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More than 80 people have been charged in a scheme in which the suspects deposited checks stolen through the U.S. Postal Service into various bank accounts, totaling nearly $5 million in losses in a widespread mail theft operation, authorities said Friday.  The fraud scheme began in 2018 when people deposited altered checks stolen from the mail into "numerous" bank accounts, said Carroll Harris, the inspector in charge of the Los Angeles division of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.

UPDATED: The Los Angeles mayoral primary race that saw billionaire Grove developer Rick Caruso in the lead and Rep. Karen Bass trailing on election night has swung the other way as mail-in ballots, which make up the majority of the city’s votes, have crawled in. Caruso’s share of the tally has dropped 5 percentage points since election night, from 41% to 36% this afternoon, while Bass’ share has surged from 38% just after the polls closed to 43% today.

Sasha Urban editorMartin Luther King III will host a new docuseries produced by Calabasas Film and Media, the company announced Monday.Titled “Protect/Serve,” the series sees King, the oldest child of revered civil right activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., moderate a series of conversations with law enforcement officials, activists, grass-roots organization founders, DAs and other prominent figures. The conversations will focus on the role of police in America and the origins of institutional racism, with a goal of finding solutions to these problems.

The top two Los Angeles races in today’s primary election look to have both kicked the can down over to November.

Sunday on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver tore into Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who is facing an election this year amid allegations of secret deputy gangs, abuse of power and cover ups in his department — all of which Villanueva denies.

On the eve of an order from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that all county employees get vaccinated against Covid-19, Los Angeles Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he would not enforce the rule in his department.

Tiger Woods appears to be on the mend following his horror car crash with the golf legend pictured wearing a knee brace.Woods needed surgery after suffering a fractured leg and shattered ankle in a car crash in February.Detectives ruled the crash was due to excessive speed with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva saying the car Woods was driving was traveling between 84 to 87mph in a 45mph zone.It led to suggestions that Woods’ illustrious golfing career could be over with the American having won 15 Majors.Though the 45-year-old is on his way back to fitness, taking to social media to post a picture of himself.In the snap, Woods can be seen supporting himself with a pair of crutches while his leg is protected with a nee brace.A dog

The Los Angeles Police Dept., in conjunction with faith and community leaders, is staging a forum to call for non-violence in possible demonstrations and protests associated with the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin’s role in the death of George Floyd.

The sports world held its collective breath on Feb. 23 after news of Tiger Woods’ terrifying car crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

Police officials have confirmed that Tiger Woods will not be charged after his car crash on Tuesday (February 23).

Tiger Woods has had a lot of setbacks in his life, but the sports legend has managed to persevere.On Tuesday, Tiger was involved in a serious, single-vehicle rollover car accident in Los Angeles, which left him with multiple leg injuries.

Tiger Woods is not expected to face any criminal charges stemming from a severe car crash on Tuesday. The pro golfer suffered significant injuries when his car rolled, traveling several hundred feet during a single-car wreck on Tuesday morning.

Tiger Woods will not be facing any charges over his severe accident on Tuesday. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva answered questions from the media on the L.A.

Tiger Woods is "awake and responsive" following his horror car crash, as his team release a statement from hospital praising staff for their efforts.

Officials investigating Tiger Woods' crash say there was "no evidence of impairment" as the golfing star undergoes surgery for major injuries to his legs.

There are new updates about Tiger Woods‘ car crash that took place this afternoon (February 23) in Los Angeles.

“Many of you are wondering if there are credible threats here in Los Angeles County, and the answer is no,” L.A. County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said today on the eve of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th President of the United States in a massively militarized Washington, D.C.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department made 235 arrests over the course of December in a targeted effort to enforce coronavirus restrictions as the region continues to see a dangerous surge in COVID-19 cases, officials said Wednesday. Sheriff Alex Villanueva said his agency has targeted underground parties -- also known as "super-spreader" events.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Dept. deputies are leaving things to the health department when it comes to enforcing new stay-at-home orders.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office said it would exercise a “zero tolerance” policy this week as many businesses in the city prepare for the possibility of unrest after the election. Bill Melugin, an investigative reporter for Fox Los Angeles, tweeted that deputies are already working 12-hour patrols and are operating three mobile field stations.There will be Special Response Teams prepared to deploy across the city including in downtown Los Angeles, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved legislation prompted by the helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant and eight other people that makes it a crime for first responders to take unauthorized photos of deceased people at the scene of an accident or crime.