Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on service journalism. Her previous stints include reporting for the San Luis Obispo New Times and KCBX Central Coast Public Radio.
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June 21, 2024
The temporary program allows businesses to have a brick-and-mortar retail space for a $1 a month. It also gives life to otherwise empty buildings downtown.
June 20, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has set in motion the return of ancestral lands to the Shasta Indian Nation that were seized a century ago and submerged.
June 19, 2024
Tustin Police Officers are investigating the robbery of a member of the U.S. Secret Service who was held at gunpoint.
June 18, 2024
Northwestern winds is pushing smoke from the Post fire into the Santa Clarita and Castiac areas, affecting residents’ air quality. Local officials share guidance on how to keep the air inside your home clean during a wildfire.
June 17, 2024
Workers in the entertainment industry are struggling. The Times has compiled a guide that offers tips on finances, mental health and accessing funds.
June 13, 2024
The slow resumption of film and TV work after the Hollywood strikes is causing stress in the industry. Mental health professionals share how to cope.
June 13, 2024
La fecha límite para obtener la Real ID es mayo de 2025. La nueva forma de identificación será necesaria para abordar vuelos nacionales y entrar a ciertos edificios federales.
May 28, 2024
California realtors advise that buyers understand a property’s history and structure condition before finalizing their purchase, saving them the headache and cost of future fixes.
June 3, 2024
Police say Yara Vanessa Pineda, a 27-year-old with a mental health disorder, fled when confronted by parents Tuesday at Seoul International Park.
May 30, 2024