Ruben Vives is a general assignment reporter for the Los Angeles Times. A native of Guatemala, he got his start in journalism by writing for The Times’ Homicide Report in 2007. He helped uncover the financial corruption in the city of Bell that led to criminal charges against eight city officials. The 2010 investigative series won the Pulitzer Prize for public service and other prestigious awards.
Latest From This Author
Fiesta Parade Floats, which has built award-winning floats for nearly 40 years, will shut down amid financial hardships and its inability to meet Tournament of Roses standards.
June 29, 2024
The brush fire broke out near a tract of homes in the city of Corona, prompting authorities to close major roadways and evacuate some homes.
June 24, 2024
FBI raids in Oakland — including at the home of Mayor Sheng Thao — have cast a spotlight on a years-long probe into the political influence of the Duong family and California Waste Solutions.
June 22, 2024
Federal authorities on Thursday raided the home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. No further details were provided.
June 20, 2024
L.A. Councilmember Kevin de León will propose the renaming of Pershing Square after Biddy Mason, a little-known L.A. philanthropist who started her life in slavery.
June 19, 2024
The city of Fresno said it placed its police chief on paid administrative leave as it conducts an investigation into an “inappropriate relationship.”
June 13, 2024
A point-in-time count showed a major decline in Sacramento’s homelessness population. But some question the results, and say the decrease doesn’t match their on-the-ground experience.
June 8, 2024
Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival organizers have canceled the annual event for this year amid concerns over costs and safety issues.
June 5, 2024
A ride-share driver shot and wounded a naked man who was assaulting a woman in Stanton, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
June 4, 2024
A man shot and killed a bear in an unincorporated area near Lake Tahoe, sparking a debate among residents who say he lied to authorities to avoid criminal charges.
May 31, 2024