California Common Cause in the News. Newspaper articles relating to conflict of interest, campaign finance, and legislative action.
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Los Angeles Times , May 9, 2000. From the start of his insurgent campaign for Los Angeles County district attorney, Steve Cooley has relied heavily upon the generosity of his many friends in the criminal justice system. Padilla Again Fined for Late Asset Disclosure . Los Angeles Times , May 6, 2000. For the second time in three years, Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla was fined Friday for failing to disclose on time his personal assets, including thousands of dollars in political consulting fees.