Woman pleads guilty to murder in Ventura County's first fentanyl overdose case
Charity Faith Wiley of Reseda pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Ventura County's first historic conviction linking a fatal fentanyl overdose to a drug dealer.
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Bill Clinton takes veiled public shot at Trump's actions: 'Hard to make up'
Former President Bill Clinton slammed the Trump administration’s recent actions such as pushing for a triumphal arch and running the government as a "profit center."...
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Proposition 39 author says ballot initiative ‘not the same’ as Trump’s efforts to constrict voting
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio speaks during an Assembly floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 23, 2025. (Fred Greaves / CalMatters) Republican State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is seeking to distance the voter ID measure Californians will see on their November ballot ...
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VIDEO: Man scales locked gate after chasing UC Berkeley student home
The video shows the college student buzzing into her apartment complex. Seconds later, a man can be seen scaling the locked gate and entering the property. He then pulls out what Berkeley police said was a barbecue lighter. "We deserve stricter laws so that things like this aren'...
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'Soulm8te' trailer teases a terrifying take on AI, love and obsession
"Soulm8te" explores a dangerous bond between a grieving engineer and his AI companion. The horror thriller streams Oct. 1 on Hulu.
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Metro bus crash arraignment delayed yet again
Rios faces two counts of second-degree murder, felony DUI, and reckless driving after allegedly driving an SUV into a Metro bus, killing two passengers and injuring six on Sept. 15....
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The people have spoken: OC Pride returns to Santa Ana next month after public feedback
Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana. (Photo courtesy of OC Pride.) Topline: Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana on Oct. 10, and it’s shaping up to be its largest festival y...
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Lithium-ion battery fire in La Verne spurs neighborhood, school evacuations
Evacuations orders have been issued in the city of La Verne after a hazardous lithium-ion battery fire was reported at the Metropolitan Water District facility....
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Judge strikes down Trump anti-DEI initiative that cut $600M in teacher training
A U.S. Department of Education building. (Greggory DiSalvo / iStock) A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a Trump administration anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative that resulted in $600 million abruptly cut from K-12 teacher training grants aimed at combating...
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to fans from LA and galaxies far away
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the grand opening day. (Makenna Cramer / LAist) Gather the Rebel Alliance — the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is officially open to the public in Exposition Park. The 300,000-square-foot building, sitting on a 13-acre campus...
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Police chase ends in crash after suspect loses control of reportedly stolen car in Alhambra
A high-speed police chase across multiple Southland counties ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday.
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Hulu releases chilling trailer for new 'Clown Panic' documentary
Take a deep dive into the "killer" clown sightings of 2016 in Hulu's "Clown Panic," streaming Oct. 12.
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Battery storage fire at water treatment plant in La Verne prompts nearby schools to evacuate
A fire erupted at a battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne Tuesday, prompting nearby schools to evacuate.