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August 23, 2022

Brush fire burns 10 acres in Los Angeles neighborhood

A brush fire burned 10 acres northeast of downtown Los Angeles. Firefighters and helicopter water drops arrived and prevented the flames from spreading.

August 23, 2022

Los Angeles inmates held for days after planned releases because of computer system crash: report

A number of inmates who were scheduled for release from Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles County were held longer after a computer system crash, a report says.

August 23, 2022

Black Californians detail racism they allegedly faced from Latino co-workers following massive race bias suits

The largest racial bias cases filed by the federal government in California reveal repeated accusations of racism against Black workers allegedly carried out by Latino coworkers.

August 23, 2022

Vanessa Bryant flanked by daughter, famous friends at Los Angeles court as federal trial nears two weeks

The widow of basketball superstar Kobe Bryant has been joined friends and her daughter at the trial against Los Angeles County for its invasion of her family’s privacy.

August 22, 2022

LA-area business bans wearing masks after string of robberies by masked thieves: 'Enough is enough'

Kitson Los Angeles owner Fraser Ross said he's no longer listening to mask recommendations after criminals wore masks, hats and hoodies to hide their identities.

August 22, 2022

Los Angeles PD warns criminals against making latest looting tactic ‘a new trend’

The Los Angeles Police Department is warning against a "flash mob" crime trend following a 7-Eleven in the city being targeted by about 100 people who ransacked the store.

August 21, 2022

LA County health department turns off social media replies, says account is for 'informational purposes' only

The LA County health department has turned off the ability for people to comment on their social media posts, stating that its accounts are for "informational purposes only."

August 21, 2022

Los Angeles county health department offering free COVID-19 testing for pets

The LA County Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 testing for pets who are experiencing coronavirus symptoms or have been exposed to the virus.

August 21, 2022

Sex offender arrested for trying to assault girl in California elementary school restroom: police

A registered sex offender was arrested Friday after entering a southern California elementary school restroom and attempting to assault a girl, police say.

August 21, 2022

Los Angeles requires youth basketball participants to wear masks, critic calls policy 'dangerous'

A youth basketball league in Los Angeles is requiring participants to wear a mask at all times, even as the country is two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.