California
Choi has so far avoided the kinds of controversies that plagued his predecessor, but low morale, an uptick in shootings by officers, and other challenges remain for the department’s first Asian American leader.
Opinion
Michelle Chambers, who worked for the state attorney general and is a former Compton City Council member, is more likely to be the representative the district needs.
At a news conference with Mayor Karen Bass, the LAPD chief said he would retire at the end of February but continue advising the department as a consultant. The city is expected to conduct a nationwide search for his replacement.
Awards
In the Monday edition of his newsletter, Times columnist Glenn Whipp spends time with Demi Moore and loves the choice of Conan O’Brien as host of the 97th Oscars.
INDUSTRY UPDATES
BMO has named Michele Havens to succeed Shannon Kennedy (who is retiring) as the head of BMO Wealth Management.
The Police Commission will have to move quickly to get an interim chief in place over the next six weeks. Opinions vary about what qualities to look for.
World & Nation
Kamala Harris has returned to Michigan for a rally with former First Lady Michelle Obama.
In the coming days, the narrative will be that Mayor Bass ousted Moore because she crossed him. But there were more important reasons he needed to go.
With “The Substance,†the star has a hit movie that speaks to the “violence we can have against ourselves in the pursuit of some idea of perfection.â€
Kings
Trevor Moore scores a shorthanded goal and Alex Laferriere scores his ninth goal of the season in the Kings’ 5-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.