Features
Kevin Shird: The Long Recovery
Shird once ran a drug ring. Now he writes and speaks — and helps others to recover
Will California get its way on weed?
Washington hesitates in response to state efforts to legalize marijuana.
George Gascón: The Fight For Justice
George Gascón, former LAPD officer and now district attorney of San Francisco, discusses sanctuary, policing and public safety.
Sketches
What’s a county supervisor to do?
Los Angeles Count Sheriff Alex Villanueva thumbs his nose at reform. Can the county supervisors rein him in?
Trump and policing — the consent decree
Donald Trump and former AG Jeff Sessions say consent decrees have increased crime. Are they telling the truth?
LAPD Shootings Revive Old Worries
A pair of shootings raises questions about LAPD’s practices. The early answers are encouraging.
Blueprint goes public
Blueprint hit the ground running Wednesday night with a rousing example of what it can do and what it can be.