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After starting his journalism career in his home state of Massachusetts, he went west and fell in love with the sunshine, mountains and amazing people of the Golden State. He’s covered city government in San Diego and Pasadena and more recently reported on Hollywood and independent film.
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Seven months after her remains were found inside D4vd's Tesla, the cause of death has been revealed for Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Seven months after her remains were found inside D4vd's Tesla, the cause of death has been revealed for Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The renovations are meant to make shopping faster and more convenient, according to Walmart.
There's now been at least 15 burglaries in the Valley since April 10, according to a report.
FIFA will release more tickets for the eight World Cup matches that will be played at SoFi Stadium this summer.
A disabled big rig and nearby crash led to traffic delays on the 210 Freeway Tuesday morning.
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this week.
The "crime tourism" ring dispatched thieves from overseas to various parts of the U.S. to commit crimes including burglary.
The convicted dealer used a drone to deliver drugs to LA County customers.
Here are five things to know about the case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's killing.
A plane crashed in the retail parking lot Monday morning.
The closures are planned weekdays through July 1.
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
Gas stations owned by Native American tribes can offer steep savings at the pump compared to other nearby stations. See a list of locations.
The SoCal-based fast casual chain has faced numerous lawsuits over its business practices.
Surveillance footage captured the late-night McDonald's brawl.
Rising fuel prices amid the U.S. war with Iran are putting an immense strain on the airline.
The nurse was served 15 shots of tequila in about eight hours before falling down a set of stairs and into a crew-only area.
The nurse was served 15 shots of tequila in about eight hours before falling down a set of stairs and into a crew-only area.
The freeway will be reduced to one lane in each direction through Hollywood at times.
