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Feb 28, 2026

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.

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Feb 28, 2026

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.

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Feb 28, 2026

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.

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Feb 28, 2026

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.

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Feb 27, 2026

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.