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City of LA making it easier for LAPD to hire more officers – NBC Los Angeles
As the Los Angeles Police Department struggles to hire more people to address an officer shortage, Mayor Karen Bass announced Thursday that she’s issuing an executive directive to shorten the…
In a setback to Mayor Karen Bass, state bill to overhaul L.A.’s mansion tax is scrapped
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ bid to rewrite the city’s voter approved “mansion tax” fell apart on Thursday, with Bass and her allies pulling the state bill hours before its…
Man with three prior DUIs charged in the deaths of six passengers in Napa County crash
A man with three prior DUI convictions was intoxicated when he crashed into a tree in Napa County, killing six passengers, according to prosecutors. Norberto Celerino was charged Tuesday with…
Police secrecy bill would shield undercover California officers
California police officers accused of misconduct are already shielded by some of the strictest confidentiality laws in the country, but state lawmakers are considering adding more layers of secrecy this…
Koreatown residents outraged over sprawling homeless encampment with makeshift sports court, BBQ pit
KOREATOWN, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Residents in a Koreatown neighborhood are expressing frustration over a sprawling homeless encampment that includes such unexpected amenities as a makeshift tennis court, garden and…
Judge keeps limits on ‘less-lethal’ police weapons at L.A. protests
Arguing that the 1st Amendment “deserves better,” a federal judge barred federal agents from targeting reporters with crowd control weapons during protests. Lawyers for the city of Los Angeles and…
LA’s trash house once again surrounded by piles of garbage – NBC Los Angeles
A house where mountains of trash were cleared out last year in the Los Angeles Fairfax neighborhood is once again surrounded by a sea of trash, prompting outrage from neighbors…
Efforts to protect car wash workers during ICE raids – NBC Los Angeles
Advocates for car wash employees who have been detained in immigration operations will be speaking about what these businesses can do if federal agents show up. Advocates say that more…
LA region to mark 24th anniversary of Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – NBC Los Angeles
Public safety agencies and communities across the Southland will commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks Thursday, including an annual remembrance ceremony featuring bagpipers, a helicopter…