Rina Palta
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As L.A. County considers building a new jail, reform advocates push alternatives like "split sentencing," where convicts serve some time outside of jail. -
The event marked the fifth night that protests have been in seen in Los Angeles over the verdict in the controversial criminal case. -
A protest organized by the ANSWER Coalition began at City Hall and moved on to other sites downtown, while Occupy LA planned a "bike bloc" in Leimert Park. No unrest has been reported. -
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Tuesday discussed possible replacements for the crumbling Men’s Central Jail in Downtown L.A. Protesters urged them to look at alternatives. -
The Los Angeles DA is challenging the release of a Pasadena man who's admitted raping at least 40 women in California, including 25 in Los Angeles. -
According to a construction firm, L.A. County's most dire need is proper facilities for its inmates with mental health, substance abuse and medical problems. -
Chief Robert Fager asked for public calm after a video showing one of his officers killing a dog generated outrage from across the world. -
In 2011, about 2.3 million people were sent jury summons in L.A. County. About half actually reported for duty. And many of those made excuses to get out of their civic responsibility.
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The officer and a county probation officer were searching a home in Willowbrook when they were fired upon Tuesday evening. They are both expected to survive. -
Police Commission approves report calling firing of Christopher Dorner "just," as some question how the ex-cop was ever hired in the first place.
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