Connor Sheets

Some personal news: I'm writing a book!

Los Angeles County Inspector General Max Huntsman has announced he is retiring after 12 years as a watchdog over the Sheriff's Department. latimes.com/california/sto…

This rain in SoCal is for D'Angelo. Sad day. youtube.com/watch?v=TtmO4Y…

One of Rinderknecht’s neighbors in Hollywood said he was “a really nice guy.” But he was involved in two lawsuits and his landlord said he was cruel to his girlfriend, damaged his apartment and “disregarded all the rules.” latimes.com/california/sto…

A man who lived in the Palisades w/ Jonathan Rinderknecht, who’s accused of starting the Palisades fire, told me he could be “bratty” but “would never do anything like this.” w/ @_hamilton_matt @tarantulaarms @TerryCastleman @SalHernandez & @sherlyholmes latimes.com/california/sto…

Federal safety agencies are unlikely to investigate the cause of the massive fire at Chevron's El Segundo refinery. This is in spite of a long record of environmental and safety violations. Story by @ConnorASheets and myself. latimes.com/environment/st…

A plan under consideration by the LA County Board of Supervisors would eliminate the Sybil Brand Commission, whose members provide key oversight over county jails. The county also plans to cut 1/3 of the inspector general office’s staff, the IG says. latimes.com/california/sto…

"To be clear, the policy was never designed to limit or chill communication, but rather to strengthen it," Yen added.

"While the intent of the policy was to provide long-requested structure and support for commissions and oversight bodies, we recognize that its rollout created confusion and unintended consequences," Yen wrote.

Edward Yen, executive officer for the LA County Board of Supervisors, has issued a statement "retracting" the new policy I wrote about yesterday requiring oversight bodies get county approval of many social media posts, public statements & communications with county supervisors.

@laura_nelson @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Thank you!!

@ConnorASheets @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Whoa, how did I miss this?? Congratulations!

Some personal news: I'm writing a book!

The Trump administration unveiled a new crackdown Friday on journalists at the Pentagon, saying it will require them to pledge they won’t gather any information — even unclassified — that hasn’t been expressly authorized for release, and will revoke the press credentials of those who do not obey. washingtonpost.com/business/2025/…

Civilian Oversight Commission chairman says his commission "will not be gagged" after L.A. County issues surprise order requiring oversight officials get county sign-off on many public statements, social media posts & even contacts with county supervisors. latimes.com/california/sto…

@mirandacgreen @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Thank you!

@ConnorASheets @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Congrats!

@grace_2e @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Thank you!

@ConnorASheets @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub So exciting!!

@BobbyPanSizzle @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Thanks man! You'll definitely be getting one of the first copies.

@ConnorASheets @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Congratulations! Excited to read my signed copy when ready! 🤘

@mbaram @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Thank you!

@ConnorASheets @kwspoon @Inkwellmgmt @BloomsburyPub Congrats, Connor! 👏 Can't wait to read it

Spent six days last week with two old friends backpacking way off-grid in the Yosemite backcountry. We hiked dozens of miles, summitted a mountain and saw maybe 25 other people the whole time. An epic and magnificent experience, can't recommend it highly enough.

@TaylorSixHL Thank you!!

Congrats, friend! 👏🏼

Huge thank you to @kwspoon, Colleen Lawrie and the teams at @Inkwellmgmt & @BloomsburyPub/@BloomsburyBooks for supporting my vision and making this longtime dream a reality.