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Relations between embattled LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the Board of Supervisors have hit a new low.

Relations between embattled LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva and the Board of Supervisors have hit a new low. It’s a level of acrimony that longtime political observers say is unprecedented.

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As the November election approaches, analysts are looking at the race for LA’s next district attorney to help determine the future of criminal justice reform — both locally and…

Jackie Lacey v. George Gascon: Do Angelenos want a progressive new district attorney?

As the November election approaches, analysts are looking at the race for LA’s next district attorney to help determine the future of criminal justice reform — both locally and…

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Nineteen people experiencing homelessness died during the Labor Day weekend — about double the average number of deaths for a three-day span.

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Letter writing is one of the latest trends to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Activists are writing letters to ‘Save the USPS’ during pandemic

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Emmy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel said he believes the Emmys will have their lowest ever ratings this year. Viewers will see a virtual ceremony this Sunday.

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The west coast’s record-setting wildfires have produced days of record-setting hazardous air quality.

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