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13
Jan 2011
Max Marrufo, left, and Henry Barrons join city workers at Wednesday's meeting in urging the council not to approve more furloughs. (Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times / January 12, 2011)
Despite opposition from business owners who...
12
Jan 2011
Crime reports are up significantly for the latest week in six L.A. neighborhoods, according to an analysis of LAPD data by the Los Angeles Times' Crime L.A. database.
One neighborhood reported a significant increase in violent crime. Pico...
12
Jan 2011
Nestor Torres. (Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department)
An East L.A. gang member out of prison on parole was identified Wednesday by sheriff's officials as the person who shot a deputy in the face.
Nestor Torres, 37, was on parole...
12
Jan 2011
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy was shot in the face Tuesday night in East Los Angeles after he and his training officer were attacked by a reputed gang member on parole, authorities said.
The gunman was fatally shot by the training...