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Snyder families seek answers after abrupt removal of Kingsgate playground
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- For families who live near Kingsgate Park, they said the playground was a safe spot their children could rely on, and a playground also used by many part of the Central Amherst Little League. But this past week, the playground and swings were removed, something residents said came as a surprise. [...]
A typo by California police led to violent arrest of innocent man who later died, officials say
A police watchdog found that San Francisco police officers threw a man to the ground and pepper-sprayed him after they entered the wrong license plate into their computer.
State parks around Big Sur closed as Timber fire grows to 2,000 acres
A wildfire in Big Sur has burned 2,000 acres, spurred evacuations that encompass the Nepenthe restaurant and the Alila Ventana resort, and closed state parks in the area.
Monday's Powerball jackpot is the 8th-largest ever. Here's how high it could go
Four of the top 10 Powerball jackpots have had tickets sold in California. Here's how big Monday's jackpot has grown.
Influencer charged in sugar daddy rip-offs is denied diversion; judge questions her truthfulness
After reviewing extensive mental health examinations records, Judge Diego H. Edber questioned Adva Lavie's truthfulness and denied her lawyer's request to direct her to a diversion program.
Raman will lose homelessness committee chair as mayoral race heats up, sources say
Nithya Raman will lose her post as chair of the Housing and Homelessness Committee just as her race against Mayor Karen Bass enters its final months.
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WATCH: New clues after mother goes missing in Grenada
The husband of Elizabeth Waddell says he met with jet skiers who claim they saw and talked to Waddell on July 22.
A much-needed cool-down is on the horizon for SoCal this week
A gradual cooling trend will lower temperatures across most of SoCal, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday and Friday will be the coolest.
El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast
A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding.
Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here's what you need to know about the candidates.
The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains.
Fans of Heart's Coffee Shop bid an emotional farewell to the Valley institution after 47 years
Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years.
Aug 12, 2026
Senator 'deeply troubled' by utility threats
Aug 12, 2026