Three members of a family were shot dead in a house in Alameda
Police say three members of a family were shot to death at an Alameda home Wednesday night and several others…
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Opinion: Lego was my son's world. It took me decades to understand why
Six decades after the age when most people do, I have become obsessed with Lego. My gateway drug was a…
Advice from a 40-year-old urban property owner
In 1984, a determined entrepreneur named Jules Dervaes Jr. brought his wife and children from a 10-acre farm in rural…
California driver hits 3 children and 2 adults on bicycles
A driver in Orange County crashed into three children and two adults who were riding bicycles before fleeing the scene…
A tragedy in the Los Angeles County welfare system
To the editor: The accidental death of Justin Bulley is a terrible tragedy. For me, as a court-appointed special advocate…
How to diagnose arthritis in children? Common signs and symptoms to look out for
Children with juvenile arthritis are also more susceptible to infections such as tonsillitis and recurrent sore throat due to weakened…
County pools are open through August, Monday through Saturday.
This July 4th, more county pools will be open and more lifeguards will be on duty—for higher pay. That's music…
Letters to the editor: Racial disparities in foster care are a result of bias
To the editor: Suggesting that efforts to reduce racial disparities have been unsuccessful because of disparities in child maltreatment ignores…
Nick Cannon explains why he insured his testicles for $10 million
Nick Cannon, a television host and father of 12, said he was trying to get attention with the recent news…
Restoring a Mid-Century Home in Van Nuys to 'Its Original Glory'
Art and Jessica Martinez never imagined they would own a home in the Valley. Their Silver Lake condo suited their…