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Caltech scientist who discovered water on distant planet shot dead outside Los Angeles home

Renowned Caltech scientist and astrophysicist Carl Grillmair, 67, was found dead outside his Los Angeles County home in a remote area that Grillmair chose to watch stars at night. Grillmair is credited with the discovery of galactic streams. The shooting took place Monday when the cops responded to the reports…

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Man sentenced to 4 years in prison for throwing Molotov cocktail during LA immigration protest

A 23-year-old man was sentenced to four years in federal prison after admitting he hurled a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring

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SoCal Edison files multiple lawsuits over Eaton Fire, stating others are to blame

SoCal Edison claims in the lawsuits that Los Angeles County agencies failed to send timely evacuation warnings to residents in east and west Altadena

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Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne's cause of death revealed

Jackson Browne's son Ethan Browne died due to the effects of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and lidocaine, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

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Mourners mark a year since Los Angeles wildfires, in photos

Mourners honored on Wednesday the lives lost a year ago when devastating wildfires swept across opposite ends of Los Angeles County — but they also protested the response to the fires, visited fire-ravaged properties and continued to rebuild.

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These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later

A year after twin infernos devastated Los Angeles County, here are some key numbers that show how fast the disaster unfolded and the toll it left behind

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Nick Reiner Murder Trial Over Parents' Deaths Could Unfold Far From Hollywood Crime Myths, Expert Says

Nick Reiner faces trial for the stabbing deaths of his parents. Experts say the case may play out differently than Hollywood portrayals, with mental health defenses and the rare possibility of a death penalty decision in Los Angeles County.

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Explosion Fear as Gas Leak Shuts Down I-5 and Forces Castaic Indoors

The Castaic gas leak led to a major explosion, closing the 5 Freeway and prompting a shelter-in-place order across parts of Los Angeles County.

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Details of Tucker Genal's Death: Brothers' Messages and Quick Facts on What the TikTok Star Is Known For

TikTok creator Tucker Genal has died aged 31, with his brothers confirming the news and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner listing the manner of death as suicide.

International Business Times UK

Hate Crimes in L.A. County Hold at Historic Levels Despite Slight Decline From Previous Year, Report Finds

Hate crimes in Los Angeles County remained near historic highs in 2024, with 1,355 reported victims, according to new data.

Latin Times

Is the Solution to Hunger All Around Us in Fertile California?

A program in Los Angeles County is recycling unused food to feed hungry residents — and offering a model for other cities.

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A popular supplement has been linked to the deaths of six people in California. But no one knows the exact danger it poses

Several states have banned kratom, an unregulated supplement, that has been linked to six deaths in Los Angeles County

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Lingering thunderstorms bring flooding risk after atmospheric river drenches much of California

A powerful atmospheric river had mostly moved through California after causing at least six deaths and dousing much of the state, but lingering thunderstorms brought the risk of mudslides in areas of Los Angeles County that were recently ravaged by wildfire

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Atmospheric river hits Southern California with risks of flash floods in fire-ravaged areas, ccoast

An unusually strong storm system called an atmospheric river was dousing Southern California on Saturday, prompting flood warnings in areas of coastal Los Angeles County that recently were ravaged by wildfires

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Brickbat: Golden Goodbye

Los Angeles County's outgoing CEO, Fesia Davenport, received a $2 million payout after Measure G, a 2024 ballot initiative, turned… The post Brickbat: Golden Goodbye appeared first on Reason.com.

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LA county reaches $828M agreement to settle 400 more claims of sexual abuse after historic payout

Los Angeles County has reached a $828 million agreement to settle more than 400 additional sexual abuse claims against county employees that were not included in an earlier settlement that was the largest sexual abuse settlement in U.S. history

Latin Times

LA County Declares State of Emergency to Provide Rent Relief for People Affected by Immigration Raids

The Associated Press reported that the declaration enables the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to offer rent relief to individuals who have fallen behind due to the impact of the raids.

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Los Angeles County declares state of emergency to aid those affected by ICE raids

The motion will provide rent relief for tenants who have fallen behind on payments as a direct consequence of the crackdown on immigrants

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Evacuations ordered for areas impacted by LA wildfires as new storms spark mudslide fears

Areas ravaged by the Palisades Fire are now more vulnerable to mudslides

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Los Angeles County officials to vote on emergency declaration over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials will vote Tuesday on whether to declare a state of emergency that would give them power to provide assistance for residents they say have suffered financially from ongoing federal immigration raids

International Business Times UK

Facts About Adva Lavie: Top Israeli OnlyFans Model Wanted for Robbing Old Rich Men Using Dating Apps

Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, is accused of robbing old rich men, adult stars, as well as podcasters. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking the public for help.

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Man pleads guilty to throwing Molotov cocktail at deputies during LA immigration protest

A 23-year-old man has pleaded guilty to throwing a Molotov cocktail at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies during protests against immigration raids across the region last spring

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Los Angeles County to pay $20 million to family of boy tortured to death by his parents

The child’s parents pleaded no contest to charges of murder and torture in 2024

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Los Angeles County will pay $20M to settle lawsuit over death of 4-year-old boy who was tortured

Los Angeles County will pay $20 million to the family of a 4-year-old boy who was tortured to death by his parents six years ago in a case that brought scrutiny of the region’s child welfare system

The Independent UK

Justice Department lawsuit alleges Los Angeles sheriff processes concealed carry licenses too slowly

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, alleging it violated the Constitution by moving too slowly to process gun licenses for people who want to carry concealed weapons

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