Receiver: State risks sliding backward on prison medical care

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6:39 p.m. | By Julie Small | KPCC | 1 comment

The federal receiver in charge of California’s prison medical care says he won’t return control to the state before getting money to build new medical facilities.

LAPD detective arrested for stealing money during drug bust

6:13 p.m. | By Frank Stoltze | KPCC & wires | 0 comments

A Los Angeles police detective was arrested today for allegedly stealing money from a drug bust, according to department officials.

Angelenos mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with a flash mob

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5:12 p.m. | By Corey Bridwell with Paige Osburn | KPCC | 1 comment

In 1939, the Nazis took over a 15-square mile area to build prison camp Auschwitz. Angelenos gathered to mark an area of the same size around L.A. with a flash mob.

Department of Insurance confirms fraud probe into Lap-Band

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1:06 p.m. | By Paige Osburn with Stephanie O'Neill | KPCC | 1 comment

The Department of Insurance in California has launched a fraud probe into Lap-Band surgery centers affiliated with the 1-800-GET-THIN advertising campaign, according to Aetna Insurance and the Department of Insurance.

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