Email Author Gene Maddaus

Awards

• 2012 - Best of the West/First Amendment Funding, Inc., published September 15, 2011

  "Secrets & Lies"

• 2011 - Southern California Journalism Awards/LA Press Club, published December 2, 2010

  "L.A.'s Light Rail Fiasco"

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2011 Stories by Gene Maddaus

• Dodger Divorce Trial, Round 2, Is At Least A Year Away, Jamie McCourt's Lawyers Say

  published Jan 25, 2011

  The second phase of the Dodger divorce trial won't be heard for at least another year, Jamie McCourt's lawyers said today.Speaking after a brief court appearance, Dennis Wasser said it will take at le... More >>

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  Glendora School Segregates Students For Martin Luther King Day

  published Jan 25, 2011

  It must be a struggle to come up with new lesson plans every year for Martin Luther King Day. How do you bring Jim Crow alive for second gradersr This year, some teachers in Glendora got a bright idea... More >>

• Trutanich Eyes District Attorney's Post

  published January 20, 2011

  Carmen Trutanich and Steve Cooley are about as close as two politicians can be. But their relationship has been strained in... More >>

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  Is Bernard Parks In Troubler Fundraiser Warns of Labor Clout

  published Jan 21, 2011

  Compared to the slugfest in Council District 14, the race in District 8 has gotten relatively little attention. Bernard Parks is generally seen as a safe bet to win his third term.But this one could b... More >>

• (Video) Tim Donnelly, R-Tea Party, Shreds Jerry Brown's Budget

  published Jan 20, 2011

  Assemblyman Tim Donnelly is turning out to be a real gift to the Sacramento press corps. Since he arrived last month, the Tea Party candidate from Twin Peaks has shown no indication of idling on the C... More >>

• States May Slash Subsidies For Hollywood

  published Jan 20, 2011

  The New York Times reports that as states tighten their belts, some governors are thinking about reducing Hollywood subsidies.That's bad for Hollywood, the industry, but maybe not so bad for Hollywood... More >>

• Why Is Gardena High School In Los Angelesr

  published Jan 18, 2011

  L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa issued a statement on the shooting at Gardena High School. It's not just neighborly concern. Gardena High is in Los Angeles.Why is thatrBecause L.A. Unified was afraid ... More >>

• Bobby Grace Mulls A Run For District Attorney

  published Jan 14, 2011

  Add career prosecutor Bobby Grace to the list of people considering a run for L.A. District Attorney.In an interview this week, Grace said he is interested in the job, but hasn't made up his mind whet... More >>

• Council Tweaks Parking Deal To Please Plaintive Merchants

  published Jan 12, 2011

  The L.A. City Council just changed the proposed deal to lease nine parking garages, responding to criticism from business groups in Hollywood and Westwood.The details have not been released, but City ... More >>

• Plan to Sell City Garages Could Anger Voters Forced to Pay More to Park

  published January 13, 2011

  City Hall's on-again, off-again plan to privatize its parking garages is faltering once more, and could collapse for good.... More >>

• Battle Between Port And L.A. Council Escalates, As Council Claims Authority Over Shipyard Plan

  published Jan 11, 2011

  The L.A. City Council voted today to wade into a controversy over a proposed shipyard at the Port of L.A., escalating a battle with port staffers who have already rejected the plan.Led by Councilwoman... More >>

• Libraries Cut And Redevelopment Axed In Jerry Brown's Budget

  published Jan 10, 2011

  Los Angeles libraries, already reeling from major cuts in local funding, would lose another $1.3 million in Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget.The state budget slashes assistance to local libraries by... More >>

• Homicides Plummet, But L.A. Suicides Are Up Since Recession Started

  published Jan 10, 2011

  For the second year in a row, a resident of L.A. County is more likely to die by their own hand than be killed by someone else. In 2010, suicides were essentially unchanged -- down 1% -- from 2009, an... More >>

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  D.A. Race: Two African-American Women Vying To Replace Steve Cooley

  published Jan 05, 2011

  The race for district attorney is getting more interesting, as two African-American women are launching campaigns to succeed Steve Cooley in 2012.Jackie Lacey, the number three administrator in the D.... More >>

• With Dennis Zine Out of the Room Due to Romantic Conflict, Council Awards LAX Contract

  published Jan 04, 2011

  Dealing a defeat to construction magnate Ron Tutor, the L.A. City Council today awarded a $271 million LAX contract to rival firm Clark/McCarthy. The contract attracted some attention because Tutor's ... More >>