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Calif. police banking on phone-hacking tool to solve cold case murder

LOS ANGELES — For years, a locked cellphone belonging to the suspect in a Pasadena, California, homicide sat in an evidence room as investigators sought a way to get around the device's security measures.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis makes California pilgrimage to woo influential Republicans

LOS ANGELES — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, viewed as the greatest GOP threat to former President Trump's 2024 White House campaign, is visiting Southern California this weekend to promote his new book and curry favor as he raises money for Republicans in conservative strong-holds.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

It's hard to find a job if you've been in jail. A new program in LA County is trying to fix that

LOS ANGELES — The tight job market has made it easier for millions of Americans to find work in recent years — unless they have a criminal record.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Why 'Tár' deserves several Oscars, including best picture

LOS ANGELES — Final voting for the Oscars is now underway; the results will be unveiled on March 12. Not being a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (an ideal arrangement for all involved), I don't get a ballot, though if I did, here's how I…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Pedro Pascal has the best reaction to a Buffy throwback picture posted by Sarah Michelle Gellar

‘I want her to know that I remember every moment of shooting that episode’

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023

‘A cruel punishment’: so what’s next for Harry and Meghan?

They’ve been booted out of their UK home and face plummetting popularity on both sides of the Atlantic. But Harry and Meghan won’t be down for long, says Luciana Bellini

Evening Standard · Mar 3, 2023

Boogie Ellis scores career-high as USC’s late rally falls short against high-powered Arizona

LOS ANGELES — For the past two weeks, as the pieces finally started to fit for USC, Boogie Ellis had been the glue, a once-streaky point guard finally coming into his own as the engine of a suddenly soaring offense.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

Jaime Jaquez Jr. exerts his authority as UCLA earns its ninth consecutive win

LOS ANGELES — For the briefest of moments as he dribbled on the wing, UCLA’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. saw an opening. A screen by teammate David Singleton had cleared a tempting path to the basket.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023

She planned to have a smooth delivery. Now the hospital is under investigation for her death

Los Angeles hospital accused of ignoring a Black woman’s pain and neglecting her as baby’s father gave her CPR

The Guardian - US · Mar 3, 2023

Cut off for 10 days, running low on food, stranded residents of California's San Bernardino Mountains are angry, afraid

LOS ANGELES — For days, Michael Bowen could see the snow piling up outside his home.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 3, 2023