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The Latest: Ex-LA County sheriff says he’ll win appeal

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LA sheriff seeks tips about Taiwanese couple slain last year

By MICHAEL BALSAMO - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' Montrezl Harrell (5) dunks against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 15, 2017, in Houston. The Rockets won 139-100. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Williams, Harden send Rockets to 139-100 win over Lakers

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Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, left, of Slovenia, gets his stick on the puck to stop Arizona Coyotes left wing Max Domi, center, against goalie Ben Bishop, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, March 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Coyotes dent Kings’ playoff hopes with 3-2 shootout win

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

The Latest: Trial of ex-Los Angeles sheriff goes to jury

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A police car is parked in a parking lot on Monday, March 13, 2017, next to yellow police tape where an officer involved shooting took place on Sunday. California police shot a man dead after he barricaded himself inside a minivan with gas can and a lighter during a traffic stop before emerging with a knife, officials said Monday. Officers in the Los Angeles suburb of Orange pulled over the white minivan late Sunday for a vehicle code violation when the driver shut himself inside with a cigarette and lighter and poured gasoline onto a rag, said Orange police Lt. Fred Lopez. (AP Photo/Amy Taxin)

California police use fire hose on man before fatal shooting

By AMY TAXIN - Associated Press

This still frame from video provided by KABC-TV shows a plume of thick smoke from a fire in a plastics recycling facility in Santa Fe Springs, Calif., in southeastern Los Angeles County, Monday, March 13, 2017. (KABC-TV via AP)

Commercial fire sends up huge plume over eastern LA County

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The Latest: Plastics fire sends huge plume over LA County

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FILE - In this Tuesday, April 19, 2011 photo, Associated Press Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Nick Ut poses for a photo in Los Angeles. Ut will be retiring from the AP in March 2017 after 51 years of taking photographs from the front lines of the Vietnam War to the red carpets of Hollywood. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Nick Ut, AP photographer behind ‘Napalm Girl,’ to retire

By JOHN ROGERS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty, right, celebrates next to Washington Capitals center Lars Eller, left, of Denmark, and goalie Philipp Grubauer, center, of Germany, after the Kings scored a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 11, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Kang)

Capitals’ West Coast slump continues

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

3 killed in 2-vehicle crash on I-5 in Los Angeles County

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Philadelphia 76ers forward Richaun Holmes, middle, drives the basket past LA Clippers forward Blake Griffin, left, and guard Chris Paul during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Saturday, March 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Paul powers Clippers to 112-100 victory over 76ers

By TOM CONNOLLY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and Memphis Grizzlies forward JaMychal Green (0) jump for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Austin Rivers has 20 points, Clippers top Grizzlies 114-98

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Courtney Upshaw reacts after a quarterback sack during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots in Houston. The Falcons have agreed to a contract extension Upshaw on Thursday, March 9,2017. The NFC champions have focused on retaining players in the offseason. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

The Latest: Rams trade defensive end Hayes to Dolphins

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Hawaiian Airlines flight diverts after dispute over blanket

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5 California Things to Know for Today

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FILE - In this March 2, 2015 file photo, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti speaks at a news conference in his City Hall office. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, Los Angeles voters are picking a mayor and could slap restrictions on development in the midst of a building boom. Mayor Eric Garcetti appears on track to earn a return trip Tuesday to City Hall after a low-key campaign against 10 little-known challengers. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti easily wins second term

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Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti casts his election ballot with his daughter Maya in Los Angeles, on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Garcetti is looking for a return trip to City Hall and faces 10 little-known challengers. The 46-year-old Democrat is often mentioned as a likely candidate for higher office, and the outcome could provide a springboard for future campaigns or raise doubts about the depth of his appeal. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)

In little-watched election LA mayor’s big win is development

By MICHAEL R. BLOOD and AMANDA MYERS - Associated Press

Officials keep Los Angeles Clippers' Blake Griffin, left, and Minnesota Timberwolves' Gorgui Dieng of Senegal separated as Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau, right, enters the scene after the two players exchanged words during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Minneapolis. A double technical was called on both. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Towns, Rubio lift Timberwolves to 107-91 win over Clippers

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2016, file photo, Osa Masina, a suspended Southern California football player charged with rape in Utah, leaves the courtroom in Salt Lake City. Prosecutors in Los Angeles have decided not to file sexual assault charges against Masina, who is awaiting trial on similar charges in Utah. The LA County district attorney's office released documents on the decision Tuesday, March 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

No California charges for USC player awaiting Utah trial

By ANDREW DALTON - Associated Press