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She once solved murders. Then she was found dead in her freezer September 23, 2021

Miriam Travis was the first woman to work murders in a unit known as "The Bulldogs," retiring in 1990 to live a quiet life in Riverside.

Richard Winton

L.A. County sheriff's unit accused of targeting political enemies, vocal critics September 23, 2021

A little-known team of investigators in the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has pursued criminal investigations into some of Villanueva's most vocal critics.

Alene Tchekmedyian

Inland Empire COVID-19 hospitalizations far worse than L.A. Here's why September 23, 2021

A Los Angeles Times analysis found that Inland Empire counties had higher hospitalization rates this summer than any other county in Southern California.

Marissa Evans, Rong-Gong Lin II

Citing religious beliefs to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine could cost you your job September 23, 2021

Law dictates that employers must make "reasonable accommodations" for workers who refuse to be vaccinated because of religious beliefs. But in some jobs, an accommodation may not be possible.

Jon Healey

Don't be fooled: California's new housing laws make significant changes to zoning September 23, 2021

California's urban areas must become more densely populated to provide enough affordable housing for 40 million-plus people, columnist George Skelton writes.

George Skelton

Newsom signs bill taking aim at labor practices in Amazon warehouses September 23, 2021

AB 701 is the first legislation in the U.S. regulating warehouse performance metrics. The new California law aims to crack down on harsh work standards in Amazon fulfillment centers.

Suhauna Hussain

L.A. teachers to receive 5% raise, pandemic-related bonuses under tentative agreement September 23, 2021

The new agreement also approves a policy that allows quarantined students to receive live instruction.

Howard Blume

Female LAFD firefighters face hazing, retaliation, battalion chief testifies September 22, 2021

Female firefighters face harassment and retaliation at the Los Angeles Fire Department, according to graphic testimony given at a fire commission meeting.

Dakota Smith

L.A. County records big drop in COVID-19 hospitalizations September 22, 2021

The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Los Angeles County has dropped below 1,000 for the first time in two months, underscoring the region's slow but steady progress in turning the tide of the latest coronavirus surge.

Luke Money, Rong-Gong Lin II

Operations briefly suspended at Hollywood Burbank Airport after unauthorized person enters airfield September 22, 2021

Airport officials said the individual was taken into custody "within minutes" of entering the airfield and operations have resumed.

Lila Seidman

Firefighters stop San Bernardino brush fire's progress, lift evacuation orders September 22, 2021

The fire ignited after a vehicle fire spread to nearby vegetation, officials said.

Hayley Smith

What we know about Kristin Smart's disappearance and the case against Paul Flores September 22, 2021

The mystery over the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart took a new turn Wednesday when a judge ruled that Paul Flores will be tried for murder.

Richard Winton

Wildfires approach more giant sequoias and worsen air quality across Central California September 22, 2021

The KNP Complex and the Windy fire have burned through nearly 60,000 acres combined. Smoke from the fires will affect several counties in California.

Hayley Smith

Scott Lay, chronicler of California politics with a must-read newsletter, dies at 48 September 22, 2021

In addition to writing the Nooner, his email roundup of Capitol news, Lay was an attorney and fierce advocate for community colleges.

Seema Mehta

LAPD arrest suspect in Wi Spa attack; other agencies reviewing additional claims September 22, 2021

Aaron Simmons, wanted by Los Angeles police on an assault charge in an attack on a media member during a protest outside an L.A. spa this summer, has been arrested.

James Queally, Kevin Rector

Caitlyn Jenner brought fame to her run for California governor. Why it failed anyway September 22, 2021

After an initial splash in the media, Caitlyn Jenner's bid for governor flopped. But, she says: 'I'm not done with the political side of my life.'

Robin Estrin, Faith E. Pinho

Judge rules Paul Flores and father to stand trial in 1996 Kristin Smart killing September 22, 2021

Paul Flores was arrested in April nearly 25 years after Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Kristin Smart, 19, vanished. Her body has never been found.

Richard Winton

Black Lives Matter leader sues over LAPD response to 'swatting' incident September 22, 2021

Melina Abdullah, co-founder of Black Lives Matter L.A., has sued the city of L.A. and the LAPD over the department's response to a 911 call last year.

Kevin Rector

L.A. cracks down on 'out of control' protests. Some call it overreach September 22, 2021

The L.A. City Council took several steps this week to crack down on disruptive protesters.

Dakota Smith, Richard Winton

San Jose State to pay $1.6 million to athletes over handling of sex abuse allegations September 22, 2021

The Justice Department found San Jose State to be in violation of Title IX after years of reported abuse by a former trainer. At least 23 women have been identified.

Colleen Shalby

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US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations September 23, 2021

Daniel Foote called the US decision to deport Haitian migrants "inhumane".

The epic adventures of the Gilgamesh Dream tablet September 23, 2021

How an ancient story of a superhuman god ended up in all sorts of unexpected places.

EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phones September 23, 2021

Manufacturers could be forced to change devices to a uniform charging system.

Aukus pact: France and US seek to mend rift September 23, 2021

The deal caused outrage in France, which lost a contract to build submarines for Australia.

'Side-eyeing Chloe' Clem to sell iconic meme as NFT September 23, 2021

The image of Chloe Clem could fetch her tens of thousands of dollars at auction.

Melvin Van Peebles: 'Godfather of black cinema' dies at 89 September 23, 2021

Melvin Van Peebles, famous for 70s films including Watermelon Man, died in New York aged 89.

Morocco's Khadija rape case: Eleven jailed for 20 years September 23, 2021

The woman's lawyer says he will appeal, describing the 20-year sentences as "not tough."

Somalis enjoy first public film screening in 30 years September 23, 2021

The war-ravaged country's national theatre showed two short films by Somali director Ibrahim CM.

Afghanistan's female volleyball players tell of threats and fear September 23, 2021

Afghan female volleyball players tell the BBC that one of the squad was killed last month.

Fighter, juggler, spaceman - who is Oleksandr Usyk? September 23, 2021

Oleksandr Usyk fights Anthony Joshua on Saturday - but who is the grinning Ukrainian who loves juggling?

Angela Merkel: Four expert verdicts on a contested legacy September 23, 2021

When the German chancellor steps down, how will history remember her? Four experts have their say.

Grim echoes of history in images of Haitians at US-Mexico border September 23, 2021

Pictures of border officers rounding up black men have drawn comparisons to US slave patrols.

Angela Merkel: What will Germans miss about the chancellor? September 22, 2021

BBC Europe editor Katya Adler takes a road trip to find out how Germans will remember their chancellor.

Central African Republic war: No-go zones and Russian meddling September 22, 2021

All sides are accused of planting landmines in a dangerous shift in the Central African Republic.

Changing China: Xi Jinping's effort to return to socialism September 22, 2021

China has not been very socialist for years, but the Communist Party looks set to change that.

Extremists using video-game chats to spread hate September 22, 2021

Campaigners say including extremist narratives among everyday conversations can be a pathway to radicalisation.

The edible insects coming to a supermarket near you September 22, 2021

A number of firms are now farming locusts and mealworms for human consumption.

Air pollution: Even worse than we thought - WHO September 22, 2021

The WHO is slashing recommended maximum limits of key pollutants as evidence of danger mounts.

Melbourne earthquake: Australians react to rare quake that rattled country September 22, 2021

One resident thought the 5.9 magnitude quake was just his neighbours doing an intense workout.

Bolsonaro: Fact-checking claims by the Brazilian leader at UN September 22, 2021

Mr Bolsonaro's speech to the UN had a number of claims in it, which we've looked into.

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