Elina Shatkin
Former Food Editor & Freelance Editor
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The crash prompted a partial closure of several streets near the scene. John Gasparyan, 34, was part of the LAPD's Valley Traffic Division. He had been on the force for 10 years. -
From Saturn's dense rings to the icy craters of Enceladus, the images Cassini gathered will be studied by scientists for years. -
Details are still unclear about a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on the 5 freeway, in the Boyle Heights area. -
Two Pave Hawk helicopters and 130 airmen have been deployed. Most will help with search and rescue efforts while the rest focus on coordinating military and civilian personnel. -
California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency for L.A. County Sunday, as the La Tuna Fire grows to more than 7,000 acres in the hills above Burbank, Glendale and Sunland-Tujunga. -
Sparked by fireworks, the Palmer Fire grew to about 3,800 acres and 35 percent containment by late Sunday, according to the Redlands Fire Department. -
The La Tuna Fire continues to burn near Burbank, Glendale and Sun Valley, scorching at least 5,800 acres of brush. The fire was about 10% contained, authorities said late Saturday. -
“They’re little orange balls of vigor. They’re going to start getting really active and they’ll be quite a joy for people to watch.” -
Angels Flight began taking passengers up and down Bunker Hill in 1901 and was a major downtown L.A. tourist attraction for decades. -
If you do want to go outside and get moving, the best time is early in the morning or after sunset, when ozone levels will be at their lowest.
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