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The City of Angels has too many ‘Diablos’

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It’s not surprising that federal agents would find an armed gangster at MacArthur Park. What is shocking — perhaps — is learning that he’s on the city payroll as a “Peace Ambassador.”

Michael Angel Alvarez, 41, a.k.a. “Diablo,” was arrested for possession of military-grade armor, which carries a potential five-year sentence. It’s not illegal for most people to own body armor in California — but it’s illegal for people who have been convicted of a violent felony.

And “Diablo” fits the bill. He was convicted of first-degree murder in 2002 and sentenced to 50 years. He was released after 24 years.

Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, who represents Council District 1, where MacArthur Park is located, launched the “Peace Ambassadors” in 2025 as part of her commitment to “reimagining public safety.”

The term “reimagining” was adopted by the Black Lives Matter movement when “defund the police” ran into political opposition. The idea behind the “Peace Ambassadors” is to replace police with community........

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