Nathan Hochman has a strong lead among likely voters over incumbent D.A. George Gascón, according to a new poll.

By Frank Stoltze/LAist Originally published Aug. 30, 2024 What’s at stake? The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is the largest local prosecutorial office in the U.S., and its influence

Four years ago, we endorsed George Gascón over incumbent Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey. “It must be said… that looking at the state of crime and justice in L.A. County, that the status quo isn’t working,” we wrote at the time. “Can anyone say that L.A. County has a justice system worth replicating elsewhere?”

A group supporting the opponent of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is making a six-figure ad buy blaming him for rising crime in the county. The organization, which bills itself as a coalition of labor unions,

The left-wing Los Angeles district attorney, George Gascón, may have to pack up his office after the coming election as his first four-year term saw rising violent and property crimes, and reports of staff infighting.