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Former Whittier officer pleads guilty in shooting that left unarmed man paralyzed
Salvador Murillo pleaded guilty to two counts of assault by a peace officer in the 2020 shooting, and must give up his right to be a police officer in California.
Sugar, a World Dog Surf champion, is battling cancer, says owner
A five-time World Dog Surf Champion is battling cancer after being the first animal inducted into the Surfers' Hall of Fame.
Wrong kind of fuel: Nearly 1,000 pounds of liquid meth seized in big rig fuel tank at Otay Mesa
Nearly 1,000 pounds of liquid meth was discovered in big rig fuel tank at Otay Mesa cargo facility. The truck driver, a Mexican national, was arrested
WATCH: Trump says Cuba could fall quickly. How realistic is that?
President Donald Trump suggests Cuba could be “easy” to overthrow as tensions grow in the region. Mick Mulroy weighs what U.S. intervention would actually look like.
WATCH: Syrian student turns to classical violin, nabs scholarship
Jad Ibrahim was awarded a full scholarship at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan.
WATCH: Spring break travel alert
Long delays at airports could make for a messy travel season, but there are some steps you can take.
Newsom changed California prisons. What will the justice system look like after he leaves?
Will the next governor continue Gavin Newsom's emphasis on rehabilitation for incarcerated people or move in a different direction? CalMatters recently hosted a panel on the topic.
Lopez: Horrified by the state of the union, he's an angry protester. But he's also optimistic
Veteran protester Bert Voorhees, 70, says democracy is on the line and it's time to march.
Barabak: Culling the field for California governor? Don't look at me, says Betty Yee
The Democratic hopeful is ignoring pressure to step aside to keep two Republicans from advancing in the June primary. She sees her straight talk and government know-how as assets once voters focus.
Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.
A home in Laurel Canyon caught fire Saturday morning as Santa Ana winds gusted through Greater Los Angeles. About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze.
State Farm reaches deal to keep 17% hike in home insurance rates
The agreement sent to a judge late Friday cements a $530-million emergency hike in home insurance rates Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara negotiated with the insurer last summer.
WATCH: Why there's no place like the OZ Museum
Clint Stueve discusses the Kansas museum dedicated to all things "Wizard of Oz," which opened in 2003.
