Sections Show Search TIMES INVESTIGATIONS Los Angeles Times investigations have exposed misconduct, inspired new laws, reversed harmful policies and resulted in criminal charges. Please support our work by subscribing today. LATEST CALIFORNIA A top LAFD official accessed confidential complaint files while he was under investigation Deputy Chief Fred Mathis was under investigation for allegedly being intoxicated at work when he accessed the LAFD’s complaint system, according to the department. Nov. 2, 2021 CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENT The L.A. Times investigation into extreme heat’s deadly toll Read all of our coverage about how California is neglecting the climate threat posed by extreme heat. Oct. 7, 2021 Former USC campus gynecologist’s accusers call for investigation of top university officials Oct. 6, 2021 Hospice reforms to become law after Times investigation reveals widespread fraud, abuse Oct. 4, 2021 A secret USC payout had a catch: Images of ex-dean using drugs had to be given up Sept. 30, 2021 Election watchers snap photos of workers, challenge voter signatures as recall nears Sept. 10, 2021 Larry Elder’s private charity was a bust, and questions swirl over where the money went Aug. 27, 2021 Recall candidate Larry Elder appears to have not properly disclosed his finances Aug. 13, 2021 Catch up on the L.A. Times’ investigative reporting from 2020 MORE INVESTIGATIONS CALIFORNIA The judge upending California’s gun laws: ‘Blessed’ jurist or ‘stone-cold ideologue’? In an era of fierce polarization, Judge Roger T. Benitez seems a perfect fit, an object of rage and adoration. His likeness as ‘St. Benitez’ — with robes and a halo, sometimes holding an AR-15 or a box of bullets — is plastered on T-shirts, prayer candles and even gun magazines. Aug. 8, 2021 CALIFORNIA Animal activist whose grisly videos spurred Times probe treated pets without a license The charges against Marc Ching came after a Times investigation exposed troubling practices at his business, the Petstaurant, and charity, the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation. Aug. 4, 2021 CALIFORNIA A lobbyist’s secret gift to a councilwoman prompts El Monte to consider new ethics rules The City Council wants to examine how to create an ethics commission after a Times report detailed how a councilwoman accepted financial help from a lobbyist. Aug. 2, 2021 CALIFORNIA After her botched surgery, she pitched a medical disclosure bill. Doctors are fighting it A powerful doctors group has fought a proposed California law that would require physicians to tell patients if they took money from drug or medical device makers. Aug. 1, 2021 CALIFORNIA Black and Latino L.A. firefighters call for investigation of alleged racial bias, other wrongdoing The demand for a federal investigation follows a Times report on allegations that a high-ranking white official received preferential treatment after he was reported to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs while on duty. July 29, 2021 BUSINESS A Pasadena startup got billions selling COVID tests. Then came questions Innova Medical Group in Pasadena secured contracts worth at least $2.7 billion selling Chinese-made antigen tests to the U.K. government despite questions over their accuracy. July 28, 2021 CALIFORNIA LAFD received complaints that a top official was drunk on duty. Some say it was covered up The L.A. Fire Department’s top administrative commander reportedly appeared to be intoxicated at work during the Palisades fire, records show. July 26, 2021 CALIFORNIA In El Monte, a close friendship shatters over cannabis vote, surgery payment A complaint alleges a city councilwoman did not report that her lobbyist friend helped to pay for her breast augmentation surgery July 24, 2021 CALIFORNIA Report on powerful water agency finds no widespread issues in handling employee complaints A review of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California found no systemic problems in how the agency handled complaints of harassment, racism and other alleged discrimination. July 22, 2021 CALIFORNIA Critics say physicians ‘cartel’ obstructing efforts to punish bad doctors The battle between would-be reformers and the California Medical Assn. gained fresh momentum this week in the wake of a Times investigation that found the Medical Board of California consistently allowed doctors accused of negligence to keep practicing. July 16, 2021 Load More Subscribe for unlimited access Follow Us twitter instagram youtube facebook eNewspaper Coupons Find/Post Jobs Place an Ad Media Kit: Why the L. A. Times? Bestcovery Crossword Sudoku Obituaries Recipes L.A. Times Store Wine Club About/Contact For the Record L.A. Times Careers Manage Subscription Reprints and Permissions Site Map Copyright © 2021, Los Angeles Times | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | CA Notice of Collection | Do Not Sell My Personal Information