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September 25, 2024

Suspect detained after ‘intentionally set improvised explosive device’ goes off at California courthouse

Police said 20-year-old Nathaniel McGuire was responsible for an explosion at the Santa Maria courthouse in California. He was due in court for an alleged firearm violation at the time.

September 25, 2024

'Extreme Makeover' star Eduardo Xol dead at 58, one week after being stabbed

Eduardo Xol, who co-starred on the second season of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," died of injuries from a stabbing attack at his Palm Springs, California, apartment.

September 25, 2024

Los Angeles bus hijacked after on-board fatal shooting, sparking wild police chase

A suspect shot a passenger on a Los Angeles MTA bus on Wednesday before hijacking the vehicle and leading police on a chase for over an hour before he was apprehended by a SWAT team.

September 25, 2024

Los Angeles high school guidance counselor accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old student

A former high school guidance counselor in West Los Angeles is accused of having an "unlawful sexual relationship" with a 16-year-old male student.

September 25, 2024

Police chase hijacked bus in Los Angeles with hostages on board

Police in Los Angeles were pursuing a bus that was hijacked on Wednesday morning with hostages on board, including a shooting victim.

September 25, 2024

See what Berkeley is cooking up in renewed attack against natural gas

On Nov. 5, Berkely residents will vote on a ballot measure that proposes taxing the owners of buildings of 15,000 square feet or larger based on the amount of natural gas consumed each year.

September 25, 2024

Newsom signs bill requiring schools to restrict cellphone use in California schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring schools to limit or prohibit students from using their cellphones during the school day.

September 25, 2024

FLASHBACK: VP Harris pushed for illegal immigrant to practice law in California over Obama admin's objections

VP Kamala Harris, while Attorney General of California, backed the case of an illegal immigrant who was attempting to legally practice law in California.

September 25, 2024

On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California

Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.

September 24, 2024

Squatters take over second abandoned Hollywood Hills mansion owned by son of Phillies owner

Squatters and taggers have taken over another multimillion-dollar abandoned mansion in the Hollywood Hills owned by the same person tied to the first mansion.