Dana Littlefield

Los Angeles

Senior Editor at LAist

Senior Editor at KPCC-FM (Pasadena, CA)

Senior editor at NPR station @LAist (Southern California Public Radio/KPCC) Former @sdut public safety editor; @sdsu lecturer. Californian through and through.

Articles

DA opposes possible resentencing and release of Menendez brothers

Mar 10, 2025 | laist.com | Frank Stoltze |Dana Littlefield

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DA Hochman says Menendez brothers should not get new trial; no decision yet on resentencing

Feb 21, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield |Frank Stoltze

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Friday he does not believe the Menendez brothers should get a new trial, but he still has not yet decided whether to recommend they be resentenced for their crimes. During a news conference, Hochman talked about Lyle and Erik Menendez — who were convicted in the mid-1990s of killing their parents — and explained the court processes the brothers are pursuing in hopes of getting out of prison.
Serena Williams’ crip walk is more than a Drake dis. What it means to LA and Black culture

Feb 20, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield

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Reparations study seeks remedies for harm done to LA's Black communities

Feb 8, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield

A new report outlines more than 60 recommendations that researchers say could help the city of Los Angeles atone for the “deep and profound” impact its policies have had on Black Angelenos over decades, hindering their access to housing, jobs, and healthcare. The recommendations — from a study led by — are organized into a dozen categories, including racial terror, housing segregation, and political disenfranchisement.
Drone operator to plead guilty in crash that damaged water-dropping plane during Palisades Fire

Jan 31, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield |Frank Stoltze

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LA-area homeless count rescheduled to February

Jan 21, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield

Topline: The annual L.A.-area homeless count will now take place in mid-February, the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced Tuesday. Why now: The count had been scheduled for this week but was delayed because of the wildfires. It is now set to happen Feb. 18 through 20.
136th Rose Parade kicks off new year

Jan 1, 2025 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield

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Whitesides wins California's 27th Congressional District in pivotal House race

Nov 12, 2024 | laist.com | Mary Plummer |Dana Littlefield

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Hochman holds substantial lead over Gascón in LA district attorney race

Nov 5, 2024 | laist.com | Frank Stoltze |Dana Littlefield

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Coming soon - Live results: Measure E

Nov 5, 2024 | laist.com | Dana Littlefield |Frank Stoltze

About the vote count Polls close in California at 8 p.m. Keep in mind that in tight races the winner may not be determined for days or weeks after Election Day. This is normal. Here's why. In L.A. County, the first batch of results gets released in this order:Vote by mail ballots received before Election DayEarly votes cast at vote centers before Election DayVotes cast in-person on Election DayThis process is expected to wrap up in the early hours of Nov. 6.