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Feb 2014

Six Ways to Make Sure Your Car Gets Stolen

A car is stolen somewhere in the United States every 40 seconds, according to the FBI, but yours doesn't have to be among the hundreds of thousands that go missing each year. Most vehicles are taken because the owners are careless or much...

23

Jan 2014

Brown again asks judges for more time to reduce prison crowding

Gov. Jerry Brown has contended that he can meet court-ordered crowding limits by making more inmates eligible for parole. (Ken James, Bloomberg / January 22, 2014) Gov. Jerry Brown has again asked federal judges for more time to reduce...

15

Jan 2014

LAPD Officers Test On-Body Cameras

Police officers assigned to foot patrols of downtown Los Angeles began wearing on-body cameras on Wednesday as the city evaluates different models to include in its policing. Police Commission President Steve Soboroff said 30 officers...

14

Jan 2014

'Jamzilla' on 405 Freeway: Officials warn of new closures next month

Authorities are warning travelers to stay away from the northbound 405 Freeway over next month's long Presidents Day weekend, when the roadway will be partially closed while construction crews pave the route's new carpool lanes through the...