Steve Whitmore

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Guest

Communications Director for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Steve Whitmore on KCRW

Saturday’s Los Angeles Times carried an editorial titled, “Don’t Run Again, Sheriff Baca.”

LA Times Begs Sheriff Baca Not to Run for Fifth Term

Saturday’s Los Angeles Times carried an editorial titled, “Don’t Run Again, Sheriff Baca.”

from Which Way, L.A.?

Special cameras on law enforcement patrol cars continuously scan the license plates of other drivers.

Law Enforcement: Technology and Privacy

Special cameras on law enforcement patrol cars continuously scan the license plates of other drivers.

from Which Way, L.A.?

Paul Tanaka is the top appointee of LA County Sheriff Lee Baca. Tuesday, Tanaka was elected to a third term as Mayor of Gardena.

A Major Shakeup in Local Law Enforcement

Paul Tanaka is the top appointee of LA County Sheriff Lee Baca. Tuesday, Tanaka was elected to a third term as Mayor of Gardena.

from Which Way, L.A.?

More from KCRW

It’s that time of year again and we are serving up a heaping plate of 2024 Megabanter!

from The Business

Joe Biden issued a sweeping pardon for his son, Hunter Biden, after saying he wouldn’t. How did the nation’s founders want pardons to be used? Is this an abuse?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

One of the biggest producers of raw milk had its product test positive for bird flu. What are the risks of drinking raw milk, and of bird flu in general?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

KCRW examines Donald Trump’s cabinet picks. Is the GOP misreading an immigration “mandate” from voters? Plus, is America just not ready for a woman president?

from Left, Right & Center

President-elect Trump has nominated former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz to lead the Department of Justice, the most notable in a string of controversial Cabinet picks.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Syrian rebels have taken Damascus. Their leader says he will protect minorities. What does the future look like in the war-torn state?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

California Sen. Adam Schiff officially took office this month.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

President-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The annual U.N. climate summit has accomplished little, so activists are defacing priceless paintings to raise the alarm. The fight to save the planet is flagging.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand