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Top LA news: Measles outbreak declared in LA County; Father charged with attempted murder; more

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Published on April 23, 2019
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Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Los Angeles.

Measles outbreak declared in LA County; exposure sites include LAX, UCLA and Glendale area taco shops

Public health officials on Monday declared a measles outbreak in Los Angeles County after confirming at least five cases among residents, as well as the first cases of transmission of the illness within the county this year.

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.

Police discontinue search at SoCal landfill for body of 6-month-old boy; parents remain in custody

Authorities on Monday discontinued the search for the remains of a 6-month-old boy in a Southern California landfill.

Read the full story on Fox 11 Los Angeles.

Father charged with attempted murder, child abuse in near-fatal attack on infant in DTLA

The man accused of beating his 9-month-old son in downtown Los Angeles was charged with attempted murder and child abuse Monday.

Read the full story on ABC7.

LA County’s homeless population is growing — but not as fast as they’re dying

Deaths of homeless people in Los Angeles County have jumped 76% in the past five years, outpacing the growth of the homeless population, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis of county coroner data. Experts say drug and alcohol abuse are significant factors.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.


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