Ruben Vives

Reporter, Los Angeles Times

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LA officials are searching for unhoused residents in areas at risk of flooding and are warning them of the coming storms.

Amid more rain, how is LA trying to protect people living on the streets?

LA officials are searching for unhoused residents in areas at risk of flooding and are warning them of the coming storms.

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“We have residents in the area that ... work at grocery stores, perform industrial jobs that increase their exposure to the coronavirus.

Latinos in San Fernando Valley have high COVID rates due to essential jobs, overcrowding and more

“We have residents in the area that ... work at grocery stores, perform industrial jobs that increase their exposure to the coronavirus.

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LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva defended his department on Tuesday — after sheriff's deputies shot and killed 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee in South LA on Monday.

LA County sheriff's deputies shot and killed Dijon Kizzee in South LA. What happened?

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva defended his department on Tuesday — after sheriff's deputies shot and killed 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee in South LA on Monday.

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