Mexican judge arrested in Colombia in alleged $2 million bribery case
Luis Benítez Alcántara was arrested in Colombia under a U.S. indictment accusing him of taking a $2 million bribe to release a Canadian facing U.S. charges.
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Woman, 32, dies after LAPD patrol car strikes her in Los Angeles
A 32-year-old woman died after an LAPD patrol car struck her near Woodman Avenue and Bessemer Street. The department’s collision team was investigating by Nov. 1.
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Construction starts on LA’s 12.4-mile Vermont bus corridor
Metro has begun building a 12.4-mile bus rapid-transit corridor on Vermont Avenue. The board-approved $413.8 million project budget is not a final construction price, and revenue service is anticipated in June 2028.
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15 defendants charged in separate L.A.-area health care cases
Federal prosecutors reported eight arrests in cases alleging billing and kickbacks across private insurance, Medicare and Medi-Cal.
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No Kings rallies urge early voting 17 days before midterms
No Kings rallies on Oct. 17 urged voters to cast ballots early before the Nov. 3 federal midterm election.
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Los Angeles Breaks Ground on Spring-Alameda Mobility Project in Downtown and Chinatown
Construction is underway on a 1.2-mile Spring-Alameda safety project linking Chinatown, Union Station and the Los Angeles River path, with lane changes, protected bike lanes and new crossings planned through 2027.
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AP Review Raises Questions About DOJ Protest Felony Charges
An AP review of 102 federal felony-assault cases against protesters found most ended without felony convictions, raising questions about evidence and charging.
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Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail
Federal investigators are examining whether conditions at Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles meet constitutional standards, but DOJ says it has reached no conclusions.
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Los Angeles heat wave leaves neighborhoods watching outages as temperatures climb again
An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through 8 p.m. Friday as Los Angeles residents monitor recent Echo Park and Westlake outages and cooling options.
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FBI returns 48 Egyptian artifacts in Los Angeles handover
The FBI handed 48 Egyptian cultural artifacts to Egyptian officials in Los Angeles after provenance research found no record they were lawfully removed.
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Max Muncy’s Dodger Stadium Record Adds a Milestone to Reggie Smith Giveaway Night
Fans attending Saturday’s Dodgers-Brewers game can seek a Reggie Smith bobblehead one night after Max Muncy set Dodger Stadium’s home-run record in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee.
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LA28 opens applications for up to 60,000 unpaid volunteer roles
LA28 is accepting applications for up to 60,000 unpaid Olympic and Paralympic volunteer roles, with most assignments in Los Angeles and others in seven U.S. cities.
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Pasadena Unified Sues City Over Tree Rules at 11 Campuses
Pasadena Unified filed suit over tree-removal rules affecting lead and arsenic cleanup at 11 campuses as the district works toward an Aug. 17 opening.
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LAUSD Developer Fees Set to Change Aug. 11 for Covered Projects
New LAUSD Level 1 developer-fee rates will take effect Aug. 11, changing the cost picture for eligible construction tied to Los Angeles schools.
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Los Angeles advances 2026–27 budget with focus on recovery and services
Mayor Karen Bass has proposed Los Angeles’ 2026–27 budget, including funds for homelessness, police hiring, inspections and Palisades recovery.
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Los Angeles Files First Civil Case Under Strengthened Tenant-Harassment Ordinance
The City Attorney says the lawsuit involves eight rent-stabilized units in South Los Angeles and alleges eviction pressure, service disruptions and other tenant harassment.
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Los Angeles gas prices remain above $5 as national prices ease
Los Angeles-area gasoline averaged $5.564 a gallon for the week ending July 27, while the national average fell below $4 on July 30.
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Los Angeles City Council shelves proposed ballot measure to repeal apartment ‘mansion tax’
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-0 on July 1 not to place a proposed rollback of the city’s high-value real-estate transfer tax on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot.
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California DOJ opens independent review of April 1 Los Angeles County sheriff’s shooting
The California Department of Justice says its Police Shooting Investigation Team has begun an independent investigation into an April 1 officer-involved shooting in Los Angeles involving the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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Metro’s D Line extension opens three new stations between downtown Los Angeles and Beverly Hills
Metro’s first D Line extension section entered regular service May 8, adding three underground Wilshire Boulevard stations and a transfer-free connection from Union Station to the La Cienega area.
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Los Angeles County schedules Aug. 7 Measure G oversight meeting on budget-accountability structure
Los Angeles County has listed a special Measure G Review Task Force meeting for Aug. 7 at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration as implementation work continues on the voter-approved charter reform.
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California keeps emergency response active for Los Angeles warehouse fire in Boyle Heights
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Los Angeles County on June 20 in response to the ongoing Boyle Heights warehouse fire, directing state agencies to support local response and public-health protection.