Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards.
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More than a week after the arrest of Jerrid Joseph Powell in connection with the shooting deaths of three homeless men and an L.A. county employee, much remains wrapped in mystery, including a motive in the slayings.
Dec. 8, 2023
Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was charged with four counts of murder. Prosecutors say he gunned down three homeless men and a robbery victim in a four-day span last week.
Dec. 4, 2023
Los Angeles police have arrested a man in connection with a trio of shootings that left three homeless men dead across the city in the past week.
Dec. 2, 2023
LAPD is searching for an assailant suspected of fatally shooting three homeless people over a few days.
Dec. 2, 2023
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that the fire-damaged 10 Freeway will be reopened sooner than expected — Tuesday “at the latest.”
Nov. 16, 2023
Caltrans routinely inspected the site where the fire broke out and last visited Oct. 6. The company that rented the land from Caltrans said it’s being scapegoated.
Nov. 16, 2023
Caltrans was trying to evict the company leasing the lot that caught fire and severely damaged the 10 Freeway. Agency says it illegally sublet the property to several small businesses.
Nov. 15, 2023
For years, Art and Jill Hernandez have traveled throughout Southern California setting up memorial displays to honor members of the armed forces.
Nov. 13, 2023
There is no timeline for when the freeway will be reopened, but officials say the work will not happen swiftly.
Nov. 7, 2023
A Corona Del Mar Middle and High School student was suspended for three days after violating school policy against hate speech.
Nov. 12, 2023