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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

At least 24 sheriff’s department employees are here in uniform to give public comment. They are the ones in brown shirts.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’m here outside of the LA Co Board of Supervisors mtg where a motion on deputy gangs is being heard. If passed, the motion directs LA Sheriff Robert Luna to work w/ the Civilian Oversight Commission, Inspector General & County Counsel to identify & name deputy gangs inside LASD

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

LA Mayor Karen Bass answered questions from the press this afternoon about the Trump administration’s accusation of election fraud in California. #news #LosAngeles #LAMayor #SpencerPratt

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

I spoke with Sheriff Robert Luna ahead of Tuesday’s primary election. We discussed the department’s work with federal agencies, enforcing a mask ban on ICE, and why he thinks a nuanced approached to deputy gangs is necessary.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Mike Bornman retired after 36 years at the LA Sheriff’s Department, and now he is running for Sheriff. He says he has a tattoo, but that does not make him a gangster. He points to his record of investigating other department members as evidence that he does not tolerate misconduct.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Sgt. Karla Carranza is running for Sheriff to fulfill a lifelong dream. She promises to continue the department’s current approach to deputy gangs and give the public a “stern” approach to crime.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Eric Strong is running for Sheriff of LA on a progressive platform. He says it is time for the department to take a stand against ICE, eradicate deputy gangs and close Men’s Central Jail.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Andre White is the youngest candidate in the race for LA County Sheriff. In this interview, he recounts retaliation he faced after reporting a supervisor. He says that current leadership is out of touch, and it is time for the department’s younger generation to lead.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Palmdale Lt. Oscar Martinez is running to be Sheriff of Los Angeles County. He supports the constitutional sheriffs movement and believes there needs to be AI implemented throughout the department. He doesn’t believe deputy gangs are real, and wants to see more cooperation with ICE.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Former Hollywood bailiff Sonia Montejano is running to be Sheriff of LA County. She wants to eliminate deputy gangs, approve more concealed carry permits and bring in the National Guard to fill vacancies. Check out my interview with her on my YouTube channel. youtu.be/ezmRDfzhAgM?...

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

I tried to talk to Brendan Corbett, Alex Villanueva’s assistant sheriff about his campaign for Sheriff of LA County. It did not go well.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

LA: do you want a puppy? My friend found these doberman/frenchie pups and they need a home!

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

At least 9 U.S. citizens have been taken into the custody of agents with ICE or U.S. Customs and Border Protection after observing or portesting near immigration raids in the LA area. My latest story for @capitalandmainnews is here: capitalandmain.com/border-patro...

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A tsunami advisory has been issued for the West Coast of the United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Japan following a MASSIVE 8.7 earthquake near Russia. Here are the estimated tsunami start times from the National Weather Service.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

BREAKING: LA Superior Court has ruled in my favor that the public has the right to photos of sworn members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department. Judge Chaffant wrote in his decision that “the public has a strong interest in knowing the identity of its peace officers.”

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Curfew has been lifted in Downtown LA as of 11:43am. Mayor Karen Bass’s statement:

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

LAPD has begun to charge peaceful protesters on horseback minutes after a dispersal order is given. via: Maison Tran for @capitalandmain.bsky.social

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

BREAKING: Children’s Hospital LA is closing its Center for Transyouth Health and Development, along with the Gender-Affirming Care surgical program, effective July 22. CHLA’s statement to me for @capitalandmain.bsky.social

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Breaking: AB Hernandez wins 2nd place for long jump. Under CIF’s new pilot program that awards dual medal to any “biological” girl who comes in the place beneath AB, Brooke White of River City High School also got a second place medal. @capitalandmain.bsky.social

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

At least one person protesting AB’s participation has been escorted out of the event. These two ladies have filmed AB’s jumps. @capitalandmain.bsky.social

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

I’m back at the CIF Track & Field Championships where transgender athlete AB Hernandez’s participation has become a national news story.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Proud mama Nereyda Hernandez watches AB clear the high jump with cheers from the crowd

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I’m here at the CIF Track & Field Championships where transgender athlete AB Hernandez is competing in 3 events! She told me this morning she’s excited for her events.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

I spoke to the mother of trans athlete AB Hernandez, who was doxxed by a local elected official, in an exclusive interview for @capitalandmain.bsky.social Please read my full story: capitalandmain.com/trans-studen...

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

LA County recently announced that no hazardous waste was found in beach sand after Janunary's fires. Experts say some dangerous material may have been overlooked. My story for @capitalandmain.bsky.social capitalandmain.com/the-disaster...

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Commissioner Hans Johnson says despite Sheriff Luna implementing 19 of 26 recommendations to eliminate deputy gangs from the Department’s Civilian Oversight Commission, Johnson has heard about a new gang in the Antelope Valley. My sources say it’s called New School. Here is the logo:

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

I’m here at the LA County Civilian Oversight Commission where the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is openly defying a subpoena issued by the commission. Sheriff Robert Luna says the department has “nothing to hide”, but was instructed by county counsel to not send anyone.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

It's been 1 year since Francisco Nunez was found dead in an alley after being taken into custody by LA County Sheriff's deputies in Lancaster. His family & their supporters are protesting in his memory outside of the station. Read my story on Francisco: lapublicpress.org/2024/05/fran...

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I'm back in Altadena today for @capitalandmain.bsky.social covering the effort to monitor toxic contamination from the Eaton fire. A team of scientists are spending their Saturdays for the next year collecting dust in the burn areas for analysis.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I’m here in East LA at a Town Hall hosted by @lacountycoc to discuss the use of deputy gang logos and the violent response to celebrations to the Dodgers World Series win.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I’m here at Children’s Hospital LA where organizers with CIR-LA @dsa.la and others are demanding the hospital reverse a new policy terminating gender affirming treatment for new patients under age 19. The change came in response to an executive order by President Trump issued this week.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The LA County Sheriff’s Department has reported its first deputy involved shooting of the year.

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

LA: the conditions we saw on Tuesday that led to uncontrollable wildfires will be returning on 1/14-1/16/2025. Remember to stay up to date with evacuation notices, report downed power lines, and to have a go bag ready if you are near a fire-prone

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Landlords are already raising rents in the wake of the fires. From the @latimes.com:

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Please keep an eye out for my friend Chili in the Pacoima area!

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Archer Fire: Sesnon Boulevard, North of Meadowlark Avenue, Granada Hills Mandatory evacuation order in place, get out now!

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Cerise Castle @cerisecastle.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

David Ordaz Jr. was killed by LA County Sheriff's deputies during a mental health crisis in 2021. Tomorrow, the only deputy charged in the shooting is expected to receive a sentence w/ no prison time thru a plea deal with LA District Attorney George Gascón’s office.

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