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February 5

No clear champion of cash payment reparations among Democrats in California gubernatorial race

Tony Thurmond emerged as the only California gubernatorial candidate with a clear reparations plan, promising loans for Black business owners and homebuyers.

February 5

DHS says anti-ICE agitators helped child rapist, gang members evade deportation

Homeland Security claims anti-ICE agitators and sanctuary officials tried to block arrests of illegal immigrants accused of child rape, other sex crimes and domestic abuse.

February 5

Teens charged in $66M crypto home invasion plot in Scottsdale as search for Nancy Guthrie continues in Tucson

Two California teens were arrested in an alleged $66 million crypto-related Arizona home invasion just before Nancy Guthrie vanished. Authorities have not said if the cases are linked.

February 5

Multiple dead, several injured after vehicle crashes into Los Angeles grocery store

Vehicle crashed into Los Angeles grocery store Thursday, trapping victims beneath car and leaving at least 3 dead, several injured, officials confirmed.

February 5

California Catholic school official says vandals committed more than material damage in sacrilegious attack

A Catholic school community in California is rallying after vandals caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, with faculty saying the loss goes beyond material harm.

February 5

Businessman Rick Caruso considers running for LA mayor in wake of Palisades Fire report

Rick Caruso indicated that he is reconsidering his decision to not run for office due to a report regarding Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and the Palisades Fire.

February 5

Washington Post top editor admits morale issues plagued paper long before brutal layoffs

Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray says morale issues have plagued the paper for years, even before wrenching layoffs of hundreds of journalists.

February 5

Mayor Bass facing blowback over explosive report that she altered wildfire report to downplay city's role

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass allegedly altered a wildfire report to reduce city liability, according to sources. Bass denies interfering with the report.

February 5

Single tip triggers massive California human trafficking bust with more than 600 arrests

A tip about a suspicious California home sparked a major trafficking bust, leading to 611 arrests and rescuing nearly 20 children across the state.

February 5

'The Daily Show' roasts Gavin Newsom on homelessness, high-speed rail in satirical 'leading man' video

"The Daily Show" mocked possible 2028 contender California Gov. Gavin Newsom highlighting pandemic missteps, homelessness and more.