Gene Maddaus

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LAX Could Welcome Uber and Lyft Next Month

Gene Maddaus
In April, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that Uber and Lyft would be operating at L.A. International Airport "by this summer." This was welcome news to travelers who have come to rely on the smartphone apps as a cheaper alternative to taxis. But it's now mid-July, and Uber and Lyft are......
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DWP Employee Accused of $4.4 Million Embezzlement Scheme

Gene Maddaus
An employee of the L.A. Department of Water and Power has been arrested on charges that he embezzled $4.4 million from the utility over the course of almost 20 years. Thatcus "T.C." Richard, 64, worked as an audio-visual technician until his retirement last year. According to the DWP, he oversaw......
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Mike Antonovich Sure Sounds Like He's Running for State Senate

Gene Maddaus
L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich said in an interview Thursday that he is seriously considering a run for state Senate. Antonovich, 75, has served on the Board of Supervisors since 1980. He is termed out next year and is eyeing a run for the 25th State Senate district, now held......