Fireworks are illegal in most of LA County but they still light up the sky. Why the lack of enforcement? – LAist

Inside the Rise of Ed Wynn, a Power Player in L.A.’s Nightlife Scene  Los Angeles Sentinel

Man charged with murder in the death of LA-area technical college dean  Bakersfield.com

Postal Service worker accused of swiping cash, coins and $281,000 worth of checks from the mail  Los Angeles Times