Alice Walton Politics Reporter
Alice Walton is KPCC's online Politics Reporter.
Prior to joining KPCC, Walton created and published TheCityMaven.com, an online news site about Los Angeles city politics. Walton covered local politics and the occasional Hollywood awards ceremony for City News Service from 2005 to 2009.
Walton has a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism and a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and political science from the University of Southern California. She is a very proud Trojan.
Walton is the 2012 president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. She can be found on Twitter @TheCityMaven.
Stories by Alice Walton
Planning Commission rejects Chinatown ban on major retailers
Planning officials said the Los Angeles City Council's request for a ban on major retailers was a solution in search of a problem.
Former Cudahy officials to plead guility to extortion, bribery
Former Mayor David Silva and former acting city manager Angel Perales will plead guilty to federal charges of bribery and extortion, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Planning Commission delays vote on murals till fall
A disagreement over the placement of murals on residential buildings prompted LA planning commissioners to delay a vote on an ordinance intended to regulate the art.
Maven's Morning Coffee: LAFD withholding records
Today is Thursday, July 12 and headlines include the independent assessor's difficulty in obtaining LAFD records and $2.4 million in debt owed to the DWP.
LA leaders looking at finances in wake of bankruptcies
The looming bankruptcy of San Bernardino has local elected officials double-checking their balance sheets to see whether they're in the black.
Top Villaraigosa aide declares candidacy for LA City Council
Matt Szabo joins a crowded field of candidates hoping to replace outgoing Councilman Eric Garcetti. The district includes Hollywood, Silver Lake and Echo Park.
Time running out to park at broken meters in Los Angeles
If Angelenos think they’ve gotten lucky by pulling up to a broken parking meter, they better think again because the practice is about to become a thing of the past.
Former Mayor Richard Riordan backs Alan Jackson for DA
After supporting another candidate in the primary, former Mayor Richard Riordan endorses Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson for district attorney.
Pressure builds for San Fernando leaders to resign
Two members of the San Fernando City Council called for an investigation into their colleagues, saying the personal lives of the electeds are in the way of their civic duties.
Maven's Morning Coffee: bankruptcy, resignation in Southland
Today is Wednesday, July 11 and today's headlines include bankruptcy in San Bernardino, a resignation in San Fernando, and a court fight over the November ballot.
San Fernando scandal continues with surprise resignation
Mario Hernandez, a San Fernando City Councilman facing a recall vote, resigned just hours before Tuesday night's council meeting.
LA County questions how to regulate condoms in adult films
An initiative requiring adult film actors to wear condoms during intercourse scenes was stalled today when the L.A. County Board of Supervisors questioned enforcement of such a proposal.
Video: Villaraigosa gets candid about political, personal life
It was just two weeks ago that Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa opened up at Loyola Marymount University and now video of that speech has been made public.
Villaraigosa at La Raza conference to talk immigration
L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is in Las Vegas today to speak to the National Conference of La Raza about the federal governments policies on undocumented immigrants.
Maven's Morning Coffee: L.A. County's realignment moves
Today is Tuesday, July 10 and today's headlines include a proposal to move jail inmates to Kern County, the cleanup of Skid Row, and talks with mayoral candidates.
