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California gets mediocre grades for its business climate
California got a below-average No. 30 ranking among the states when my trusty spreadsheet looked at eight yardsticks of business well-being.
Man imprisoned for wife’s slaying in North Hollywood is killed in prison
Nick Vedol Lopez, 55, was serving time for the 2019 killing of his wife, Tanya.
Sylmar man pleads guilty in child pornography case involving extortion and photos of local girls
Alejandro Garcia Aranda, 23, faces between five and 20 years behind bars when he's sentenced in February
At Fernando Valenzuela’s booth, a Monrovia restaurant honors not just an icon, but a friend
A San Gabriel Valley restaurant frequented by Fernando Valenzuela honored the Dodger great with a mural and booth numbered 34 in his memory.
Glendale man arrested, accused of killing Brea couple before burning their bodies, cars in the desert
Huanting Gong allegedly owed money to a victim. He now faces two special circumstances murder charges and other counts.
LA Mayor Bass works to expedite the release of a ‘sanctuary city’ ordinance
With President-elect Trump taking office in January, L.A.'s immigrant communities are bracing for a promised crack down
San Fernando Valley residents from India celebrate Diwali holiday in Chatsworth
Volunteer Ashwani Chawla, from Porter Ranch, says, "They celebrate, eat the cultural food and dance. It's just joyful."
Incoming DA Nathan Hochman names Steve Katz as chief deputy
Katz's experience includes numerous assignments as a trial prosecutor and a calendar deputy, 83 jury trials and nine years in office management.
Tournament of Roses open house touts unity, diversity in wake of election
Tournament of Roses teams with Pasadena Community Coalition in local open house.
Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 26%
Still, the wildfire continues to creep and smolder in steep terrain, officials said, and communities remain threatened.
Ousted DA George Gascón’s legacy includes costly lawsuits from prosecutors alleging mistreatment
Nathan Hochman, who takes over as district attorney in December, says he will work to resolve the suits that could cost LA County millions of dollars in settlements.
Taft girls volleyball beats Venice in epic final to finally capture City Open Division title
After losing in the Open final the past two years, Taft prevails in a five-set battle by making a late charge to get past Venice.
Sierra Canyon volleyball swept by Mater Dei in CIF-SS Division 1 championship game
Sierra Canyon struggles to deal with Mater Dei's athleticism in the CIF-SS final, but will try to regroup and find new motivation in the CIF State playoffs.
Speeding Rolls-Royce Cullinan and Mercedes crash into other cars in Van Nuys; 2 people badly hurt, police say
The Rolls driver fled in a hit-and-run, while the Mercedes driver was arrested, authorities said.
Los Angeles City Council confirms new LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
"Jim McDonnell will be my partner in making sure Angelenos stand together," said Mayor Karen Bass.
Nurse pleads not guilty in Windsor Hills crash that killed 6
Nine other people, including the defendant, were injured, with nine vehicles involved.
Longtime lobbyist faces sentencing in Huizar bribery scheme
Morrie Goldman pleaded guilty in September 2020 to conspiring with now-imprisoned ex-Councilmember José Huizar to commit bribery and mail fraud.
Quincy Jones, music titan who worked with stars including Michael Jackson, dies at 91
Jones kept company with presidents and foreign leaders, movie stars and musicians, philanthropists and business leaders.