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LA mayor urges residents to stay home amid coronavirus spike; cases rise among young people

June 25, 2020

LA mayor urges residents to stay home amid coronavirus spike; cases rise among young people

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Wednesday urged residents to stay home amid a sharp spike in coronavirus cases as businesses continue to reopen.

Black Lives Matter moves to oust LA County's first black DA, saying not enough police prosecuted

June 23, 2020

Black Lives Matter moves to oust LA County's first black DA, saying not enough police prosecuted

The Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter is looking to remove County District Attorney Jackie Lacey, for failing to prosecute more police officers who were involved in fatal shootings during her tenure in office.

Los Angeles sheriff says 'defund police' advocates have 'selective amnesia' about officers saving lives

June 23, 2020

Los Angeles sheriff says 'defund police' advocates have 'selective amnesia' about officers saving lives

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva blasted advocates of defunding police and law enforcement departments Tuesday, accusing them of ignoring the good officers do during a crisis.

FBI charges member of LA City Council in corruption probe

June 23, 2020

FBI charges member of LA City Council in corruption probe

The FBI on Tuesday arrested Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar on racketeering charges after a long-running corruption probe.

California parolee who served three decades for stepmom’s murder pleads guilty to slaying retired doctor

June 23, 2020

California parolee who served three decades for stepmom’s murder pleads guilty to slaying retired doctor

A California man released on parole after spending three decades behind bars for murdering his stepmother in the 80s pleaded guilty on Monday to stabbing another woman, an elderly, retired doctor, inside her home in Los Angeles late last year.

LA County public health director reveals violent threats against her over coronavirus response

June 22, 2020

LA County public health director reveals violent threats against her over coronavirus response

Los Angeles County's top health official said Monday that she and others in similar roles have received death threats over safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, prompting some to resign as measures to combat the pandemic have turned increasingly politically partisan.

Alaska salmon cannery workers claim they were forced into coronavirus quarantine at LA hotel without pay

June 22, 2020

Alaska salmon cannery workers claim they were forced into coronavirus quarantine at LA hotel without pay

About 150 seasonal workers slated to work at a salmon cannery in Alaska have been forced into quarantine at a hotel near Los Angeles without pay after three tested positive for the coronavirus, according to a lawsuit.

L.A. County sheriff pushes back on defunding police: 'Last thing' the community needs is fewer deputies on the streets

June 22, 2020

L.A. County sheriff pushes back on defunding police: 'Last thing' the community needs is fewer deputies on the streets

Pushing back on calls to defund the police, the Los Angeles County sheriff told Fox News Monday that having fewer police officers on the street "should be the last thing in the world" that residents demand.

Schiff pulls endorsement of Los Angeles DA in wake of George Floyd protests

June 22, 2020

Schiff pulls endorsement of Los Angeles DA in wake of George Floyd protests

Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., withdrew his endorsement of Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey, who is seeking a third term in office.

Security guard, 18, fatally shot by LA cops after producing gun and fleeing in panic

June 19, 2020

Security guard, 18, fatally shot by LA cops after producing gun and fleeing in panic

An 18-year-old security guard at an autobody shop was shot dead by Los Angeles County Sheriff Department deputies Thursday night, according to local reports.