California
An aide to L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar is on leave as police investigate possible illegal recordings made inside a district office.
July 20, 2019
Salvador Huizar admitted to lying to FBI agents about receiving envelopes of cash from the councilman and will cooperate with the sprawling federal investigation.
Oct. 12, 2022
Opinion
“Councilman A,” the bribe-taking official at the heart of the federal investigation into L.A. City Hall, is clearly Jose Huizar. He should resign.
May 28, 2020
Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar cannot be deposed in a harassment case filed against him by an ex-staffer until the FBI’s criminal investigation involving him is resolved, a judge ruled Thursday.
June 20, 2019
Many of the allegations against Jose Huizar laid out by prosecutors have been described in previous court filings. But there are some new allegations.
June 23, 2020
A judge Monday delivered a courtroom victory to an ex-staffer for Los Angeles Councilman Jose Huizar, denying the councilman’s request to put the case on hold while he deals with a federal criminal investigation.
June 24, 2019
L.A. City Councilman Jose Huizar gave his first public response to allegations that he engaged in bribery, money laundering and other crimes.
Aug. 3, 2020
A former aide to Councilman Jose Huizar says he was punished after talking with the FBI. Huizar, in turn, accused the staffer of engaging in “unethical behavior.”
Nov. 26, 2019
Federal prosecutors have alleged, without mentioning her by name, that L.A. Councilman Jose Huizar’s mother helped him launder bribe money.
July 13, 2020
Letters to the Editor
A former Eastside school principal recalls the help she received from Jose Huizar. Those she has empathy for the ex-City Council member, she believes he must be punished.
Jan. 31, 2024