EPISODE · Sep 28, 2022 · 21 MIN
The fight to become L.A. County sheriff
from Headlines From The Times · host Kinsee Morlan, Mike Heflin, Madalyn Amato, Shani O. Hilton, Ashlea Brown, Denise Guerra, Shannon Lin, Gustavo Arellano, Mario Diaz, Mark Nieto, Jazmín Aguilera, Kasia Broussalian, David Toledo, Heba Elorbany
Alex Villanueva was elected as Los Angeles County sheriff in 2018 with support from progressives riding an anti-Trump wave. But since he took office, he has shifted to the right. His opponent in the November election, retired Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna, leads in the polls.But at a time when issues surrounding law enforcement are part of a national conversation, how much do they differ? We talk about it, as we hear from both candidates at a debate this month. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times law enforcement reporter Alene TchekmedyianMore reading:Luna, Villanueva trade charges in antagonistic L.A. sheriff debateAlex Villanueva thought his ‘Quien es más Latino?’ strategy would sink his opponent. NopeSheriff Villanueva in tight race as challenger Robert Luna has edge in new poll
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L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva took office four years ago in a stunning upset. This time, his opponent Robert Luna has him on the run. We look at the difference between the two.
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