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State Bar investigating law firm at center of L.A. County's $4-billion sex abuse settlement
The State Bar is investigating Downtown LA Law Group's role in a $4-billion sex abuse settlement following a Times investigation, according to a Tuesday court filing. L.A. County is asking a judge's permission to help.
Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns
The hiring of officers delivers a modest victory to Mayor Karen Bass, who promised she would find the money for additional police hires when she signed the budget in June.
'I want to clear my name': Yasiel Puig fights charges of lying to federal investigators in trial
Former Dodgers slugger Yasiel Puig rejected a plea agreement and is fighting federal charges at trial. He is accused of lying about placing hundreds of illegal bets.
It'll cost you $45 to fly without a Real ID starting in February
Starting Feb. 1 airline passengers who don't present TSA with their Real ID will have to pay a $45 fee.
Fight over L.A. County's oldest cafe boils over in trademark claims, court filings
The Original Saugus Cafe, which closed on Jan. 4, has already reopened under new management. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, a dispute over the cafe's ownership has boiled over into a lawsuit.
L.A. mayoral candidate Austin Beutner's daughter dies at 22; cause is unknown
Beutner, in a statement, asked for privacy, saying his family had experienced 'the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter.'
Dec 31, 2025
