision when final state funding numbers are clearer. The final action left the county with a remaining contingency of $6,330,683.  

If you weren't taking deepfakes seriously before, it's too late now to ignore them.According to new research from Malwarebytes, one in three people who use AI every day said it's okay to generate pornography of people without their consent.Nearly 10 years ago, “deepfake” technology provided hobbyists and film editors with artificial intelligence (AI) tools to swap the face of one person onto the body of another. In its infancy, this technology brought silly film experiments like swapping Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible with Keanu Reeves. Today, this same technology produces something far more harmful—fake nude images of teenagers.On the Lock and Code podcast today with host David Ruiz, we are re-visiting an interview from 2024, in which we spoke with a lawyer named David Chiu about his lawsuit against 16 deepfake nude generation websites.The websites named in that lawsuit often needed just one image of a person to generate fake pornography. And while nearly everyone has at least one image of themselves online, even if they had hundreds, the path towards deletion is somewhat understood—start by deactivating and deleting popular social media accounts. But for teenagers today, raised mostly online, and who share images directly with friends and boyfriends and girlfriends and exes, it's likely impossible to remove every visual trace of themselves. Also, they shouldn't have to face this problem alone.The Lock and Code podcast frequently discusses structural problems that require individual management. You have to skirt corporate data collection. You have to find the automated license plate readers in your hometown. You have to review every single message you get with a certain antagonism, to guard yourself against scams.So, it's rare to encounter a solution that benefits more than one person.Chiu serves as the City Attorney for San Francisco, which means his department can file a lawsuit on behalf of not just the people of San Francisco, but also California, and that's what his team did in going after the deepfake websites.Since then, Chiu's department has shut down 10 deepfake nude websites, and it received a settlement agreement from a company called Briver LLC to no longer operate any website that creates nonconsensual deepfake pornography.And, as California goes, so goes the nation.In May of last year, the Take It Down Act became effective as law in the United States, which criminalizes “revenge porn” and AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery. The law is not perfect but so far it is being used as intended. Last month, two men in the US were among the first to be charged with violating the Take It Down act for allegedly creating deepfake nudes that, according to the AP, “included both celebrities as well as private women, including recent high school graduates.”Today, we revisit our conversation with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu about the important fight against deepfake porn and the clear threat that his department found against the public.“At least one of these websites specifically promotes the non-consensual nature of this. So, and I'll just quote, ‘Imagine wasting time taking her out on dates when you can just use website X to get her nudes.'”Tune in today.You can also find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and whatever preferred podcast platform you use.For all our cybersecurity coverage, visit Malwarebytes Labs at malwarebytes.com/blog.Show notes and credits:Intro Music: “Spellbound” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Outro Music: “Good God” by Wowa (unminus.com)Listen up—Malwarebytes doesn't just talk cybersecurity, we provide it.Protect yourself from online attacks that threaten your identity, your files, your system, and your financial well-being with our exclusive offer for Malwarebytes Premium for Lock and Code listeners.

Karen Bass advances to the general election in the LA Mayor's race, and as of now, she could be facing Spencer Pratt. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are on pace to advance in the Governor's race. Plus, the LA City incumbent who is currently on the ropes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Dominique goes in on the talking points plaguing the Los Angeles Mayor's race and calls out YT and other non-Black progressives. Controller, City Attorney and more are also in the conversation. Is Mayor Karen Bass paying the "Black Tax" in this election? What qualifies Nithya Raman as a "progressive" when she votes in lock step with the Mayor? Will Spencer Pratt outperform his polling? How will progressives justify voting for a billionaire? And more "check yo'self" questions are in the convo.

Authorities roll back evacuations orders for tens of thousands of O.C. residents near the Garden Grove chemical tank. Whistleblowers accuse the L.A. city attorney of dropping cases to help donors. Waymo suspends car service on U.S. freeways, including in L.A. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

The office of Los Angeles City Attorney doesn't always get the same attention as races for mayor or city council, but it plays a major role in how the city functions — overseeing legal advice to city departments, enforcement of city laws, and misdemeanor prosecutions, while also shaping how the city approaches issues like housing, labor standards, consumer protection, and civil rights.Today's guest is Marissa Roy.Roy currently works as a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, where her work has included consumer protection and tenant rights enforcement. Earlier in her career, she worked in the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, handling labor and worker protection matters. Her campaign has focused heavily on using the office more aggressively to protect renters from illegal evictions, pursue wage theft and worker exploitation cases, crack down on consumer fraud, and take legal action against polluters and corporate misconduct. She has also argued that the City Attorney's Office should play a larger role in challenging actions by the Trump administration that affect Los Angeles residents. https://www.marissaroy.com/What's Next, Los Angeles? is produced and hosted by Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward.

Surveillance video obtained by KMJ news partner ABC30 shows a man armed with a knife approaching Fresno City Attorney Andrew Janz’s home around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, ringing the doorbell before moving into the backyard and banging on a back door. Fresno County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the man. Court documents show the suspect is ‘angry’ about failed restraining orders against Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto, and a probation officer. Janz said he never had prior personal contact but his office defended the city in the Casto petition. “That is why we believe that he came to my house this weekend, in the middle of the night." The suspect has a long history with the court — 21 felony and misdemeanor convictions dating back to 1988. The charges include elder abuse, sexual assault, and several DUIs. Torrez served jail time for the tear gas possession, released from prison in 2024, according to court records. Records show he is also a registered sex offender, stemming from a 1995 case. A parole report said Torrez’s performance has been “unsatisfactory.” A judge set his bail at $30,000 and issued a protective order for Janz and his family. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, May 7 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans is the first African American and person of color to serve in that office. She has extensive legal experience, serving as Assistant City Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney, and Assistant US Attorney. She is a graduate of the University of Washington and Seattle University School of Law. She comments on what she was able to accomplish during the last legislative session to expedite justice.* Hayward Evans, Co Convener, Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Committee (MLKCC) and he is the president elect of the Seattle King County Branch NAACP. He comments on MLKCC's plan for the anniversary of the June 17, 2015 murder of the Charleston Nine, during Bible Study at Mother Emanuel AME Church.*Carl Livingston, Senior Pastor, Kingdom Christian Center, is also a political science Professor, author, and community activist. He pays tribute to Charles Oliver an Assistant pastor at Kingdom Christian Center who passed away last month. Charles had been an activist beginning at Franklin High School. His service will be held Friday, May 15 at 11:00 am at Seattle's Greater Mount Baker Missionary Baptist Church, 2425 South Jackson Street, Seattle 98144.*Roger Evans, Co Founder, Washington State Black Legacy Institute-home to a growing visual and digital archive of Black History in Washington State. The facility is surrounded by wall portraits of pioneering figures such as Nettie Asberry, William Grose, and Susan Revels Cayton. Visitors can explore and produce digital copies of historical artifacts from across the state.* Dr. Marci Tate Arunga, former Dean, Tacoma Campus, Evergreen State College is the Featured Keynote Speaker for the 2026 Black Legacy Summit For Historic Preservation Hosted by Washington State Black Legacy Institute the event is Saturday, May 9 9:00 am-5:00 pm. The facility is located at 2656 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle 98116. Dr. Tate Arunga will speak at 12:00-1:30 pm.*Karen Vargas is Founder and Director of Living Life Leadership, a youth mentoring program with New Life Community Development Agency in Kitsap County. She is Chairperson, Multi Cultural Advisory Council for the Bainbridge Island School District. And Founder, Living Arts Cultural Heritage Center in Bremerton WA.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Visit us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on Facebook.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City's general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast the City Attorney tells what she feels she has accomplished, what she still seeks to get done and why she feels you should vote give her a second term.https://www.reelecthydee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/electhydee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd Los Angeles City Attorney, elected in November 2022 and sworn into office in December 2022. She is the City's general counsel and serves as legal advisor to the Mayor, City Council, and to the hundreds of boards, departments, officers and entities that make up the City of Los Angeles. On this podcast the City Attorney tells what she feels she has accomplished, what she still seeks to get done and why she feels you should vote give her a second term. https://www.reelecthydee.com/ https://www.instagram.com/electhydee/ https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

In this episode of the Dover Download podcast, Deputy City Manager Christopher Parker chats with returning City Attorney Joshua Wyatt and new Fire Chief Brendan Driscoll.Wyatt, who previously served as city attorney from June 2019 to February 2025 before joining the Pease Development Authority as deputy general counsel, returned to the city role on Jan. 26, 2026. He walks through the broad scope of the city attorney's office, which serves as a centrally located legal service provider for all city departments and the school district, handling compliance, employment matters, and internal corporate issues, but not criminal prosecution, which is handled by a licensed attorney within the police department. Wyatt offers a primer on the Right-to-Know law (RSA 91-A), rooted in the state constitution, explaining that it governs both public meetings and records and is foundational to public trust in government. He describes how his office coordinates right-to-know requests, often working with requesters by phone to narrow broad inquiries into specific documents. Wyatt and Parker discuss the explosion of documentation in modern government, the challenges and benefits of email-era recordkeeping, and the value of keyword searching. Wyatt also introduces his team, including extern Catherine Carr, Deputy City Attorney Jennifer Perez, and legal assistant/paralegal Patty Moniello, and reflects on why in-house municipal work appeals to him more than private practice: one client, deeper relationships, and the ability to focus on public service rather than revenue generation.Driscoll, who joined the Dover Fire Department in December 2009 and rose through the ranks from firefighter/EMT to paramedic, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief before becoming fire chief on Feb. 1, 2026, discusses his family's deep Dover roots, including his father's tenure as chief. He emphasizes building his own reputation within the department while honoring that legacy. Driscoll describes a dedicated crew that requires no major cultural overhaul, with his focus instead on training a relatively young workforce across all levels, from ice water rescue to command training for officers. He reports that the battalion chief model, adopted just over a year ago, is working well, providing immediate on-scene command at large incidents while giving chiefs dedicated administrative areas of responsibility. Driscoll updates listeners on the training center, which has hosted a cooking-fire demonstration with the state fire marshal and will see live-fire training by late spring. He also covers space reallocation at the North End Station following Inspection Services' move to Mast Road, and the department's dramatic call volume growth, from about 5,000 calls annually in 2009 to 7,344 in 2025. Looking ahead, Driscoll plans to develop a five- and 10-year strategic plan involving firefighters, community members, and the City Council.

This week on North Port Now, we cover key updates and opportunities to get involved across the City.The City of North Port is building its Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, and residents are encouraged to share their priorities through the online Budget Hub survey. We also highlight the upcoming Budget Input Eat and Greet, where you can meet City staff, learn about department budgets and enjoy food and family-friendly activities.City leaders and North Port Fire Rescue recently toured the new Wellen Park High School, set to open this August. The campus will feature hands-on STEM labs, arts programs, a student coffee shop and a full athletic complex.With hurricane season beginning June 1, we recap this year's Hurricane Expo and share how you can access preparedness resources and sign up for emergency alerts.Plus, April is National Volunteer Month. Learn how to connect with local organizations at the upcoming Newcomer Day event or explore volunteer opportunities with City departments.We also bring you the latest Commission Meeting Highlights, including updates on capital improvement funding, discussions on mandatory water connections and a recent performance evaluation of the City Attorney.Links and Resources:Budget Hub: NorthPortFL.gov/BudgetHubCity Meetings and Agendas: NorthPortFL.gov/MeetingsEmergency Alerts and Hurricane Preparedness: NorthPortFL.gov/AlertsVolunteer Opportunities: NorthPortFL.gov/VolunteerWellen Park High School Information: sarasotacountyschools.netThanks for tuning in to North Port Now. Stay informed, stay engaged and stay connected.

Administrative Professionals Day 2026 is celebrated on Wednesday, April 22, to recognize the essential work of administrative staff, including secretaries, assistants, and support professionals. It is also celebrated all month in April. For our Administrative Professional Empowerment Series, Plan Dulce Hosts Michelle E.  Zuñiga, PhD, AICP (she/her/hers)  and Haydee Urita-Lopez (she/her/hers) interview Beatrice Pacheco (she/her/ella), Chief Clerk at the City of Los Angeles' Planning Department. Beatrice Pacheco is originally from East Los Angeles, California, and lived in the City of La Puente. In 1984 Beatrice joined the Army and she became an Administrative Specialist, she left for her first permanent duty station at Fort Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea.  After that tour of duty she was stationed in Fort Lewis, Washington state where she married and remained until 1987.After her Army life she worked various clerical jobs at private companies and right before she joined the City of Los Angeles, she worked at one of the most rewarding jobs she'd had.  It was with a glue factory in the City of Industry and was only 10 minutes away from home.  This was a rewarding position because she learned how to purchase high dollar raw materials which were used to produce the glue sold to companies like Bear and Vista Paint.  She also learned how to manage large amounts of inventory and how to supervise a warehouse.  Knowing that she needed to provide for her son and herself, being a single parent, she decided to apply for the City of Los Angeles.  Beatrice applied for the City's entry level position of Clerk Typist in 2000 and was hired joining the LAPD City Attorney Liaison Unit. They took in misdemeanor cases and assisted the public with their case status.  She was promoted to Senior Administrative Clerk in 2001 with the Department of Building and Safety and then came to Planning on a promotion to Principal Clerk with the Records Management Unit of the Planning Department in 2007.  Beatrice is still with the Planning Department and was promoted to Chief Clerk in 2014 which is her current position. Beatrice considers herself fortunate enough to have a wonderful team in the Records unit and has created great relationships with their management staff and the office of the City Attorney's office.  This has been instrumental in her success as the Custodian of Records for the Department because she handles the Public Records Act Requests and Subpoenas that are served.  As she looks towards retirement in a couple of years, she is so proud of those that she has mentored and who have been promoted to other positions.  That has been one of her greatest accomplishments while working for the City of Los Angeles.--------------------------------------Plan Dulce is a podcast by members of the ⁠⁠Latinos and Planning Division⁠ of the American Planning Association⁠. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only. Want to recommend our next great guests and stay updated on the latest episodes? We want to hear from you! Follow, rate, and subscribe! Your support and feedback helps us continue to amplify insightful and inspiring stories from our wonderfully culturally and professionally diverse community.This episode was conceived, written, and produced by Haydee Urita-Lopez (she/her/hers), Michelle E. Zuñiga, PhD, AICP (she/her/hers) and co-produced by Vidal F. Márquez (he/him).Connect:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/plandulcepodcast/ Facebook:⁠https://www.facebook.com/LatinosandPlanning/⁠Youtube:Subscribe to Plan Dulce on Youtube LinkedIn:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4294535/⁠X/ Twitter:⁠https://twitter.com/latinosplanapa?lang=en⁠

Businessman Harry Crawford gave the Port Arthur City Council and the City Attorney a lesson in the law. He walked them through the legal terms of his lease and laid out point after point until the City Attorney appeared completely flustered. Roxann Pais Controneo became so rattled that she began interrupting people while they were speaking, showing open disrespect in the room before eventually asking for a break.Crawford also broke down the legal issues surrounding the illegal dumping of spoils on the land the City of Port Arthur leased to him. He went as far as calling out DD7 for failing to obtain the proper resolutions. All of this raises serious questions about why the City Council continues to keep this City Attorney in place. Roxann Controneo often comes across with a condescending tone when speaking to Black council members and citizens.Opponents of the $3.5 billion wind turbine and data center project have thrown everything they can at it to try to stop it. Some critics seemed almost eager for the project to fall under federal regulation, hoping that Donald Trump would step in and kill it.Meanwhile, this DEI-styled City Attorney risks putting the City of Port Arthur in a serious legal situation if this pattern continues. She appears to be operating no differently than the same insiders who have long mishandled the city's affairs.There is also speculation that she may ultimately use this position as a stepping stone—possibly turning it into a lobbying role that sends her traveling to Washington, D.C. on the taxpayers' dime. Imagine someone with no real roots in Port Arthur positioning themselves to represent the city's interests there. Some believe these political attacks are part of building a résumé that certain council members and the city manager may later support as she pivots toward lobbying.At the same time, it increasingly looks like some opposition to this project has less to do with policy and more to do with the fact that the businessman behind it is Black. The reaction at times feels like some people believe that if Crawford succeeds, it somehow threatens them personally.This anti-Black business attitude from parts of the council is just another day in the ongoing political circus in Port Arthur.

I can sleep a little better at night knowing that SF City Attorney David Chiu and his team are looking out for our rights and seeking justice. We had a fun chat with David about a wide range of topics, from the historical San Francisco roots of birthright citizenship to the ongoing fight to protect immigrants and some of the City's most vulnerable.   You can learn more about David @davidchiu.sf on social media or over at his website sfcityattorney.org Write to us at infatuasianpodcast@gmail.com, and follow us @infatuasianpodcast on socials. Please give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.  Our Theme: “Super Happy J-Pop Fun-Time” by Prismic Studios was arranged and performed by @invictusquartet Cover Art and Logo designed by Justin Chuan @w.a.h.w (We Are Half the World) #asianpodcast #asian #asianamerican #infatuasian #infatuasianpodcast #aapi #veryasian  #asianamericanpodcaster #representationmatters

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (03.24) – Gary & Shannon track a stalled jury in the social media trial before breaking major news as John McKinney announces his run for Los Angeles City Attorney.• Jury watch continues in the social media trial as deliberations drag on and the judge urges the jury to keep working through a possible stalemate.• John McKinney joins live to announce his candidacy for LA City Attorney, outlining how he plans to improve public safety and address issues within the office.• Gary & Shannon press McKinney on settlements, accountability, and how the system is currently falling short.• The conversation turns to homelessness, the role of the City Attorney’s office, and how Los Angeles should prepare for major events like the World Cup, Olympics, and Super Bowl.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Ottinot Law Managing Partner, Hans Ottinot '92. With more than 20 years of experience representing local governments and private businesses, Hans has built a distinguished legal career focused on complex development, governance, and community-building across South Florida. After graduating from Colgate, Hans earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and went on to serve as City Attorney for several municipalities, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach, City of Tamarac, City of North Miami Beach, and the City of Miami Gardens. In his role as City Attorney, Hans played a key role in major redevelopment efforts across South Florida. He was particularly instrumental in helping establish the City of Miami Gardens, now the largest African-American city in the State of Florida and home to the internationally known Jazz in the Gardens music festival and the Miami Dolphins. Throughout his career, Hans has remained deeply committed to public service, serving on numerous boards and supporting civic organizations that strengthen communities across the region. At Colgate, Hans earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and was recognized as an All-ECAC Football All-Star, setting the foundation for a career defined by leadership, impact, and service.

A police surge is coming to Downtown LA. LA City Council signs the check on a $107 million contract, despite the City Attorney's wishes. The embattled LA Unified superintendent claims his innocence in the face of FBI raids. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss a library levy proposal that's 87% larger than the last 7-year measure, a plan to regulate automated license plate readers, a major expansion of shelter for Seattle's homeless population, more measures to push back on potential immigration crackdowns in Seattle, and a nagging backlog of cases for the City Attorney's office. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!This episode of Seattle News, Views & Brews is presented by Phillips Law Firm. Injured? Their Seattle personal injury lawyers will fight for what you really deserve. 

In this episode of Empowered With Gina, Gina Zapanta sits down with Los Angeles City Attorney Heidi Feldstein Soto for a candid conversation about resilience, leadership, and public service.Heidi shares how a career setback early in her professional journey ultimately redirected her toward greater purpose. From growing up in Puerto Rico in an interfaith household to becoming the first Latina elected as LA City Attorney, her story is rooted in persistence, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice.The conversation explores what it truly means to be a civil servant, why traditional “work-life balance” is often a myth for women in leadership, and how coalition-building helped her office rescue more than 250 minors from sex trafficking in Los Angeles. Heidi also speaks on character, accountability, and why kindness and credibility will outlast any title.This episode is a masterclass in conviction, collaboration, and choosing impact over comfort.Topics include:• Overcoming professional setbacks• Women in leadership• Public service and civil responsibility• Combating sex trafficking in Los Angeles• Leadership under pressure• Character, resilience, and legacySubscribe for more empowering conversations that challenge you to lead boldly and live life by design.

Mayor Wilson delivers her first State of the City speech, WA Senate passes 'millionaires tax,' and Seattle's City Attorney ends a policy that prevented one judge from hearing criminal cases. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Paige Browning. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Street is back open today after city crews made repairs to a stormwater channel and stabilized a nearby embankment. A murder suspect is behind bars after police say he stabbed a man over the weekend, then went home to his apartment and tried to set it on fire. San Diego's City Attorney is warning residents to be on the lookout for fraudsters taking advantage of confusion and fear over immigration law changes.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Monday. 

You can also watch this conversation on YouTube. Aida Ashouri is an Iranian-American immigrant running for L.A. City Attorney this year. In this IG Live she speaks with me about her last few days on the campaign trail gathering signatures, and just what it's gonna take to reach as many voters as possible before electionContinue reading AIDA ASHOURI IS RUNNING FOR L.A. CITY ATTORNEY →

The first Latina elected to a Citywide office in Los Angeles HISTORY, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. Her inspirational story as a Jewish Puerto Rican is symbolic of the opportunity in world's melting pot of L.A. Her no-nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air in a world of bureaucracy, and her track record of fighting corruption and human trafficking shows that her intelligence, leadership can lead to real progress.

The first Latina elected to a Citywide office in Los Angeles HISTORY, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd City Attorney for the City of Los Angeles. Her inspirational story as a Jewish Puerto Rican is symbolic of the opportunity in world's melting pot of L.A. Her no-nonsense approach is a breath of fresh air in a world of bureaucracy, and her track record of fighting corruption and human trafficking shows that her intelligence, leadership can lead to real progress.

On Tuesday's "Dan O'Donnell Show," Dan offers $1,000 of his own money to any liberal who can provide proof Dan can't refute that President Trump committed crimes related to Jeffrey Epstein. Did anyone actually cash in? Plus, a big exclusive: The Milwaukee Police Association accuses the City Attorney of refusing to defend cops in civil lawsuits against them.

Send us a textWe team up with the Engage Jeffco podcast to explain the similarities, differences and partnerships between the City of Arvada and Jefferson County. Johnny Hart and Carly Moore from Jefferson County Public Affairs help explain who runs what, who pays for it, and how the City and the County collaborate on roads, human services, and more. In this episode: Jefferson County leadership (Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials)Arvada City Council structure and appointed leadership (City Manager, City Attorney and the Judge)Jefferson County property taxes and where that money goes toCounty services vs city servicesAsk Arvada portal and key phone lines for issues such as water or sewer line breaks, streetlight outages and animal management issuesJefferson County engagement opportunities: public meetings, town halls, boards and commissions, Engage Jeffco newsletter, Engage Jeffco podcast News and events: Sheridan sewer line replacement is nearly complete with most side streets open and the trail reopening soonArvada Winterfest is Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. in Olde Town ArvadaSign up for Visit Arvada's newsletter for the best way to stay up to date on everything happening in Arvada, including A Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser for Ralston House that takes place Saturday, Feb. 7 Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Seattle’s new city attorney, Erika Evans has been on the job for a little over 3 weeks – one of several newly elected officials moving the city in a more progressive direction. We’re discuss a range of topics - from drug laws and diversion, to federal immigration enforcement in the city. And a quick reminder about the city attorney’s duties: They enforce Seattle’s laws, prosecute misdemeanor crimes and defend the city in court. Guest: Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans Related storieS: Seattle doubles down on diversion — not charges — for public drug use - KUOW Ferguson, Brown pledge legal action if ICE violates WA residents’ rights - Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A civil trial in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Tanna Togstad against Tony Haase is likely at least two years away. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we spoke to former deputy city attorney Scott Lindsay. Voters soundly rejected Lindsay's former boss, Republican Ann Davison, last November, but Lindsay argues that many of her prescriptions for addressing crime and disorder were sound—including "stay out" zones for people accused of using or possessing drugs in public, extra penalties for people who commit misdemeanors like shoplifting over and over, and the elimination of community court, which Lindsay called "a complete disaster and shame and stain on the record of city attorney [Pete] Holmes."Although the city has arguably been ruled by a moderate-to-conservative supermajority for at least the last four years, Lindsay says they failed to accomplish all their goals, in part, because former mayor Bruce Harrell wouldn't always get with the program. Seattle, Lindsay argues, still has "radically too few police officers," "no consensus about what to do about our most pressing public disorder problems," and neighborhoods that have been "destroyed" by people using and selling drugs in public. PubliCola has frequently pushed back on the notion that cracking down on so-called "prolific offenders"—the subject of a report Lindsay wrote for the Downtown Seattle Association in 2019—is a solution to the problems facing neighborhoods like Little Saigon that have faced decades of neglect and disinvestment. Lindsay agreed—and said that isn't the point. "More people will die every year of fentanyl and meth overdose than will be successful in getting out of the life and getting into treatment and turning their lives around," Lindsay said. "I'm not saying give up, but I'm saying we need to balance our treatment approach with, how do we stop the havoc that these folks create? And one effective way at stopping the havoc that they create is to constantly disrupt. Use legal tools to disrupt their behavior. Convince them that being on the streets at 12th and Jackson smoking fentanyl is going to get you incarcerated. Even if that's for eight or 12 hours that is in effect, can be an effective tool at disrupting the problem behavior and saving neighborhoods. Little Saigon is gone, but others are on the brink."Listeners will probably have strong feelings about this conversation, which also includes a discussion of Police Chief Shon Barnes, community court, and the "radical abolitionists," in Lindsay's words, at King County's Department of Public Defense, which provides attorneys for indigent defendants.Our editor is Quinn Waller. Ann Davison's 2025 annual report, referenced in the show, is here.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

We sat down with new Seattle City Attorney Erika Evans and Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion founder Lisa Daugaard this week to talk about changes Evans is making to the way the city handles low-level drug cases.Under Evans' Republican predecessor, Ann Davison, people arrested for simple drug possession or using in public were either jailed and prosecuted or sent to a "drug prosecution alternative" where they have to get an assessment to confirm they have an addiction and stay out of trouble for six month. Evans directed her prosecutors to go back to the pre-Davison policy of reviewing people's cases to see if they're eligible for LEAD, the city's pre-filing diversion program. In response to this reasonable directive, Police Chief Shon Barnes told his officers that going forward, officers had to refer every drug case to LEAD—an overstatement that led to a right-wing media freakout when police guild director Mike Solan claimed Mayor Katie Wilson had ordered an end to all drug arrests. Evans and Daugaard set the record straight, explaining what LEAD does, who it's for, and how they believe this policy shift will actually help people addicted to fentanyl who use in public—which, they both reminded is, is encoded in the 2023 "Blake fix" law that empowered the city attorney to prosecute minor drug cases in the first place."What we're doing is not anything inconsistent with what the law has already recommended for our office to be doing," Evans told us. "But nothing's off the table. If someone is not making meaningful progress with LEAD or in diversion, then we do reserve the right to do traditional prosecution."Our editor is Quinn Waller.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

(The Center Square) – The Seattle Police Department has clarified that officers will continue to make arrests for drug-related charges when probable cause exists, with the City Attorney's Office then determining next steps, including diversion to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, or LEAD, program.Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_86e1398b-1ff3-475e-8c5b-70c37d39b478.html Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the United States, San Francisco's City Attorney is suing 10 major food manufacturers over what's known as Ultra-processed Foods, or UFPs. 

Give us about fifteen minutes daily, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, MacMedics, and  Hospice of the Chesapeake.  Today... We dive into a major shakeup at Annapolis City Hall as the long-serving City Attorney steps down amid a trail of high-profile, sometimes costly cases and an AI accusation, preview a stacked winter lecture lineup at the Annapolis Maritime Museum that runs from Poplar Island to Harriet Tubman and WWII codebreakers, and hear why the Maryland Reentry Resource Center needs urgent year-end help to keep second chances alive for people coming home from prison. Stick around and we'll walk you through it all on today's DNB! Link to daily news recap newsletter: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minutes! DAILY NEWSLETTER LINK: https://forms.aweber.com/form/87/493412887.htm The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (X) NOTE: For hearing-impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis.

David Chiu, City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco will discuss new restrictions on homeless funding and ultra processed foods. Brent Turnerwill tell us about unrest Shasta County.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu is taking on some of the world's biggest food companies saying their ultra processed products are causing a health crisis that's burdening local governments. For more on this KCBS Radio News Anchor Margie Shafer spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

The City Attorney's Office Criminal Justice Unit created what they are calling ETHOS, which stands for Engaging Community, Taking Responsibility, Healing, and Overcoming Obstacles. It is a compilation of programming that is meant to aid the City Attorney's office in the restorative justice process giving second chances through community service, healing, and rehabilitation. Join us on this episode to learn more. Check out more great episodes at f2fpodcastnetwork.comAlso, check the F2F Podcast Network on YouTube

Learn about the latest in local public affairs in about the time it takes for a coffee break! Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel and David Kroman of the Seattle Times discuss the political priorities (and future challenges) of the new city budget, a controversial piece of legislation from outgoing City Council President Sara Nelson, some insights regarding Mayor-elect Wilson's transition team, a concern regarding the transition to a new City Attorney, and a sale of two decommissioned state ferries that isn't going as planned. If you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

Send us a textHow do we faithfully weave our life with God into the work we do every day? In this episode, Susan and co-host Rev. Smith Lilley talk with authors and businessmen Al Erisman and Randy Pope about what it means to view our work as a calling to serve the Lord. Together, they explore how the hours we spend in offices, classrooms, homes, and communities can become places of formation, worship, and witness. AL ERISMAN is currently a writer, speaker, and board member, including serving as chair of the board for the Theology of Work Project and as a founding board member for KIROS. He is a senior Fellow for both the Center for Faithful Business at Seattle Pacific University and the Institute for Marketplace Transformation. Since 2015, he has authored or co-authored numerous books on theology, business, and mathematics. After earning his PhD in applied mathematics at Iowa State University, Al spent 32 years at The Boeing Company, starting as a research mathematician. In his last decade there, he was Director of Technology, where he led a 250-person research staff exploring innovation paths for the company. He participated in committees on science and mathematics through the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, and National Institute for Standards and Technology. He is the co-founder of Ethix magazine, exploring business ethics in a technological age. After retiring from Boeing in 2001, he taught in the Business School at Seattle Pacific University until 2017. RANDY POPE has practiced law for 45 years in his hometown of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Since 2017, he has served as City Attorney for the City of Hattiesburg. He has tried numerous cases in state and federal courts in Mississippi and has successfully handled appeals to the Mississippi Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Mississippi School of Law, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the founding President of the C. S. Lewis Society of South Mississippi, and he served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA from 1973-1976.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

IN STUDIO GUEST - SEATTLE CITY ATTORNEY ANN DAVISON // Davison joins us to respond to challenger Erika Evans’ Fox 13 interview // Evans claims data in “High Utilizer Program” supports repeat offenders need jail alternatives // Evans criticizes delays in DUI and domestic violence prosecutions // John Showed Up at a Super Fan’s House to Trick-Or-Treat // Commit to the Bit.. Spending a year growing a mullet for an 80’s themed event   

4pm: In Studio Guest – Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison // Seattle City Attorney challenger won’t enforce banishment zones including Capitol Hill’s SODA // SPD soars toward hiring goals as recruitment surges // What the hell is going on in Venezuela? // US sought to lure Nicolás Maduro’s pilot into betraying the Venezuelan leader // Why Trump is ‘telegraphing’ military action against Venezuela // 'No doubt' Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC // Responding to texts about Snap 

Former federal prosecutor Erica Evans is running for Seattle City Attorney // CBS correspondent Natalie Brand on the government shutdown // Rob McKenna on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton suing the makers of Tylenol // Charlie Commentary on the Stupid Motorist Law // Gee Scott elaborates on his interview with Bruce Harrell

This week: A Seattle City Attorney candidate forum with incumbent Ann Davison and challenger Erica Evans. The event was recorded on October 16th and organized by the South Lake Union Community Council and Belltown United. Note: City Attorney Ann Davison's audio sounds heavily processed due to a production error at the venue. We did our best to make it audible. If you have trouble hearing any of her answers Apple Podcasts and other platforms now also include fairly accurate transcripts.  Our editor is Quinn Waller. Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

How the federal immigration crackdown is affecting local citizenship classrooms. The L.A. city attorney's office is asking for a quarter million dollars to help LAPD in their fight against the press. We tell you one place you can get, or give away, a lightly used Halloween costume. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comThis LAist podcast is supported by Amazon Autos. Buying a car used to be a whole day affair. Now, at Amazon Autos, you can shop for a new, used, or certified pre-owned car whenever, wherever. You can browse hundreds of vehicles from top local dealers, all in one place. Amazon.com/autosVisit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency! Support the show: https://laist.com

Who will be Seattle’s next top lawyer? The city attorney enforces Seattle’s laws, prosecutes misdemeanor crimes and defends the city in court. After a summer primary, former assistant U.S. attorney Erika Evans emerged as the challenger to incumbent City Attorney Ann Davison. They debate at KUOW in front of a live studio audience. Guests Ann Davison, incumbent Seattle city attorney Erika Evans, candidate for city attorney Related links City Inside/Out: Seattle City Attorney Race Will Seattle reelect its conservative City Attorney? (published before the summer primary) - Cascade PBS Trump has become the focal point in Seattle city attorney race - The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes. Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it take to ensure that Columbus grows in a way that benefits everyone? That question is at the heart of this week's episode of The Confluence Cast, featuring Tiara Ross, candidate for Columbus City Council District 7. Ross, an attorney and Deputy Chief of the City Attorney's Property Action Team, brings a deep […] The post City Council Candidate Tiara Ross appeared first on The Confluence Cast.

More On TNF And Padres Rockies Game 2 At Petco. Aztec Jr. guard BJ Davis Joins Us To Talk About The SDSU Men's Basketball Team Hosting A Fentanyl Awareness/Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament with U.S. Attorney's Office and City Attorney's Office.

Aztec Jr. guard BJ Davis Joins Us To Talk About The SDSU Men's Basketball Team Hosting A Fentanyl Awareness/Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament with U.S. Attorney's Office and City Attorney's Office.