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Most L.A. city employee layoffs averted by deals with unions

City Administrative Officer Matt Szabo, who oversees labor negotiations at City Hall, said the money freed up by the agreements whittled the number of remaining layoffs to 76.

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2-year-old child removed from Yucaipa family home after their infant son reported missing

Investigators said they could not rule out foul play in the disappearance of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro.

House committee launches investigation into California's high-speed rail project

A bipartisan committee is investigating whether California's high-speed rail authority knowingly misrepresented ridership projections.

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Ousted L.A. fire chief claims Bass ran a misinformation campaign, defamed her to save herself

In a legal claim, the former fire chief says she was scapegoated amid mounting criticism of Bass' decision to attend a ceremony in Ghana on Jan. 7, when the fire erupted.

Enjoying this headline? You're a rarity: Reading for pleasure is declining, study says

Reading for pleasure has plummeted more than 40% among U.S. adults over the last two decades, Digital distractions and a general reduction in leisure time are thought to be major causes.