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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

The Bonta Files: Campaign Cash Conundrum – Half a Million in “Legal Fees” Amid Federal Bribery Probe – Business as Usual or a Shield for California’s Top Cop?

*Featured photo source: Facebook Deep inside California’s political underworld, where public servants morph into power brokers and the rules flex for those with the right connections, another ethics firestorm is igniting. At

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025

News/Politics

As LA County Civil Oversight Commission Criticizes Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, OIG Max Huntsman Under Investigation by the California Attorney General

Max Huntsman is a pivotal figure in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles County, where governance and oversight intersect. Appointed as the Inspector General (OIG) for Los Angeles County, Huntsman’s role

April 15, 2024September 2, 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.

Rob Bonta

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

The Bonta Files: Campaign Cash Conundrum – Half a Million in “Legal Fees” Amid Federal Bribery Probe – Business as Usual or a Shield for California’s Top Cop?

As LA County Civil Oversight Commission Criticizes Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva, OIG Max Huntsman Under Investigation by the California Attorney General

Disrespect Brewed at Starbucks: LASD Deputy Served a Side of Insult in Norwalk Amid Rising Anti-Law Enforcement Sentiment

Political Betrayal: Leaders Throw Deputies Under the Bus While LA County Faces Unprecedented Staffing Crisis

Rally Cry: One Year Later Palisades Fire Victims Demand Accountability, “They Let Us Burn”

Unraveling the Web: Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey’s Deep Ties to the $250 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scandal

Alex Villanueva

Cece Woods

Dale Hedges