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• Camille Vasquez Offers No Response to Johnny Depp Dating Speculation
  Camille Vasquez is staying tight-lipped about speculation that she and her client, Johnny Depp, might be a thing -- but the answer is already out there. The actor's hotshot attorney was leaving court in Virginia Tuesday with the rest of the team,… Permalink
• Blac Chyna Accuses Judge of Bias, Kardashian Attorney Says She's A Sore Loser
  The Kardashian family attorney has responded to Chyna's claims, and didn't hold anything back, saying Chyna's latest filing is a, "baseless effort to save face after losing at trial." They continue, saying while Chyna and her attorney may be upset… Permalink
• Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Trial Sees Court Take Measures to Keep Them Apart
  Johnny Depp and Amber Heard won't be bumping into each other on their way in and out of court ... measures are in place to keep the exes separated as the defamation trial unfolds. Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... Johnny and Amber's… Permalink
• Johnny Depp's Team Calls Amber Heard's Testimony 'Performance Of Her Life'
  A source close to Amber tells TMZ ... "Beneath all his smirks/smiles, there is the serious matter of abuse. Behind all his laughter, there is the serious matter of violence against women. Beyond all his lawyer's misdirecting and misleading, there… Permalink
• Amber Heard Claims Johnny Depp Sexually Assaulted Her with Glass Bottle
  Amber's day-long testimony continued with her telling the jury about another time Johnny threatened to kill her. She says it happened over Christmas on his island in the Bahamas, with Johnny telling her he would kill her if she ever embarrassed him… Permalink
• Johnny Depp Gets Heroes Welcome as He Arrives to Court, Heard Expected to Testify
  Johnny Depp's supporters are out in full force -- showing the actor a ton of love as he arrives for court -- on the day Amber Heard is expected to take the stand. Depp just got to the courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia where close to 50 fans, mostly… Permalink
• Blac Chyna Executive Producer Accuses Judge of Bias in Kardashian Trial
  Blac Chyna had the deck stacked against her in her fierce legal battle with the Kardashians ... so says the Executive Producer of "Rob & Chyna" who accuses the judge of bias. Walter Mosley thinks the Kardashians had more than an edge ... they… Permalink
• Amber Heard Fails to Get Johnny Depp's Suit Tossed, Her Turn Now
  Amber Heard made a last-ditch effort to get Johnny Depp's defamation claims tossed after his side rested their case -- but a judge said hell no ... and now, it's time to tell her side of the story in court. The actress's legal team filed a motion… Permalink
• Kardashians Win Defamation Lawsuit Over Blac Chyna
  The Kardashians have come out victorious in their fierce legal battle with Blac Chyna ... who sued them for defamation, but the jury's riding with the family. Before the verdict was read, it was apparent the Kardashians were nowhere to be found.… Permalink
• Johnny Depp's Manager Claims He Would've Made $22.5M for 'Pirates 6'
  Johnny Depp was going to make a boatload of cash for the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie that never happened -- a significant figure that could prove his damages -- according to his rep. JD's ex-agent and current talent manager, Jack Whigham, took… Permalink
• Tory Lanez Detained for Weed, Released at Las Vegas Airport
  Tory Lanez might be on a good luck streak in Vegas -- he's still partying there after a run-in with the law ... over marijuana TSA allegedly found in his bag. TMZ has learned Tory was stopped Sunday morning in the Las Vegas airport -- where he was… Permalink
• Blac Chyna Hasn't Paid Taxes In Years, No Personal Bank Account
  Blac Chyna's long overdue for a good accountant ... after testifying in court that she hasn't paid her taxes in years, and doesn't even have a bank account. BC was questioned about her finances by the Kardashians' defense lawyer, Michael Rhodes, on… Permalink
• Johnny Depp Drug Pics Shown in Court Along with Texts About Sex with Amber's Corpse
  Johnny Depp's drug abuse was put on full display in court, as Heard's attorney entered several photo exhibits, including images of cocaine on a table and Johnny passed out cold. One pic showed 4 lines of coke cut on a table, along with a glass of… Permalink
• Cain Velasquez Sends Message From Jail, Calls For 'True Victims' To Speak Out
  Velasquez's hearing was continued until May 6 -- meaning the UFC legend will remain behind bars for at least another three weeks. It should be noted ... at the hearing Tuesday, fellow UFC legend Daniel Cormier showed up to support his good friend.… Permalink
• Cardi B Gets Court Order Forcing Tasha K to Delete Old Posts During Appeal
  Cardi B's archenemy, blogger Tasha K, will not have a pass to say whatever she wants about the rapper while she appeals their defamation case ... the judge just saw to that. On Monday, a federal judge in Atlanta signed off an injunction forcing… Permalink
• Kim Kardashian Shows Off Pete Davidson's 'My Girl Is A Lawyer' Tattoo
  Pete Davidson may be jumping the gun a bit ... ascribing lawyer-dom to GF Kim Kardashian in a new tattoo. Kim posted a pic of Pete's latest body of work ... "MY GIRL IS A LAWYER" above his left clavicle. This ain't the first tattoo Pete has… Permalink
• Justin Bieber Files to Dismiss Defamation Suit Against Sexual Assault Accusers
  Justin Bieber is ready to leave some legal drama in the past ... officially asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit JB brought against two women who accused him of sexual assault The singer filed to dismiss his defamation suit against a couple of Jane… Permalink
• Megan Thee Stallion's Label Countersues Her, Claims She Owes More Albums
  Meg just tweeted about the lawsuit, saying, "Greedy ass men. First the man over my label said I don’t make him any money … now he counter suing trying to keep me on his label because he wants to make more money lol if I ain’t making you no… Permalink
• Jussie Smollett Moved Out of Psych Ward Thanks to Fans, Says Brother
  A rep for the Sheriff's office tells TMZ, "Mr. Smollett’s housing unit was changed Monday to a different cell within Division 8. He was moved from that cell because Cermak Health Services needed his cell for another detained person. This was a… Permalink
• Emmett Till's Cousin Appreciates Taraji P. Henson's Spotlight On Jussie Smollett
  Taraji P. Henson thinks there's a parallel between Jussie Smollett and Emmett Till -- and wouldn't you know it ... the late teen's own family agrees. Emmett's cousin, Deborah Watts, the co-founder of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation, tells us… Permalink

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• Girl with special needs who was molested for months by school bus driver awarded $10 million
  A San Luis Obispo County school district has agreed to pay a 9-year-old student $10 million to settle a lawsuit.
• Anaheim mayor resigns amid corruption probe into his role in Angel Stadium land sale
  Harry Sidhu said in a statement released by his lawyer that he did nothing wrong.
• Police say they won't march in San Francisco Pride Parade
  Police say they won't march at San Francisco Pride if they can't wear uniforms. Parade organizers say the uniforms could make people feel unsafe.
• Ramit Varma drops out of L.A. mayoral race, endorses Rick Caruso
  The tech entrepreneur's largely self-funded campaign struggled to gain traction with voters.
• Facilities emitting gas in Vernon will remain open during investigation
  Two Sterigenics facilities found to be emitting ethylene oxide at dangerous levels will remain open as South Coast AQMD continues an investigation.
• Newsom urges aggressive water conservation and warns of statewide restrictions
  California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging local water suppliers to step up conservation efforts, warning that mandatory restrictions could come next.
• California gets new rules covering medical malpractice payments. Here's what will change
  Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill to increase medical malpractice awards for pain and suffering.
• Lockdown at Twentynine Palms military base lifted; police say gun was accidently fired
  A U.S. Marine Corps base in Twentynine Palms lifted a lockdown order Monday after military police confirmed "a weapon was inadvertently discharged."
• 1 dead, 3 rescued in Palos Verdes Estates after falling off 300-foot cliff
  Rescue officials say that a person died after falling approximately 300 feet off the cliff.
• Meet the 9 candidates vying to become Los Angeles County's next sheriff
  Six of the eight challengers running against incumbent Alex Villanueva have at one time worked for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
• L.A. County sheriff candidates ride 'anyone but Villanueva' wave, but lack name recognition
  As the June primary approaches, Sheriff Alex Villanueva's opponents have ammunition with which to try to unseat him, but they aren't well known.
• Naloxone helps prevent opioid deaths. Here's how to find and use it
  The state and L.A. County have worked hard to make Naloxone more widely available. One of the hurdles, though, has been the price of the inhalable version, Narcan.
• Coronavirus cases in California rising fast, with some regions seeing infections double
  Coronavirus infections have increased 63% statewide, bringing the case rate to 231 for every 100,000 California residents. Hospitalization rates are rising but remain low.
• Plastics industry, facing crackdown, targets Democrats with mailers deemed deceptive
  An industry front group, the 'Environmental Solutions Coalition,' is sending fliers claiming plastics restrictions will drive up costs.
• Podcast: Desperately seeking restaurant workers
  Two years after COVID-19 upended the restaurant industry, food spots are still short-staffed -- and workers are looking elsewhere.
• Column: A Republican has a shot at becoming California state controller. Yes, you read that right
  Lanhee Chen has the best chance of any Republican in many years to capture a statewide office in Democrat-dominant California, columnist George Skelton writes.
• California Democratic Party leader steps down amid Angel Stadium probe
  Melahat Rafiei announced she has been a cooperating witness in the FBI investigation involving the Anaheim mayor and city power brokers.
• Longtime festival for West Hollywood's Russian community pivots to help Ukraine's refugees
  City officials recast this year's event as a fundraiser for Ukrainian refugees.
• A week after a gunman opened fire, worshipers return to Taiwanese church
  It could have been any Sunday morning at the Taiwanese church. But a week earlier, the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church had been shaken by an unimaginable act.
• Truck covered in antisemitic messages in West Hollywood being investigated as hate incident
  Videos show a rental box truck parked at a gas station on Saturday in the 7600 block of Santa Monica Boulevard covered with antisemitic messages.
• Beverly Hills mayor and vice mayor test positive for coronavirus
  After testing positive for the virus Saturday, Mayor Lili Bosse canceled all her scheduled public events.
• Walnut homeowner fatally shoots burglary suspect in home
  After being awakened by footsteps in the home at 4 a.m., the homeowner went to investigate and found an armed intruder.
• California oil regulator confirms methane leak at idle oil wells in Bakersfield
  The methane leak at Kern Bluff oil field in northeast Bakersfield was first reported earlier this month and it's unclear when it will be fully capped.
• California's schools chief could cruise to a second term, despite criticism
  California Supt. of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is set for reelection despite a trying first term in the pandemic.
• 'They're not trying to die': How drug checking aims to protect users in a messy market
  Overdoses claimed some 107,000 lives last year in the U.S. Public health advocates, researchers and activists want to help people find out what is in their drugs.
• Evacuation order lifted as Solano County wildfire burns 150 acres
  Northern California wildfire forces evacuations near Vacaville.
• Video shows L.A. firefighters punching and kicking man accused of trespassing at station
  The Los Angeles Fire Department has started an investigation into a video that shows firefighters punching and kicking a man outside Station 6 in Silver Lake on Friday.
• 101 Freeway through downtown L.A. will be closed for 24 hours starting at 10 p.m.
  A 2½-mile portion of the 101 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles will be closed from 10 p.m. Saturday to 10 p.m. Sunday for roadwork.
• Laguna Woods church and community leaders join together to denounce politically motivated violence
  Local leaders on Saturday spoke at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods that a week earlier had been targeted by a gunman.
• Once-trampled (and secret) Grove of Titans redwood stand in Northern California reopens
  After the location of a grove of redwoods was made public, a flood of visitors caused significant damage. A new boardwalk aims to protect the trees.
• Nine shot, one killed outside party in San Bernardino County, police say
  Nine people were shot, one of them fatally, outside a party in Highland late Friday, police said.
• Another bummer coronavirus summer for California? Cases keep rising along with concerns
  Another bummer coronavirus summer for California? With cases on the rise, the state finds itself in a familiar, if frustrating, position.
• Why swimming pools are getting a break despite unprecedented water restrictions
  While some water agencies are urging the use of pool covers, most stop short of prohibiting the filling of swimming pools.
• 'When is the next one?': After Buffalo massacre, Black L.A. residents consider their safety
  The deadly Buffalo, N.Y., shootings are fueling anxieties among Black communities that their safety will always be compromised.
• With Caruso absent, L.A. mayoral candidates argue for progressive moves on homelessness
  L.A. mayoral candidates Karen Bass, Kevin de León and Gina Viola presented their views on addressing homelessness in the final debate before voting ends on June 7.
• Clarence Avant, famed music executive, endorses Rick Caruso for mayor
  Avant's wife Jacqueline, a philanthropist and activist, was murdered inside their Beverly Hills home in December in a crime that drew national attention.
• Federal judge extends the blocking of Biden administration's plans to lift Title 42
  A federal judge extends his temporary block of the Biden administration's plan to lift pandemic-related border restrictions known as Title 42.
• San Francisco archbishop bars Rep. Nancy Pelosi from receiving Communion over abortion rights stance
  The archbishop's decision comes as the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade.
• LAPD SWAT officer caught saying 'happy hunting' on body-cam before fatal police shooting
  An L.A. police SWAT member was recorded saying "happy hunting" to other officers before police shooting, LAPD Chief Michel Moore confirmed to The Times.
• Man sentenced to 24 years for setting Big Sur wildfire that killed 12 endangered condors
  Nearly 125,000 acres were burned, 12 condors died and one firefighter was seriously injured in the blaze.
• L.A. fire officials file building code complaint after fatal blaze at Hollywood recording studios
  Authorities are investigating whether the Hollywood building where a fire broke out Thursday night that killed one person and injured two was approved for use as studios.
• Monkeypox: Why L.A. is watching out for this rare but potentially serious illness
  Monkeypox is garnering increased attention because outbreaks and cases are showing up in areas where they don't usually occur.
• Column: How can we protect our kids from racism? Author Ibram X. Kendi has this advice
  In his new book, professor Ibram X. Kendi gives advice on how to raise anti-racist kids, and on how talking about race helps us all.
• Reseda man sentenced to 10 years in prison for stealing guns from storage units, selling them
  The man and two others took guns and other items from self-storage units and offered to sell the weapons to known felons, prosecutors said.
• Given a chance to avoid jail and criminal charges, mentally ill, addicted and homeless people in L.A. pass
  A program designed to send mentally ill, addicted or homeless adults into treatment instead of jails when arrested in L.A. is having little success.
• L.A. loves the glitz but suspects the rich. Will it turn to a billionaire mayor?
  Despite L.A.'s global image as a place of glamour and glitz, city voters have tended to select mayors who have done time on the government payroll.
• The Buffalo shooting brings back a lifelong question: Why do they hate us so much?
  Research has found that mental health can decline significantly, not only among those who witness or lose loved ones in mass shootings, but also among people who share elements of their identity. Buffalo is a stark reminder.
• Richard Riordan, L.A.'s last Republican mayor, endorses Rick Caruso
  Former L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan has endorsed developer Rick Caruso for mayor, according to a release from Caruso's campaign.
• L.A. antiabortion activist charged with harassing San Francisco doctor, defacing statue
  The man was part of a group that "invaded" a healthcare clinic, defaced a statue outside a hospital, and posted inflammatory fliers in the doctor's neighborhood, prosecutors said.
• Fire breaks out at Hollywood recording studios, leaving 1 dead and 2 injured
  A fire at an industrial building in Hollywood left one man dead and two other people suffering from smoke exposure, the LAFD said.
• Growing brush fire burns near the Grapevine east of 5 Freeway
  A brush fire broke out east of the 5 Freeway near the Grapevine, according to the Kern County Fire Department.
• California lawmakers kill plans to ban oil drilling in state-controlled waters
  Senate Bill 953 would have allowed the State Lands Commission to terminate offshore oil leases by the end of 2024 if the agency was unable to negotiate voluntary buyouts with petroleum companies.
• Growing number of sick and dying California brown pelicans worries animal experts
  Hundreds of sick and dying California brown pelicans have recently been found across the region and are now being treated at various rescue centers along the coast.
• L.A. County coronavirus cases rise to new risk level, sparking concern
  The coronavirus case rate in Los Angeles county is now high enough to land it within the 'medium' community level outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Hospitalizations are also on the rise.
• Man accused of attacking Dave Chappelle charged with unrelated attempted murder
  Isaiah Lee, who faces misdemeanor charges for attacking comedian Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl earlier this month, was charged with stabbing his roommate during a fight in December 2021, prosecutors said.
• With baby formula scarce, California mothers are sharing their breast milk
  Lactating parents across California are pitching in to help feed other people's children during the ongoing national baby formula shortage.
• Toddler accidentally run over by his father in Riverside, police say
  The father did not see his child in the driveway when the accident occurred.
• New coronavirus mystery: Some are getting COVID-19 again even after taking Paxlovid
  Health experts are urging people to be cautious if they develop symptoms again after taking anti-COVID pills.
• Column: Corruption scandal shows that in Anaheim politics, there are no angels
  Anaheim is a working-class city whose residents have more pressing concerns than civics, leaving room for unscrupulous officials to operate, Arellano writes.
• Wildlife officials truck Chinook salmon to cooler waters in emergency move to help them spawn
  Warming waters in Northern California have been lethal for winter-run salmon eggs; less than 3% hatched last year.
• A 'no party preference' prosecutor could shake up California attorney general's race
  Sacramento Dist. Atty. Anne Marie Schubert has spent three decades in courtrooms prosecuting murderers and rapists. Now she wants to be the state's top cop.
• With severe drought, an urgent call to rework the Colorado River's defining pact
  Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt says with climate change shrinking the Colorado River, Western states should renegotiate a key 1922 agreement.
• Acrimony, threats, absent doctors: L.A. County and USC clash over hospital management
  Los Angeles County and USC have been quietly waging battle over the operations of L.A. County-USC Medical Center, one the nation's largest public hospitals. The County decried "a broad lack of accountability and responsibility on the part of" USC.
• Inside the Laguna Woods church shooting: A stranger lurking, 'evil' and heroes rising
  How a luncheon celebrating the return of a congregation's pastor turned into a deadly scene.
• Column: California attorney general is one of few key races on the ballot. It's worth our attention
  Voters will choose the two runoff candidates to compete in the November general election. Democratic Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is a shoo-in for one slot, columnist George Skelton writes.
• Secret retreats and a powerful 'cabal': Corruption probe reveals who really runs Anaheim
  Records from an FBI probe show how business interests run the Orange County city home to Disneyland and the Angels.
• Former L.A. public defender picked to lead federal Office for Access to Justice
  Rachel Rossi will lead the Justice Department's office aimed at ensuring all people have access to legal counsel.
• Critical fire conditions coming to Northern California, forecasters say
  The National Weather Service is warning that gusty winds could create conditions under which fires start easier and spread faster.
• Garcetti wanted 9,735 cops. But L.A. won't be able to hit that target
  City budget analysts said the spending plan would boost the LAPD operating budget by about $115 million, a 6.5% increase. Garcetti had sought an 8.5% increase.
• Why do so many L.A. apartments come without fridges? Inside the chilling mystery
  Why do tenants have to bring their own refrigerators to rent apartments in Los Angeles?
• Feds probe Tesla Autopilot in Newport Beach crash that killed 3
  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it had sent a team to investigate the possibility that Tesla's Autopilot was involved in the crash on Pacific Coast Highway.
• Two women sought in shooting of elderly man in wheelchair outside South L.A. McDonald's
  The motive for the shooting is unknown, police said.
• Homeowners sue SoCal Edison, claiming faulty equipment sparked Coastal fire
  The fire swept through an upscale neighborhood on May 11, spurred by robust coastal winds and dry brush starved of moisture due to a drought gripping the West.
• 7 L.A. cyclists share how to go car-free, ride safely and have fun
  If you've been thinking about going car-free in L.A. or even just driving less, these riders' stories can help you get started.
• Los Angeles average gas price leads the nation at a record-breaking $6.08
  Gas prices in the Los Angeles market have been steadily rising for the past 21 days.
• Taiwanese church shooter mailed seven-volume diary to Chinese-language newspaper
  A photo showed stacks of paper filled with handwritten Chinese characters and secured with binder clips.
• A woman was attacked by a mountain lion in Northern California. Her dog may have saved her
  The dog was badly injured in 'a pretty vicious fight' with the cougar after it attacked, a wildlife official said.
• L.A. hikers love Temescal Canyon. A developer just got fined $6 million for blocking it
  After years of complaints, lockouts and delinquent taxes, coastal authorities have fined a developer for failing to maintain a trailhead facility.
• A CSU official was accused of harassment. Women question why he wasn't disciplined
  An investigation into a former Cal State Channel Islands vice president found he engaged in inappropriate touching and made unwanted sexual comments.
• LAUSD expects enrollment to plummet by 'alarming' 30% in the next decade
  The enrollment drops will reshape the nation's second-largest school system and officials said tough choices are ahead.
• With new coronavirus wave, L.A. faring much better than New York. Can it last?
  Officials remain hopeful that California can avoid the significant increases in coronavirus hospitalizations seen on the East Coast.
• Vancouver's safe drug-use sites are wrenching to see. California should open them anyway
  For years, this Canadian city has hosted safe consumption sites for addicts. They've saved lives, but with some painful tradeoffs.
• As L.A. mayor's race thins, many remain undecided. Will De León make a late move?
  Mike Feuer's departure from the L.A. mayor's race three weeks before voting ends leaves Karen Bass, Rick Caruso and Kevin de León vying for a large bloc of undecided voters.
• Woman serving life in California prison led $2-million unemployment fraud scheme, prosecutors say
  Federal authorities charged 13 people and arrested five, accusing them of using stolen identities to collect pandemic relief and other benefits.
• Winter's second wind: Mammoth Mountain resort extends ski season into June
  April and May snowstorms have extended the season at Mammoth Mountain, but temperatures are forecast to rise in coming weeks.
• L.A. doctor accused of issuing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards, injecting patients with plasma
  Dr. Donald Plance is accused of forging cards and falsely claiming that the blood plasma injections would protect patients from contracting the virus.
• San Fernando police officer charged with on-duty assault
  San Fernando police Officer Saul Garibay is accused of slapping a phone out of the hand of a man who was filming him on duty in 2021.
• Gangsta rap pioneer Snoop Dogg endorses Rick Caruso for L.A. mayor
  Snoop Dogg joins Gwyneth Paltrow, Scooter Braun and Netflix's Ted Sarandos as celebrity supporters of the billionaire developer.
• Brush fire contained near Griffith Observatory; a 'person of interest' is detained
  The fire was contained at about 6 acres by 4 p.m.
• Judge pauses sale of Angel Stadium amid FBI corruption probe of Anaheim mayor
  The FBI alleges Mayor Harry Sidhu may have committed crimes that include fraud, theft or bribery, making false statements, obstruction of justice and witness tampering.
• Glendale apologizes for sending alert to all of Los Angeles County
  The city of Glendale apologizes for hitting 'reply all' with their Saturday morning emergency alert.
• Man who provided drugs to Mac Miller sentenced to 17.5 years
  Stephen Walter has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison for supplying the fentanyl-laced pills that killed rapper Mac Miller in 2018.
• Anaheim corruption case expands as feds charge leader of 'cabal' that runs city
  Todd Ament, former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce chief, is charged with lying to a home lender in growing Orange County political corruption scandal.
• Laguna Woods church shooting suspect charged with murder, attempted murder
  Prosecutors have not yet filed a hate crime sentencing enhancement against David Wenwei Chou, accused of shooting six people, one fatally, in Laguna Woods.
• 'Gimme Shelter': How California's top cop enforces housing laws
  California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has cracked down on cities he says are violating state laws that encourage more housing development.
• Woman arrested after chase, ramming into patrol car, police say
  A 34-year-old woman is arrested after chase, then ramming into an LAPD patrol vehicle in reverse, police say.
• Mike Feuer drops out of L.A mayor's race, endorses Karen Bass
  The move comes less than a week after fellow candidate Joe Buscaino dropped out and endorsed Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayor's race.
• Suspect's life was collapsing before Laguna Woods church shooting
  David Wenwei Chou's wife had relocated to Taiwan during a divorce. He'd sold the Vegas building he lived in and couldn't afford rent, a neighbor says.
• Actors, bandits, priests and one English bulldog: The names behind L.A. beaches
  Will Rogers, Leo Carrillo and Dan Blocker were actors. Nicholas beach is named for a robber. Point Dume's namesake is a priest. And other stories behind L.A. beach names.
• Column: Treating mass shootings as political discourse only gives killers more influence
  A series of shootings over the weekend have once again left us all reeling and searching for answers in the aftermath.