Fire chars garage, second-story structure in Wrigley neighborhood
The building appeared to be under construction and the flames quickly spread, sending up a large plume of smoke.
Norwalk to repeal homeless shelter ban under settlement with state of California
Last year, the city adopted an ordinance imposing a temporary ban on homeless shelters. State officials said the ban violated state laws.
Breakthrough on California housing could put taller buildings in single-family neighborhoods
A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations.
SWAT officers arrest suspected burglar who refused to come out of neighbor’s house, LBPD says
Police said SWAT officers had to move in and arrest the man after an hours-long standoff.
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