Los Angeles TimesWho is to blame? Los Angeles TimesLead contamination: Grassy areas at three elementary schools in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights and Maywood were fenced off this week after testing showed elevated levels of lead. Los Angeles TimesRepeat offender: Two years ago, retired NFL star Darren Sharper was arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of sexual assault. Los Angeles TimesPolice tape: New surveillance video shows 56-year-old Vachel Howard’s 2012 death inside the LAPD’s 77th Street station. Last year, the city of Los Angeles agreed to pay Howard’s family $2.85 million to settle a wrongful-death claim.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 19, 2016 12:03 UTC