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May 14, 2022

California family thanks firefighters who saved American flag from their home before it was destroyed

One California family is thanking firefighters who saved their U.S. flag and 9/11 mug cup from their home that was destroyed by the Coastal Fire.

May 13, 2022

Los Angeles apartment maintenance workers found dead after exposure to fentanyl in complex

Two maintenance workers in a downtown Los Angeles apartment complex were found dead Thursday after they were exposed to fentanyl, authorities said.

May 13, 2022

Relatives of California girl, 3, who died during church exorcism charged

The mother, uncle and grandfather of a 3-year-old California girl who died during a 2021 church exorcism to rid her of evil spirits all face charges in connection with the death, authorities said.

May 13, 2022

California firefighter Darin Banks killed by falling tree honored in convoy to bring his body home

A convoy brought home the body of a contract wildland firefighter Friday who was killed by a falling tree in California last week.

May 13, 2022

California officer arrested for masturbating at family’s home took interest in their daughter: prosecutors

Prosecutors have released details surrounding the arrest of a California police officer accused of masturbating inside a home while responding to a disturbance call, saying he had been eyeing the family's 23-year-old daughter.

May 13, 2022

California elementary school student shared Skittles-like cannabis candy at recess, officials say

A California elementary school fourth-grade student shared cannabis-infused candies with other students, officials revealed.

May 13, 2022

California fire destroys 20 Laguna Niguel homes, injures firefighters

The Coastal Fire destroyed homes in California's Laguna Niguel, forcing the evacuation of 900 residents. The blaze has burnt 200 acres and is around 15% contained.

May 13, 2022

Nancy Pelosi-aligned dark money nonprofit has been out of compliance in California for months, filings show

House Majority Forward, a Nancy Pelosi-aligned nonprofit, has been out of compliance in California for months, barring it from collecting donations in the heavily Democratic state.

May 12, 2022

LA County DA George Gascon reverses bail policy, will allow exceptions in some cases as criticism mounts

Los Angeles County's top prosecutor has reversed a policy barring his deputy district attorneys from seeking cash bail, which he wanted to eliminate, as criticism of his office continues to mount amid a rise in crime and calls for his ouster.

May 12, 2022

Baby Brandon kidnapping suspects tried to abduct the infant on three previous occasions, prosecutors say

The two suspects accused of kidnapping a 3-month-old baby boy from his grandmother's San Jose home last month had tried to abduct the infant on three previous occasions, prosecutors said Thursday.