Politics/Govt

County CEO announces retirement for early 2020

Los Angeles County’s chief executive officer, Sachi A. Hamai, announced her retirement on Tuesday. To allow time for Board of Supervisors to choose her successor, her retirement is set to

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Newsom signs Stern’s Trauma Treatment Act

Law enforcement officers and firefighters can now receive compensation for career-related psychological injuries, after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Tuesday the Trauma Treatment Act introduced by state Sen. Henry

County honors Smokey Bear, then and now

Smokey Bear, icon of the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history, received special attention Tuesday from county supervisors recognizing 75 years of getting out the “prevent wildfires” message.

McLean visits Golden Oak students

Mayor Marsha McLean made a special visit to Golden Oak Community School on Thursday to speak with students about local government. “We’re all learning about government right now,” third-grade teacher