David Zahniser covers Los Angeles City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. He joined the newsroom in 2007 and previously wrote on local government for the Claremont Courier, Pasadena Star-News, the Daily Breeze, the L.A. Weekly and the San Diego Union-Tribune. He is a graduate of Pomona College and lives in Los Angeles.
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City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto contacted the police chief about a specific protester, according to a memo. That protester is also an outspoken critic of hers.
Aug. 19, 2024
On an 8-3 vote, the City Council voted to approve $50,000 in legal services in response to a blistering retaliation claim. The city attorney had asked for $500,000.
Aug. 17, 2024
Mayor Karen Bass says that unlike previous cities that hosted the Summer Olympics, Los Angeles will not resort to draconian measures to address homelessness.
Aug. 16, 2024
L.A. city attorney is searching through employee emails, creating a climate of fear, staffer alleges
In a six-page document, the city worker also accused City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto of using ‘intimidation tactics’ to discourage dissent in the office.
Aug. 12, 2024
Downtown real estate types say a purchase of the Gas Company Tower by L.A. County government could transform downtown — and Grand Park. Not every supe is on board.
Aug. 10, 2024
The proposal would make it a misdemeanor for protesters to get within 8 feet of people entering clinics, schools or religious institutions without their consent.
Aug. 7, 2024
It took firefighters about an hour to extinguish the blaze at the century-old restaurant building, which attracted movers and shakers for much of its history.
Aug. 3, 2024
De León took in $292,460, the most raised by any candidate for the city’s Nov. 5 runoff election.
Aug. 3, 2024
Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Bob Blumenfield are withdrawing their proposal, now that the state has $76 million for security at mosques, synagogues and nonprofits.
July 31, 2024
On a 9-5 vote, the council agrees to accept the mayor’s veto without a challenge, leaving the status quo in place at the LAPD.
July 30, 2024