Robert J. Lopez

‘Frozen’ trailer spotlights comedic characters in Disney feature

2013-06-19 14:03:20

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Sheriff to fire narcotics deputy charged with lying about drugs

2013-06-19 11:27:00

The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is seeking to fire a narcotics deputy charged with lying about finding drugs after detaining a couple, whom the county will pay $550,000 to settle a false-arrest lawsuit, officials said. Francisco Enriquez has...

Gov. Brown targets enterprise-zone tax credits

2013-06-15 21:52:00

SACRAMENTO — A battle is raging over a California program that grants businesses tax breaks for creating jobs but prevents the public from knowing who got them and why. At issue are enterprise zones, which were established to boost employment in...

L.A. business improvement districts' value questioned

2013-06-15 21:37:00

When the bike patrols suddenly ended in downtown Los Angeles' arts district last month, junk began to pile up against the curb on Seaton Street. Over on Mateo Street, a trail of aqua-blue chips from shattered car windows glittered along the gutter....

Remorse, but not hate, in note left by Santa Monica gunman

2013-06-13 22:43:00

The gunman who killed five people last week during a shooting rampage through Santa Monica left an "almost conversational" farewell note expressing remorse for killing his father and brother, law enforcement authorities said Thursday evening. John...

Santa Monica shooting victim scavenged for cans, helped others

2013-06-10 17:04:00

Margarita Gomez walked the Santa Monica College campus each morning and afternoon, collecting cans and other recyclables to help pay the bills. She didn’t have much money, but friends said she regularly saved some of the change she got for her...

Shooting victim was a welcome face at Santa Monica College

2013-06-10 18:32:00

Margarita Gomez walked the Santa Monica College campus each morning and afternoon, collecting cans and other recyclables to help pay the bills. She didn't have much money, but friends said she regularly saved some of the change she got for her cans and...

In 'Hungry Woman,' a Latina's search for fulfillment

2013-06-07 05:30:00

Josefina Lopez admits to being a woman of large appetites — for creative work, haute cuisine, political activism and erotic adventure, among other things. Where, then, could the L.A. playwright, novelist and screenwriter better hope to fulfill all...

Crews make progress against Santa Barbara County fire

2013-05-28 22:46:00

Hundreds of firefighters were battling a brush fire Tuesday night that had charred 2,000 acres in Santa Barbara County and forced authorities to evacuate about 50 homes earlier in the day. The White fire raged out of control on a day when Southern...

Disneyland's Toontown evacuated after explosion

2013-05-28 22:39:00

A small explosion from an apparent dry ice "bomb" at Disneyland's Toontown on Tuesday afternoon forced officials to evacuate people from the popular area, law enforcement authorities said. No injuries were reported from the blast, which rocked the theme...

Taste of Mexico restaurants tout authentic flavors

2013-05-18 08:00:00

When Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu opened their Bell restaurant 15 years ago, some customers wondered if they knew how to cook. Accustomed to Mexican food laden with sour cream, melted cheddar cheese and mild salsa that has long been served...

Body found in remote area of Orange County; student still missing

2013-05-16 23:28:00

Detectives are investigating the discovery of a body found in a remote area of Modjeska Canyon in Orange County, authorities said late Thursday. Orange County sheriff's Lt. Tim Rainwater confirmed to the Los Angeles Times that Orange Police Department...

June 5, 1968, Los Angeles Busboy Juan Romero, 17, comforts Robert F. Kennedy moments after Kennedy had been shot in the pantry of the Ambassador Hotel kitchen.

2013-06-06 10:40:00

Alicia Lopez, city editor for the Daily Pilot, HB Independent, and the Coastline Pilot.

2013-05-22 00:00:00

Los Angeles Times reporter Hector Becerra, left, is instructed by foreman Antonio Lopez, right, on how to pack a box of strawberries.

2013-04-02 00:00:00