California
Hubris was long the engine of De León’s 18-year political career. Hubris was also his downfall. De León conceded to his opponent, tenant’s rights attorney Ysabel Jurado, in a historic defeat.
Nov. 9, 2024
I’ve seen Jurado’s remarkable journey from political longshot to surprise winner to history maker. Now, everyone wants an audience with her.
Nov. 14, 2024
Kevin de León’s likely defeat will conclude a dark chapter in city politics tied to his involvement in the L.A. City Council racist audio leak.
Nov. 10, 2024
The committee is looking into potential money-laundering violations.
Oct. 26, 2024
Angels
The Angels agree to terms with Kevin Newman, a 31-year-old veteran infielder who hit .278 with three homers and 28 RBIs for Arizona last season.
The bruising, yearlong contest pitted Jurado, a first-time candidate, against De León, a veteran but politically wounded lawmaker.
Nov. 6, 2024
The attacks come days before the Nov. 5 election
Oct. 30, 2024
De León accused his opponent, Ysabel Jurado, of lying six times, while offering few concrete examples. He mentioned socialism four times.
Oct. 12, 2024
Politics
Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for attorney general, orchestrated Kevin McCarthy’s ouster as House speaker last year.
Councilmember Kevin De León confirmed that the student who posed the question to his opponent about police abolition is one of his staffers.
Oct. 25, 2024