Why LA Sheriff Alex Villaneuva could coast to reelection despite controversy

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is dominating conversations surrounding the sheriff’s race by maximizing his name recognition. Photo by Amy Ta/KCRW

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is running for reelection despite being plagued by several scandals. Why aren’t there strong challengers in the primary election to take him on?

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A New Orleans-based federal court says an SEC judge violated the U.S. constitution’s right to a trial by jury. What does the case say about the power of executive branch regulators?

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KCRW DJ Tyler Boudreaux shares her favorite new jams fit for the upcoming summer season.