Power, Politics, and Police Raises

What's Next, Los Angeles? with Mike Bonin

LOTS to talk about this week. Big wins for workers in the state legislature, and now Gavin Newsom needs to be decide whether to sign or veto a bunch of important bills. Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced a run for the board of Supervisors in what will be a very busy election cycle. And huge LAPD police raises have killed a golden opportunity to keep Los Angeles safe.
All that and more as Brittany Nichols (SAG strike captain and Emmy-nominated writer of Abbot Elementary) and Godfrey Santos Plata of LA Forward join Mike. You can follow Brittani at @BisHilarious on TwitX, and Godfey at @GodfreyPlata
Some further reading:
Wins for Workers in Sacramento

California Senate Passes Bill To Give Striking Workers Access To Unemployment Insurance; Now It’s Up To Gov. Newsom

Will California health workers get a $25 minimum wage? Legislature sends bill to Newsom after long fight
California bill that would increase number of mandatory paid sick days to 5 is sent to Gov. Newsom
California domestic workers may finally get OSHA protections
California lawmakers want to protect actors from being replaced by artificial intelligence
A fight between fast-food chains and unions in California is over, for now – what to know
Villanueva
Former Sheriff Alex Villanueva to run for LA County Board of Supervisors' seat
Hahn campaign reacts to Villanueva announcement
LAPD Raises
LOS ANGELES COMMITS ANOTHER $1 BILLION TO LAPD DESPITE FALLING VIOLENT CRIME
Bass-backed LAPD pay hike passes, despite flack from progressives
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