Por Jaclyn Cosgrove
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Before Hilary strikes, Catalina residents, visitors pack boats in last-chance evacuations
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department recommended Saturday that tourists and residents, especially those with medical conditions, leave Catalina Island. Hurricane Hilary could bring intense rain and winds, knocking out power to the island. → Read More
Homes for residents with mental illnesses are closing. Can state aid save them?
Hundreds of board and care homes for people with serious mental illness have closed in recent years across California, raising concerns that residents could become homeless. → Read More
At least 8 people shot at a gathering in Carson; authorities searching for gunman
Deputies found six gunshot victims. Two other gunshot victims were taken by civilian drivers to hospitals. Victims ranged in age from 16 to 29. → Read More
In their own words: Perspectives on managing mental health
The Times is publishing a series of personal essays by people who have all taken different approaches to mental health challenges. → Read More
L.A. County mental health head resigning due to 'health scare'
Dr. Jonathan Sherin said he made the decision after "a serious health scare ... and weeks of subsequent soul searching." → Read More
Arrest made in killing of Cal Bears basketball great Gene Ransom
A 25-year-old San Francisco man is arrested on suspicion of homicide in the freeway killing of UC Berkeley basketball star Gene Ransom. → Read More
Fire at historic Watts church under investigation
Investigators are trying to determine how a fire started outside the St. John’s United Methodist Church in Watts, spreading inside to the sanctuary. → Read More
After more than six years of federal oversight, dangerous problems persist in L.A. County jails
The county remains out of compliance with the settlement’s main requirements: ensuring inmates with serious mental illnesses receive regular treatment, out-of-cell time and safe housing. → Read More
L.A. County foster care system to ramp up services in Indigenous languages
The motion by the Board of Supervisors comes in response to the abuse of a 4-year-old boy in foster care. → Read More
Commission finalizes L.A. County supervisors map, creating a second majority-Latino district
The citizens redistricting commission approved the new district map for the L.A. County Board of Supervisors → Read More
First-ever redistricting commission to draw boundaries for L.A. County supervisors
Each map under consideration would create a second district with a large Latino voter population. But Black and Asian voters would be grouped differently. → Read More
Five suspects sought in drive-by shooting of woman in South L.A.
Authorities believe five men in a vehicle pulled up next to the woman seated in her vehicle and shot her. → Read More
Torrance police warn of burglars who appear to be targeting Asian American homeowners
Police are advising residents in central and eastern Torrance to be on the lookout for thieves posing as gardeners or landscapers. → Read More
L.A. County DCFS again at crossroads as another director departs amid child deaths
The sudden resignation of Bobby Cagle caps a tumultuous period for the nation's largest child protection agency and will force L.A. County leaders to grapple with major policy questions. → Read More
"I've never had problems with them," says neighbor of 4-year-old boy allegedly abused by foster mom
Andres, a 4-year-old boy, was placed with a foster parent. After living with her for six months, he was taken to a hospital in critical condition and placed in a coma because of a brain injury. → Read More
L.A. County juvenile detention halls are 'suitable' for housing youths, for now
The Board of State and Community Corrections ruled Thursday that L.A. County's probation department had remediated the issues that made two juvenile halls unsuitable to house youths earlier this year. → Read More
L.A. County to investigate alleged abuse of 4-year-old by his foster mother
The investigation will focus on the handling of the case by the Department of Children and Family Services and other agencies, including how social workers addressed language barriers. → Read More
Andy Bales could shake up L.A. homeless advocacy establishment
L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said she welcomes the "contrary" viewpoint Bales brings, despite not agreeing with all of his viewpoints. → Read More
Hate crimes increased by 20% in L.A. County last year
In L.A. County, hate crimes are growing increasingly violent. Last year was the third in a row in which the percentage of violent hate crimes rose. → Read More
L.A. County declares nasty smell in Carson a local emergency
The move will allow the county to expedite requests for state and federal money to clean up the Dominguez Channel, where hydrogen sulfide gas has been emanating from decaying vegetation, and to provide aid for residents. → Read More