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LA Board Reaffirms Support for Immigrants Ahead of Trump Resuming Office

immigration rallyThe Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors reaffirmed the county’s support for the immigrant community Tuesday, citing concerns about threatened mass deportations during President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming term. In a 4-0 vote, the board approved a motion to establish a task force to monitor the impact of changing federal immigration policies, and to potentially establish […]
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LA Board Approves $7M Initiative for Trans, Gender Expansive, Intersex People

progress pride flagThe county Board of Supervisors approved a $7 million pilot program to expand wellness and equity services for the trans, gender-expansive and intersex community. The program will distribute the funding over two years, through grants to TGI organizations and nonprofits providing housing and health services, and engaging in outreach programs. At Tuesday’s board meeting, Supervisor […]
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Domestic Violence Suspect Wounded in Gunfight After Crosstown Chase

police shooting / arrestAn alleged domestic violence suspect led police on a chase Tuesday from San Pedro to the West Adams area, where he calmly exited his car, walked toward police and pointed a pair of guns at officers, resulting in a shooting that left the suspect and one other person injured. The chase began about 12:25 p.m. […]
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Torrance Residents Evacuated After Gas Leak

Evacuation orders were issued for 13 homes in Torrance Tuesday after a 3-inch natural gas line was struck at an excavation work site, authorities said. Firefighters and Los Angeles County Health Hazmat personnel responded to the intersection of 236th Place and Pennsylvania Avenue around 11:20 a.m. Tuesday following reports of a natural gas leak, according […]
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LA Board Agrees to Homeless Services Agency Post City Audit

homelessFollowing an audit critical of a city-county homeless service agency, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to explore the creation of a county department to centralize homeless services. The board approved the motion on a 4-0 vote, with Supervisor Holly Mitchell abstaining. Mitchell questioned whether creating a county department would only shift […]
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Court Stops VA from Building Temp Housing for LA Vets

A federal appeals court has granted the government’s motion to stay a judge’s ruling ordering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to build more than 100 temporary housing units for disabled veterans on VA property in West Los Angeles, according to court papers obtained Tuesday. The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals previously issued a […]
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Man Arrested for Suitcase Containing Meth-Soaked Clothes at LAX

arrestA San Fernando Valley man was indicted Tuesday for allegedly possessing two suitcases containing a cow pajama onesie and other clothing items caked in methamphetamine while preparing to board a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Australia. Raj Matharu, 31, of Northridge, was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, […]
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LA Libraries Offer Free Fentanyl Tests

Residents across the county of Los Angeles can receive free fentanyl test strips at participating libraries as part of an ongoing effort to combat opioid overdoses, it was announced Tuesday. The L.A. County Library system operates the naloxone clinics as part of an initiative with the California Department of Health Care Services. Tests strips have […]
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Fatal Eagle Rock Crash on Glendale Freeway

ambulanceA motorist was killed when her vehicle slammed into a guardrail and rolled down an embankment on the southbound Glendale (2) Freeway in Eagle Rock, the California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday. CHP officers responded to the crash at 9:39 p.m. Monday near the York Boulevard off-ramp where they learned the driver — who authorities said […]
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Parents Charged With Baby’s Murder

duo arrestThe parents of a 1-year-old girl were charged Tuesday with murder and assault in the death of their daughter, whom authorities said was discovered unresponsive and with multiple injuries at a residence in Rosemead. Jonathan Salazar, 21, and Leslie Garcia, 20, are set to be arraigned Dec. 18 in a Pomona courtroom on one count […]
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Suspect Dies in Winnetka Crash After Chase

fire fighter ambulanceA man accused of leading police on a brief pursuit that ended in a deadly crash in Winnetka was charged Tuesday with murder and other counts. Kevin Joseph Larrea, 42, is charged with one count each of murder, fleeing a pursuing peace officer’s motor vehicle causing death, driving or taking a vehicle without consent and […]
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