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L.A. is safer than it's been in decades, but crime is an issue dominating the mayor's race
Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.
Explosion would cause significant damage around Garden Grove plant, blast zone map shows
If the failing chemical tank in Orange County does explode, the aerospace plant where it sits and dozens of homes surrounding it could suffer severe damage, according to a map released by authorities Saturday.
With conditions worsening, how will the Orange County chemical crisis get resolved?
The battle to keep a highly toxic chemical from exploding took a step backward Saturday.
Garden Grove's chemical crisis: Thousands flee as conditions worsen at damaged tank
A failing chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County sparks mass evacuations. Firefighters battle rising temperatures to prevent a massive MMA blast.
Thousands flee their homes in O.C., unsure when they can return
Thousands fled their homes in Orange County due to the chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace plant, but it remains unclear how long they will need places to live.
Photos: Honoring heroes on Memorial Day
Hundreds of Scouts from the Western Los Angeles County Council, Scouting America, along with veteran groups and community volunteers, gathered Saturday morning at the Los Angeles National Cemetery to place 90,000 American flags before Memorial Day.
Officials say a chemical explosion in Orange County could be catastrophic. Here's why.
An "unprecedented" situation was taking hold in Orange County on Friday, as a chemical tank was at risk of spewing a highly toxic chemical that can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization, officials said.
'Housewives' star Erika Girardi settles $25-million lawsuit over money from husband's firm
Erika Girardi, a pop star who appeared on the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," faced a lawsuit that alleged she should have known her husband, Tom Girardi, was supporting her singing career with money diverted from his now-defunct law firm.
Garden Grove chemical leak: Evacuations, closures, shelters
A failing tank in Garden Grove holding toxic chemicals has prompted major evacuations. Here's what you need to know.
Pratt raised nearly 10 times more in contributions than Bass in latest filing period
Pratt raised nearly 10 times as Bass — $2.72 million — in the last reporting period. Raman trails far behind both Pratt and Bass with less than $1 million.
No parking at Big Sur bridge? County considers restrictions at famous California Highway 1 stop
Monterey County's Board of Supervisors this week voted to move forward on a plan to restrict parking around Bixby Bridge, arguably the most iconic stop along Highway 1 in Big Sur. The parking moratorium, however, has not yet gone into effect and likely won't several weeks, if not months.
Sandy fire crew salvages family wedding ring amid Simi Valley ashes
Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.
