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Sheriff Mike Carona Steps Down, at Least for Awhile
Yesterday, Orange County’s top cop insisted he’d stay on the job. But today, Carona said he’ll take a 60-day leave of absence to fight against federal charges of selling his office for bribes and kickbacks. What should the Board of Supervisors do? On Reporter’s Notebook, the Writers’ Strike and LA County’s economy.
By Warren Olney • • 30m ListenYesterday, Orange County’s top cop insisted he’d stay on the job. But today, Carona said he’ll take a 60-day leave of absence to fight against federal charges of selling his office for bribes and kickbacks. What should the Board of Supervisors do? On Reporter’s Notebook, the Writers’ Strike and LA County’s economy.
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2 storiesIndictment Clouds Future of LA Sheriff
Indicted on federal charges of mail fraud, witness tampering and conspiracy, the Sheriff pleaded not guilty yesterday. Today, after insisting he’d stay on the job, he said he’ll take a sixty-day leave of absence to fight the charges.
Read the story17 minEconomic Impact of the Writers Guild Strike
Burbank, Hollywood and West LA will suffer most, but all of LA County could feel the pain if the Writers’ Strike drags on. We’ll talk about the economic impact.
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