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17
Jan 2011
Two recent fatal hit-and-run accidents in West L.A. have prompted police to ask for help finding the drivers.
Across the Southland, hit-and-runs occur every week.
"Unfortunately, these kind of accidents happen all too often," said LAPD...
17
Jan 2011
Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in seven L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times' Crime L.A. database.
Three neighborhoods reported a significant increase in violent crime...
17
Jan 2011
It's crisis time again in Los Angeles, and city leaders are considering how to slash tens of millions of dollars from the budget. Both Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and the City Council agree: Public safety should be the last service cut.
But...
17
Jan 2011
Map shows homicides reported within two miles of Monday's slaying. (Credit: Times' Homicide Report)
Police on Monday were seeking information in the slaying of a 34-year-old man fatally shot in South Los Angeles.
Edjardo Chavez was...