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LAPD officers fatally shoot man in Westmont after reports of gunfire erupting at gas station
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Thousands of immigrants lawfully in California lose CalFresh benefits
Officials say the change will affect an estimated 23,000 people in Los Angeles County.
Speed cameras approved for Boyle Heights: Here’s where they’ll be installed
Tickets are expected to start this fall after a 60-day warning period, with fines starting at $50 and increasing up to $500 depending on speed.
Meant to filter storm water, LA’s bioswales are now dumping grounds
Residents are calling for community-led efforts to address the trash and safety hazards many bioswales in Los Angeles have become.
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