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In 2010, The Times investigated allegations of fraud, corruption and mismanagement of public funds in the city of Bell.


Dear readers,

Today, columnist Steve Lopez is graciously sharing his space so I can give you a year-end report on what The Times has accomplished these last 12 months and where we're heading. Please look for Steve's column in this space on Monday.

This year, our newsroom has given you, our readers, some of the best journalism anywhere in the world, with an emphasis on holding major institutions in our communities accountable to the public and providing news and information that help you navigate your lives.


One example is our investigation into allegations of fraud, corruption and mismanagement of public funds in the city of Bell. We're proud of the job our journalists