Grace Toohey is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times covering breaking news for the Fast Break Desk. Before joining the newsroom in 2022, she covered criminal justice issues at the Orlando Sentinel and the Advocate in Baton Rouge. Toohey is a Maryland native and proud Terp.
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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was arrested after he allegedly used sham businesses to illegally receive nearly $150,000 from a COVID-19 pandemic relief program, authorities said.
What lead to chainsaw suspect’s alleged tree rampage?
As police investigate the destruction of mature trees in downtown Los Angeles, the blatant vandalism has reignited concerns about the city core’s decline.
A suspect was arrested after surveillance video and community tips led police to a man they say used a chain saw to cut down at least 13 trees in and around downtown Los Angeles.
Altadena residents, who would see the worst damage from the Eaton fire, also experienced the most issues with evacuation alerts. Was the community at a disadvantage during the L.A. firestorm because of its government structure?
Mass firings at the National Weather Service have started to affect local offices across the nation, with some locations limiting operations. And it could just be the beginning with further budget cuts looming.
‘A person who deserved it’: Homeless man wins $1 million in California scratcher, store manager says
A longtime customer of Sandy’s Liquor in San Luis Obispo won a $1-million scratcher from the California Lottery, according to the manager. He said it will be life-changing for the man.
Brown pelicans are filling up Southern California wildlife rehabilitation centers. Many adult birds have been poisoned in a major toxic algae bloom, and now young birds are starving too.
The 5.2 quake was centered near Julian. There were no immediate reports of major damage or injuries but some residents reported feeling a strong jolt.
In an action cheered by environmentalists, the California Coastal Commission on April 10 voted to fine a Texas-based oil firm $18 million for failing to obtain necessary permits and reviews in its controversial push to revive oil production off Santa Barbara’s coast.