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California governor rejects parole bid for Manson family killer

March 30, 2022

California governor rejects parole bid for Manson family killer

California's governor Tuesday blocked parole for Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten, who is serving a life sentence for helping murder a Los Angeles couple with a fork and knives.

Jewish journalist says she was 'canceled' after tweet condemning vandalism of synagogues during BLM protests

March 29, 2022

Jewish journalist says she was 'canceled' after tweet condemning vandalism of synagogues during BLM protests

Freelance music journalist Eve Barlow said her Jewish advocacy inconveniently collided with BLM's cause.

Will Smith could face assault rap for smacking Chris Rock at Oscars

March 28, 2022

Will Smith could face assault rap for smacking Chris Rock at Oscars

Chris Rock has declined to press charges after actor Will Smith slapped him in the face on live TV during the Oscars – but prosecutors could still bring case, experts told Fox News Digital.

Jon Voight defends Will Smith after slap heard round the world: 'He's a great man'

March 28, 2022

Jon Voight defends Will Smith after slap heard round the world: 'He's a great man'

Actor Jon Voight defends Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LA County officials 'have everything upside down' during crime wave: John Phillips

March 25, 2022

LA County officials 'have everything upside down' during crime wave: John Phillips

"The John Phillips Show" host took L.A. County officials to task Friday on "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

Los Angeles county sheriff calls oversight panel's probe into 'deputy gangs' politically motivated

March 25, 2022

Los Angeles county sheriff calls oversight panel's probe into 'deputy gangs' politically motivated

A civilian watchdog group is launching a "full-scale" investigation into allegations of a subculture of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department that critics contend abuse their authority and have wielded an enormous amount of influence for decades.

Beverly Hills luxury jewelry shop owner robbed of at least $3M in goods says suspects 'seem like young kids'

March 24, 2022

Beverly Hills luxury jewelry shop owner robbed of at least $3M in goods says suspects 'seem like young kids'

The owner of a Beverly Hills, California jewelry store that was robbed of millions of dollars worth of luxury watches and merchandise in a brazen smash-and-grab job in broad daylight this week said the suspects appeared to be young kids.

Los Angeles police warn against wearing expensive jewelry, citing would-be thieves

March 24, 2022

Los Angeles police warn against wearing expensive jewelry, citing would-be thieves

Los Angeles police are issuing a warning to people who wear expensive jewelry

Hollywood Hills homeowner targeted in armed home invasion as Los Angeles robberies rise

March 24, 2022

Hollywood Hills homeowner targeted in armed home invasion as Los Angeles robberies rise

A group of armed robbers targeted a high-end watch dealer who lives in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, stealing $30,000 in jewelry during the home invasion, authorities said Wednesday.

Los Angeles robberies involving firearms up 44% and are becoming more violent, police chief says

March 23, 2022

Los Angeles robberies involving firearms up 44% and are becoming more violent, police chief says

Robberies in Los Angeles involving a firearm have increased 44% this year, the city's top cop said Tuesday, who noted that authorities are seeing an increase in the level of violence used during such crimes and that those wearing expensive jewelry could be targeted by thieves.