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For 30 years, Mark Ridley-Thomas was an influential voice in L.A. politics. The city councilman now faces bribery and other charges. He denies any wrongdoing.

LOS ANGELES—In his first public statement following his indictment on federal corruption charges, Los Angeles City Councilman Mark ...

Federal charges have cast a shadow over the many sites named after longtime politician Mark Ridley-Thomas, whose name has decorated health centers, a youth facility, government offices and a pedestrian bridge.

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was "shocked" by his federal indictment on conspiracy and bribery charges, his attorney said Thursday, insisting...

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was “shocked'' by his federal indictment on conspiracy and bribery charges, his attorney said, insisting the powerful politician has never leveraged his elected posts for personal benefit.

Already unsettled by the likely departure of the mayor, an upcoming election and a contentious redistricting process, the City Council must decide what to do about Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas.

Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was “shocked'' by his federal indictment on conspiracy and bribery charges, his attorney said, insisting the powerful politician has never leveraged his elected posts for personal benefit.

The L.A. political world is stunned by Mark Ridley-Thomas indictment.

A former USC dean is charged with paying off Mark Ridley-Thomas in exchange for millions of dollars in L.A. County contracts with the university.

THE CITY-Lost in Space? One possibility is Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson -- who are both heading up to space this month, Branson EIGHT days ahead of the richest man in the world, at press time – could establish an $800 a month housing program on a purchase and decree basis. Bezos has $210 billion in the kitty and among the nearly 1,000 giving pledge billionaires, probably a trillion in giving pledge money.  So, the thing about this program, is it helps people who want to live and w...