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In this powerful episode, I sit down with former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who is running again for LA County Sheriff in 2026. We dive into an unfiltered conversation about leadership, public safety, and the real challenges facing one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the nation. A 36-year veteran of the LA County Sheriff's Department and the first challenger in over a century to unseat an incumbent, Sheriff Villanueva served as the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County from 2018 to 2022. He was also the first sheriff to establish a dedicated group focused on combating fraud in the county. He shares candid insights from his time commanding nearly 18,000 sworn and professional staff, his perspective on reforming the department, navigating intense political pressures, and what it truly takes to keep communities safe in America's most diverse county. From frontline stories and major policy battles to his current vision for the future and his comeback bid, this is a must-listen discussion on law enforcement, accountability, fraud prevention, and restoring trust in our institutions. Whether you're passionate about criminal justice, local politics, or just want the inside scoop from a no-nonsense leader, you won't want to miss this one.Tune in now and join the conversation! Follow Alex Here: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffvillanueva33/ Mikeduppod's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mikeduppod/ E-mail the show: Mike@MikedUpPod.Net

Illinois is drowning in crime, and instead of welcoming real solutions, Governor Jay Pritzker flat-out REFUSES President Trump’s offer to send federal help to take back Chicago from the criminals running wild in the streets. Why would any governor reject law and order? Why would he turn his back on families who just want to live in peace? We’ll expose the political games at play—games that cost innocent lives. Joining me is former L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who brings hard data to the table. His research proves what common sense already tells us: when arrests go down, crime goes up. The criminals feel empowered, the communities feel abandoned, and chaos spreads. Sheriff Villanueva will break down exactly how these numbers reveal the dangers of weak leadership and why America desperately needs courageous law enforcement to step up. TheCryptoCode.com/Grant www.EnergizedHealth.com/Grant www.PatriotMobile.com/Grant TWC.Health/Grant Use "Grant" for 10% Off See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Airdate 5/30/25) Ed Sanders is a KBLA contributor and is President of ES Advisors and public policy and electoral consulting group. On this pod Ed & Dominique slice and dice left coast topics from Sheriff Villanueva's lawsuit against the county to the approval of a $30/hr minimum wage for hotel & airport workers in L.A. https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ Twitter: @edwardmsanders @diprimaradio

(Airdate 5/30/25) Ed Sanders is a KBLA contributor and is President of ES Advisors and public policy and electoral consulting group. On this pod Ed & Dominique slice and dice left coast topics from Sheriff Villanueva's lawsuit against the county to the approval of a $30/hr minimum wage for hotel & airport workers in L.A.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/ Twitter: @edwardmsanders @diprimaradio

Alex Villanueva is the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He is the first Spanish-speaking sheriff in the county. In 2018, retired sheriff's lieutenant Villanueva defeated incumbent Sheriff Jim McDonnell, becoming the first to unseat the incumbent in over 100 years. Sheriff Villanueva became the first Democratic Sheriff in LA County in almost 140 years. Really fun interview with some great war stories from the LASD! ProForce Law Enforcement - Instagram @proforcelawenforcement / 1-800-367-5855 Special Discount Link for TPS listeners!       http://tps.proforceonline.com Alex's Website https://alexvillanueva.org/ Contact Steve - steve@thingspolicesee.com Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055  

KFI investigative reporter Steve Gregory joins the show to discuss ex-Sheriff Villanueva suing LA County for placement on ‘Do Not Hire' list, alleging his rights were violated. Fast food chains launch ‘value menu' war after cost complaints… will it last? ‘Do They Have a Case' with Wayne Resnick.

Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva calls other officials liars under oath during his 4-hour testimony over deputy gangs. Monterey Park plans memorials to mark first anniversary of the deadliest shooting in L.A. County. COVID sends Californians to the hospital. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com.   Support the show: https://laist.com

Steve chats with Sheriff Alex Villanueva about his run for the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. www.alex4supervisor.com     https://www.efundraisingconnections.com/c/AlexVillanueva2024

If you live in Los Angeles, then its difficult to unsee the problems that stare at us as we open our doors to work, school, or for just a night out in the town. Crime, drugs, psychotic behaviors, and homelessness just to mention a few. In this episode Casey sits in with Sheriff Villanueva and they talk about the issues that really matter to Angelenos. What people in Los Angeles want is safety. That's it. Safety for our homes, businesses and places of entertainment. Sheriff Villanueva pulls no punches when talking about the people behind this outright evil. This is an episode to be shared around with everyone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Villanueva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheriffvillanueva33/ https://crntalk.com/the-resistance-with-sheriff-alex-villanueva/#:~:text=The%20show%2C%20titled%20“The%20Resistance,8%2C%202023%20on%20CRN%201. Follow Casey: https://www.instagram.com/real_casey_diaz_/ https://caseydiaz.net https://twitter.com/RealCaseyDiaz --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theshotcaller/support

Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to talk about conceding his campaign for re-election. From the "People for a Perfect World" Desk. More on the Harvey Weinstein trial. More on the downfall of FTX.

Russian missiles landed in Poland and killed two people. There are now 8 billion people in the world! More on the Harvey Weinstein trial. Sheriff Villanueva has conceded in his race against Robert Luna.

Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about Gascon looking into Sheriff Villanueva for soliciting Sheriff's deputies for campaign donations. There is a turkey shelter in Acton having a celebration for turkeys before Thanksgiving.

Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee join Bill for the Early Edition of Handel on the News. The three of them discuss news topics that include: In the LA Mayor's Race, results won't be coming in for a couple more days at the least, political newcomer Kenneth Mejia is projected to win the LA City Controller's race over Koretz, and the DA is investigating Sheriff Villanueva over a fundraising video asking peers to donate to his campaign.

Villanueva at risk as Luna takes a big early lead in L.A. County sheriff race. North Carolina voters report 'harassment and intimidation' at polling stations. Brittney Griner is on the move to a Russian penal colony and much moreHost: Jessica BurbankCo-Host: Dina Sayegh Doll*** Indisputable, features Dr. Richey talking about the top news stories of the day, reading viewer comments, and engaging in debates and conversations with guests.Help support our mission and get perks. Membership protects TYT's independence from corporate ownership and allows us to provide free live shows that speak truth to power for people around the world. See Perks: ▶ https://www.youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/joinSUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ http://www.youtube.com/IndisputableTYTFACEBOOK: ☞ http://www.facebook.com/IndisputableTYTTWITTER: ☞ http://www.twitter.com/IndisputableTYTINSTAGRAM: ☞ http://www.instagram.com/IndisputableTYTTWITCH: ☞ http://www.twitch.com/tyt

More on Sheriff Villanueva's investigation into Sheila Keuhl. Moist Line Rounds 1 & 2. Hack in a Dumpster.

Steve Gregory comes on the show to give an update on Sheriff Villanueva's investigation into Sheila Kuehl. The Powerball is up to the 2nd largest prize in history. Welcome to Bidenville.

Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to talk about AG Rob Bonta's office telling him to destroy evidence. A recall campaign against Kevin De Leon has reportedly been started. More on the rise of crime. The Pope says that priests and nuns need to stop watching porn.

By the end of 2021, Alex Villanueva has done a 180. Once supported by the local Democratic party, he's become a darling of Fox News. Instead of working closely with immigration activists, he's proposing a military-style approach to clear all the unhoused off the streets. He's won the intense loyalty of the overwhelming majority of his deputies, but lots of people who voted for him in 2018 have changed their minds. Villanueva now faces an uphill fight to win another four years in office. Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Sheriff Villanueva released new audio from city councilmembers that impacted him. Mayor Garcetti is in Argentina for the C40 Mayors Summit. A lot of people are rethinking cutting back police presence at school. An update on the border crisis.

The population of Los Angeles is made up of at least 50-percent Latino residents ... and yet, up until last week, there were just four Latino members of LA's 15-seat city council. And now, after the resignation of Nury Martinez and Gil Cedillo being termed out, there will be just two: one of them being a scandal-plagued Kevin de Leon.How will the ongoing racism and corruption scandal hanging over LA's city council impact Latino representation in this city? We will go In Depth.LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the program to answer questions about a questionable use of force by one of his deputies in Inglewood ... and to discuss his calls for Councilmember de Leon to resign.And back to the city council scandal: a major Black real estate developer is refusing to go forward on a major project in downtown LA until Cedillo and de Leon resign from the council .... so we'll talk with him.British Prime Minister Liz Truss lasted a mere 45 days in office, the shortest-tenured prime minister in British history. And with her resignation today, Great Britain's government is descending into chaos ... we'll go to London for the latest.And toward the end of today's show, we'll talk about high inflation striking twice:First, in rising mortgage interest rates, now approaching 7-percent, and a dramatic drop in mortgage applications ... how will that impact Southern California's red hot real estate market?And then when it comes to taxes ... high inflation might just give you a small break on your tax bill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The population of Los Angeles is made up of at least 50-percent Latino residents ... and yet, up until last week, there were just four Latino members of LA's 15-seat city council. And now, after the resignation of Nury Martinez and Gil Cedillo being termed out, there will be just two: one of them being a scandal-plagued Kevin de Leon. How will the ongoing racism and corruption scandal hanging over LA's city council impact Latino representation in this city? We will go In Depth. LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva joins the program to answer questions about a questionable use of force by one of his deputies in Inglewood ... and to discuss his calls for Councilmember de Leon to resign. And back to the city council scandal: a major Black real estate developer is refusing to go forward on a major project in downtown LA until Cedillo and de Leon resign from the council .... so we'll talk with him. British Prime Minister Liz Truss lasted a mere 45 days in office, the shortest-tenured prime minister in British history. And with her resignation today, Great Britain's government is descending into chaos ... we'll go to London for the latest. And toward the end of today's show, we'll talk about high inflation striking twice: First, in rising mortgage interest rates, now approaching 7-percent, and a dramatic drop in mortgage applications ... how will that impact Southern California's red hot real estate market? And then when it comes to taxes ... high inflation might just give you a small break on your tax bill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2019, LA County Sheriff's deputies shot and killed Marco Vazquez, Jr. outside his home while he was having a mental health crisis. Later, members of Vazquez' family say they were followed and harassed by Sheriff's deputies. They're not the only ones.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Today on 5 Live: New L.A. city council president. Kristin Smart murder verdict. Sheriff Villanueva retaliation lawsuit. L.A. ports pollution. Huntington Beach oil spill settlement. Theme parks rebound. Glen Walker visits. Halloween candy costs more. Vin Scully's mansion for sale. BTS military service. Parents suck at cooking. "Adults only" TikTok. And more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There's a lot to unpack when it comes to Alex Villanueva's path to becoming the top cop in Los Angeles County. And that's exactly what LAist Studios and KPCC do in a new five-part podcast series hosted by Frank Stoltze. Today, we play episode 1 of “Imperfect Paradise: Sheriff.”The show begins with a scene of a very strange press conference: Villanueva is threatening to open a criminal investigation into L.A. Times reporter Alene Tchekmedyian and Stoltze questions the sheriff about it. From there, Stoltze reflects on his time covering policing in L.A. County and explains how Villanueva is the product of a department that has been riddled with scandals for decades: racial profiling, jail violence and deputy gangs.Host: Frank StoltzeMore reading:Your guide to the L.A. County sheriff election: Alex Villanueva vs. Robert LunaDozens of Sheriff Villanueva's donors received permits to carry guns in publicColumn: L.A. County's sheriff leans on his Latino identity. Does he exemplify our worst traits? 

Today's Topics: 1) Parishioners pushed to vote to remove Sheriff Villanueva by Father Brendan Busse from the Dolores Mission Catholic Church  Measure A: Priest accused of endorsing removal of LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva (foxla.com) 2) California is now "sanctuary" for children's "trans" surgery: Gov. Newsom signed legislation to block state officials from enforcing other states' laws against subjecting children to “gender-transition” surgeries and drugs. Speaking in favor of the law, Newsom has touted the idea of making California a “sanctuary state” for “transgender” procedures. The law could, among other things, prevent an out-of-state parent from intervening to rescue his or her child from a sexual surgery arranged by the other parent during a custody dispute https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-signs-legislation-making-california-sanctuary-state-transgender-procedures 3, 4) Father Josia Trenham, an Antiochian Orthodox Priest from Riverside, CA, speaks on the cult of confusion  https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Epq13uKiat4

There have been deputy gangs in the LA County Sheriff's department for almost as long as anyone can remember. These groups can be violent, misogynistic, discriminatory and powerful – they can control much of what happens at some sheriff's stations. Sheriff Villanueva simultaneously denies gangs exist and claims he has banned them.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Happy Friday! Here's what we're tracking: Report: another high school Fentanyl death K Line arrives Sheriff Alex Villanueva escalates his fight with Inspector General Newsom signs compassionate release bill This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support the show: https://laist.com

We begin with a scene of a very strange press conference: Sheriff Alex Villanueva is threatening to open a criminal investigation into an LA Times reporter, and our host, Frank Stoltze, is questioning him about it. Through Frank's reflections on his time covering policing in LA County, we learn that Villanueva is the product of a department that has been riddled with scandals for decades: racial profiling, jail violence and deputy gangs. We learn how Villanueva sees himself as the man to fix it.Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

When retired Lt. Alex Villanueva announces his candidacy for sheriff in 2017, no one takes him seriously. But with the support of the local Democratic party, immigrant rights activists, and lots of political savvy, he pulls off a shocking defeat of the sitting sheriff – something that hasn't happened in over 100 years. Almost as soon as he takes office, Villanueva re-hires a former deputy (and friend) who was fired for domestic violence and lying, and things begin to go off the rails. Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This podcast was made possible with support from the Committee for Greater LA in partnership with the Weingart Foundation. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.Support LAist Today: https://LAist.com/donate

Here's what we're following today: The latest monkeypox updates COVID infections dipping Woman claims anti-Asian harassment at Halsey concert Sheriff Villanueva again refusing to testify to civilian oversight committee  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. Support the show: https://laist.com

Gov. Newsom spoke to the LA Times for a softball conversation about the trip to Montana. 7/11 told stores that they could close early yesterday for the safety of employees and customers after a rise in crimes at 7/11 stores in LA. The LA County Board of Supervisors wants to remove Sheriff Villanueva. A woman is claiming her fetus as a passenger to use the carpool lane in Texas.

Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to respond to the Board of Supervisors trying to remove him. Moist Line Round 1 & 2.

Ken is solo since John is on vacation. Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to talk about his department losing funding from the city of West Hollywood. More on the rise of crime. Brandon Judd comes on the show to talk about the truck that was found with over 50 dead illegal migrants in it.

Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to talk about the shooting that left two El Monte police officers dead yesterday. More on the shooting of a CHP officer in Studio City. Dr. Fauci has COVID-19. Smart coffee machines are stealing people's information.

Mark and Adam reunite in studio as Mark tells Adam about his attempts to figure out what gift to get him for his recent birthday. Then then pick up on their conversation from last week with Mark discussing the fundraiser he held at Engine Co. No. 28 for LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva. They also discuss altercations over gas, homelessness around Mark's office and Adam has Mark help him 'break down the game film' on something he recently saw. As the show wraps up Mark continues to marvel at the Peter Navarro arrest & charges. Watch this episode & subscribe on YouTube at YouTube.com/AdamCarolla Please Support Our Sponsors Geico.com MudWtr.com/Doubt AltoIRA.com/Doubt

An update on the recall against San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin. Sheriff Villanueva comes on the show to talk about his event at Olvera Street that got a bit testy. Kevin De Leon got into a physical altercation with activists at Olvera Street today.

Alex Stone comes on the show to talk about Title 42 and the border crisis. The mayor of Anaheim has stepped down amid scandal allegations. Sheriff Villanueva went to the Ballona Wetlands.

KFI's Steve Gregory has some breaking news on the Sheriff's alleged cover-up of a use of force incident.

KFI's Blake Troli on three people dead on a possible fentanyl overdose. A third high-ranking Los Angeles County sheriff's official has filed a legal claim that contradicts Sheriff Villanueva's account of how he handled an incident where a deputy kneeled on the head of a handcuffed inmate for three minutes. KFI's Steve Gregory has an update on the Dave Chappelle's attacker not being charged by LA County's DA office.

On June 7, voters in Los Angeles will elect their preferred candidates in the primary. A couple of races — the mayor's seat, L.A. County Sheriff, a possible recall of Dist. Atty. George Gascón — are earning national attention against a backdrop of voters angry with what they think is out-of-control crime and homelessness.Today, we air a live panel on all this and more, originally held during the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times columnist Erika D. Smith, L.A. Times mayor's race reporter Julia Wick, and L.A. Times sheriff's department reporter Alene Tchekmedyian.More reading:Rick Caruso's campaign spending tops $23 million in L.A. mayor's raceColumn: Sheriff Villanueva acts like he's above the law in L.A. County. What if he's right?First eyewitness account of Sheriff Villanueva lying in a cover-up revealed in filing 

Bill Handel is joined by KFI News Director Chris Little and Wayne Resnick for the Early Edition of Handel on the News. The trio discusses news topics that include: Sheriff Villanueva is facing a new claim that he covered up an instance of excessive force from a top advisor, Ukraine has brought their first war-crimes charges against Russian soldiers in Bucha, and the LAUSD is expected to delay the student COVID-19 vaccine mandate until July of next year.

Bill Handel is joined by KFI News Director Chris Little and Wayne Resnick for the Early Edition of Handel on the News. The trio discusses news topics that include: Southern California has declared a water shortage emergency with outdoor watering being restricted, Sheriff Villanueva has once again disputed his cover-up and retaliation claims, and a couple in Barstow is being accused of abusing and killing their 1-year-old son.

Bill Handel talks about Sheriff Villanueva backing off from the investigation of the Times reporter that revealed his cover-up. More water restrictions are coming to Southern California as many need to prepare to limit their use. Governor Gavin Newsom's 'CARE Court' homelessness plan is facing new questions from lawmakers. And U.S. oil companies are in no hurry to rush to Europe's aid.

KFI's Steve Gregory as the latest on Sheriff Villanueva investigating the reporter who revealed a department cover-up. Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declares a water shortage emergency. A clinic psychologist that was hired by Johnny Depp, testified and said that actress Amber Heard has borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder. Hots Sports Takes.

Heidi Marston quits as head of Los Angeles Homelessness Services Authority and says employees are underpaid. Two parents in the Varsity Blues scandal, John B. Wilson and Gamal Abdelaziz, are appealing their convictions. Sheriff Alex Villanueva is accused of covering up a use of force incident involving an sheriffs deputy and an inmate.

Twitter is reportedly closer to finalizing a deal to sell the company to Elon Musk. LA County Sheriff Villanueva slams 'wokeism,' and says it must go to make city 'livable again'. A woman lost in the woods survives by eating yogurt and snow for six days.

Bill Handel is joined by KFI's own Steve Gregory to talk about the latest on Sheriff Villanueva's battle with the MTA regarding patrolling. Steve also teases what listeners can look forward to hearing on tomorrow night's episode of 'Unsolved'. Wayne Resnick and Jennifer Jones Lee come aboard for the Late Edition of Handel on the News, Supersegment! They talk about news topics that include: Spring snowstorms are headed for the snow-starved Sierras and Lake Tahoe, LA County is easing its quarantine rules despite rising cases, and e-cigs using synthetic nicotine come under FDA oversight.

Steve Gregory comes on the show to talk about the ultimatum given to the MTA by Sheriff Villanueva. A 9-year-old girl was shot in Victorville.

Bill Handel talks about Sheriff Alex Villanueva's ultimatum given on transit policing, as he threatens to reassign deputies. Gen Z is spending half of its waking hours on a screen; what the means for Hollywood. And Mo Kelly joins the show for this week's edition of Movies, Music and Mo! He and Handel talk about the passing of comic legend Gilbert Gottfried, the Fantastic Beasts dilemma regarding Johnny Depp, and what exactly is happening between Depp and wife Amber Heard.

Sheriff Villanueva is heading to Hollywood to cleanup the homeless. A homeless man in San Rafael is suing the city. Gascon has gone on the defensive against the recall. Almonds are piling up in California warehouses.