🌱 Patch AM: 8 Accused Of $177K Welfare Fraud In LA County, Including Government Workers

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Image Editing Cleanliness: Preventing Multi-Save Artifacts by Switching to PNG

Why editing and re-saving JPEGs causes catastrophic generation loss and muddy colors.

Road Rage Shooting | 'Graffiti Towers' No More | Dangerous Trend | Guerrilla Crosswalk Painters: Patch PM

'How Can You Punish Them More Than They’ve Been Punished?' Parents Of Boy Killed In E-Moto Crash Charged | Teen Wildlife Photographer

8 Accused Of $177K Welfare Fraud In LA County, Including Government Workers

The defendants concealed substantial income and assets while collecting welfare benefits intended for low-income families, prosecutors say.

'Graffiti Towers' Cleaned Up In DTLA As $517M Sale Moves Forward

Crews removed graffiti from some 250 balconies at the unfinished skyscrapers, clearing a major hurdle in plans to complete the development.

Four Cal State LA faculty receive CSU funding for projects to expand undergraduate research

GUIDE grants support research on post-fire water hazards, biological clocks, sustainable agriculture, speech-language pathology pathways

Darker Evenings, Busier Streets: Where LA Crashes Cluster as the Holidays Start

State crash records suggest that's worth a second thought, especially if you walk.

Boy, 13, Missing After Argument With Father: LAPD

Authorities are asking for the public's help in finding the 13-year-old who went missing Wednesday morning.

Southern California Rent To Rise Through 2029, USC Forecast Says

"Housing cannot be affordable unless we have plenty of it," said forecast author Moussa Diop.

21-Year-Old Glendale Man Arrested For Fatally Stabbing His Mother, Police Say

Police identified the suspect as 21-year-old Sebastian Landau. He was booked for murder at the Glendale Police Jail.

Rep. Brad Sherman Wins Reelection to Congress, Securing 16th Term Representing San Fernando Valley

Longtime San Fernando Valley congressman defeats Republican challenger Larry Thompson, securing a 16th term in the U.S. House.

🌱 Patch AM: Coyote That Bit LA Toddler Was Shot Dead, Officials Said — But Neighbors Kept Seeing It

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White House Warning | Breaking Bad Star Lists Estate Amid Divorce | Coachella Lineup Released: Patch PM

Senior Dogs Need Homes | Pickleball Plans Spark Debate | Deadly Fire | New Fatal Bus Crash Details

Coyote That Bit LA Toddler Was Shot Dead, Officials Said — But Neighbors Kept Seeing It

The animal’s fate took an unexpected turn weeks after officials said the threat had been eliminated.

LA Residents Could Pay 5 Times More To Fight Development Projects

Neighborhood groups warn the increase could make it harder for lower-income residents to challenge development decisions.

Pacific Surfliner Delays, Reliability Shortfalls Prompt $1M State Study

Ridership is booming, but the Pacific Surfliner continues to fall short of its reliability goals.

After Guerrilla Paint Jobs, LA Could Let Volunteers Legally Repaint Faded Crosswalks

The proposal follows unauthorized crosswalk-painting efforts by volunteers frustrated with the city’s pace on street safety.

Old Stormwater Rules Still Snarl LA Home Projects. The City Council Wants A Fix

The city wants to clear a backlog of small housing projects caught under outdated stormwater rules.

LASD Deputy Gangs Face New Countywide Scrutiny, Public Tracking Plan

"The existence of deputy gangs within LASD is not a secret, but a well-known problem," the Board of Supervisors' motion reads.

LAUSD Moves To Confront Anti-Black Hate After Teachers Report Repeated Slurs

LAUSD officials say the new measures are aimed at improving how schools respond when racial slurs and hate speech are reported.

Craving A Costco Hot Dog? You Can Have It Delivered — For An 1,100% Markup

A new California company is offering to bring pizzas, strombolis, tenders and other Costco classics to customers' doors. But it'll cost you.

New Details Emerge In Deadly LA Metro Station Crash That Killed 3 Women

The driver has been arrested on suspicion of murder and DUI, according to police.

LA County Man Convicted For $10 Million Dollar Home Depot Theft Ring Operation

Eber Bonilla Lopez, 40, of Pomona, was convicted of 27 felony counts he faced for his part in the retail theft.

Costco Bonding Helps UCLA Students Feel At Home And Save Money

"I have very vivid memories of my childhood going with my dad and my siblings to Costco," student Serenity Shadowens said.

Southern California Man To Plead Guilty In Massive 2022 Jewelry Heist Case

Mestanza and the co-defendants traveled to East Hollywood with the stolen goods and deactivated the phone numbers used to plan the crime.

🌱 Patch AM: Fugitive Angeleno Helped Ex-Olympian Run Billion-Dollar Drug Empire: Feds

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Pop Star Drops By Local Landmark | Trash Strike | Meghan Markle's Father Cuts Off Ankle Monitor: Patch PM

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Fugitive Angeleno Helped Ex-Olympian Run Billion-Dollar Drug Empire: Feds

The reputed gang member helped former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding run a massive drug trafficking operation, prosecutors claim.

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

On Thursday, November 12, The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel will host a free afternoon celebration

Raman Will Inherit $236M LAPD Spending Request Heavy On Olympics, Tech

LAPD officials previewed a $235.7 million budget request that will now go through city review.

Starving Seabirds Wash Ashore As California Rescuers Fear New Wave Of Deaths

As hundreds of starving seabirds overwhelm rescuers, a second species is arriving in alarming numbers, raising fears of a difficult winter.

LA County Considers Ad-Dollar ‘Lifeline’ For Struggling Local Newsrooms

The county is studying whether to steer more advertising dollars to local, ethnic and hyperlocal outlets.

Raman ‘Flew Solo’ For Mayor. Now Her City Hall Colleagues Are Rallying Around Her

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman returned to City Hall Tuesday for her first council meeting since winning the mayor’s race.

LA County Sought $455M For Fire Recovery — Less Than $1.4M Has Arrived

Officials say hundreds of millions in federal fire-recovery money remains tied up nearly two years after the Eaton and Palisades fires.

LA Targets ‘Van Lords’ Renting RVs On City Streets

The city is weighing tougher rules for RV rental operators accused of exploiting people who have few other housing options.

70 Tons Of Human Waste Spur Push For More Public Toilets Across LA

Officials want a permanent hygiene network after years of relying on a patchwork of toilets and temporary facilities.

Meghan Markle's Father Arrested Again After Cutting Off Ankle Monitor: Feds

Thomas Markle cut off his ankle monitor days after his arrest on a child pornography charge, authorities claim.

2 Encampments Cleared, 33 People Housed In LA's Latest Inside Safe Operations

The two operations bring the total number of people moved indoors through Mayor Karen Bass' Inside Safe program to more than 6,600.

Metro Names New Taxpayer Watchdogs For Sales Tax-Funded Transit Projects

Retired judges, a Caltrans veteran and a financial consultant will help oversee how Metro spends voter-approved sales tax revenue.

Magnolia Public Schools, the LA Kings, and City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield launch Reseda Ice Rink

Magnolia students will have access to coaches and programs at the school- adjacent ice-skating rink.