The investigation is expected to take several months after reports of unauthorized procedures.
Los Angeles County joins just over a dozen counties around the country with such a team.
San Mateo County originally implemented it as a means to reduce costs.
California motorists who wish to contest their traffic tickets will no longer be forced to pay the fines before doing so, state court leaders ruled Monday.
Tuesday’s decision paves the way for counties such as San Francisco, Santa Clara, and San Mateo which are considering similar ordinances of their own.
Two Orange County men were charged in a U.S. District Court in Santa Ana Friday after allegedly planning to join fighters of the Islamic State in Syria.
Governor Gavin Newsom has handily defeated an attempt to boot him from office, with over 60% of voters bucking the recall in preliminary tallies.
California and the County of Los Angeles appear to be on the brink of righting a grave historical injustice.
A new survey of Los Angeles County Sheriff's personnel reveals the prevalence of deputy gangs, including some that glorify violence and aggressive policing.
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