Frank Stoltze Crime and Politics Reporter
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Frank Stoltze was born and raised in Santa Barbara, where his father taught him how to body surf and golf and his mother showed him how to tell a good story.
Frank graduated from Southern Methodist University with Doak Walker and started his radio career in San Luis Obispo, cutting his teeth covering Diablo Canyon and the Monarch Butterfly grove. He went to work for KLON (now KKJZ) in Long Beach in 1991 and covered the riots before becoming news director at KPFK, where he learned who Noam Chomsky is.
Frank joined KPCC in 2000 and loves its downtown bureau, a stone's throw from Central Market tortas.
Stories by Frank Stoltze
Key figure in LA jail abuse investigation retires
L.A. County Sheriff's Captain Daniel Cruz oversaw the Men’s Central Jail for over two years. A colleague claimed he shielded abusive deputies from investigation.
CA homeowners behind on payments get some mortgage relief
A new law went into effect January 1 giving troubled homeowners some protection when facing foreclosure. It is supposed to make it easier for people to modify mortgages.
New year, new gear for Los Angeles mayor’s race
The race to succeed Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa kicks into high gear now, with the primary election just 64 days away.
Ridley-Thomas says black political power remains in LA
District Attorney Jackie Lacey’s election is a sign blacks continue to hold onto power, despite their decline as a percentage of the population.
LA Sheriff Baca faces critical year for jail reform
The L.A. County Sheriff is under intense pressure to stop what a citizen’s panel called “a persistent pattern of unreasonable force” against jail inmates.
Sheriff Lee Baca under pressure to curb inmate abuse
Sheriff Lee Baca is under intense pressure to stop what an independent citizen's panel called "A persistent pattern of unreasonable force," against jail inmates. The FBI is reportedly examining dozens of allegations of abuse by sheriff's deputies, and the federal government could seek a consent decree mandating reforms if Baca fails to reduce violence inside his lockups.
Obama, California, and gun laws after Sandy Hook
California has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. But it could still be affected by President Obama's initiative to examine gun violence.
New audit from Wendy Greuel focuses on mileage reimbursement
Controller says the City of L.A. regularly overpays mileage reimbursements to employees who use their own cars.
Heavyweight Republican lends support in LA mayors race
One of the US's best political advertising minds aims to change the course of the LA mayor’s race. Republican Fred Davis has created a political action committee to support Kevin James.
Raid finds 16 tons of pot in Long Beach
Police raid uncovers one of California's biggest pot stashes ever. Did growers produce for the streets, medical marijuana dispensaries or a high school horticulture project?
LA Mayor Villaraigosa under fire for joining 'Fix the Debt'
The debate over the nation’s debt hit LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa’s desk when activists delivered signatures opposing his decision to join "The Campaign to Fix the Debt.”
Greuel beating Garcetti in race for prominent elected Latino endorsements [UPDATED]
With endorsements come quibbles over the true Latino candidate in the campaign for L.A. mayor.
Westminster’s Tri Ta first elected Vietnamese American mayor
Tri Ta is a philosopher, a black belt, and the son of a political refugee. His election represents another step in the maturation of Vietnamese Americans in the US.
All Saints Church target of hate mail for hosting Muslims
All Saints Church has received dozens of e-mails denouncing its decision to host a conference by the Los Angeles-based Muslim Public Affairs Council.
Lacey era begins in LA County DA's office
Jackie Lacey was sworn in Monday as L.A. County’s first woman and first black district attorney. She's also the first black woman elected to countywide office.
