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California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during wildfires in the LA area

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California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during wildfires in the LA area

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a historically Black community ravaged by one of last year’s deadly wildfires near Los Angeles. Attorney General Rob Bonta said the investigation was spurred by months of conversation with community members and fire survivors concerned about the … Read more

Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

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Judge blocks California ban on federal agents wearing masks but requires badges to be clearly visible

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a California law from taking effect that would ban federal immigration agents from covering their faces, but will still require them to wear clear identification showing their agency number and badge. California became the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from wearing face … Read more

LA Mayoral Candidate’s Daughter, 22, Dies After Found By Highway In ‘State Of Medical Distress’

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LA Mayoral Candidate’s Daughter, 22, Dies After Found By Highway In ‘State Of Medical Distress’

YOU NEED TO KNOW Emily Beutner, daughter of Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, died on January 6th. The 22-year-old college student died in hospital after she was found “suffering from a medical emergency” on a highway in Palmdale, Calif. “My family experienced the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter,” said the mayoral candidate The … Read more

As the paths of Mt. Baldy reopens, county sheriff slams feds’ ‘lack of concern’ for visitor safety

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As the paths of Mt. Baldy reopens, county sheriff slams feds’ ‘lack of concern’ for visitor safety

The trails on Mt Baldy have reopened following the deaths of three hikers who fell from a snow-covered ridge last month in what investigators believe were two unrelated incidents. This does not mean that conditions are safe, warned the agency responsible for managing rescues there: Snow, ice, limited visibility and the potential for sudden storms … Read more

LAPD Makes Major Announcement in Rob Reiner Murder Investigation

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LAPD Makes Major Announcement in Rob Reiner Murder Investigation

It’s been just over two weeks since the bodies of beloved filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer/producer Michele Singer Reiner, were discovered in their Brentwood mansion on December 14th. Yet the public still has more questions than answers about the details of exactly what led to their shocking murders, and it looks like it … Read more

FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues

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FBI releases images of seized motorcycles as search for Ryan Wedding continues

Dozens of motorcycles believed to belong to Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned alleged drug kingpin, were seized this month by authorities in Mexico, the FBI confirmed Monday as it released images of the property. The 44-year-old Canadian national, who is on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, is wanted for allegedly running … Read more

A case has been dropped against a TikTok streamer who was shot by US immigration agents

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A case has been dropped against a TikTok streamer who was shot by US immigration agents

A federal judge has dismissed an indictment against a Los Angeles TikTok streamer who was shot by an officer during an immigration enforcement operation and accused of assaulting a federal agent, citing a constitutional violation. Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a TikTok creator who broadcasts local news, was accused in October of crashing his car into the … Read more

Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Crew Smelled Strange Odor on Plane

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Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Cabin Crew Smelled Strange Odor on Plane

YOU NEED TO KNOW A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing after cabin crew detected an unusual odor The flight, headed from Orlando to Los Angeles, was diverted and made an emergency landing in Tampa around 11:30 am local time on Saturday, December 27. A Delta spokesperson told PEOPLE that 194 passengers and … Read more

Pineapple Express storm drenches Southern California — When will the rain end?

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Pineapple Express storm drenches Southern California — When will the rain end?

Southern California is suffering a wet Christmas – with the “white” reserved only for high mountain communities. A a strong storm battered the region with torrential rain Wednesday, courtesy of a plume of moisture “Pineapple Express” from the south. “If you are planning to be on the streets for the Christmas holidays, please reconsider your … Read more

Is norovirus going around? Los Angeles County, here’s what you need to know

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Is norovirus going around? Los Angeles County, here’s what you need to know

A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea is likely to affect some people in Los Angeles County. Concentrations of norovirus, sometimes called “winter vomiting disease,” found in wastewater are increasing in the county, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health told the USA TODAY Network in an email on Tuesday, December 16. … Read more