Grace Toohey

LAPD sergeant killed trying to help motorists in crash on the 405 Freeway - quarter century of public service ⁦@grace_2e⁩ latimes.com/california/sto…

It was Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday, and Ghislaine Maxwell was preparing a special gift to mark the occasion. She turned to Epstein’s family and friends. One of them was Donald Trump. Maxwell collected letters from Trump and dozens of Epstein’s other associates for a 2003…

There are 132 empty lots in this picturesque corner of the Palos Verdes peninsula -- where there's also been unprecedented landslide movement the past 2 years. Rancho Palos Verdes officials want to ensure no new homes will be built on those lots. latimes.com/california/sto…

"A warning coordination meteorologist is responsible for teaching emergency managers what specific types of weather alerts mean. If those positions remain vacant for, say, half a year, 'you’re really starting to lose your relationship w/local officials.' " latimes.com/california/sto…

Trump officials to send home half of the 4,000 National Guard troops in L.A. latimes.com/california/sto… @grace_2e

Los Angeles is on pace to have its lowest count of homicides in nearly 6 decades. From @liborjany latimes.com/california/sto…

This story from @LATvives is somehow heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. How an LA community came together to support one of the teenagers taking over his parent's street vendor stands: latimes.com/california/sto…

"She said, 'Everyone else has moved on,' and then she started to cry. 'I know,' I admitted. 'It’s true. Except for us.'" Six months after the L.A. fires, the horror of the disaster is fading--but not among the thousands of people who can't go home. latimes.com/lifestyle/stor…

California fire season off to a furious start and experts say it’s just the beginning. Weather conditions this weekend weren’t ripe for wildfire but several fires broke out due to dry landscape. @grace_2e latimes.com/california/sto…

Important analysis and context from @racheluranga, who's doing tireless work covering the immigration raids across SoCal latimes.com/california/sto…

In about an hour, winds at Lake Tahoe went from 5 to 40 mph, per NWS. Temps dropped almost 20 degrees. Waves grew rapidly, hitting 7 to 10 feet. At one point, it snowed. How a dramatic shift in weather left 8 boaters dead, & dozens more needing rescue: latimes.com/california/sto…

Our story: Raid at a Home Depot in Hollywood shatters an immigrant refuge latimes.com/california/sto…

“People are staying home from Mass and work, parks and stores are empty, the streets in many neighborhoods are silent”—Archbishop Jose H. Gomez @grace_2e @SalHernandez @latimes latimes.com/california/sto…

The Trump immigration raids: Stunning, yet predictable Both sides had been building toward this, a city famous for embracing the immigrant experience and a White House that had made hostility toward those here illegally a hallmark @JennyJarvie @grace_2e latimes.com/california/sto…

California Sen. Alex Padilla was detained and handcuffed by the U.S. Secret Service at Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem’s news conference in L.A. Follow our live coverage. latimes.com/california/liv…

As Marines arrive in L.A., military experts raise concerns: ‘This could spiral out of control’ @JennyJarvie @grace_2e latimes.com/california/sto…

My latest: David Huerta is still facing a federal charge for conspiracy to impede an officer. He was released on a $50,000 bond and ordered not to knowingly come within 100 yards of federal law enforcement agents or operations. Arraignment is July 7 latimes.com/california/sto…

There's a lot going on in L.A., but this story from @LATvives @racheluranga really helps piece together how we got here. A must read on what kicked off some of the protests, and then Trump's response: latimes.com/california/sto…

Officials struggle to curb ‘disgusting’ vandalism, thefts, fires, violence in downtown L.A. latimes.com/california/sto… by me, @grace_2e @MatthewOrmseth @racheluranga @Hannahnfry @Rjaellis

My latest: Deysi Vargas received notice last month that her family's legal status had been terminated. The letter warned them to leave the U.S. or risk deportation. Doing so would put her 4-year-old daughter at immediate risk of death. latimes.com/california/sto…