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Piano teacher accused of child sex crimes tried to escape to Australia. Now he faces prison
A piano teacher who taught children of Hollywood power players was sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for sexually abusing a teen student. He was extradited to Los Angeles earlier this year following an unsuccessful attempt to evade justice in Australia.
L.A. City Council should expand to 25 members, charter reform commission says
Supporters say a larger council will better represent smaller ethnic groups, including Black and Asian American and Pacific Islander residents.
LAPD helicopters barred from flying around LAX airspace 'until further notice'
Los Angeles police helicopters will not be responding to most emergencies near LAX for the time being, as federal authorities are addressing safety concerns at one of the nation's busiest airports.
Little snow in California and the West as a warm winter nears end
California's snowpack remains much smaller than average after months of extremely warm conditions across the West.
LAUSD Supt. Alberto Carvalho placed on paid leave following FBI raid of home, office
The LAUSD school board moved quickly to put Supt. Alberto Carvalho on paid administrative leave two days after the FBI raided his home and office.
