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LAX approved $1.5 billion to relieve traffic. Opponents say it won't work

Los Angeles World Airports Board of Airport Commissioners this week approved the final $1-billion phase of spending for its new roadway improvement plan around LAX. It's set to be complete just two months before the world arrives for the Olympics in 2028.

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Officials question sheriff's report of no 'substantiated' sex abuse by L.A. jail staff

A report by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department that found no "substantiated" allegations of rape or sexual abuse filed by jail inmates against deputies in recent years drew skepticism from oversight officials, with one saying it raised "a red flag" about the investigation process.

Arellano: Catholic Church puts foot down on Trump's mass deportation policy. That's a start

When millions of European immigrants came to the United States in the 19th century only to be scorned by mainstream society, it was the Catholic Church that embraced them, taught that keeping the customs of one's native lands was not bad and created systems of mutual aid and education for the newcomers that didn't rely on the government.

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California's atmospheric river intensifies, bringing widespread flood risk. Here's what to expect

The atmospheric river storm soaking Southern California is expected to peak Saturday, with officials warning of potential flooding and damaging landslides.

Federal judge orders government to stop blocking immigrant detainees from having access to lawyers

In her ruling this week, Judge Frimpong said that lawyer visiting hours at B-18, which is in the basement of a federal building, have been closed down repeatedly without letting lawyers know, despite her ordering the government to notify them.