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STEFANIE DAZIO

STEFANIE DAZIO

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Crime|News

Suspect in ambush killing of LA deputy pleads not guilty due to insanity

The man charged with murder in the ambush killing of a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy has entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity

Suspect in ambush killing of LA deputy pleads not guilty due to insanity
Business|Economy|Health|News|US

Health care workers picket outside US hospitals in multiple states, kicking off 3-day strike

Some 75,000 Kaiser Permanente workers are taking to picket lines in multiple states over wages and staff shortages

Health care workers picket outside US hospitals in multiple states, kicking off 3-day strike
Crime|Education|Health|News|US

Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial

The former University of Southern California gynecologist charged with sexually more than a dozen students and accused of abuse by hundreds more has died

Ex-USC gynecologist charged with sexually assaulting students dies before going to trial
Business|Health|US

It's the final day of a massive health care strike over pay and staff shortages. No deal is in sight

A massive health care strike over wages and staff shortages is heading into its final day without a deal between industry giant Kaiser Permanente and the unions representing the 75,000 workers who picketed this week

It's the final day of a massive health care strike over pay and staff shortages. No deal is in sight
Crime|News

2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer

Two veteran Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were seriously hurt when a fire broke out inside a trailer serving as a mobile shooting range north of Los Angeles

2 Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in critical condition after fire in mobile gun range trailer
Health|Science|US

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Wildlife officials say antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered California condors at least partial protection from the deadliest strain of avian influenza in U.S. history

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu
Crime|News|US

Four years after fire engulfed California scuba dive boat killing 34 people, captain's trial begins

Federal prosecutors are seeking justice for 34 people killed in a fire aboard a scuba dive boat called the Conception in 2019

Four years after fire engulfed California scuba dive boat killing 34 people, captain's trial begins
Crime|News|US

Captain found guilty of 'seaman's manslaughter' in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast

A federal jury has found a scuba dive boat captain was criminally negligent in the deaths of 34 people killed in a fire aboard the vessel in 2019, the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history

Captain found guilty of 'seaman's manslaughter' in boat fire that killed 34 off California coast
Crime|MidEast|News|Political|US|World

Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police

California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration

Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police
Crime|News|US

Investigators found fire and safety hazards on land under I-10 in Los Angeles before arson fire

State investigators repeatedly identified fire and safety hazards at a leased storage space under an elevated Los Angeles freeway before it burned in an arson fire last weekend

Investigators found fire and safety hazards on land under I-10 in Los Angeles before arson fire
Crime|News|US

Los Angeles freeway closed after arson fire set to fully reopen before Monday morning's rush hour

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says an elevated Los Angeles freeway closed by a Nov. 11 arson fire will reopen ahead of Monday morning’s commute

Los Angeles freeway closed after arson fire set to fully reopen before Monday morning's rush hour
Travel

Los Angeles freeway is fully reopened after arson fire, just in time for Monday morning's rush hour

Los Angeles drivers returned to a much more normal commute Monday when an elevated stretch of a major freeway reopened well ahead of original estimates

Los Angeles freeway is fully reopened after arson fire, just in time for Monday morning's rush hour
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|US

Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a high-profile entertainment marketing consultant was targeted by a woman who had been stalking one of his friends, a film director, before she fatally shot him inside his Los Angeles home

Entertainment consultant killed by woman who stalked his film director friend, prosecutors say
Environment|News|US|World

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides

Heavy rains are drenching parts of California, bringing the threat of flooding and mudslides as millions of people gear up for holiday travel

Slow-moving Pacific storm threatens to bring California flooding and mudslides
Crime|Health|News

Los Angeles County has thousands of ‘unclaimed dead.’ These investigators retrace their lives

A 74-year-old woman died alone in the hospital last year

Los Angeles County has thousands of ‘unclaimed dead.’ These investigators retrace their lives
News|Science|US|World

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported

A light earthquake has shaken a wide area of Southern California

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shakes a wide area of Southern California. No injuries are reported
Environment|News|Travel|US

Avalanche kills 1, injures 3 at California ski resort that once hosted Winter Olympics

An avalanche has roared through a section of expert trails at a California ski resort near Lake Tahoe

Avalanche kills 1, injures 3 at California ski resort that once hosted Winter Olympics
Crime|News|US

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded

Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty to federal tax charges filed after the collapse of a plea deal that could have settled the case against him

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges after an earlier deal imploded
Crime|News|Sports|US

Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault

A woman has alleged that New York Knicks owner James Dolan sexually assaulted her a decade ago and then set her up to be molested by now-imprisoned film producer Harvey Weinstein

Federal lawsuit accuses NY Knicks owner James Dolan, media mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault
News

Another 'Pineapple Express' storm is expected to wallop California

Another “Pineapple Express” storm is on its way to California, bringing with it the threat of dangerous flooding and mudslides

Another 'Pineapple Express' storm is expected to wallop California
Environment|News|US|Videos

Punishing storm finally easing off in Southern California but mudslide threat remains

A storm that parked itself over Southern California for days, unleashing historic downpours that caused hundreds of landslides, is expected to move out of the region after one final drenching

Punishing storm finally easing off in Southern California but mudslide threat remains
Americas|Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|US

First Asian American to lead Los Angeles Police Department is appointed interim chief

An Asian American assistant chief has been named interim chief of the Los Angeles Police Department

First Asian American to lead Los Angeles Police Department is appointed interim chief
Environment|News|Science|US

Kayakers paddle in Death Valley after rains replenish lake in one of Earth's driest spots

Kayakers have been paddling in one of the driest places on Earth after a series of storms battered California’s Death Valley and replenished Lake Manly

Kayakers paddle in Death Valley after rains replenish lake in one of Earth's driest spots
Crime|Lifestyle|US

Lego head mugshots add to California's debate on policing and privacy

A Southern California police department has been handcuffed by Lego

Lego head mugshots add to California's debate on policing and privacy
Crime|Lifestyle|News|US

Hunter Biden's tax case heads to a California courtroom as his defense seeks to have it tossed out

Attorneys for Hunter Biden are expected in court in Los Angeles, where he's accused in what prosecutors call a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle

Hunter Biden's tax case heads to a California courtroom as his defense seeks to have it tossed out

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