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8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice

8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice

Story by Matthew Rodriguez | Photos by Maria Martin The first year is the hardest, Aaron "Woody" Lipke says o…

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Basketball for Change

Basketball for Change

By Matt Rodriguez On the outskirts of Paris, 13-year-old Nick Ansom - already 6'1" - bounces the ball through…

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Zebra Fire burns brush in the Angeles National Forest near Azusa

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By Matthew Rodriguez Verified
| MSN Verified
Matthew Rodriguez The Zebra burned roughly 25 acres of brush in the Angeles National Forest near Azusa on Monday night. The brush fire started at about 7:40 p.m., according to the U.S. Forest Service, which is assisting the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Firefighters said the fire was growing slowly but did not threaten any structures. Authorities closed Highway 39 due to firefighters and trucks blocking the roadway.
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Costa Mesa reconsiders use of Flock license plate readers

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By Michele Gile Verified, Matthew Rodriguez Verified
| KCBS-TV (Los Angeles, CA) Verified
Local immigrant rights groups are hoping Costa Mesa cancels its contract with Flock, a security hardware company known for its automatic license plate readers. The city currently has 46 of the company's cameras placed at key intersections across town. Victor Valladares of Resilience OC, a nonprofit that advocates for the Latino community, claimed that the federal government has access to Flock's data.
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Summit Fire in Southern California's Antelope Valley still 0% contained as crews work to slow spread

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By Austin Turner Verified, Julie Sharp Verified, Matthew Rodriguez Verified
| KCBS-TV (Los Angeles, CA) Verified
Firefighters assumed defensive positions on Saturday morning after overnight conditions created opportunities for crews battling a massive wildfire in Southern California's Antelope Valley, according to authorities. The blaze, dubbed the Summit Fire, began on Friday near Jesus Canyon Road and E. Avenue Z in Llano. Crews responded at 1:12 p.m. to a then-8-acre fire. As of Saturday morning, the acreage has ballooned to 2,679, according to Cal Fire. Containment remains at 0%.
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