The fight between embattled Councilman Kevin de León and an activist Friday night has heightened the simmering tensions in L.A. politics over the leak of racist audio that has rocked City Hall. De León has sparked protests outside his home and at City Hall. He is the only one of the three council members on the audio recording who will still be in office next week. What happened Friday night at a holiday gift giveaway in Lincoln Heights took matters to another level. Swipe 👈 for a timeline of events and link in bio for more information. Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times