California owns dozens of vacant houses in Los Angeles County. It’s paying millions to guard them from protesters. – Politico

Osbournes Showed United Front at the Pre-Grammy Gala: Who Is Missing?  SheKnows

Two Los Angeles men charged for robbing people of winnings as they left Southern California casinos  CBS News

Letters to the Editor: Is there a big difference between actual crime and reported crime?  Los Angeles Times