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Overcrowded slammer leaves juveniles in squad cars for hours as police wait to drop them off: sources

September 15, 2023

Overcrowded slammer leaves juveniles in squad cars for hours as police wait to drop them off: sources

Overcrowding at a Los Angeles juvenile hall left police with young suspects in their patrol cars waiting for hours in the parking lot Tuesday, sources say.

San Francisco official apologizes to murdered teen's mom after unknowingly helping killer with letter to judge

September 15, 2023

San Francisco official apologizes to murdered teen's mom after unknowingly helping killer with letter to judge

Sha'ray Johnson, mom of murdered teen Day'von Hann, discussed her son's death and San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen's apology for writing a letter to end his killer's probation.

To avoid blackouts, California Legislature approves plan to buy more wind energy

September 15, 2023

To avoid blackouts, California Legislature approves plan to buy more wind energy

The California Legislature has voted to give Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration permission to buy massive amounts of electricity.

Armed woman who defended herself against 'drunk' roommate celebrates legal win

September 15, 2023

Armed woman who defended herself against 'drunk' roommate celebrates legal win

A female truck driver who used a gun to defend herself against an aggressive roommate is celebrating her case being dismissed after her lawyers argued she acted in self-defense.

California judge rejects woman's claim she was following masters' orders in killing of Marine's wife

September 14, 2023

California judge rejects woman's claim she was following masters' orders in killing of Marine's wife

A California judge on Tuesday rejected a woman's argument in her attempt to get a murder conviction overturned, claiming that her master directed her actions.

Fights break out between renters and Berkeley landlords celebrating end of COVID-eviction moratorium

September 14, 2023

Fights break out between renters and Berkeley landlords celebrating end of COVID-eviction moratorium

A fight broke out between Berkeley, California, landlords celebrating the end of a COVID eviction moratorium and tenants protesting their party this week.

California man's leisurely stroll into home to allegedly steal Hermes blankets worth $5K each caught on video

September 14, 2023

California man's leisurely stroll into home to allegedly steal Hermes blankets worth $5K each caught on video

An alleged thief in Southern California was caught on a home's security footage stealing two Hermes blankets worth $5,000 each, police said.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill ending travel ban to red states

September 14, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill ending travel ban to red states

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed a bill that repeals a ban on state-funded travel to states that have enacted anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

Southern California neighborhood evacuated for hours due to large natural gas leak

September 14, 2023

Southern California neighborhood evacuated for hours due to large natural gas leak

Residents of an unincorporated neighborhood in Southern California endured a more than six-hour evacuation due to a significant natural gas leak stemming from an underground pipeline.

'Double standard' revoked, federal appeals court allows Christian clubs to return to public school campuses

September 14, 2023

'Double standard' revoked, federal appeals court allows Christian clubs to return to public school campuses

Under the First Amendment, Christian student clubs should receive comparable treatment to secular groups, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled on Wednesday.