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July 9, 2023

50 Cent says Los Angeles is 'finished' after zero bail policy reinstatement: 'Watch how bad it gets'

Rapper 50 Cent posted about Los Angeles' crime crisis on Instagram, telling his followers to "watch how bad it gets out there" in response to the reinstatement of zero bail policy.

July 9, 2023

Six people killed in fiery California plane crash identified by Riverside County coroner

The six victims who died in a plane crash in Murrieta, California, early Saturday morning were identified by the Riverside County Sheriff's coroner.

July 9, 2023

Doctor accused of ‘purposely’ driving family off cliff asks for mental health treatment instead of prison

The lawyers for Dharmesh Patel, the California doctor who drove his family off a cliff in an alleged murder-suicide attempt, asked the court for a mental health diversion.

July 9, 2023

Dem congresswoman: Biden administration doesn't deserve 'any blame' for chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., says President Biden's administration bears no blame for the chaotic and deadly withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan.

July 9, 2023

Restaurant under fire after security camera from COVID crime era creeps out customer

A California restaurant is pushing back against a woman's claims she felt unsafe by the placement of a security camera fastened under the bar.

July 9, 2023

Proposed California bill would fine school districts who ban books with 'inclusive and diverse perspectives'

After a heated debate over book banning, the AB 1078 bill, authored by Assemblymember Corey Jackson of Riverside, passed the Senate Education Committee 5-2 on Thursday.

July 8, 2023

California suspect accused of randomly setting 68-year-old man on fire in Berkeley: police

California suspect Bradley Marcrum, 24, was charged with attempted murder, elder abuse and mayhem after allegedly setting a man on fire and dousing him in gasoline in Berkeley.

July 8, 2023

Six killed after business jet crashes in California, sparks 'fully involved' fire

The Riverside County Sheriff confirmed six people were killed when their plane went down in Murrieta, California. The FAA identified the plane as a Cessna C550 business jet.

July 8, 2023

Serial Los Angeles rapist preyed on women he met online as victim count climbs: Police

At least 16 alleged victims accused Terrance Hawkins, 41, of sexual assault since his arrest at the end of April, and police believe there are more victims

July 8, 2023

Leslie Van Houten, Manson family killer, to be released on parole after Newsom drops challenge

Leslie Van Houten, a Charles Manson follower and convicted killer, will be paroled in weeks, according to her lawyer. Gov. Newsom dropped his efforts to keep Van Houten behind bars.