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August 29, 2023

Toni Atkins, California Senate’s 1st female and openly gay leader, to step down

The first female and first openly gay lawmaker to lead California’s Senate, Toni Atkins, is planning to step down next year. The open seat will be filled by Sen. Mike McGuire.

August 29, 2023

WATCH: Masked thieves swarm blue-state Macy's as stunned shoppers look on

A mob of masked thieves robbed a Los Angeles Macy's last week before fleeing the scene in what is the latest in a string of smash-and-grab robberies throughout the city.

August 29, 2023

Backpage founder faces 2nd trial on charges of facilitating prostitution, money laundering

Michael Lacey, the founder of Backpage.com, is facing a second trial on charges of money laundering and facilitating prostitution. He's accused of knowingly selling ads for sex.

August 29, 2023

Democrat Khanna and Republican Mace warn 3.2M could lose child care

South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace and California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna discuss their bipartisan efforts to help prevent families from losing access and increase affordable child care

August 29, 2023

Legendary Ukrainian fighter pilot remembered after being killed in training accident

Ukrainian fighter pilot Andrii Pilshchykov, who died in a training accident last week, is being remembered by those who knew him for his commitment to defending his country.

August 28, 2023

California school board president faces backlash for calling 'Christ-centered' parents to get involved

Rocklin School Board president has been slammed on Facebook for calling for “Christ-centered" parents to get involved in an advisory committee to shape a curriculum.

August 28, 2023

Veteran Los Angeles politician sentenced to 3½ years for corruption

Disgraced Los Angeles political titan Mark Ridley-Thomas, 68, has been sentenced to 3½ years in prison for a benefit-seeking scheme involving USC's School of Social Work.

August 28, 2023

California AG to sue Chino Valley Unified School District over parental notification policy

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against the Chino Valley Unified School District over their mandatory gender identity disclosure policy.

August 28, 2023

San Diego bike theft suspect arrested after playing with victim's Golden Retriever: 'I love you, too'

San Diego Police Department nabbed the theft suspect who was filmed cozying up to a Golden Retriever named Ace after stealing an expensive bike from a stolen garage in July.

August 28, 2023

LA fire captain's son charged with attempted rape, murder: report

A Los Angeles fire captain's son has been charged with kidnapping and murdering a teenager, whom he'd never met before, according to a local TV station.