California: Los Angeles Sheriff signs Los Angeles District Attorney recall petition

Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva was one of the first signatures for the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. Signatures gathering was approved with petitioners having until October 27 to get 579,062 signatures. The recall is led by victims' rights groups and others over Gascon's criminal justice reform plans, including freeing bail; ending cash bail and other efforts. 

800 volunteers have joined the signature gathering effort, with anther 100 paid workers.