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Janetta Navarro

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A lifelong Los Angeles resident, Janetta Navarro is the senior Los Angeles reporter for Times Media Service. Navarro covers local news in Los Angeles, including city government and politics, public safety, crime and justice, law enforcement, transportation, homelessness and major civic developments. Navarro holds a master's degree in mass communication.

Stories by Janetta Navarro

20 stories

  1. May 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  2. Sat

    News: Election · California

    Spencer Pratt for LA Mayor: Reality Star’s 2026 Campaign Heats Up

    Spencer Pratt, the reality TV personality from 'The Hills,' is now a leading candidate in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race with an anti-status quo message.

  3. April 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  4. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    ICE Arrests Plummet in Los Angeles After 2025 Surge

  5. March 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  6. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LA County Medicare Hospice Fraud Exposed on Van Nuys Blvd

  7. Mon

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    FBI Raids LAUSD Superintendent Carvalho’s Home in AI Contract Probe

  8. February 2026

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  9. Fri

    News: Crime and Justice · Inland Empire, California

    California Man Sentenced for Being Undisclosed Chinese Agent

  10. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · Inland Empire, California

    Alyssa Miller: At-Risk Missing Woman Last Seen in La Puente

  11. January 2026

    1 story: 1 news story

  12. Sat

    News: Real Estate · California

    Costco, 800 Apartments in South LA: Affordable Housing Model

    Costco is building its first warehouse beneath 800 affordable apartments in South Los Angeles, a unique Thrive Living project setting a new urban development model. Learn…

  13. December 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  14. Sat

    News: Politics · California

    LA Mayor Bass Urges $4.4M for LAPD Hiring Amid World Cup, Olympics

  15. November 2025

    2 stories: 2 news stories

  16. Sat

    News: Transportation · California

    Cargo Ship Fire in Port of LA: Hazardous Materials, No Injuries

  17. Sat

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    Encino Murders: Raymond Boodarian Incompetent to Stand Trial

  18. October 2025

    1 story: 1 news story

  19. Tue

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LA Homeless Encampments on Private Land: City Investigates New Trend

  20. September 2025

    9 stories: 9 news stories

  21. Wed

    News: Environment · California

    Santa Ynez Reservoir: Drinking Water vs. Firefighting in Pacific Palisades

  22. Tue

    News: Election · California

    Schwarzenegger Fights Prop 50 in California: Redistricting Battle

    Arnold Schwarzenegger urges Californians to vote NO on Proposition 50, opposing plans to redraw congressional districts for partisan gain and warning against gerrymandering.

  23. Mon

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    East L.A. Mexican Independence Day Parade 2025: Defying ICE Fears

  24. Mon

    News: Arts and Entertainment · California

    Griffith Park Carousel: Disney Inspiration Saved, Restoration Next

  25. Sun

    News: Crime and Justice · California

    LAPD Stops Kamala Harris Protection in LA Amid Criticism

  26. Sat

    News: Food and Dining · California

    Eagle Rock Subway Closed Over Rat Infestation After Worker Protests

  27. Thu

    News: Military · California

    Judge Rules Trump Violated Posse Comitatus Act in California

  28. Thu

    News: Crime and Justice · Inland Empire, California

    SoCal Ring Pleads Guilty in $12M Apple Return Fraud Scheme

    Five Chinese nationals based in Southern California pleaded guilty to a massive $12.3 million Apple return fraud, exchanging thousands of counterfeit iPhones for genuine devices.

  29. Thu

    News: Politics · California

    Imelda Padilla Faces Recall Effort Over Housing Stance in LA