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June 30, 2023

Meth pipe valentines? Harm reduction advocates, critics at odds over best way to help drug users

Critics say billboards encouraging safe drug use and holiday cards with meth pipes send a "terribly wrong message." But harm reduction advocates say they save lives.

June 30, 2023

California's final reparations proposal could pay qualifying residents up to $1 million each

California's Reparations Task Force put out its final report into discrimination Black Americans have faced, claiming some of them may be owed $1 million.

June 29, 2023

California social media influencer mom gets 90 days in jail for faking kidnapping of children

Social media influencer Katie Sorensen was sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors said she falsely claimed a couple tried to kidnap her kids at a craft store in California.

June 29, 2023

Former California deputy arrested on sexual misconduct allegations stemming from 2022

A former deputy in Placer County, California, was arrested Wednesday after an investigation found he allegedly solicited prostitutes while on and off the job.

June 29, 2023

Sparks fly at California's final reparations task force meeting: 'Now's the time for a divorce!'

The final public meeting for the California Reparations Task force began with raucous public comments from African American residents demanding reparations and even a national "divorce."

June 29, 2023

Thousands additional prisoners to get free college degrees as federal program expands

The federal Pell Grant program, which offers the neediest undergraduates tuition aid, will give thousands more prisoners tuition aid as the program is set to expand next month.

June 28, 2023

Cold case murder suspect in 1984 killing of Florida woman extradited from California

A cold case murder suspect was arrested in California this month and extradited to Florida decades after the killing. Donald Santini was charged in the death of Cynthia Wood.

June 28, 2023

California Amtrak train derails after colliding with water truck, no one seriously injured

An Amtrak train collided with a vehicle near Los Angeles on Wednesday. The impact caused the passenger train to derail. There were no reports of serious injuries.

June 28, 2023

Some Los Angeles July 4 firework shows canceled because of new environmental mandates: report

At least firework shows for the Fourth of July were canceled in Los Angeles as some vendors refused to adopt new environmental standards they say put the safety of staff and safety at risk.

June 28, 2023

Hate crimes in California increased by 20% last year

Crimes regarding homophobia, antisemitism, and racism against Black people in California all rose in 2022 compared with data from 2021. Overall, hate crimes increased by 20.2%.