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Crews make progress as Pointe fire threatens homes in Santa Clarita
A fire in Santa Clarita briefly spurred evacuation warnings and threatened structures, growing to about 52 acres before forward progress was halted at around 4 p.m.
Nation's largest landlord accused of Section 8 discrimination in California
A housing watchdog group has filed a complaint against Greystar, the nation's largest corporate landlord, accusing the company of 53 instances of Section 8 discrimination in California.
How to eat safely amid outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis
An outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis has prompted warnings from experts about how to clean and prepare fruits and vegetables.
Why public health officials are 'cautiously optimistic' about Trump's CDC pick
Dr. Erica Schwartz has the skills for the job running the CDC, doctors say. They just hope she'll be allowed to do it.
WATCH: Oklahoma tree trimming brothers plummet after cable snaps
Surveillance video captured a terrifying scene when the tree trimmers plummeted 45 feet. Two brothers, Isaac and Andrew Reyes, suffered serious injuries and are recovering in the hospital.
WATCH: Taco Bell responds to reports of stomach parasite investigation
Thousands of people have become sick since May from the illness. The source has not yet been identified, but Taco Bell is taking voluntary precautionary action amid the multistate investigation.
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DMV says suspected cheating is why 11,000 Californians must retake the written test
California's DMV said that irregularities pointing to possible cheating — and not any internal issues — are the reason thousands of Californians are being required to retake their knowledge test.
LAX people mover contractor sues city over ongoing dispute with airport
The completion of the automated people mover train at LAX, also known as Skylink, has been delayed for years. In a lawsuit, the developer blames the city of the setbacks.
LAPD renegotiating deal with Flock Safety to access company's license plate readers
The LAPD halted its relationship with Flock Safety last week over concerns about how the company stores and shares data collected from automated license plate readers, but officials said Tuesday they are negotiating a new deal with more safeguards in place.
Lobster poachers pinched in Santa Monica; crustaceans stuffed in bags, backpacks, a baby stroller
A clawed caper at the Santa Monica Pier went awry despite 'sophisticated' attempts by suspects to get away with poaching roughly three dozen spiny lobsters, authorities said.
Oil tanker captain didn't know he was hauling cocaine for cartels. Here's how he found out
A Filipino national pleaded guilty Monday to bringing hundreds of pounds of cocaine from Ecuador to the United States that was meant for a Mexican cartel, officials say.
Is it safe to eat salads? A rise in diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis sparks fears of fruits, vegetables
As the number of cyclosporiasis cases grows, experts share tips on how to safely consume produce.
