L.A. County is considering a hiring freeze as the government’s $45-billion budget faces pressure from wildfires, sex abuse lawsuits and a White House threatening to slash funds.

The state attorney general’s alleges that officers “allowed and, in some instances, encouraged” 69 fights among the youth. The 30 officers are charged with child abuse and endangerment.

Diana Teran worked for years to root out misconduct in the LA Sheriff’s Department, but now she faces charges from the state AG related to that work. Critics worry it could chill local efforts to ‘police the police.

The San Diego County Sheriff's Office believes Olenjniczak ... of Marodi gathered in Temecula, California Monday night to remember her life and service. She worked for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for more than 30 years ...

Yolanda Marodi, also known as Yolanda Olejniczak, is a suspect in the slaying of her wife, Rebecca Marodi, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found stabbed to death Monday at a residence in Ramona.