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Column: Don't look away from the Texas school shooting. Don't wait in silence until the next massacre May 25, 2022
Wallow in grief. Be horrified. Be angry. Be committed to the idea that we're all in the line of fire, that it could have been any of us, anywhere, at any time, because no one and nowhere is safe.
Steve Lopez
News report showing L.A. homeless services workers throwing out boxes of food draws official's ire May 25, 2022
City Atty. Mike Feuer sent a letter to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Agency demanding answers after the report.
Gregory Yee
Federal corrections officer pleads guilty to raping woman at downtown L.A. jail May 25, 2022
Investigators found the officer's DNA in the victim's cell after the assault at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center.
Nathan Solis
As hearing on 'deputy gangs' opens, testimony adds to years of allegations May 25, 2022
Former and current Los Angeles sheriff's officials testified Tuesday about so-called "deputy gangs" allegedly operating within the department.
Alene Tchekmedyian
Newsom castigates GOP over gun policy after Texas school shooting: 'Inaction is a choice' May 25, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom's dispatches were among a sea of calls on Twitter for stronger gun restrictions in the U.S. after the deadly shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
Taryn Luna, Phil Willon
LAPD orders 10-year review of SWAT, citing 'happy hunting' comment and 'SWAT mafia' claim May 24, 2022
Chief Michel Moore has ordered an internal review of SWAT team operations to determine whether "any potential problems or patterns" exist in how the unit uses force.
Kevin Rector, Richard Winton
Brush fire in Colusa County grows to 600 acres, 50% contained May 24, 2022
Authorities are battling a brush fire in Colusa County north of Sacramento.
Gregory Yee
School shootings have increased recently; the violence in Texas is among the deadliest May 24, 2022
At least 18 children and two adults were killed at a Texas elementary school on Tuesday, joining the grim list of the deadliest campus incidents ever.
Howard Blume
California bans watering 'non-functional' grass in some areas, strengthening drought rules May 24, 2022
California water regulators have banned the watering of decorative 'non-functional' grass at commercial, industrial and institutional properties.
Ian James
Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror May 24, 2022
Texas school shooting: How to help kids get through unspeakable horror
Laura Newberry
Garcetti's India nomination has stalled. So his parents hired lobbyists to help him May 24, 2022
Eric Garcetti's parents said they brought on 'a trusted advisor to help tell the truth' as the mayor's ambassadorial nomination awaits Senate action.
Dakota Smith
Five arrested in connection with underground marijuana grow in San Bernardino County May 24, 2022
Authorities say an underground pot-growing operation was hidden in a shipping container and they are searching for six more suspects.
Nathan Solis
Chihuahua found in Desert Hot Springs with arrow through its neck expected to survive May 24, 2022
An arrow removed from the neck of a Chihuahua in Desert Hot Springs is nearly as long as its body.
Nathan Solis
UC pays record $700 million to women who accused UCLA gynecologist of sexual abuse May 24, 2022
The University of California will pay $374 million to settle more sexual abuse suits involving UCLA gynecologist James Heaps, bringing total to $700 million.
Richard Winton