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August 24, 2023

'Heinous' motive revealed in random shooting, murder of teen girl

The 20-year-old charged with kidnapping Andrea Vazquez from a California park and murdering her allegedly tried to rape her as she was dying, Los Angeles prosecutors revealed.

August 24, 2023

Kristin Smart's killer attacked in prison, hospitalized in serious condition: lawyer

Paul Flores, the man convicted of murdering California college student Kristin Smart in 1996, has been attacked in prison and hospitalized in serious condition.

August 24, 2023

California Democrat doubles down on plan to pay strikers from already indebted taxpayer fund

California Senate Appropriations Chair Anthony Portantino said he hopes to get legislation passed that will give strikers unemployment benefits in the Golden State.

August 24, 2023

Mass shooting at historic California biker bar leaves 3 dead, 6 injured; suspect also dead

At least three were killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at Cook's Corner biker bar in southern California. Orange County authorities said the suspect is also dead.

August 23, 2023

California home destroyed in apparent explosion, others damaged

A California home was reduced to rubble after an apparent explosion that damaged surrounding homes and sent at least four people to the hospital.

August 23, 2023

Activists arrested outside LAUSD offices after parental rights and LGBTQ+ groups clash in downtown LA

Parental rights activists met with LGBTQ+ advocates outside of the Los Angeles Unified School District's offices on Tuesday, leading to three arrests.

August 23, 2023

Missing LA woman shot, kidnapped in 'randomly targeted' attack at park found dead: police

Gabriel Esparza was arrested on charges of murder and kidnapping for the death of missing Los Angeles woman Andrea Vazquez, whose body was found in a field.

August 23, 2023

Crews begin to restore Southern California following 1st tropical storm to hit the region in 84 years

Southern California experienced its first tropical storm in 84 years. Crews are now working to clear away the aftermath of Hilary, which brought flooding and mudslides in the Southwest.

August 23, 2023

Missing LA woman shot, yanked from car by kidnapper: 'We're scared,' relative says

A Los Angeles woman was shot and abducted from a California park early Sunday and her family and police are desperately trying to track her down.

August 23, 2023

Parental rights protesters battle backers of Calif school policy to hide gender identity from parents

More than 200 protesters marched in downtown Los Angeles to advocate for parental notification policies in schools.