Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards.
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March 23, 2024
L.A. leaders announced the official launch of Community Outreach Court, which aims to streamline court services for unhoused people and boost access to housing and services.
March 21, 2024
Al llegar de Texas, las cuatro familias migrantes de Centro y Sudamérica, con niños de tan solo 2 años, pasaron 90 días en Union Rescue Mission en Skid Row. Luego, cuando les dijeron que tendrían que pagar un alquiler que no tenían, formaron una comunidad improvisada en un campamento de tiendas de campaña a dos cuadras de distancia.
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Arriving from Texas, the four migrant families from Central and South America, with children as young as 2, spent 90 days in the Union Rescue Mission in Skid Row. Then, told they’d have to pay rent they didn’t have, they formed an impromptu community in a tent encampment two blocks away.
March 21, 2024
A worker at the Los Angeles Port died Monday morning after becoming trapped under a forklift. The person was declared dead at the scene.
March 18, 2024
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California’s property insurer experiences enrollment surge, raising questions about its financial stability.
March 15, 2024
The discovery of more than 4,000 pounds of meth followed the probe into the sale and transportation of it in Riverside and L.A. counties, a department statement said.
March 15, 2024
A homeless man suspected of punching two kids in Santa Monica and Venice is under arrest, according to the Los Angeles Police Deparment.
March 14, 2024
San Bernardino Police have arrested a man suspected of holding a 17-year-old hostage and raping her at his Big Bear area home.
March 13, 2024