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    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.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    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.

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    OC Undersheriff John Scott Named Interim LA Sheriff
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    2. 10:06The Farm Bill and Its Impact on California
    3. 19:36The Move to Turn South LA Alleys into 'Parklets'
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Gideon Brower

      Independent Producer

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      John Scott

      Orange County Sheriff’s Department

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    OC Undersheriff John Scott Named Interim LA Sheriff
    1. 0:00There's about to Be a New Sheriff in TownYou’re reading this
    2. 10:06The Farm Bill and Its Impact on California
    3. 19:36The Move to Turn South LA Alleys into 'Parklets'
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