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State may empower citizens to sue over illegal firearms
DON THOMPSON Associated Press For all California’s nation-leading attempts to regulate firearms, the state has not found a way to...
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Lawmakers: California jobless claims still a ‘black hole’
A beleaguered California agency’s attempt to stem an unemployment benefits scam potentially exceed
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New Los Angeles prosecutor ends cash bail for many offenses
New Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, seeking to revamp the nation’s largest pr
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Police Officers Association takes aim at police oversight commission
The Santa Monica Police Officers Association expressed concerns to Interim City Manager Lane Dilg th
Read moreCriminal justice reformer wins LA district attorney’s race
Advocates for criminal justice reform who have elected a wave of progressive prosecutors nationwide captured the crown jewel Friday as...
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California Supreme Court takes on CVRA case
The California Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review the decision of the Court of Appeal on the v
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Street performers prohibited afternoon
Local street performers will no longer be allowed to entertain tourists visiting Santa Monica’s Th
Read moreVanessa Bryant sues LA sheriff over helicopter crash photos
STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press Vanessa Bryant, the widow of basketball star Kobe Bryant, has file
Read moreLA Sheriff to politicians: emphasize trust in justice system
STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press The Los Angeles County sheriff on Monday criticized elected offici
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Council approves racial justice reforms
City Council approved a raft of recommendations this week designed to promote racial equity in Santa
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