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October 25, 2022

California suspect with 3 prior murder arrests, paroled in 2020 again charged with murder

A man who has had three prior murder arrests and a manslaughter conviction before being released on parole in 2020 is accused of murder in California, a report says.

October 25, 2022

California homeowner reported buried Mercedes stolen in 1992, received $87K insurance payout, official says

The former owner of a California property where a Mercedes-Benz was discovered buried in the yard received a big payout after reporting the vehicle stolen in 1992.

October 25, 2022

California police save man from burning car, might have been under influence of alcohol: 'Get out of the car!'

California police rescued a man, suspected of driving under the influence, from inside a burning car on Oct. 20, according to police.

October 25, 2022

Missing CA man found dead in Santa Monica Mountains, coroner says he was shot

Jose Velasquez, a missing man whose body was discovered in California's Santa Monica Mountains, was shot to death, according to a coroner's report.

October 25, 2022

CA school district ordered to pay family of autistic twins $45 million in abuse case

The Southern California-based Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District was ordered to pay $45 million in damages after attention was called to the abuse of two autistic twins.

October 25, 2022

Two gang members arrested in Florida bar shooting that killed 1, injured 6: report

Two men wanted in a shooting that took place at a Tampa, Florida, bar earlier this month were located in Brownsville, Texas. Police believe they were trying to cross into Mexico.

October 25, 2022

Scott Peterson moved off California's death row as judge mulls possible new trial

Scott Peterson has been transferred to Mule Creek State Prison outside Sacramento after being housed at San Quentin State Prison, home of California’s death row.

October 24, 2022

Beverly Hills police investigating antisemitic flyers left throughout city

A batch of antisemitic flyers was left in an area of Beverly Hills over the weekend after demonstrators unfurled a banner over a freeway praising Kanye West's antisemitic remarks.

October 24, 2022

1st Santa Ana wind event of the season brings gusts to Southern CA

Wind gusts in Southern California on Monday were caused by the first Santa Ana wind event of the season. Public safety power shutoffs have been considered.

October 24, 2022

Los Angeles beaches closed due to sewage spill

Sewage discharge near a California creek that leads into the ocean has led to the closure of multiple Los Angeles beaches. Almost 1,200 gallons of sewage spilled near Ballona Creek.