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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...

13

Jan 2014

Garcetti says he will seek overtime pay for LAPD, help restore ranks

L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks to the media in Washington, D.C., last week. On Monday, Garcetti said he would seek to restore the Los Angeles Police Department to its authorized force of 10,000 officers. (Alex Wong / Getty Images /...

07

Jan 2014

Battle of the Badges pits police, fire in blood drive

Somewhere between Thanksgiving dinner and Christmas morning, blood donations seem to fall by the wayside. Enter local public safety. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Monterey County police and fire departments will face off...

26

Dec 2013

Driver, rescued by LAPD officer, arrested for DUI

LAPD Bomb Squad Lt. Don Thompson talks to the media after he rescued a driver from a burning car on the 405 Freeway on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013. (KABC Photo) A 72-year-old man who was rescued from his burning car on the 405 Freeway has...