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August 22, 2022

Kiely Rodni search: SUV pulled from reservoir near where California teen last seen

An SUV was pulled from Prosser Creek Reservoir in California Sunday night after a private dive team claimed they found missing 16-year-old Kiely Rodni in 14 feet of water.

August 22, 2022

California dog blinded after ingesting oxycodone during walk

A dog became blind after ingesting opioids while on a walk in California last week, the animal's owner said. The owner is unsure exactly where the dog found the drug.

August 22, 2022

Climate activist Steven Spielberg's private jet has burned $116,000 worth of jet fuel in two months

Steven Spielberg's private jet has racked up nearly 17,000 miles burning more than $116,000 worth of jet fuel since June despite past comments that he was "terrified" of global warming.

August 21, 2022

‘They’re family now’: California family takes in Crimean couple who risked their lives to get to US

After fleeing from Crimea to Mexico to the United States, couple Yana and Ilias joined a California family where they found safety and built new relationships.

August 21, 2022

LA County health department turns off social media replies, says account is for 'informational purposes' only

The LA County health department has turned off the ability for people to comment on their social media posts, stating that its accounts are for "informational purposes only."

August 21, 2022

Los Angeles county health department offering free COVID-19 testing for pets

The LA County Department of Public Health is offering free COVID-19 testing for pets who are experiencing coronavirus symptoms or have been exposed to the virus.

August 21, 2022

San Francisco chocolate shop in Chinatown teaches employees kung fu to combat crime: report

The owner of Jade Chocolates Teahouse and Café in San Francisco's Chinatown is giving employees lessons in kung fun as theft and hate crime weigh on the minds of residents.

August 21, 2022

Sex offender arrested for trying to assault girl in California elementary school restroom: police

A registered sex offender was arrested Friday after entering a southern California elementary school restroom and attempting to assault a girl, police say.

August 21, 2022

Los Angeles requires youth basketball participants to wear masks, critic calls policy 'dangerous'

A youth basketball league in Los Angeles is requiring participants to wear a mask at all times, even as the country is two years into the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 20, 2022

California man allegedly tried to set grocery store employee on fire for making him pay for food

A California man allegedly tried to set a grocery store employee on fire after the victim tried to stop the man from leaving a store with a cart of unpaid groceries.