Laura Chick

A federal judge ruled that two law firms overbilled the city of Los Angeles by $900,000, renewing calls for increased oversight of City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo's use of outside counsel.

LOS ANGELES -- A federal probe that first focused on Los Angeles City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo has now expanded to include his wife, Michelle, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.

The Times story shows that the FBI is currently seeking information about Michelle Delgadillo's consulting business and whether or not she paid federal income taxes on revenue from that business.

L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is poised to announce Marcus Allen to become the city’s new CAO. Allen served as the Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff until last July when he left to join prominent lobbying/public affairs firm Berghoff/Englander & Associates. An African American former UCLA Track star with an MBA previously served in City Hall as Chief of Staff to Controller Laura Chick and also spent 10 years in the Chief Legislative Analyst’s Office. Respected by everyone, and feared by many, Allen brings a no-nonsense approach to running City government. He will be the first African American to hold this position and he is expected to shake up City Hall with his approach and his intellect.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has named Marcus Allen as the new L.A. CAO: Getty Images Photo
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is expected to name Marcus Allen as the city’s new Chief Administrative Officer. Read the scoop by Wally S. Edge.