‘Outdated Laws’: NBC Universal’s Anti-Union Tree-Trimming Results in Paltry Fine The studio claimed their trees are pruned annually, but a city official says no such permits have been approved.
How Local ABC Affiliates Spread the Same Debunked ‘Warning’ About Fentanyl A story out of Los Angeles, California that hinged on fearmongering from law enforcement regarding “Halloween fentanyl” in October 2022 served as another example of how television news affiliates can amplify disinformation — all without listing any one person as responsible. A Los Angeles-area ABC affiliate, KABC, reported on October 19 2022: Authorities are again […]
California Attorney General Seizes Control of Los Angeles Sheriff’s Investigation of Local Officials Rob Bontas' office said Sheriff Alex Villanueva's actions had "raised serious questions."
L.A.’s Mayoral Candidates Mum after Police Attacks on Journalists at Roe v. Wade Protests At least eight attacks were reported during June 24 2022 demonstrations.
Wi Spa Weaponized Disinformation Campaign A viral video followed by far right protests and a brawl is being sold as authentically organized, but people involved are linked directly to known disinformation networks.
Federal Investigation Underway After LAPD Detonates Explosive Cache in Residential Area Police have refused to answer several questions about the June 2021 explosion.
‘Safety’ App Citizen Pushes Users to ‘Bring Justice’ Against Wrong Man in L.A. Arson Probe A local official said involvement by users on the app could have been "disastrous."
Alleged Billboard Renews Interest in Online Campaign to ‘Bring Back Tony Stark to Life’ The campaign can be traced back to a French fan's online petition from 2019.
Did Josie Huang Identify Herself as Press While Being Arrested by Los Angeles Sheriff’s Deputies? The reporter's cell phone captured video debunking the claims by Los Angeles County authorities.
Did a Los Angeles Police Officer Find a Tampon in His Starbucks Cup? Union officials called it a "disgusting assault," but the alleged incident drew skepticism from the start -- rightly, as it turned out.
