By Los Angeles County Politics (LACP)
Hochman announces murder charges for Reiner slayings
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman announced yesterday that Nick Reiner has been charged with murdering his parents, Hollywood figure Rob Reiner and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner, last weekend at the couple’s home in Brentwood.
“Prosecuting cases involving domestic violence is one of the most difficult and heartbreaking we face because of the intimate and often brutal nature of the crimes,” said Hochman. “Rob Reiner was one of the finest filmmakers of his generation. His murder, and that of his wife of more than 35 years, Michele Singer Reiner, is shocking and tragic. We owe it to their memory to achieve justice and hold accountable the way their lives were taken.”
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder, with the special circumstance of multiple murders and the allegation of having used a knife as a dangerous and lethal weapon.
Reiner is accused of fatally stabbing Rob Reiner, 78, and Michele Singer Reiner, 70, at their home in the 200 block of South Chadbourne Avenue in Brentwood in the early hours of December 14. Nick Reiner fled the scene but was arrested that evening in Exposition Park.
If convicted, Reiner faces the death penalty or life imprisonment in state prison without the possibility of parole. The decision on whether to seek the death penalty will be made at a later date.
While the death penalty is legal in California, executions are currently halted due to a governor-imposed moratorium by Gavin Newsom in 2019, with the last execution occurring in 2006.
Kamalger-Dove supports thrift stores, second-hand seller policies
U.S. Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Culver City, View Park-Windsor Hills, parts of South LA) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) sent a bipartisan letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick yesterday, urging action to improve affordability ahead of the holiday season through reforms including reinvestment of tariff revenues into U.S. manufacturing and recycling, and stronger trademark protections for resellers.
Kamaler-Dove and Malliotakis co-chair the Congressional Recommerce Caucus, first launched in late June with a mission to empower small sellers, expand digital access, and strengthen sustainability through recommerce.
As Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Recommerce Caucus, we write ahead of the winter holidays to reaffirm the importance of the circular economy and to underscore the urgent need for federal policies that support its growth,” wrote the lawmakers.
“Recommerce is one of the fastest-growing segments of the retail economy, offering consumers access to quality goods at lower prices and helping entrepreneurs build and sustain local businesses. From independent sellers restoring electronics to small vintage and consignment shops thriving online, recommerce keeps products in circulation, creates local jobs, and reduces waste. It provides a path for small businesses to enter the digital marketplace and reach global consumers without massive overhead or supply chain dependency.’
Specifically, the lawmakers argued in their letter that government support for second-hand products helps many households and entrepreneurs as they continue to face economic challenges in keeping pace with these changes.
They also asked Lutnick to consider unique tariff treatment for secondhand Imports and strategic reinvestment of tariff revenues into U.S. manufacturing and recycling Infrastructure.
Hahn, Calderon celebrate Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (D-Long Beach, San Pedro, Diamond Bar, Whittier, Cerritos, Downey, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hacienda Heights) and Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D-Whittier, La Puente, Industry) yesterday celebrated the first full year of operation of the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center.
Calderon was instrumental in making the Center possible after securing $4.2 million in state funding for the Center’s construction in 2021
“I am so proud of the work we’ve done and so grateful to this extraordinary coalition of partners who helped make our vision a reality,” said Hahn. “It was not an easy process. I remember seeing the dilapidated building and hearing the pushback from some in the community who did not want this Center in their neighborhood. But we had a vision and saw the need, so we pushed forward. One year later, this Center has already helped so many.”
Since opening in Fall 2024, the Center has served more than 1,000 clients with its range of services, which include mental health and substance abuse services, legal assistance, health and wellness support, support groups, and more.
“When the center opened, we set out to create a safe and welcoming space for all, one that affirms dignity and belonging for everyone and anybody who walks through the doors. In the first year alone, the center has become a lifeline for so many individuals and families,” said Calderon.
“I look forward to continuing our partnership as we expand the center’s reach and ensure it remains a vibrant, inclusive, welcoming place for all.”
Barger honors Sheriff’s Department for 175 years of service
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (R-Palmdale, Lancaster, Santa Clarita, San Marino, Pasadena, La Cañada-Flintridge, portions of the San Gabriel Valley) yesterday presented a commemorative scroll to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in recognition of its 175th Anniversary during the Board of Supervisors’ Public Hearing meeting.
“For 175 years, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been a cornerstone of public safety, serving our communities with courage,” said “This anniversary is an opportunity to honor the generations of deputies and professional staff who have worn the badge with pride, and those who continue to put service above self every day.”
Sheriff Robert G. Luna accepted the commemorative scroll on behalf of the Department and addressed the Board and attendees.
“This 175th anniversary belongs to the community as much as it does to the Department and the dedicated personnel within it,” said Luna. “For 175 years, our deputies, professional staff, and volunteers have worked hand-in-hand with the people we serve. This remarkable milestone honors not only our rich history, but the generations of men and women whose dedication built the formation we stand on today.”
Founded in 1850, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is the oldest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County and one of the largest sheriff’s departments in the nation. Having begun with just a sheriff and two deputies, it now employs more than 17,000 deputies, operates the country’s largest jail system, and patrols more than half of the County’s 4,084 square miles.
