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October 5, 2023

US border towns facing migrant crisis further threatened by potential government shutdown

US Border towns currently plagued by the migrant crisis now face a new threat as a potential government shutdown on the horizon could affect resources.

October 4, 2023

$7M settlement reached in fatal shooting by California Highway Patrol during 2020 traffic stop

A $7 million settlement has been achieved in a case involving the fatal shooting of a driver and the injury of his girlfriend during a traffic stop in Oakland in 2020.

October 4, 2023

Orange County files lawsuits against Southern California Edison over wildfires

Orange County, situated in Southern California and home to over 3 million residents, has initiated legal action against Southern California Edison alleging negligence.

October 4, 2023

ICE detention center houses handful of inmates despite having thousands of beds: lawmaker

A California lawmaker is calling on Immigration and Customs Enforcement to push the courts to allow more illegal immigrants to be held in a facility running near-to-empty

October 4, 2023

Helicopter hunt: California island not bending on plan to eliminate population of this invasive species

The Catalina Island Conservancy said using a helicopter hunt to rid the island of invasive mule deer is the fastest and most humane method for protecting the ecosystem.

October 4, 2023

Boozed-up teacher caught in second-grade classroom after driving to work drunk: cops

Wendy Munson, 57, was arrested Monday after allegedly driving to work and teaching while intoxicated in Live Oak, California, police said.

October 4, 2023

Video: Watch police bust blue county official accused of producing child porn

Steven Frasher, who serves as the public information officer for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, was arrested Tuesday for felony child pornography-related charges.

October 4, 2023

Newsom repeals CA law that 'censored' doctors giving COVID-19 care

California Gov. Gavin Newsom recalled a bill that threatened to strip medical licenses of doctors who offered unorthodox opinions on COVID-19 after the law was successfully challenged in court.

October 4, 2023

Five ways Ronald Reagan predicted the future, from weaponized medicine to 'Morning in America'

Ronald Reagan predicted world events even before launching his political career — then shaped those events as president. "He was astonishingly clairvoyant," said historian Craig Shirley.

October 3, 2023

Elderly California brothers' fishing trip turns deadly as authorities continue hunt for second missing man, 78

The body of a missing California elderly man was found under a bridge and the search continues for his brother, both of whom vanished during a fishing trip.