Which Way, L.A.?
There's about to Be a New Sheriff in Town
After 15 years as LA County Sheriff, Lee Baca won't be a candidate for re-election. He retires tomorrow . Four of the five supervisors have named Orange County's Undersheriff John Scott to replace him. Before moving to Orange County, Scott spent 36 years in the department he's about to lead.
After 15 years as LA County Sheriff, Lee Baca won't be a candidate for re-election. He retires tomorrow. Four of the five supervisors have named Orange County's Undersheriff John Scott to replace him. Before moving to Orange County, Scott spent 36 years in the department he's about to lead. He'll serve until June -- if one candidate gets a majority in the primary election, or until November if there's a runoff.