California
One San Jose police community service officer was killed and another was critically injured Saturday night after being struck by a suspected drunk driver.
Aug. 4, 2024
Angels
Angels starting pitcher Jose Soriano gives up four runs and three walks before being yanked in the second inning of the Angels’ 16-5 loss to the Twins.
April 27, 2024
Former Los Angeles City Councilmember Jose Huizar asked a federal judge to push back the start of his 13-year prison term by four months, citing private medical information. The judge complied.
April 16, 2024
Letters to the Editor
A former Eastside school principal recalls the help she received from Jose Huizar. Those she has empathy for the ex-City Council member, she believes he must be punished.
Jan. 31, 2024
When the judge said, “It’s difficult to understand why he decided to throw it all away,” any empathy I had for Huizar vanished, despite our shared background.
Jan. 26, 2024
Galaxy
Gabriel Pec, Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil each score to lead the Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over the Portland Timbers.
July 20, 2024
The judge said a substantial prison sentence would recognize the harm done by the former councilmember to his constituents, the city and democracy itself.
Opinion
In the 1990s, my client pleaded guilty to possession of less than a gram of cocaine. His lawyer never asked about his immigration status, nor told him the conviction would result in him losing his green card and being placed in deportation.
Dec. 25, 2023
Huizar pleaded guilty in January to racketeering and tax evasion, admitting that he extorted at least $1.5 million from real estate developers. His lawyers want him to receive no more than nine years.
Dec. 29, 2023
A new poll shows that California voters overwhelming support Proposition 36, sponsored by the California District Attorney’s Assn. The November ballot measure would increase punishment for theft and hard drug offenses and impose required treatment for repetitive criminal addicts.
Sept. 18, 2024