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Authorities preliminarily reported that the 48-year-old woman had been shot, but an autopsy later determined that was not the case.
The county's Mental Health Department said the rate the county was paying for contract psychiatrists was not competitive enough.
The men were suspected of transporting methamphetamine but none were found in their truck.
Dr. David Carpenter told a group of parents, teachers and community members at a town forum the toxic chemical is unsafe at any level.
The county wants to create high-paying jobs and raise income levels in Los Angeles.
A $10,000 reward is being offered for the second alleged driver involved in the crash.
The man was described as an Hispanic man in his 30s, sporting a mustache or goatee.
A woman and child sustained minor injuries. The police officer and firefighter were treated for smoke inhalation and heat exhaustion
Rafael Antonio Linares is suing for unspecified damages resulting from accident on March 2014.
'The Famous Idaho Potato Tour,' featuring a 12,000-pound model spud, is scheduled to be at the Great Race of Agoura Hills.
Los Angeles County lost 12,540 aerospace jobs between 2004 and 2014, a drop of 21.2 percent, according to the study by the LAEDC.
The NoHo-Pasadena Express will operate seven days a week from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays, and from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.
A cooling trend is in the forecast with rain expected Sunday and Monday.
Bloom received a scroll from board Chair Hilda L. Solis for the publicity she has generated for West Covina in 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.'
The suit alleges libel, false light, intentional infliction of emotional distress, Internet impersonation and cyber piracy.
Charlie Sheen’s former fiancée, Brett Rossi, is suing the actor for allegedly not disclosing his HIV-positive status.
The ratings were the lowest for the awards ceremony since 2008.
The Orange County Human Rights Commission director said it’s important for the community to denounce hate groups like the KKK .
During his time leading City National, he is credited with overseeing the growth of the company’s assets by more than 500 percent.
Funeral services for Shawna Lynn Jones, 22, of Lancaster, were expected to be finalized sometime on Monday.
