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Chiquita Twyman never thought she would ever get justice for her brother Ryan.An unarmed 24-year-old man was killed in Willowbrook in June 2019 when a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy fired 34 shots into the back of his car. Chiquita knew that the district attorney’s office rarely prosecutes law enforcement officers for excessive use of force. Even after Georges Gascón campaigned for police accountability and became district attorney, Chiquita remained skeptical.But while Gascón has been California’s most aggressive pursuer of law enforcement misconduct during his four years as the county’s top prosecutor and has become an ally of criminal justice…

What you need to knowA downtown parade and Dodger Stadium celebration is scheduled for Friday in Los Angeles, and tickets for the event will go on sale at noon Thursday. The team arrived in Los Angeles on Thursday morning with pitcher Walker Buehler holding the World Series trophy. Tickets for the Dodgers’ World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles and celebration at Dodger Stadium go on sale Thursday at noon. Sales will begin at noon Thursday for the event, the team said in a news release. Click here for ticket information. Live coverage: NBCLA will provide live coverage of…

NEW YORK — There’s only one word to describe the Dodgers’ comeback, giving up five runs in five innings in Game 5 of the World Series on Wednesday night, and they did it with one of the most outlandish hits in an incredible rally. I had no choice but to leave it to the man who created it. .”Crazy!” exclaimed Mookie Betts, his eyes stinging as his teammates poured beer and champagne over his head after the Dodgers clinched their eighth championship in franchise history with a stunning 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the New York Yankees. raised. “It was crazy…

Along the concrete floor of the San Gabriel River in southeast Los Angeles, Sean Diaz recalled one of the worst nights of his years of homelessness.He finds an abandoned building to sleep in, but does not realize that another person already occupies the place. Diaz said he woke up to the sound of a baseball bat hitting him in the head, resulting in a wound that required 10 stitches. Diaz said if the shelter had been empty that night, he might not have been injured.That’s why Diaz was surprised to learn that the city of Norwalk, where she grew up,…

SAN FRANCISCO — Jetliners emit vast amounts of greenhouse gases and toxic chemicals, but the airline industry says it wants to clean up itself.Some of the nation’s largest commercial airlines and air cargo carriers are banding together to solve the problem under the industry group Airlines for America. The group on Wednesday announced a partnership with the California Air Resources Board to develop policies that pave the way for widespread adoption of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF).Currently, these fuels are based on food waste and agricultural crops, but alternative fuels, including hydrogen, are on the horizon. United Airlines began using some…

Los Angeles County announced Wednesday that it has filed a lawsuit against PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over plastic pollution and misleading the public about the recyclability and environmental impact of their products. The lawsuit also accuses both companies of failing to disclose serious environmental and health hazards associated with plastic packaging. “The lawsuit alleges that Coca-Cola and PepsiCo sold plastic beverages by claiming they were “recyclable,” even though they knew that plastic could not be easily disposed of without environmental impact. “We allege that the container misrepresented its environmental impact,” the county said in a statement. In addition to waste, the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 for the Baseball World Series championship, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5 for the Baseball World Series championship, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vazquez) The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their Game 5 victory over the New York Yankees for the Baseball World Series championship on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) Fans in Silver Lake after the Dodgers came…

Ecstatic fans took to the streets of Los Angeles Wednesday night to express their joy as the Dodgers won their eighth World Series.They became the first Major League Baseball team to win a World Series deciding game while trailing by five points.Fans flooded the streets near L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles and Whittier Boulevard in East Los Angeles, dancing, setting off fireworks and cheering. In Highland Park, neighbors banged pots and pans on their balconies as fireworks, cheers and a chorus of sirens rang out. And in Little Tokyo, fans gathered near the Shohei Ohtani mural to celebrate their…

For the first time in 36 years, the Dodgers have set a date for their World Series victory parade. That day is Friday.The morning parade begins at 11 a.m. at City Hall and ends on 5th Street near Figueroa Street. Dodgers members will be transported in double-decker buses. A celebration will follow at Dodger Stadium starting at 12:15 p.m., and tickets are required for this event. For fans in attendance, parking lot gates will open at 8:30 a.m. and stadium entry gates will open at 9 a.m. You can also purchase food and goods. In-stadium entertainment, including coverage of the…

Supporters of Los Angeles City Council candidate Isabel Jurado on Wednesday criticized her opponent, Councilman Kevin de Leon, for hiring a prominent local activist who was accused of harassment by a woman he dated last year. De Leon’s campaign paid Najee Ali $3,000 for campaign work this month, according to the City Ethics website.The woman, Susan Bradshaw, accused Ali of harassing her and threatening to distribute illegal images in March 2023 after their four-year relationship ended, according to court records. A judge granted her a restraining order against Ali.The allegations gained new attention on Wednesday, less than a week before…