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What we know about the man accused of chainsawing downtown L.A. trees in bizarre attack
On Wednesday, authorities announced that Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, had been arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism,and ...
Traffic at the Port of Los Angeles set to plunge amid tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles could see a 35% drop in imports in just two weeks following a surge in goods to beat the tariffs.
‘He made Catholicism cool again.’ SoCal’s Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis’ impact
By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.
‘Enough is enough’: Chainsawed trees spark anger over downtown L.A.’s decline
As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns ...
Cuts to LADOT could hurt Olympics and safety goals, department warns
Proposed cuts to LADOT, StreetsLA and the Bureau of Engineering come as residents press city officials to implement a ...
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Fight or flight? Some California nonprofits won’t remain silent in face of Trump budget slashing
Some nonprofits are fighting back, including an L.A. provider that's leading a campaign to try to stop potential GOP cuts to ...
Francis spoke clearly. It would be a miracle if the administration listened
In his Easter message, Pope Francis criticized — one last time — the Trump administration's cruel mass deportation policy.
Why Trump’s DOJ targeted L.A. County over gun permits — and who might be next
The Department of Justice is investigating L.A. County over alleged waits of up to 18 months for gun permits, a case that ...
Will L.A. Ever Forgive Its Mayor for Being Abroad When the Wildfires Hit?
Los Angeles is rebuilding, but new crises are mounting and Mayor Karen Bass has been haunted by her absence when the fires ...