Tag: Public Safety
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Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area
Crime July 9, 2026

Street Vendors Face Safety Concerns After Recent Attacks in Los Angeles Area

Recent assaults involving vendors in downtown Los Angeles and Long Beach are ... more

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LA County Jail Safety Checks Flagged in More Than 100 Cases as Latinos Account for 43% of Recent Deaths LA County Jail Safety Checks Flagged in More Than 100 Cases as Latinos Account for 43% of Recent Deaths
California September 8, 2026

LA County Jail Safety Checks Flagged in More Than 100 Cases as Latinos Account for 43% of Recent Deaths

A new Inspector General report found safety checks were stronger when supervisors ... more

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If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042 If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042
Consumer Alert September 17, 2026

If You Own a Kia or Hyundai, Your Car Might Be a Target Until 2042

UCLA researchers say the deeper problem was never just social media. Certain ... more

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From “Go Back to Mexico” to Police Force, Latino Residents Face a Series of Orange County Confrontations From “Go Back to Mexico” to Police Force, Latino Residents Face a Series of Orange County Confrontations
Latino Community October 6, 2026

From “Go Back to Mexico” to Police Force, Latino Residents Face a Series of Orange County Confrontations

Three recent incidents involving Latino residents in Laguna Beach, Anaheim and Santa ... more

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Consumer Alert June 26, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Cleanup Sparks Scam Warnings: Here’s How to Protect Yourself

As cleanup continues after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire, officials warn residents ... more

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Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families
Economy News July 22, 2026

Shoplifting Survey: 3 in 10 Americans Admit Stealing as Inflation Continues to Squeeze Families

A new LendingTree survey suggests financial stress is changing consumer behavior, but ... more

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Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe
Crime May 11, 2026

Crime Is Falling in Los Angeles. Why Many Latino Families Still Do Not Feel Safe

New crime data shows fewer homicides and robberies in Los Angeles, but ... more

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FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions
Crime May 27, 2026

FBI Says Violent Crime Fell Sharply in 2025. But Latino Data Gaps Still Raise Questions

New FBI data shows major declines in violent crime and property crime ... more

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Drones Emerge as Key Security Concern for LA County Ahead of FIFA World Cup Drones Emerge as Key Security Concern for LA County Ahead of FIFA World Cup
Los Angeles June 1, 2026

Drones Emerge as Key Security Concern for LA County Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Federal and local authorities say extensive security plans are in place for ... more

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Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered
California September 15, 2026

Southern California E Bike Safety Concerns Grow as Nearly 1,000 Vehicles Are Surrendered

Nearly 1,000 e-bikes, e-scooters, e-motorcycles and other electric vehicles were surrendered Sunday ... more

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These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More
California July 1, 2026

These 8 New California Laws Take Effect July 1: Smartphone Limits, Food, Streaming Services, and More

Dozens of California laws are taking effect this summer, affecting schools, streaming ... more

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The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households
California August 23, 2026

The Jury Duty Scam Sweeping LA County and Why It Hits Harder in Immigrant Households

Los Angeles County officials are warning residents about scammers posing as court ... more

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California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024 California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024
California July 20, 2026

California E-Bike Injuries Increased Sharply From 2018 to 2024

A UC San Diego study analyzing California Highway Patrol data found reported ... more

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Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents
Latinos July 6, 2026

Street Takeovers Persist in Los Angeles, with Periodic Injuries and Occasional Fatal Incidents

California law allows authorities to issue steep fines, impound vehicles, suspend driver's ... more

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The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911 The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911
Immigration August 31, 2026

The Fear of ICE Is Keeping People From Hospitals, Schools and 911

You do not have to be detained by immigration agents to be ... more

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LAPD Is Hiring Ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Here’s How to Apply and Who Qualifies LAPD Is Hiring Ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Here’s How to Apply and Who Qualifies
Olympics July 14, 2026

LAPD Is Hiring Ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Here’s How to Apply and Who Qualifies

As Los Angeles prepares to host the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, ... more

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Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket? Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?
Cover Story September 6, 2026

Bass vs. Raman: How Will Either Candidate Put More Money in Your Pocket?

Los Angeles’ mayoral candidates are debating housing, homelessness and public safety. But ... more

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