Convicted abuser arrested in SoCal killing of 14-month-old daughter
A Long Beach man who previously served time in prison for felony child abuse was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of torturing and murdering his 14-month-old daughter, authorities said. The toddler’s…
Inglewood Police Department ‘systematically’ violated state public records law, judge rules
The Inglewood Police Department “systematically” violated state public records laws by disregarding requests for documents related to police misconduct, including fatal shootings, and must now post the information on its…
California labor leader pleads not guilty to obstructing feds during raid
Union leader David Huerta pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice related to a confrontation with immigration officials during a raid this summer. Huerta, the…
Thief steals Thanksgiving turkeys meant for hundreds of needy families
Hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys intended for hungry families are missing after a thief made off with a box truck filled with the frozen birds in Lake Elsinore, officials said. Members…
Man shot in back by ICE pleads not guilty to assault charges
A food bank worker shot from behind by an ICE agent last month pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to assault on a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon.…
California Atty. Gen. sues Trump Administration to stop homeless housing cuts
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta sued the Trump Administration Tuesday seeking to stop a federal policy change that advocates say could force 170,000 formerly homeless Americans back on the streets…
How a Little Caesars moved into a Sonoma County town that banned chains
For years, this scenic Russian River Valley enclave has worked to foster a community supportive of local businesses, in part, by making it difficult for large chains to move in.…
College admission process easier, less stressful as applicant pool declines
PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y — As she approached her senior year in high school, the thought of moving on to college was “scary and intimidating” to Milianys Santiago — especially since she…
L.A. Taco staffer delivers the deportation diary L.A. never wanted
At 8 o’clock on a stormy weeknight in the chilly Chinatown offices of L.A. Taco, Memo Torres finally was worn out. Since President Trump unleashed his deportation deluge on Los…
Why USC students who want to be doctors and engineers are minoring in comedy
Under the harsh overheard lights of a small theater stage, the comedian commandeered the microphone and unfurled a short set laced with jokes about poop anxiety and penis size. “My…