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Man seen in video being punched by Santa Ana police will not face charges in that arrest
A video of the Oct. 1 arrest, recorded by the suspect's sister, shows Santa Ana police officers punching and kicking the 28-year-old man.
After so many L.A. fire failures, this week's Santa Ana winds test whether officials can do better
A red flag warning will be in place across most of Los Angeles County on Thursday and Friday, providing one of the first major tests of whether government agencies have applied the painful lessons learned from the Palisades and Eaton blazes.
California's Prop. 45 aims to speed construction projects. Opponents say data centers will benefit
Supporters of the initiative on the November ballot say it will speed up environmental review for "essential" projects, but opponents believe potentially polluting ones will be covered too — including data centers.
California's 'No Vigilantes Act' requiring ID from immigration agents blocked by 9th Circuit
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals permanently barred California from enforcing a state law that required federal immigration agents to display ID while on duty.
Just before deadly helicopter crash off Catalina, another chopper nearly went down, NTSB says
Records show the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a second incident at Catalina Island where a medical evacuation helicopter nearly crashed into the water just moments before a separate, fatal incident.
Lopez: Post-debate, lingering questions about who Raman is and how she would lead
Undecideds will decide. But L.A.'s mayoral debate didn't make the choice clear.
Bass and Raman trade blows over police chief in final debate of L.A. mayor's race
Bass portrayed Raman as someone who isn't ready to lead the city, while Raman described the mayor as being 'missing in action' during fires in Pacific Palisades and Boyle Heights.
Live chat: Our columnists analyze L.A.'s mayoral debate
Times columnists comment in real time on the Los Angeles mayoral debate between Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Denton Police seek public's help finding man accused of murdering estranged wife
Police believe a Denton man murdered his estranged wife and fled Texas last month, and are asking for the public's help in locating him.
First Santa Ana winds of the season bring fire danger to L.A. Thursday and Friday
Strong Santa Ana winds, dry conditions and a heat wave will create high fire risk in western Los Angeles beginning Thursday, according to forecasters.
No 'back to normal' at Franklin High as campus grapples with trauma after student's death
Family members of Xavier Nungaray-Martinez, a Franklin High student who died after a fall, challenged the finding that he died by suicide, joining other LAUSD families in a call for the return of school police and stronger anti-bullying measures.
Burbank airport's new $1.3-billion terminal opens — bigger and sleeker than ever
On Tuesday, travelers found themselves in a space with high ceilings, contemporary art, twinkling terrazzo floors and landscaping full of succulents.
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Woman charged in crash that killed two SMU graduates
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Pope Leo leads Vatican prayer, thanks hospital staff
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