Annie Gilbertson
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Audio: Before nabbing alleged Golden State Killer, police suspected OC man
Investigators suspected David Witthuhn in the bludgeoning death of his wife, Manuela, in 1981. His second wife says the shadow of that destroyed him. → Read More
Document: LAUSD president charged with conspiracy, perjury for improperly identifying campaign contributions
Los Angeles Unified School Board President Ref Rodriguez and his cousin were charged Wednesday by the L.A. District Attorney's office for allegedly reimbursing almost $25,000 in campaign donations back to donors. → Read More
Baca request to remain free pending appeal denied by court
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca's request to remain free while he appeals his conviction in an obstruction of justice case. → Read More
Former LA County sheriff Baca's prison term delayed
Baca is asking the U.S. Court of Appeals allow him remain free on bond pending his appeal. The request automatically delays his surrender pending a decision. → Read More
Judge denies Baca's request to remain free pending appeal
Former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca asked to stay out of prison while he appeals his conviction. A judge denied the request but the decision can also be appealed. → Read More
Officer Involved: Shooting Into Cars
An investigation by KPCC and the San Bernardino Sun reveals that while agencies from Los Angeles to Denver to New York have banned shooting into moving vehicles, this unsafe practice continues at law enforcement agencies in San Bernardino County. → Read More
Officer Involved: Shooting drug and alcohol users
An investigation by KPCC and the San Bernardino Sun found more than 70 percent of 103 people shot by officers in San Bernardino County in a six-year period disclosed or tested positive for substance use, including alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs or illegal substances. → Read More
Baca asks for community service, home confinement for corruption conviction
Ex-L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca's attorney is seeking community service and home confinement for Baca's role in a corruption scheme. But prosecutors are calling for a two-year prison term. → Read More
Ex-LA County Sheriff Lee Baca found guilty in federal corruption scheme
After two days of deliberations, the jury found former L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca guilty of obstruction of justice, conspiracy and lying. → Read More
Audio: Baca trial: The defense calls a single witness
After a parade of prosecution witnesses that spanned nine days, Baca's attorney called just one witness, an attorney who provided independent oversight to sheriff's department. He testified Baca was communicative and cordial with the feds. → Read More
Audio: FBI agent: Conspiracy trail leads to former LA County Sheriff Lee Baca
FBI special agent Leah Tanner walked the jury through her investigation into the L.A. County jails — and how it ultimately took her to Lee Baca's door. → Read More
Former employees testify against ex-Sheriff Baca in corruption trial
The first week of testimony included multiple former sheriff's department employees, including an ex-captain who called Baca "the engine of the train." → Read More
Audio: California counties look to private firm to run new state psychiatric hospital
Facing a statewide bed shortage, a consortium of counties Is hiring a private corrections company to set up and run a new state psychiatric facility. → Read More
Prop 47: Tracking lawmakers' promise of drug treatment over prison
Thousands of people left prison after Prop 47 reduced punishments for drug and other low-level offenses, but prison savings earmarked for drug treatment are on shaky ground. → Read More
What the FBI might be looking for on San Bernardino shooter's iPhone
The FBI continues to pressure Apple to help them hack into San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook’s smart phone. What exactly could be on this device? → Read More
iPads year 2: LA schools to launch teacher prep course
The L.A. Unified school district will deliver more tablets and laptops to students this fall. To prepare, teachers will soon be required to take a technology course. → Read More
Dust off those shelves: LA schools adding 200 library aides
Hundreds of Los Angeles Unified school libraries were shuttered since the recession. As school funds recover, many will be reopening in the fall. → Read More
LA school board passes $7.3 billion budget
Under new funding laws, Los Angeles Unified is expanding services to low-income students, foster youth and those learning English. → Read More
California not testing enough special education students
Federal officials say few California special education students are on grade level and many aren't even tested. If reforms aren't met, funds could be withheld. → Read More
This labor union wants to support schools
The union representing cafeteria workers, bus drivers and other school workers is starting a program offering health and mental health care in low-income schools. → Read More