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Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers

An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported.

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The longest ever state school takeover is ending as Inglewood steps toward local control

The countdown begins for Inglewood to regain control of local public schools after California's longest-ever takeover — first by the state, then by the county.

Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain L.A. beaches due to elevated bacteria levels.

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L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack

A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.

George J. Cotliar, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, dies at 94

George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.