Los Angeles City Attorney
Coverage of Los Angeles City Attorney in the Nexus archive.
- L.A. city attorney likely to be first incumbent ousted in primary in nearly 100 years
The likely defeat of Los Angeles city attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto in a primary election marks the first time in nearly 100 years an incumbent in this role has been ousted. Political analysts attribute the outcome to a lack of clear messaging and a term marred by controversies.
- Your last-minute guide to the Los Angeles city attorney, controller elections
The races for Los Angeles city attorney and city controller are described as contentious, drawing comparisons to the competition for the mayor's position.
- Your last-minute guide to the Los Angeles city attorney, controller elections
The races for Los Angeles city attorney and city controller are described as being as contentious as the Los Angeles mayor election. The article highlights the competitive nature of these local political contests.
- L.A. city attorney's role could be weakened under charter reform proposal
A proposal to potentially weaken the role of the Los Angeles city attorney is being debated as incumbent Feldstein Soto faces challengers in an upcoming primary election.
- LA City Attorney: Who's running in the June 2 primary and why it matters
The June 2 primary for Los Angeles City Attorney determines who will lead an office overseeing legal matters for the city, including lawsuits, advising officials, and prosecuting misdemeanors. The role has historically influenced policies like gang injunctions, which have faced criticism for targeting communities of color but are seen as tools to reduce gang-related crime.