Rina Palta
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L.A. District Attorney Jackie Lacey wants to reduce the number of mentally ill behind bars. Her plan calls for special training for all law enforcement officials. -
The L.A. County Housing Authority will pay out $2 million and restore some benefits to African-American residents of the Antelope Valley. -
An article in GQ this month alleges police were the ones to escalate the tension and violence in the March fatal shooting of homeless resident Charly Keunang. -
Audits found lapses in IT practices at two county departments led to serious security issues. One county supervisor wants all departments to undergo the same review. -
While waitlists for Section 8 vouchers around the country remain closed, Santa Ana opened their application process last week to a stampede of interest. -
How many jail beds does the county really need? Some argue plans for a $2 billion jail are too big. Consultants' report meant to settle the debate. -
L.A.'s City Council last week gave approved ordinances to sweep up the proliferation of tent encampments. But where will they store the homeless's personal items? -
Lack of housing in the Coachella Valley is driving the working poor into unsanitary, unsafe and un-permitted mobile home parks. -
The U.S. Department of Labor is making a $4.5 million investment in employment programs and vocational training for Southern California's ex-offenders. -
Less than half of L.A. County's foster youth graduate from high school — and fewer still graduate from college. But some overcome those odds.
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