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Melody Gutierrez’s Biography

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I cover state government and politics in Sacramento for the Los Angeles Times. Previously, I covered politics for the San Francisco Chronicle and the state Legislature, education and sports for the Sacramento Bee. Send tips to melody.gutierrez@latimes.com

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Critics question billion-dollar tutoring program

Critics question billion-dollar tutoring program

A decade after schools were required to offer tutoring sessions by third-party vendors, an increasing number …

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Rape-kit backlog leaves victims in fear

Rape-kit backlog leaves victims in fear

When the ever-present fear became debilitating, as it often did, Lazaro would call the police for an update o…

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After injury leaves him paralyzed, an MMA fighter battles still (Part 1)

After injury leaves him paralyzed, an MMA fighter battles still (Part 1)

This is the first in a series of stories about Sacramento mixed martial arts fighter Devin Johnson, who suffe…

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Ex-MMA fighter rises to challenges of disability (Part 2)

Ex-MMA fighter rises to challenges of disability (Part 2)

This is the last of two parts about mixed martial arts fighter Devin Johnson, who suffered a traumatic injury…

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Lawmakers, Jerry Brown flip on Public Records Act changes

Lawmakers, Jerry Brown flip on Public Records Act changes

Beset by widespread criticism of a proposal to weaken California's public records law, Gov. Jerry Brown and l…

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Law offers hope to victims of 'revenge porn'

Law offers hope to victims of 'revenge porn'

From his parents' house outside Sacramento, Moore became one of the most hated men on the Internet by foundin…

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Jeanie Buss petitions court to block siblings from selling Lakers stake

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By Sam Amick Verified, Melody Gutierrez Verified
| The Athletic Verified
The Buss family’s fight over the Lakers is back in court. Jeanie Buss has petitioned a Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to block her five siblings from selling the family’s remaining stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, while accusing them of secretly orchestrating a deal to try to remove her as the team’s governor. The petition, which was processed by the court on Wednesday, is the strongest sign yet that this feud won’t be ending anytime soon.
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In Brandon Clarke autopsy report, roommate indicates a history of drug use

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By Melody Gutierrez Verified
| The Athletic Verified
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke, who died of an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine, had been struggling with a history of drug use that included prior stints in rehabilitation, according to a report released Monday by the L.A. County Medical Examiner. Clarke, who spent his entire NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies, died May 11 at a residence in Southern California. He was 29. His agent was unable to reach him and asked Clarke’s roommate to check on him.
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What’s next for Mark Walter and the Dodgers? Five key questions.

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By Melody Gutierrez Verified, Brittany Ghiroli Verified
| The New York Times Verified
Billionaire Mark Walter spent years quietly building an empire that stretches from insurance and finance to some of the world’s most valuable sports teams. Now, federal investigators are scrutinizing parts of his sprawling business network, and the sale of one marquee franchise — the Los Angeles Lakers — has prompted concern that it’s the first of perhaps several Walter-owned sports dominos to fall.
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