FPPC

The Bonta Files: The FPPC’s Dirty Little Secret – Why California’s Political Watchdog Can’t Bite the Hand That Feeds It

In California’s polished political arena, where every scandal is spun before the daylight ever hits it, the growing crime scene surrounding Attorney General Rob Bonta can no longer be contained by press

December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

News/Politics

Alex Villanueva
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.

FPPC

The Bonta Files: The FPPC’s Dirty Little Secret – Why California’s Political Watchdog Can’t Bite the Hand That Feeds It

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Alex Villanueva

Cece Woods

Dale Hedges