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18
Dec 2009
The images of a graying, heavier man are based on a description given to police by the only woman known to have survived one of his attacks. He is believed responsible for at least 11 deaths.
The LAPD hopes these images might jog the...
17
Dec 2009
A California lawmaker is trying to make it a crime for witnesses not to report homicides, rapes and other violent attacks.
The legislation, sponsored by Assemblyman Pedro Nava (D-Santa Barbara), was prompted by the gang rape of a 16-year-...
17
Dec 2009
An Alameda Superior Court judge has ruled that furloughs Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger ordered are illegal for state prison officers whose pay is reduced but who have to wait to take the time off.
The order by Judge Frank Roesch means that...
17
Dec 2009
A former Los Angeles Police Department deputy chief was chosen Thursday to serve as interim chief of the embattled Burbank Police Department.Scott LaChasse will take over as interim chief Jan. 7, replacing Chief Tim Stehr, who is expected...