New from me in this morning's Los Angeles Times. I explore what's ahead, as the Legislature reconciles whether California can deter retail theft without changing Proposition 47.
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.ParisHilton RTing the LAT, dare I say that's hot

New from me in Los Angeles Times. ParisHilton is coming to the CA Capitol soon. She'll be there to advocate for what’s become her political focal point in recent years. Read my latest: latimes.com/california/sto…

Great piece from Anabel Sosa highlighting key perspectives — including from California Budget & Policy Center — on closing more prisons.

Downsizing CA's bloated prison system is the right #CABudget & policy choice, but can't happen w/o the governor's support, which is clearly in doubt. #CALeg

Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a precarious spot. Should he close more prisons or has he done enough? Some say it's more nuanced than that. New from me in the Los Angeles Times this morning:
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NEW: Former chair of FEC alleges that Kevin Kiley's reelection campaign is closely tied to the tough-on-crime ballot initiative to reform Prop. 47. Huge retail corps like Target and Walmart have also put millions to get it on November's ballot. latimes.com/california/sto…

Must-read Los Angeles Times story about all the money flowing into Congressional races by Julia Wick Anabel Sosa & Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee

California lawmakers can’t take lobbyist donations — unless they’re running for Congress latimes.com/california/sto…

California lawmakers can’t take lobbyist donations — unless they’re running for Congress
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w Anabel Sosa Gabrielle LaMarr LeMee and a great illustration from Jim Cooke

My team at the Los Angeles Times who cover CA Politics worked diligently to get voter guides out to our readers by Feb 1. If you live in California, take a look at who is running in your district: latimes.com/topic/californ…

Love this thread by Steve Padilla on the proud tradition of Column One at the Los Angeles Times, our showcase for the kinds of stories you just can't read anywhere else.

Three missing Indigenous persons cases were denied a Feather Alert last year. Tribal leaders say it's possible more were denied. In this morning's Los Angeles Times, I write about what CA lawmakers want to do next. latimes.com/california/sto…

“Researchers studying heartbreak also found activity in a brain region that registers physical pain. Whew. I am normal, after all. I’m also, say experts, in danger.” Todd Martens for Los Angeles Times on the science of heartbreak, including his own. latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

At a Public Policy Institute of California event this morning feat. CA Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas, before saying anything else, acknowledged the massive layoffs that took place at Los Angeles Times yesterday.

Queenie, you are methodical and thoughtful. And in the office, you were always nose-deep in the work. You’ll be swiped up in an instant. ✊💛

LATimes confirms 115 journalists laid off, or about 23 percent; newsroom will be at approx 385.

NOTE: Taken in combination with last year's layoffs, the Los Angeles Times has laid off about one third of its newsroom in less than a year.

The journalism grim reaper has arrived at my door and what once was a dream is now a nightmare 💔

Northern California LA Times reporters stand with our LA colleagues walking out today to protest management’s attempt to slash staff and undercut our union contract. H/t Sally Field #NormaRae

If you don’t want to see the Los Angeles Times decimated and don’t already subscribe, please consider doing so: latimes.com/subscriptions/

The nation’s second-largest city needs a first-rate paper.

In today’s Los Angeles Times: after a failed ballot measure and a veto, what’s next for the movement to legalize psychedelic therapy to California? Pls feel free reach out with any thoughts or tips.