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August 31, 2023

Man accused of pushing Hollywood sex guru off balcony blames her for fatal fall

An attorney for celebrity sex therapist Amie Harwick's alleged murderer told Los Angeles jurors this week that the victim may have accidentally fallen from her own balcony.

August 31, 2023

Son of Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga dies after suffering severe asthma attack: reports

Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga's son Julius died this week after suffering a severe asthma attack last week, according to reports. He was 17.

August 31, 2023

California prison placed on generator power for 2nd week after wildfires knock out electricity

For a second week, the Pelican Bay State Prison in Northern California has had to rely on a generator after nearby wildfires knocked out the facility’s electricity.

August 31, 2023

Crime forces popular San Francisco restaurant to close after 14 years: 'Impossible' to run a business

Gracias Madre, a popular vegan eatery in San Francisco's Mission District, decided to close after more than a decade due to the city's deteriorating state.

August 31, 2023

'Fun-loving' middle school teacher in hot water after showing up to class drunk: police

Southern California teacher Clifford Harper was arrested for allegedly being drunk while in a classroom with students, according to local reports.

August 31, 2023

Newsom plans to spend $360 million to demolish, transform San Quentin State Prison

Newsom’s plan to spend $360 million to remodel San Quentin State Prison into a college-like campus has received support from state lawmakers without much oversight.

August 31, 2023

CA panel to vote on whether site of America’s worst methane leak should increase gas storage capacity

A utilities panel is planning to vote on whether California’s Aliso Canyon facility, the site of the worst U.S. methane leak, should store more gas despite opposition from state lawmakers.

August 31, 2023

Mom, daughter speak out after landmark settlement over school 'socially transitioning' gender without consent

Jessica Konen joined "Fox & Friends" with her daughter, Alicia, after reaching a landmark settlement when a school socially transitioned her child from a girl to a boy without consent.

August 31, 2023

LA city council votes for lawsuit, criminal probe against Texas over migrant busing program

The Los Angeles City Council is pursuing a criminal probe against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott over his program busing migrants from Texas to California.

August 30, 2023

Bosch closes deal to buy US semiconductor foundry in EV chip push

Germany's Bosch Group completed the acquisition of chip manufacturer TSI Semiconductors as part of its plan to establish a manufacturing presence in the U.S. for silicon carbide chips.