Christian Martinez

Los Angeles Times

Christian nonprofit punished for feeding homeless people gains backing of Justice Department

By: Christian Martinez

The DOJ is siding with Orange County nonprofit Micah's Way, which was penalized and threatened with prosecution by the city of Santa Ana for feeding homeless people.

Los Angeles Times

17-year-old dies after being shot and struck by a car in Canoga Park

By: Christian Martinez

A 17-year-old boy died after being shot and then struck by a car early Wednesday at a Canoga Park gas station.

Los Angeles Times

Injunction limits cash bail in L.A. County — for now

By: Christian Martinez

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction barring the city and county from enforcing cash bail requirements for some people who have been arrested but not arraigned.

The University Star

Something I learned here

By: Christian Martinez

My time here at Texas State has really changed me as a person. It has not only pushed me beyond my limits but also taught me something important...patience. Growing up

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Superblooms beautiful, but some may devastate native plants

By: Christian Martinez

Some species of invasive plants thrive under long, wet winters like California’s recent one, with rapid growth and faster reseeding

Yahoo Lifestyle

LAPD found 700 'ghost guns' — now it is getting $5 million

By: Christian Martinez

Nevada-based "ghost gun" manufacturer Polymer80 settled a lawsuit with the city of Los Angeles for $5 million.

Los Angeles Times

Irvine woman who allegedly taped dogs' mouths shut arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty

By: Christian Martinez

Gabriela Barrera, 21, was arrested on suspicion of felony animal cruelty after she admitted to taping multiple dogs' mouths shut, the Irvine Police Department said.

Los Angeles Times

Banko Brown's family files suit against Walgreens and the security guard who shot him

By: Christian Martinez

The family of Banko Brown has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Walgreens and a security guard who fatally shot Brown in April in San Francisco.

Oil City News-Herald

California woman who allegedly taped dogs' mouths shut arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty

By: Christian Martinez

An Irvine woman who admitted to taping shut the mouths of multiple dogs has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of felony animal cruelty, police said.

Los Angeles Times

Great white sharks more common off California coast than previously thought, study says

By: Christian Martinez

If you have swum in the ocean off the coast of Santa Barbara or San Diego recently, chances are you swam next to a young great white shark.