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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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
California’s Department of Cannabis Control quietly sets up a team to investigate exploitation of cannabis workers
May 5, 2023
Workers must wait years to have wage theft claims heard. A state senator wants an investigation, but labor unions say they have their own plan.
March 22, 2023
Thousands of residents have been told to evacuate their homes in California’s Central Valley as another storm arrives.
March 19, 2023
El asesinato del obispo de Los Ángeles David G. O’Connell provoca incredulidad y luto.
Feb. 20, 2023
The killing of Los Angeles Bishop David G. O’Connell brings disbelief and mourning.
Feb. 19, 2023