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Top LA news: Stem cells destroyed in freezer failure; LAPD seeks additional abuse victims; more

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Published on September 27, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Los Angeles.

Freezer failure destroys blood stem cells of 56 Children's Hospital Of Los Angeles patients

The hospital sent out letters Thursday, apologizing for losing the stem cells, despite safeguards that were in place.

Read the full story on CBS Los Angeles.

Mold discovery halts elective surgeries at LA County-USC Medical Center

Mold contamination was found in a room used to sterilize surgical equipment at the Boyle Heights hospital.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Times.

LAPD seeking additional victims in child sex abuse case involving South LA cheer coach

Michael Edmond, 55, was working as a cheer coach for girls in the South Los Angeles area between June 1 and Sept. 1 when authorities say he began sexually abusing them.

Read the full story on KTLA 5 News.

Thousands of requests for 'detainers' not honored by LA County authorities, ICE says

The local head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement is speaking out, reaffirming the agency's opposition to state and local so-called sanctuary laws.

Read the full story on ABC7.


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