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Rikers Inmate Awaiting Trial Dies as Mayor's Condolence Draws Backlash

The Department of Correction has opened an investigation into the death, signaling renewed scrutiny of Rikers' safety.

Antioch Officer Placed on Leave After Video Shows Him Punching Unhoused Woman

Reality-TV Outsider Tightens Los Angeles Mayoral Race

Karen Bass Admits She Fell Short of Promise to End Street Homelessness in Los Angeles

L.A. Mayoral Forum Canceled After Leading Candidates Pull Out

Judge Keeps SF Driver Jailed in SoMa Hit-and-Run Murder Case

Houston Police Investigate Steakhouse Death After Staff Moved Collapsed Diner Outside

Trump Seeks to Extend Federal Control Over D.C. Police

Trump Puts D.C. Police Under Federal Control and Deploys National Guard