Hailey Branson-Potts

Los Angeles Times staff writer

Metro Reporter, LA Times

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The jury in the federal trial of political donor Ed Buck is set to begin deliberations on Tuesday.

Ed Buck federal trial: How did the political donor evade law enforcement for so long?

The jury in the federal trial of political donor Ed Buck is set to begin deliberations on Tuesday.

from Greater LA

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday night announced a new citywide stay-at-home order. It mirrors the county order that went into effect earlier this week.

Outdoor dining banned, outdoor gym classes allowed. Sorting through LA’s new stay-at-home order

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti on Wednesday night announced a new citywide stay-at-home order. It mirrors the county order that went into effect earlier this week.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Two Torrance nuns embezzled about $500,000 worth of school funds and went on gamblings trips. They retired as principal and vice principal of St. James Catholic in Torrance.

Local nuns embezzled money from the school they ran and went to Vegas

Two Torrance nuns embezzled about $500,000 worth of school funds and went on gamblings trips. They retired as principal and vice principal of St. James Catholic in Torrance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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