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A cautionary tale: Vicodin sparks an ex-addict's relapse

In the first installment of a periodic series on dealing with pain, "Mary" tells how her doctor prescribed her the powerful opioid despite her concerns about a relapse.

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What change do you see in Boyle Heights?

Boyle Heights gentrification

Rents are rising in this immigrant community, where residents have long fought gentrification. Property is changing hands. New is replacing old. Tell us where you see it happening.

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LA County approves $10 million payout to wrongfully convicted man

Franky Carrillo

The L.A. County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved a $10.1 million payout to a Lynwood man who spent 20 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit.

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Singer Irma Thomas: New Orleans' soul queen still strong after 60 years

Irma Thomas
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"The Soul Queen of New Orleans" released her first song in 1959 and is still releasing and performing music, with an upcoming performance at The Hollywood Bowl.

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2.4 million gallons of sewage spill into ocean near Long Beach

Long Beach Tar Balls
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Raw sewage was flowing from a broken pipeline in downtown L.A. on Tuesday afternoon — and spilling down the L.A. River into the ocean near Long Beach.

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Los Angeles reaches agreement with Airbnb. What's next?

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Starting in August when you rent an Airbnb in L.A., you'll pay a 14 percent tax at checkout. It's expected to generate $5 million in city tax revenue for homeless services.

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Long Beach City College president to lead community college system

Long Beach City College Preschool
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For nine years Oakley has led Long Beach City college as president, but his connection to community colleges is also personal.