Willow the police dog sniffs out internet crimes against children
SAN DIEGO — Since she started her new job in San Diego a couple months ago, Willow the English Labrador has already proven her worth to handler Ron Burleson. The 2-year-old pup, specially trained to sniff out electronic storage devices, has gone out on a half dozen warrant and probation searches with Burleson, an investigator…
Second defendant pleads guilty in 1993 Westlake apartment arson that killed 10
A former drug dealer who played a pivotal role in a deadly arson that claimed 10 lives in a Los Angeles apartment complex in 1993 pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter Tuesday, officials said. Johanna Lopez, who has been in police custody since 2011, pleaded guilty to two counts of voluntary manslaughter and is expected to…
First group of coronavirus evacuees leaves Miramar
Those released Tuesday are among 167 from Wuhan and Hubei Province who arrived Feb. 5 SAN DIEGO — After two weeks pent up at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, the first group of coronavirus evacuees to arrive in San Diego finally got to leave Tuesday. Shortly after a final round of health checks, a procession…
1 firefighter killed, 1 missing battling Porterville library fire
One firefighter was fatally injured and another was missing Tuesday evening after dozens of first responders rushed to put out a fire that engulfed the Porterville, Calif., library. Officials said at a news conference that they were still working to notify the next of kin of the firefighter who was killed while battling the blaze.…
What's on TV Wednesday, Feb. 19: 'Stumptown' on ABC
SERIES The Goldbergs Pops (George Segal) wants to help his grandson, Adam (Sean Giambrone), prepare for a big party at a friend’s house. Also, Beverly’s (Wendi McLendon-Covey) cookbook has turned her into a minor celebrity, which feeds her appetite for fame. Troy Gentile and Jeff Garlin also star, with guest stars Kenny Ridwan and Chris…
Review: True crime on the reservation, starring an unlikely amateur sleuth
Sierra Crane Murdoch’s account of a murder case is about so much more Lissa Yellow Bird is one of the most fascinating characters I’ve ever read about — and she’s a real person. She has been a terrible mother, a rebellious daughter, a drug addict, a drug dealer, a prisoner. She has also been the…
Charles Yu knows the world isn't black and white
Steph Cha shares a meal and some notes on performing identity with the “Interior Chinatown” author The day after “Parasite’s” historic Oscar sweep, I met up with Charles Yu to talk about his new book, “Interior Chinatown.” Yu and I are both Asian American Los Angeles natives who work as fiction and television writers, and…
What's new for fans at Dodgers and Angels spring training games
The Dodgers are rolling into the spring training season with a full head of steam, thanks to the off-season acquisitions of superstar outfielder Mookie Betts and starting pitcher David Price. That’s the thing about baseball: There’s always something new or noteworthy. In Glendale, Ariz., spring home of the Dodgers, fans interested in off-the-field experiences will…
Michael Milken's pardon follows a decades-long campaign to rehabilitate his image
When President Trump pardoned Michael Milken on Tuesday, it came just a week after the former junk bond king’s Milken Institute had wrapped up its latest conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The gathering featured a mix of high-powered leaders, including hedge-fund guru Ray Dalio and former Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan, but it…
Alphabet shuts down its power-generating kites project
San Francisco — Google parent company Alphabet Inc. is shutting down its power-generating-kites firm Makani, the first closure of a “moonshot” project since Alphabet founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin stepped back from management in December. Sundar Pichai, who took over as Alphabet chief executive, is under pressure to stem losses from the company’s Other Bets…