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September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

What a Wicked Web He Weaves: Downey Council Member Under Fire After Mocking Charlie Kirk’s Assassination on Social Media

Downey City Council member Mario Trujillo is no stranger to controversy, but his latest scandal may be the one that defines his

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September 10, 2025

Bass, Villaraigosa, and the Politics of Fire: Failures, Influence, and Backroom Deals

The Palisades Fire exposed devastating weaknesses in Los Angeles leadership, with Mayor Karen Bass at the center of mounting criticism. Residents accused her administration of failing to act decisively as flames spread, citing delays in evacuation orders, poor coordination with county and

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September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

Strong for Sheriff? More Like a Weak Candidate Incapable of Restoring the LASD to it’s Former Glory

September 3, 2025September 4, 2025

What did and Didn’t Happen in the Rebecca Grossman Case: How Politics, Suppression, and Media Shaped a Murder Conviction

Senator Ted Cruz Sends Formal Letter to President Biden Asking for Phillip Washington’s Nomination to Be Withdrawn After Senate Committee Hearing

Today, Ranking Member of the Senate of Commerce, Science and Transportation Senator Ted Cruz delivered a formal letter to President Joe Biden asking for Phillip Washington’s nomination to be withdrawn. Yesterday,

March 2, 2023

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Senator Ted Cruz Confirms via CA Attorney General FAA Nominee Phil Washington’s “Material Involvement” in on-going LASD Criminal Investigation

Ranking member of the Senate on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Senator Ted Cruz, gave an update yesterday at the senate confirmation hearing on the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s criminal investigation that led

March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

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$5 Million Defamation Suit Filed by Whistleblower re: LA Metro Criminal Investigation Involving former CEO and FAA Nominee Phillip Washington

This report is an exclusive for The Current Report and TNT Radio A defamation suit filed by whistleblower Jennifer Loew, Special Projects manager under disgraced former CEO and Biden FAA nominee Phillip

February 10, 2023March 6, 2023

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Former LA County Sheriff’s Department Chief Resigns From NYC Corrections Amid Sexual Harassment Claims

A Former LA County Sheriff’s Department Chief and second in command of New York City Corrections Department, Joseph Dempsey, resigned February 3rd according to sources while under investigation following a sexual harassment

February 4, 2023February 23, 2023

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Disgraced Lawyer Real Housewives Husband Indicted on Federal Charges Donated Victims Settlements to Current LA Leaders Barger and Hahn

This is a breaking news story exclusively for The Current Report and TNT Radio’s State of the Nation airing today at 12 PM PT/3 PM ET By Cece Woods A who’s who

February 3, 2023February 3, 2023

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Biden, Cantwell and Schumer Push for FAA Nominee Washington Despite Millions Paid Out in LGBTQ, Anti-Semitic, Anti-Latino Discrimination Cases

This is an exclusive report for The Current Report and TNT Radio airing on 1/20/23 The LBTGQ, Jewish and Latino communities may be facing major issues with discrimination as New York Senator

January 20, 2023January 21, 2023

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Nationwide Ground Stop After Continued Air Travel Chaos Breeds Big Worry in DC re Potential Nomination of Scandal Plagued Biden Pick to Head the FAA

This is an exclusive report originally published by The Current Report and airing on TNT Radio 1/12/23. As if the future of the FAA didn’t already look increasingly bleak, without a leader

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023

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Washington FAA Nomination Returned to Biden Among Allegations of Corruption, Fraud, Gender Discrimination, Anti-Semitism and Attacks on the LGBTQ Community

*This story is an exclusive for The Current Report and TNT Radio originally airing on 12/28/22. Over the Christmas holiday, air travelers scrambled amidst the chaos of winter storms and the unprecedented

December 28, 2022December 28, 2022

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Ignorance is Bliss: DA Gascon Investigates Sheriff Villanueva for a campaign violation he himself was found guilty of in 2016

Just days before the midterm elections, in what appears to be a futile attempt to secure last minute campaign funds, embattled Sheriff Alex Villanueva sent out a plea to deputies asking for

November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

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Missing Persons Advocate and Former Supporter Challenges Sheriff Villanueva to Examine His Own Complicity of Racism, Bigotry at LASD

After multiple audio recordings were leaked recently exposing racism and potential corruption by LA City Council members and Labor Union official Ron Herrera, Sheriff Alex Villanueva added fuel to the fire by

October 26, 2022October 27, 2022

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Alex Villanueva
Sheriff Alex Villanueva, a 35-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the first challenger in over a century to unseat an incumbent when elected in 2018, led the nation’s largest sheriff’s department of nearly 18,000 sworn and professional staff through some of the most complex public safety challenges in America. His tenure was defined by integrity and reform, expanding transparency, holding countywide town halls, rebuilding recruitment and retention, and prioritizing compassionate solutions to homelessness and mental health while strengthening emergency preparedness during crises. A U.S. Air Force and National Guard veteran with advanced degrees in public administration, Villanueva has dedicated his life to service and mentoring the next generation of law enforcement leaders. Now, with decades of experience and a proven record of leadership, he is running to reclaim the badge in 2026, determined to restore operational strength, rebuild public trust, and put Los Angeles County back on a safer path forward. Go to alexvillanueva2026.com for more information.
Cece Woods
The Current Report Editor in Chief Cece Woods founded The Local Malibu, an activism based platform in 2014. The publication was instrumental in the success of pro-preservation ballot measures and seating five top vote-getters in the 2016, 2020 and 2024 Malibu City Council elections.During the summer of 2018, Woods exposed the two-year law enforcement cover-up in the Malibu Creek State Park Shootings, and a few short months later provided the most comprehensive local news coverage during the Woolsey Fire attracting over one million hits across her social media platforms.Since 2020, Woods was the only journalist reporting on the on-going public corruption involving former L.A. Metro CEO Phil Washington. Woods worked with Political Corruption expert Adam Loew, DC Watchdog organizations and leaders in the Capitol exposing Washington which ultimately led to the withdrawal of his nomination to head the FAA.Woods also founded Malibu based 90265 Magazine and Cali Mag devoted to the authentic southern California lifestyle.
Dale Hedges
Former Deputy Sheriff Dale Hedges graduated from Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. Academy Class 187 in October 1977. Hedges worked at Men’s County Jail, Firestone Sheriff’s Station, Lennox Sheriff’s Station, West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station, Advanced Training Bureau, (Weapons Training), North Regional Surveillance and Apprehension Team (NORSAT). He retired from the LASD in April 1997.