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The price of LAUSD union peace will be $1.2 billion a year. Next up is paying for it
With a major LAUSD strike averted, Tuesday changed from a day of anxiety to one of celebrating new deals for unions. But are they too expensive?
L.A.'s Blue Era: How popular are the Dodgers? Even the Lakers look up at them. Way up
In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the Dodgers.
Feds bust family-run drug business with links to Mexican cartel, prosecutors say
Five men are facing a host of charges related to the sale of narcotics and firearms known as 'ghost guns.'
Three dogs stabbed, one killed while defending historic L.A.-area cemetery, heartbroken owner says
Celestina Bishop said she's considering selling Woodlawn Celestial Garden, where her mother and sister are buried, along with Civil War veterans.
L.A. City Council panel seeks to ban e-bikes from city hiking and equestrian trails
Electric bikes could be banned from L.A. city hiking and equestrian trails under a City Council proposal.
Chabria: Why now? Because that's how trauma works. Get over it
Why are Eric Swalwell's accusers coming forward only now, just weeks before the California gubernatorial primary? That's the kind of question predators want us to keep asking.
LAUSD strike averted; schools open Tuesday as unions reach tentative deals with raises
A planned LAUSD strike is called off after tentative settlements with three unions are reached, prompting widespread relief as schools open on Tuesday.
Attorneys used AI to write court filings, cited fake legal decisions, State Bar alleges
Three attorneys are facing discipline from the State Bar of California over allegations they used AI in court filings and cited nonexistent legal decisions.
Anxiety mounts as LAUSD families await word of strike and closed schools Tuesday
Families await word on LAUSD strike decision and if schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 14. Many searching for child care and free meals to prepare for potential walkout.
Bacteria, chemicals and trash runoff could make SoCal beaches a hazard after rain, officials warn
Such warnings are typical after the area receives rain, which can cause ocean and bay waters to become contaminated with bacteria, chemicals and other health hazards.
Last-ditch negotiations to prevent a Tuesday LAUSD extend past midnight into Tuesday
Monday was a two-track day for unions and LAUSD: Prepare for Tuesday strike and scramble for last-minute settlement. That was still the situation after midnight.
He did everything right. His Los Angeles parking fine kept growing anyway
When Paul Cook saw a $93 ticket on his windshield, he had no idea he was embarking on a 16-month-long journey through L.A. parking enforcement bureaucracy, and would see his fine double despite winning his case.
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