Overview

• The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is investigating the alleged misuse of $14 million in public funds allocated for a Huntington Park aquatic center project.
• Search warrants were executed at 11 locations, including City Hall, Mayor Karina Macias's home, and properties of current and former city officials.
• The proposed aquatic center, intended to feature an Olympic-sized pool and other amenities, remains an empty lot with no progress despite significant expenditures.
• Former city officials and whistleblowers have raised concerns about financial impropriety, including allegations of no-bid contracts and collusion with contractors.
• Numerous items, such as financial records and electronic devices, were seized during the raids as part of the ongoing investigation dubbed 'Operation Dirty Pond.'