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Janetta Navarro

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A lifelong resident of Los Angeles with an in-depth understanding of the politics, culture, and lifestyle of America’s second largest city.

Stories by Janetta Navarro

72 stories

  1. September 2026

    3 stories: 1 analysis, 1 explainer, 1 news story

  2. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    California police arrest couple, both 77, after son-in-law’s fatal shooting

    Police arrested Shouyong Zhang and Shili Chen after their son-in-law was fatally shot at a sports complex in Dublin, California.

  3. Mon

    Analysis · Politics · United States

    Trump’s AI meeting puts innovation and oversight on the same agenda

  4. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    What federal prosecutors allege in Los Angeles homeless-funds cases

  5. August 2026

    11 stories: 9 explainers, 2 news stories

  6. Sun

    Explainer · Environment · Los Angeles

    Arcadia residents oppose Santa Anita plan to remove 34 oak trees for 2028 Olympics

    Santa Anita Park proposed removing 34 protected oak trees for 2028 Olympic equestrian eventing, drawing opposition from Arcadia residents.

  7. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    Honduran national arrested in Los Angeles on federal voter-registration charges

  8. Mon

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    Utah ice cream maker Rebel Creamery files Chapter 11 while appealing $23.8 million judgment

  9. Mon

    Explainer · Business and Finance · United States

    A smaller U.S. cattle herd is tightening the beef market. Relief may take years

    The USDA reports the US cattle herd fell to 86.2 million head in 2026, a multi-decade low that will squeeze the beef supply chain through 2028.

  10. Sun

    Explainer · Education · California

    Why California schools are returning some of the $1 billion in arts funding

  11. Sat

    Explainer · Politics · California

    Whitmer says Trump helped deliver 21-jet mission for Michigan’s Selfridge base

  12. Fri

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    Nick Reiner indicted in parents’ deaths at Los Angeles home

    Nick Reiner was indicted on murder charges in the deaths of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, at their Los Angeles home.

  13. Thu

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · Los Angeles

    Flock Safety tightens privacy controls as LAPD weighs future of license-plate camera system

  14. Tue

    Explainer · Education · California

    What California’s SB 1133 could mean for school health lessons

  15. Sun

    News: Real Estate · California

    California Forever Seeks Fast-Track Approval for Solano Shipyard Plan

  16. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Influencer Ava Levy Faces New Grand Theft Charge in Riverside County

  17. July 2026

    12 stories: 1 analysis, 3 explainers, 8 news stories

  18. Sat

    Explainer · Environment · Bozeman, Montana

    What Yellowstone visitors should know after a bison attack sent a Bozeman man to the hospital

    Following a July 10 bison attack that hospitalized a Bozeman man, the National Park Service warns visitors to keep a 25-yard distance.

  19. Thu

    Explainer · Food and Dining · Florida

    Burger King’s new manager role and Whopper guarantee, explained

  20. Wed

    News: Environment · California

    Rock Fire grows to 8,000 acres in Inyo County as evacuation orders remain in place

  21. Fri

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    2026 OC Fair opens in Costa Mesa with rides, food and live entertainment through Aug. 16

  22. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Costco food courts in California add $6.99 chicken strips

  23. Tue

    Explainer · Food and Dining · United States

    New Mexico turns Chex Mix into a Route 66 road-trip promotion

    The New Mexico Tourism Department and Chex Mix launch a Route 66 sweepstakes running June 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring state road trips.

  24. Mon

    News: Travel · California

    Silverwood Lake swim beaches closed as algae danger advisory keeps visitors out of the water

  25. Wed

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Santa Barbara County sheriff’s detectives arrest Santa Maria man in online exploitation case

  26. Tue

    Analysis · Business and Finance · United States

    Walmart and Sam’s Club cut summer prices on thousands of items as Trump claims credit

    Walmart and Sam's Club launch nationwide summer price cuts on thousands of products, including groceries and household essentials.

  27. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newsom blames Trump for DOJ probe as reports say California inquiry began earlier

  28. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Newport Beach police say 402 arrested during Fourth of July crowds on Balboa Peninsula

  29. Fri

    News: Food and Dining · California

    California food date labels standardized as new law takes effect

  30. June 2026

    20 stories: 4 investigations, 1 analysis, 3 explainers, 12 news stories

  31. Tue

    News: Politics · California

    Escondido HOA orders residents to remove American flags, warning of fines in flag dispute

  32. Mon

    News: Environment · California

    Sandy, one of Big Bear’s eaglets, falls from nest in apparent accidental fledge

  33. Sun

    News: Travel · United States

    Duck boat overturns near Charles River entrance in Cambridge, injuring riders on busy Boston sightseeing route

    A duck boat accident in Cambridge on Saturday injured several passengers, disrupting a popular Boston sightseeing route near the Charles River.

  34. Sat

    Explainer · Crime and Justice · United States

    Unexpected envelope in your mailbox? Don’t scan the code

  35. June 2026 continues on page 2 with 16 more stories.