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April 24, 2023

'Evil' California man accused of using women to lure children to hotels so he could assault them

California authorities have arrested Jason Valentine Esparza, 57, in connection with various sex crimes against children and are asking more victims to come forward.

April 24, 2023

Vehicle slams into parked California patrol car, sending two officers to the hospital

Two California Highway Patrol officers were hospitalized after an SUV struck a parked patrol car at the scene of an earlier highway crash near Los Angeles.

April 24, 2023

SeaWorld euthanizes sick sea lion found on San Diego highway, several miles from shore

SeaWorld has euthanized a sea lion that was rescued on a San Diego, California, highway several miles from the shore after falling ill from a debilitating disease.

April 24, 2023

Sports Illustrated Swim Search finalist, 56, says husband took casting call snaps: 'It's never too late'

Nina Cash, 56, a top 12 finalist in this year's Sports Illustrated Swim Search, said she was inspired by Kathy Jacobs, who became known as "the oldest rookie" at age 57.

April 24, 2023

Sheriff: ‘Safe schools’ initiative ravaged California with drug addiction and fueled homelessness

California's electorate approved the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act nearly a decade ago. Why Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco says voters were misled.

April 23, 2023

California drug dealer escapes with 60 pounds of sheriff's meth during failed sting

A drug trafficker got away with 60 pounds of meth that belonged to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office this week after a sting operation went awry, officials said.

April 23, 2023

California winter rainfall sparks renewed gold rush: reports

Record rainfall and recent wildfires in California have loosened up soil and rocks in such a way that gold seekers are chomping at the bit to pan for gold.

April 23, 2023

California 4-year-old dies, twin brother critical after being pulled from backyard pool

Twin 4-year-old brothers were found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool in the Porter Ranch suburb of Los Angeles on Friday, officials said.

April 23, 2023

California 15-year-old arrested for allegedly selling Xanax, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana on social media

A 15-year-old boy from California was arrested for allegedly running an illegal drug marketplace where he sold alprazolam, psilocybin mushrooms and marijuana products.

April 22, 2023

A's legend Dave Stewart hoping for 'last-minute miracle' to keep Athletics in Oakland

Dave Stewart grew up an Oakland Athletics fan and then became one of their all-time greats, so he is not a fan of them moving to Las Vegas.