Dakota Smith

Two years after the scandal, City Councilmember Kevin de León is on track to lose his seat. His defeat would leave Latinos with just four of the council’s 15 seats.

Eight years ago, L.A.'s political leaders jumped into action on the issue of immigration, moving to protect the city's undocumented population from the Trump administration.

LOS ANGELES — Eight years ago, L.A.'s political leaders jumped into action on the issue of immigration, moving to protect the city's undocumented population from the Trump administration.

With Ysabel Jurado’s victory over incumbent Kevin de León to represent parts of downtown and the Eastside, the council will be majority female for the first time.

Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It's Dakota Smith with all the news.

Facing President Trump's promised mass deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, the Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday tentatively backed

LOS ANGELES — Facing President-elect Donald Trump's promised mass deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, the Los Angeles City Council

LOS ANGELES — Facing President-elect Donald Trump's promised mass deportation of immigrants in the country illegally, the Los Angeles City Council

Jake, a tawny 2-year-old mutt in L.A.'s West Valley shelter, wasn't doing well. After six months at the shelter, he was running back and forth and jumping in his kennel.

LOS ANGELES — Jake, a tawny 2-year-old mutt in L.A.'s West Valley shelter, wasn't doing well. After six months at the shelter, he was running back and forth and jumping in his kennel.