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Text messages claim misconduct by Garcetti aide as LA mayor’s ambassadorial nomination faces challenges

LOS ANGELES — As Mayor Eric Garcetti’s ambassadorial nomination faces more scrutiny in the Senate, new text messages viewed by the Los Angeles Times on Friday suggest that a former Garcetti spokeswoman may have been subjected to unwanted kisses and “squeezes” by one of the mayor’s most powerful aides, and…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 19, 2022

LAFD chief deputy allegedly drunk during major fire gets no discipline, $1.4 million payout

LOS ANGELES — Last spring, a high-ranking official in the Los Angeles Fire Department alleged that its top administrative commander, Chief Deputy Fred Mathis, appeared to be intoxicated while he was overseeing the agency's operations center during the Palisades fire.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

Grassley: 'Credible' allegations LA mayor was aware of abuse

The top Republican on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee says he has received “numerous credible allegations” that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was aware his close adviser sexually harassed city employees, but did nothing to stop the misconduct

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2022

Mayor Garcetti's former top spokeswoman wants him charged with perjury

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's onetime chief spokeswoman has filed a complaint with local, state and federal prosecutors, demanding that he be prosecuted for perjury for repeatedly denying that he knew about another former aide's alleged sexual misconduct.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 7, 2022

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti says he held his breath during maskless photos at Rams-49ers game

LOS ANGELES — Days after facing criticism for being photographed maskless at Sunday’s Los Angeles Rams-San Francisco 49ers playoff game, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has offered an explanation: He was holding his breath.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2022

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Says His Mask Mandate Violation Was OK Because He Held His Breath

If California politicians think the mask mandate is stupid, they should lead the charge to get rid of it.

Reason · Feb 3, 2022

Officials urge mask-wearing for fans attending Super Bowl

The biggest challenge at the Super Bowl might not be on the field

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Editorial: Hey, politicians, if you make a rule you’ve got to follow it too

Widespread anger over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s maskless night out at the French Laundry in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic should have been a lesson absorbed by politicians throughout California: People expect government officials to follow the rules they make.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 1, 2022

Newsom, Garcetti get blowback for maskless photos with Magic Johnson at Rams-49ers game

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and other California leaders are facing criticism after they were photographed Sunday without face masks at the NFC Championship game at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2022

Newsom, Garcetti get blowback for maskless photos at Rams-49ers game

LOS ANGELES — Gov. Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and other California leaders are facing criticism after they were photographed Sunday without face masks at the NFC Championship game at Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2022