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The new LAPD chief Beck has a leadership style starkly different from the outgoing chief Bratton.
A new law that was supposed to help shed light on tragic cases of abuse, neglect and death of children has fallen woefully short of its intended goals.
A new report found that holes in the system of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation caused a failure to properly supervise Phillip Garrido, allowing him to keep his alleged kidnap victim undiscovered.
After scaling back a little this year, Big 5 plans on making big moves in 2010...
A USC study shows that kids who live near major roads are feeling the effects of air pollution a lot harder than other kids.
A 79 year-old Claremont woman was struck and killed by a Metrolink train. The accident happened close to the Claremont station. Police are still investigating.
The City Council unanimously decided to suggest uniforms for all LAUSD schools. Right now the individual schools are allowed to decided whether or not uniforms are to be worn.
Finally... Feeling lucky? Of course you are. Well we're running three contests where you have the chance to win tickets to the L.A. Chamber Orchestra's next concert featuring Beethoven, UCLA Live's presentation of DV8 Physical Theatre and a screening of The Men Who Stare At Goats. Good Luck!