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Man who threatened Bell Gardens High had guns, ammo, bulletproof vest, police say March 21, 2023

A man who allegedly made a shooting threat against Bell Gardens High School on social media was arrested Sunday in possession of stolen guns, ammunition and a ballistic jacket, police say.

Christian Martinez

L.A. federal prison guard gets 10-year sentence for raping inmate in her cell March 21, 2023

A former prison guard gets 10 years behind bars for raping an inmate in the cell where she was isolated with COVID-19 at the federal jail in downtown L.A.

Michael Finnegan

Students say Cal State Long Beach commencement plans deflate joy of graduation March 21, 2023

Students are pressuring university officials to reconsider and have generated more than 15,000 signatures on an online petition.

Debbie Truong

California town engulfed in floodwater. But residents fear what will happen if they flee March 21, 2023

A California town is engulfed in floodwater, but residents fear what will happen if they flee.

Ian James

LAPD officer convicted of perjury, filing false report in 2019 DUI arrest in Hollywood March 21, 2023

Alejandro Castillo, a 15-year-veteran of the LAPD, was convicted of perjury after filing a false police report in a 2019 DUI arrest in Hollywood.

Salvador Hernandez

Last-minute talks fail, massive LAUSD strike and school shutdowns set for Tuesday March 21, 2023

Los Angeles Unified School district and its union fail to reach a strike settlement. Staff and teachers are ready to walk out Tuesday and close down schools.

Howard Blume

Glendale City Council members accused of cutting in line for early COVID-19 vaccinations March 21, 2023

Glendale City Council members cut in line for scarce early COVID-19 vaccinations, and the EMS chief who protested was demoted, lawsuit alleges

Michael Finnegan

Man arrested after short joyride in Long Beach ambulance, police say March 20, 2023

Los Angeles police officers stopped the man driving a Long Beach Fire Department ambulance less than two miles from the San Pedro hospital where officials say he stole the vehicle.

Grace Toohey

Video shows Oxnard police shoot, kill man who charged while shouting 'I hate pigs' March 20, 2023

The suspect charged police with a 5-foot metal pole before he was shot, according to body camera footage released by the department.

Nathan Solis

Free food is available for students during the strike that will close LAUSD schools March 20, 2023

With classes likely to be canceled throughout LAUSD on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, here are some ways to get free meals for students who would usually be fed at school.

Carlos De Loera

Police in L.A., N.Y. and beyond brace for protests if Trump indicted March 20, 2023

Former President Trump has called for protests if he is indicted by a grand jury in New York. Police there and in L.A. say they are monitoring.

Richard Winton

$200 a box? Why it got so hard to find Raspberry Rally Girl Scout cookies March 20, 2023

Sold as an online exclusive, Girl Scout troops weren't given an option to sell the new Raspberry Rally cookies at booths or door-to-door. The limited supply sparked an online frenzy, which led to the new cookie to be sold out within hours.

Cindy Carcamo

LAUSD strike: How to survive the 3-day walkout March 20, 2023

Los Angeles Unified School District workers are expected to walk out Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Schools will be closed.

Howard Blume

Grand jury to examine fatal shooting involving Torrance cops tied to racist text scandal March 20, 2023

A grand jury will consider charges this week against two former Torrance police officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher DeAndre Mitchell.

James Queally

Heavy rain to hit Southern California; thousands flee flooding in Central Valley March 20, 2023

A weary, storm-soaked California is bracing for another bout of heavy rain, power outages and potential flooding this week.

Hayley Smith, Luke Money, Ian James

Suspect who drove stolen car at officer is hospitalized after crash hours later, LAPD says March 20, 2023

Hours after LAPD officers spotted the stolen vehicle, the suspect got into an unrelated crash in South L.A., police said.

Noah Goldberg

'We're losing our Abbey Road': Famed L.A. music studio United Recording lays off staff March 20, 2023

The real-estate company that owns the studio responsible for landmark albums from Frank Sinatra to Green Day announces mass layoffs and a shift in direction.

Kenan Draughorne

Unions and environmentalists push for California referendum reform March 20, 2023

A bill to reform state referendum law could become one of the most high-profile political fights between business and labor in California this year.

Taryn Luna

How a long history of racism and neglect set the stage for Pajaro flooding March 20, 2023

Founded as a labor camp for agricultural workers, the small community of Pajaro has long languished in the shadow of nearby Watsonville.

Susanne Rust, Ruben Vives

Torrance pays $750,000 to man after police accused of painting swastika in his car March 20, 2023

The city of Torrance has paid a Redondo Beach man $750,000 after two city police officers allegedly spray-painted a swastika inside his car in 2020.

Christian Martinez

“Those that follow most often enjoy the results of the progress you gain.” -Chadwick Boseman August 28, 2020 marked 67 days until the most…

US urges Xi to press Putin over 'war crimes' in Ukraine March 21, 2023

The Chinese and Russian leaders meet again on Tuesday during Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow.

US police forces on alert ahead of possible Trump arrest March 21, 2023

Police in New York, Washington DC and Los Angeles are expected to mobilise in case of potential unrest.

The South African choir that performed for Queen Victoria March 21, 2023

The group of South African singers wowed 19th Century British audiences but also faced discrimination.

France pension reform: Macron's government survives no-confidence vote March 21, 2023

More than 100 people are arrested after protests across Paris following Monday's vote.

What a man freed from a 241-year prison sentence finds strangest of all March 21, 2023

Bobby Bostic was released in November - after being told as a teenager he would die in prison.

What happens next if Trump is arrested this week? March 21, 2023

The former president could become the first to face criminal charges. Here's what possibly lies ahead.

Ukraine says Russian missiles destroyed in Crimea March 20, 2023

If confirmed as a Ukrainian attack, it would be a rare foray into the occupied region.

Adani Group: Chhattisgarh tribes' year-long protest against tycoon's coal mine March 20, 2023

Why Chhattisgarh's tribal people are against a new coal mine owned by the Adani Group?

Dreams of space that ended in shipwreck off Italy March 20, 2023

Maeda, 17, wanted to be an astronaut - and took huge risks to pursue her goal.

XXXTentacion: Three men found guilty of murdering rapper in 2018 March 20, 2023

The rapper, 20, real name Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed during a Florida robbery in 2018.

Kenya protests: Raila Odinga's convoy tear-gassed in Nairobi March 20, 2023

Police crack down on the biggest opposition-led protest since President Ruto took office last year.

Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92 March 20, 2023

The billionaire tycoon announces his engagement to former police chaplain, Ann Lesley Smith.

The 'dear' friendship of Putin and Xi... in 62 seconds March 20, 2023

As Putin welcomes Xi to Moscow, the BBC examines the relationship between the two world leaders.

Jeffrey Epstein banks to face sex trafficking case March 20, 2023

A US court says the banks must face claims they enabled the deceased financier's sex trafficking.

EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea March 20, 2023

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

Sri Lanka: $3bn IMF bailout for struggling economy March 20, 2023

The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa March 20, 2023

The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.

China's President Xi Jinping condemns killings of miners in CAR March 20, 2023

President Xi Jinping condemns the killing of nine Chinese nationals in the Central African Republic.

Thailand parliament dissolved ahead of May election March 20, 2023

Opinion polls say former PM Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn is favourite to beat a former coup leader.

Ukraine war: What support is China giving Russia? March 20, 2023

China could be providing military intelligence to Russia as well as economic support.

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