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Hiker missing in Yosemite National Park after being swept away by fast-flowing creek

July 6, 2023

Hiker missing in Yosemite National Park after being swept away by fast-flowing creek

A hiker named Hayden T. Klemenok has been reported missing in Yosemite National Park since the holiday weekend after being swept away by a cold and rapidly flowing creek.

Los Angeles County sheriff says bodycam video of officer tackling, pepper-spraying woman is 'disturbing'

July 6, 2023

Los Angeles County sheriff says bodycam video of officer tackling, pepper-spraying woman is 'disturbing'

The Los Angeles County sheriff opened an investigation into two deputies after a video surfaced of one of the deputies tackling a woman who was filming her husband's arrest.

San Francisco newspaper endorses reparations for Black Californians: 'Long overdue'

July 6, 2023

San Francisco newspaper endorses reparations for Black Californians: 'Long overdue'

Black Californians are owed financial compensation for racist policies in decades past, a San Francisco newpaper argued, as a reparations task force moves forward.

Soccer fan arrested, charged with attempted murder in Levi’s Stadium stabbing during Mexico-Qatar match

July 6, 2023

Soccer fan arrested, charged with attempted murder in Levi’s Stadium stabbing during Mexico-Qatar match

The Santa Clara Police Department has arrested a 29-year-old man for attempted murder after he was identified as the suspect in the stabbing of fan during a soccer match on Sunday.

DHS watchdog finds ‘multiple mistakes’ that led to migrant on terror watch list being released into US

July 6, 2023

DHS watchdog finds ‘multiple mistakes’ that led to migrant on terror watch list being released into US

The DHS Office of Inspector General has faulted processes and multiple mistakes which it said led to the release of a migrant on the FBI's terror watch list.

California sheriff's deputy accused of raping intoxicated victim: police

July 5, 2023

California sheriff's deputy accused of raping intoxicated victim: police

California sheriff's deputy Wes Montz was charged with allegedly raping and sodomizing victims he dated, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said. Montz has been placed on leave.

Soccer fan 'critically' injured after being stabbed during violent brawl at CONCACAF Gold Cup match

July 5, 2023

Soccer fan 'critically' injured after being stabbed during violent brawl at CONCACAF Gold Cup match

Police in California are asking for help looking for two people involved in a violent stabbing that left one man "critically" injured following a fight during a CONCACAF Gold Cup match.

Updated US citizenship test could increase the challenge level for some test-takers, sparking concern

July 5, 2023

Updated US citizenship test could increase the challenge level for some test-takers, sparking concern

Updates to the U.S. citizenship test are expected to make the test more difficult for certain groups. The new test has added a speaking section to assess English skills.

Backpacker goes missing during hike at Yosemite National Park

July 5, 2023

Backpacker goes missing during hike at Yosemite National Park

Hayden Klemenok, 24, was swept away in the Chilnualna Creek at Upper Chilnaulna Falls in California's Yosemite National Park on Sunday, his family said.

Bat-wielding kids attack San Francisco moms, nannies outside school in wealthy neighborhood

July 5, 2023

Bat-wielding kids attack San Francisco moms, nannies outside school in wealthy neighborhood

Children wielding baseball bats are reportedly attacking and robbing mothers in Noe Valley, a wealthy San Francisco neighborhood known as "stroller alley" for its young families.