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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

L.A. County bought the Gas Company Tower for $200 million. Upgrades will cost much more

The county received final proposals from firms looking to secure a contract for "voluntary seismic upgrades" to the Gas Company Tower, located at 555 W. 5th Street.
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fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

One of the grenades recovered ahead of blast that killed 3 L.A. deputies is missing, authorities say

One of the hand grenades involved in a deadly blast is missing, raising concerns for law enforcement.
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fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week ago
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Detectives believed grenades found in a storage unit were inert before fatal explosion at LA training center, court document says

fromwww.dailynews.com
1 week ago
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Detectives believed grenades found in a storage unit were inert before fatal explosion at LA training center, court document says

from6abc Philadelphia
1 week ago

Device that exploded and killed 3 Los Angeles sheriff's detectives was a grenade, department says

The device that exploded last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department facility and killed three detectives was a grenade, confirmed by ABC News sources.
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fromKqed
1 week ago

Despite Three 911 Calls, Two Homebound Disabled Men Died In Eaton Fire | KQED

Emergency planning fails to adequately protect people with disabilities during crises, as highlighted by the Eaton Fire tragedy.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Federal cuts leave Los Angeles County health system in crisis

Los Angeles County's health system is facing a financial crisis due to significant federal funding cuts.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Former sheriff Alex Villanueva registers for 2026 sheriff's race

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva has registered a campaign committee for the November 2026 election to win back his previous post.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

L.A. County sheriff says there's 'no choice' but to honor ICE warrants for jail inmates

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department must comply with federal warrants, transferring inmates to ICE even amid community concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County to create fund for immigrants affected by ICE raids

Los Angeles County is establishing a cash fund to assist families affected by immigration raids.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

L.A. County accidentally repealed its anti-incarceration ballot measure. Now what?

Los Angeles County leaders seek to reinstate Measure J, a racial justice initiative inadvertently repealed by voters, jeopardizing significant anti-incarceration funding.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Body scanners? Drug-sniffing dogs? L.A. County wants a contraband crackdown inside juvenile hall

Los Angeles County is increasing measures to combat drug infiltration in juvenile halls following a series of health crises related to drug exposure.
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fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Homeless service veteran Sarah Mahin to lead new L.A. County homelessness agency

Los Angeles County has appointed Sarah Mahin as director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing to enhance accountability in managing homelessness.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Go to the beach, just don't get wet. Bacteria warnings issued ahead of July 4th at 8 beaches

Authorities have warned visitors to avoid beach activities involving water at eight beaches due to excessive bacterial levels attributed to increased street runoff, raising health concerns.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. County leaders to weigh legal action following violent ICE arrests

"As these immigration raids continue to terrorize our communities, I'm deeply disturbed... This incident raises serious concerns about the conduct and legality of these actions..."
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Looming raises for L.A. County employees could cost $2 billion, CEO says

Los Angeles County's new labor agreement will cost over $2 billion, forcing significant budget cuts across various departments.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Burglary suspect killed in heist believed to have been shot by accomplice

According to officials, the deceased suspect was believed to have been shot by an accomplice when startled by a resident during a burglary attempt.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

L.A. probation officer arrested, accused of supplying drugs to juvenile hall

A probation officer was arrested for smuggling drugs into a juvenile hall, coinciding with a teen's death from overdose.
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fromwww.dailynews.com
1 month ago

LA County pays $2.7 million to teen beaten while officers watched

Los Angeles County settles for $2.7 million with a teenager assaulted at juvenile hall, revealing systemic issues within the probation department.
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fromwww.presstelegram.com
1 month ago

DEA seizes $1.6 million in drug proceeds and over 2,000 pounds of drugs, 4 California men arrested

Four men arrested for trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl in Los Angeles County.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

30 people accused this probation officer of sexual abuse. He won't face charges

L.A. County's D.A. declined to prosecute prominent abusers amid a historic $4 billion settlement for victims of childhood sexual abuse.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Many fire victims are owed a tax refund. L.A. County can't find some of them

Residents affected by wildfires are owed tax refunds due to reduced property values, but many checks are undelivered.
Property owners must update mailing addresses to receive owed refunds.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Former Times reporter sues Villanueva, L.A County, alleging 1st Amendment violation

Maya Lau's lawsuit alleges that her 1st Amendment rights were violated by a criminal investigation into her journalistic activities.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

L.A. County is paying off millions in medical debt - no strings attached. Do you qualify?

Los Angeles County is implementing a Medical Debt Relief Program to forgive over $183 million in medical debt for low-income residents.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Months after the fires, how safe is it to swim at L.A.'s beaches?

Recent fires in Los Angeles County have not created health risks for beachgoers, though contamination guidelines for fire-related toxins are lacking.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault allegations by ex-employees

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is investigating Smokey Robinson after four former staffers accused him of sexual assault and wage theft.
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fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Judge again dismisses former Sheriff Villanueva's lawsuit over county's 'do not hire' label

A federal judge dismissed former Sheriff Alex Villanueva's $25-million lawsuit against Los Angeles County for the second time, citing insufficient evidence of harm or wrongful defamation.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

District Attorney Nathan Hochman speaks out after Menendez brothers' resentencing

Erik and Lyle Menendez's sentences were reduced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole.
Los Angeles
fromwww.dailynews.com
2 months ago

Software error led to millions wrongly receiving evacuation warnings for California wildfire, report says

A software error caused a widespread evacuation warning confusion in LA County during the Kenneth fire.
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