Investigation
Local 'Quimby' Rules May Be Making L.A. Cash-Rich But Park-Poor
A little-known law has allotted millions of dollars for more green space in Los Angeles. So where are the parks? » continue reading
LAUSD Hired Other Archdiocese Employees Accused of Sexual Abuse, Despite Warnings
A deeper look into LAUSD's ties with the L.A. Archdiocese priest abuse scandal has revealed more hires at the district, despite warnings from the church. » continue reading
Investigation into Archdiocese Priest Abuse Records Reveals Missteps at LAUSD
The latest on the L.A. Archdiocese scandal and a story we uncovered relating to defrocked priest Joseph Piña's ties to LAUSD. Attorney Ray Boucher also weighs in. » continue reading
Update: County Employees Violated Policies, Faked Documents In Knabe Inquiry
Following our investigation into Supervisor Don Knabe's lobbyist ties, a government report reveals county employees faked documents and violated county policy. » continue reading
Squatter's Rights and Wrongs: Some Making Money Off Foreclosed Homes
When the real estate bubble burst, many people lost their homes. But one man saw profit in abandoned properties. » continue reading
Update: Another Suspicious Deal in Knabe Family Ties to L.A. County
Vince Gonzales has an update to our investigation into Supervisor Don Knabe and his son's lobbying firm. » continue reading
In Heart of Orange County, City Struggles to Handle the Homeless
The affluent city of Costa Mesa has found a way of dealing with its homeless population, but activists say it's just wrong. » continue reading
Family Ties May Mean Favors for L.A. County Supervisor's Son
Lobbyist Matt Knabe appears to be benefiting from having dad Don Knabe on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors. » continue reading
Fracking Still Unregulated Despite Quake Connection
The controversial drilling method called "fracking" could potentially open up vast new supplies of oil and gas, but some believe it could also be causing earthquakes. » continue reading
Map: All the Billboards in Los Angeles (With or Without a Permit)
We've plotted the billboards and given you the tools. Now explore the city's sign landscape -- and help us verify the city's records. » continue reading
Billboard Confidential Update: L.A. City Council Allowed Illegal Billboards to be Erected
An update to our ongoing investigation into the politics of L.A.'s billboard industry. A recent ruling could mean thousands of digital billboards are going dark. » continue reading
City Controller Audit: L.A. Housing Authority 'Plagued with Loose Management Controls'
Last year, we did a months long investigation into HACLA. Now City Controller Wendy Greuel shares the results of her own investigation into the troubled agency. » continue reading
Controversy Brewing in Huntington Park Over Water District, City Attorney
Just down the street from the scandal-ridden city of Bell, officials in Huntington Park have some explaining of their own to do. » continue reading
