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Albert Corado (right), the father of Melyda Corado, seen in a portrait with her brother Albert Corado Jr. His daughter, assistant manager of a Trader Joe's in Los Angeles, was killed by a police bullet when an armed suspect fled into the store in July 201

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LAPD Officers In 2018 Trader Joe's Shooting Will Not Be Charged In Employee's Death

2:34pm December 16, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The district attorney's office said police "acted in lawful self-defense and defense of others." It added the officers won't be held criminally responsible in the death of Melyda Corado.

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón is sworn in accompanied, by his wife Fabiola Kramsky. During his inaugural speech, he unveiled a series of criminal justice reforms that impact how prosecutors in his office pursue convictions, sentencin

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George Gascón Implements Sweeping Changes To Los Angeles District Attorney's Office

7:04pm December 08, 2020

by Brakkton Booker

The new DA in Los Angeles County will not seek the death penalty, excessive criminal sentences or cash bail. He said his experiences as a young police officer 40 years ago shaped his approach.

A patient is treated for COVID-19 at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center in Los Angeles. Hospitalizations because of the coronavirus are surging in California.

California Hospitalizations From COVID-19 Surging; ICUs May Be Overwhelmed In Weeks

7:18pm November 30, 2020

by Reese Oxner

Most of California is under the state's highest risk-level assessment, restricting most indoor activities and gatherings.

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after winning the 2020 NBA Championship in Game Six on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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Lakers Win NBA Finals; No Coronavirus Cases Reported In Bubble

6:28pm October 12, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The NBA reported zero positive test results after play resumed in July. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship victory over the Miami Heat marked the end of the socially distanced season.

A house designed by Paul R. Williams in La Cañada Flintridge, Calif. The first licensed Black architect west of the Mississippi, Williams was known for using curves to create a sense of intimacy, even in grand spaces.

'Regarding Paul R. Williams' Honors Legacy Of LA's Barrier-Breaking Black Architect

4:14pm September 15, 2020

by Jonaki Mehta

Janna Ireland's photography has focused on Black life in America. Now, she turns her lens to Paul R. Williams, the first Black architect in the American West. He put good design within reach of all.

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Chart: In Chicago, 50% of households reported having serious financial problems during the pandemic, compared with 46% of households nationally.

NPR Poll: Financial Pain From Coronavirus Pandemic 'Much, Much Worse' Than Expected

5:00am September 09, 2020

by Joe Neel

In the largest U.S. cities, at least half of all households have seen a serious financial loss such as lost job, wages or savings. Many problems are concentrated in Black and Latino households.

A protester talks with a deputy of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department during demonstrations following the death of a Black man identified as Dijon Kizzee on Monday in Los Angeles.

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Deputies Shoot And Kill Black Man In South LA, Sparking Protest

1:13pm September 01, 2020

by Bill Chappell

Homicide detectives are investigating Monday's shooting, which officials say happened after sheriff's deputies tried to stop the man, identified as Dijon Kizzee, while he was riding a bike.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti puts on a face mask during a news briefing in April.

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Los Angeles Mayor Shuts Off Power At Hollywood Hills House That Hosted Large Parties

8:48pm August 19, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

Eric Garcetti announces on Wednesday that he authorized the city to disconnect utility service at the property, which he says had become "a nightclub in the hills" despite repeated warnings.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, pictured giving his annual State of the City speech in April, announced on Wednesday that he is authorizing the Department of Water and Power to shut off service at properties hosting large parties, which are forbidden un

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Los Angeles Mayor Says City May Shut Off Water, Power At Houses Hosting Large Parties

11:05pm August 05, 2020

by Rachel Treisman

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday that he is authorizing the city to suspend water and electricity service to properties hosting large parties, which have drawn scrutiny in recent weeks.

A woman carrying her mask walks past a sign mandating the wearing of face coverings in an effort to control the spread of coronavirus as she walks in Palisades Park in Santa Monica, Calif., on July 25, 2020.

Health & Safety

LA Health Official: 'Every Single' Person And Business Needs To Help Curb Virus Surge

2:40pm July 28, 2020

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Barbara Ferrer, director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, about how the county has become a hotspot.

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