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Bass, Raman spar over policing, homelessness in first mayoral debate since June primary
The showdown in Sherman Oaks was the first face-to-face debate since Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman emerged as the top vote-getters in the June 2 mayoral primary.
Trump shows off multimillion-dollar White House helipad and adds his signature
President Trump showed off the new, granite White House helipad on Wednesday.
Nearly $30,000 worth of Lego sets recovered from cargo train burglary, officials say
Authorities say they have recovered nearly $30,000 in McLaren F1 Lego sets from an abandoned van in Newberry Springs in San Bernardino County.
State approves 'Zone Zero' fire-safe landscaping rules, reshaping yards for millions of Californians
The California Board of Forestry approved 'Zone Zero' regulations outlining what residents in fire-prone areas can plant, build and store near their homes.
Disneyland warns not to stand up on its log-flume ride or risk getting booted from the park
A 13-year-old boy fell off the Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride about two months ago. Now Disneyland has added signs, warning guests that they will be removed from the park if they stand up while on the log-flume ride.
Raman campaign plans to hire controversial strategy group that advised Graham Platner
Nithya Raman's mayoral campaign plans to hire the controversial progressive consulting group Fight Agency to shoot television advertisements, the campaign confirmed Wednesday.
California voters favor progressive candidates, split over democratic socialism, poll finds
California voters are more inclined to back progressives running for office than mainstream Democrats, a new poll found, though a marked generational divide separates those who favor each camp.
San Diego County kicks immigration agents out of shooting range. Sheriff says not so fast
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to end an agreement allowing ICE and CBP agents to train at a county-owned shooting range, but Sheriff Kelly Martinez quickly intervened to uphold CBP's access to the facility.
LAPD killing of Trader Joe's manager in hostage standoff leads to murder conviction
Gene Atkins had previously been convicted on dozens of assault, attempted murder and hostage-taking charges related to a wild cross-city 2018 crime rampage, but was acquitted of first-degree murder during his first trial.
Beverly Hills substitute teacher said she was fired over anti-Trump posts. Now she's suing the district
A substitute teacher at Beverly Hills High School is filing a lawsuit against the school district that fired her, alleging she was terminated for writing Facebook posts criticizing President Trump.
Book bans, LGBTQ+ outing policy under scrutiny in state candidate Sonja Shaw's Chino Valley district
Chino Valley Unified, led by state education candidate Sonja Shaw, faces complaints over removing library books and trying to revive LGBTQ+ notification rules.
Trump administration advances plan to rescind 'Roadless Rule' protecting national forests
The federal proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule clears the way for roads and logging across more than 44 million acres of national forest, including in California.
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