Paige St. John covers criminal justice, disasters and investigative stories for the Los Angeles Times from Northern California. She was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in investigative reporting in 2011. She hails most recently from Florida, where she covered state politics, hurricanes and property insurance.
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Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrators clash Sunday at UCLA, one day after protests erupted again at USC, where 93 people were arrested last week.
April 28, 2024
A 15-year-old Apple Valley youth was shot and killed by a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy during an altercation with family members.
March 10, 2024
In the fight against illegal cannabis, law enforcement rely on language that has consequences for workers.
Nov. 13, 2023
The murdered pair were among 44 cannabis farm-related deaths identified by a Times investigation. All but five of the deceased were immigrants.
Nov. 9, 2023
The city said this was the 20th such bus to arrive in L.A., including one Monday and three Friday. This one carried 16 children among its passengers.
Oct. 1, 2023
L.A. Controller Kenneth Mejia said the $250 citation is for the alleged unpermitted trimming of trees near where striking workers have been picketing.
July 22, 2023
A statement from a Bayshore Global Management spokeswoman confirmed ownership of the plane in which two people were killed.
May 22, 2023
A small private plane crashed in the Pacific about 40 miles west of Half Moon Bay following an emergency call for help, killing two people aboard.
May 21, 2023
Sheriff cracked down on state-licensed farms growing weed without local permit; then an officer killed a farmer’s dog.
May 19, 2023
One of the suspects — the only one whose name has been publicly disclosed — was released from jail Friday after not being formally charged within the required time period, according to authorities.
May 5, 2023