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Bill Plaschke: Dodgers must make it clear Trevor Bauer will never pitch for them again

LOS ANGELES — In the continuing eyesore that is the saga of Trevor Bauer, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has spoken.

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Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges following sexual assault allegation

LOS ANGELES — After a five-month review of the Pasadena police investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office determined Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

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Petitions to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón approved for circulation

Our weekly summary of state local news highlights a recall effort against LA County DA George Gascón and redistricting updates. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State Local Tap.

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'Imposter' performs COVID tests on kids after security breach at LA juvenile hall

LOS ANGELES — An "imposter" pretending to be a medical professional got inside a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility last week and swabbed the mouths of several children, according to an email obtained by the Los Angeles Times and a former county official.

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LA County unveils plans to drop some mask rules once COVID-19 conditions improve

LOS ANGELES — Outlining how health and safety rules could be loosened as the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to wane, Los Angeles County officials said Thursday that face coverings no longer will be required in certain outdoor settings once COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, and indoor mask rules could be…

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Petitions to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón approved for circulation

Petitions to recall George Gascón from his position as the Los Angeles County District Attorney in California were approved for circulation on Jan. 27. To get the recall on the ballot, supporters must collect 566,857 signatures by July 6.

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California AG to review LA sheriff’s cases county lawyers call ‘politically motivated’

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general will review several investigations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department amid allegations by county officials that Sheriff Alex Villanueva is abusing his power by investigating his critics.

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Optimism at LA County’s nursing homes as coronavirus surge declines

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s nursing homes have observed an extraordinary increase in coronavirus case rates during the omicron surge — reaching levels exceeding even last winter’s wave — but that unprecedented torrent of infections hasn’t been matched by a record-high number of daily COVID-19 deaths, county health data…

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LA County’s daily coronavirus cases continue dramatic decline, but death rate remains high

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s daily coronavirus case numbers continue to see a dramatic decline, but death rates remain high, health officials said.

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California’s Leondra Kruger emerges as contender for U.S. Supreme Court

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Los Angeles County native and California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger’s resume spans the nation’s top universities, elite law firms and the federal Department of Justice.

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LA County still seeing decline in coronavirus cases, but officials urge caution at events

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County health officials Saturday reported that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant was abating but urged people to continue to take precautions, especially in light of upcoming events that could further spread the virus.

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Los Angeles County Registrar approves recall petition for Dist. Atty. George Gascón

LOS ANGELES — Campaign organizers seeking to recall Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. George Gascón can now start collecting signatures in their second bid to remove the progressive prosecutor from office, officials said.

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LA County seeing more fatalities from omicron as COVID-19 deaths climb

LOS ANGELES — Deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have soared over the last week, with officials saying most of the recent fatalities appear to be from the omicron variant.

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Coronavirus test provider says it plans to sue LA County Sheriff Villanueva over China claims

LOS ANGELES — The company that provides Los Angeles County with coronavirus testing said it plans to sue Sheriff Alex Villanueva for defamation over claims the sheriff made alleging the company has links to the Chinese government.

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LA County seeing more fatalities from omicron as COVID-19 deaths climb

LOS ANGELES — Deaths from COVID-19 in Los Angeles County have soared over the last week, with officials saying some of the recent fatalities appear to be from the omicron variant.

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COVID-19 still spreading widely in LA County, though signs of decline continue

LOS ANGELES — Health officials on Saturday reported more encouraging signs that the omicron wave may be past its peak in Los Angeles County, though the coronavirus is still circulating widely and a large number of people are becoming seriously ill with COVID-19.

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LA County logs nearly tenfold increase in coronavirus cases in a month

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County on Monday reported more than 31,500 new coronavirus cases — marking a nearly tenfold increase from the number of new cases tallied a month ago and offering a stark reminder of the lasting power of the highly contagious omicron variant.

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