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Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall will remain open until at least early January after a judge delayed a decision on ordering the troubled facility to close amid concerns about inadequate staffing levels and other issues.
Lombardo Palacios and Charlotte Pleytez were convicted of a 2007 gang-related murder. They maintained their innocence, and on Friday, L.A. County’s new D.A. agreed with his more liberal predecessor that they should be freed.
Amid a shortage of certified court reporters, two legal aid groups say courts in L.A. County and other jurisdictions are not maintaining verbatim records of many proceedings, which can limit appeals and be a factor in the outcome of child custody disputes, domestic violence orders and evictions.
The evacuation order for the Franklin fire includes much of central Malibu, affecting about 6,000 homes.
A wildfire broke out late Monday in Malibu, triggering evacuations as Santa Ana winds fanned the flames.
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the border Thursday to promote a new port of entry at Otay Mesa and tout the state’s ongoing efforts to crack down on illicit fentanyl smuggling, a key issue as he attempts to navigate relations with President-elect Donald Trump.
After banning hemp products that contain THC and other intoxicating compounds, California regulators are starting to crack down, catching retailers by surprise.
The suspect was allegedly found with an arsenal of weaponry, including assault rifles, handguns and ammunition, according to Berkeley police.
Former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman, who campaigned on restoring public safety in L.A. County defeated Dist. Atty. George Gascón by a wide margin.
A new poll shows Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón has cut slightly into challenger Nathan Hochman’s lead, but the incumbent still faces a steep deficit in the closely-watched race.
