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Reputed Mexican Mafia member wounded, another man killed in L.A. County shooting

Published   Nov 22, 2024 11:00AM
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies found two men shot outside a VFW hall in La Mirada. Eric Ortiz, 34, was killed. Juan Garcia, a member of the Mexican Mafia called "Topo," was seriously injured, according to a law enforcement source. ... Read more

Former L.A. City Councilman Ridley-Thomas' ultimate campaign

The veteran politician seeks to have his conviction on graft charges overturned. On Thursday, his lawyers will argue before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. ... Read more

Phillips 66 faces federal charges over alleged wastewater du

A federal grand jury has returned a six-count indictment against Phillips 66 for allegedly dumping waste into Los Angeles County sewers. ... Read more

Mayor Bass said she'd save L.A.'s shelter animals. More dogs

From January to September, 1,224 dogs were euthanized at L.A.'s six shelters — 72% more than in the same period a year earlier, a Times analysis found. ... Read more

Sun Valley residents endured a methane leak for years. Now L.A. will pay them $60 million

Published   Nov 22, 2024 11:00AM
For years, Sun Valley and Pacoima residents were plagued by illness and didn't know why. It turns out the DWP had hidden a methane leak at the Valley Generating Station. ... Read more

Highly contagious whooping cough rises in California to high

Whooping cough — highly contagious and potentially dangerous — has surged in California to levels not seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... Read more

Freddie Freeman grand slam ball to be auctioned. Could bring

Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam ball brought joy to the young Dodgers fan who caught it. Now it could bring his family millions at auction. ... Read more

California water agency considers spending $141 million on D

The Metropolitan Water District's board is set to vote in December on whether to spend $141.6 million for planning of the proposed Delta tunnel project. ... Read more