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Criminal case against handyman who gunned down L.A. bishop paused amid mental health concerns
Oct 18, 2024 - Us
Moments before a preliminary hearing in his murder trial, attorneys for Carlos Medina raised doubts about his mental health and competence to face charges for gunning down L.A. Bishop David G. O'Connell.
Mystery smell prompts partial evacuation at downtown L.A. jail, 1 employee hospitalized
Oct 17, 2024 - Us
Employee at the Inmate Reception Center were sent to the hospital for evaluation after a mysterious odor prompted an evacuation.
Phillips 66 refinery closure a welcome surprise to environmental and community activists
Oct 17, 2024 - Us
Complaints of acrid odors, fiery accidents, soot and harmful emissions have gained new resonance in recent years.
Judge tosses out Mojave off-road plan for not adequately protecting imperiled tortoise
Oct 17, 2024 - Us
A federal judge ruled the Bureau of Land Management's off-road plan didn't show how it minimized impacts to the desert tortoise, a move environmentalists hope will lead to safeguards for the reptile that has seen dramatic declines.
'This is where it all happened.' Downey's space shuttle prototype begins move to future home
Oct 17, 2024 - Us
The 122-foot-long-by-35-foot-tall space shuttle mockup, named the "Inspiration," was transported via big rig in multiple parts 0.3 miles along Bellflower Boulevard from a city maintenance yard to a temporary housing location.