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Harris glosses over debate at San Francisco fundraiser, highlights Biden victories over 'liar' Trump

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Vice President Kamala Harris, addressing Bay Area donors, frames November's election as a choice between freedom under Biden and dictatorship under Trump.

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Woman killed in robbery gone wrong at upscale Newport Beach mall, authorities say

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Two suspects attempted to rob a couple at the upscale Fashion Island mall, then ran over the woman with their getaway car, killing her.

Californians won't pay more than one month's rent for security deposits under new law

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On Monday, Assembly Bill 12, authored by San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, took effect, limiting security deposits to one month's rent for all but the smallest of landlords.

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Deadliest roads in state are in Southern California. Do you drive these freeways?

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The state's most deadly freeways are in San Bernardino, Riverside and San Diego counties, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration analyzed by ConsumerAffairs.

Massive fire near Oroville forces thousands to flee

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As California braces for a heat wave expected to last through next week, several wildfires ignited under critical fire conditions, forcing evacuations.

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L.A. to pay $21 million in settlements tied to botched fireworks detonation by police

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The City Council unanimously approved settlements with more than a dozen residents after the police blew up their South L.A. neighborhood while detonating a cache of fireworks

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Man arrested after stabbing in an Ontario road rage incident, authorities say

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A man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another driver in a road rage incident in Ontario, according to police.

Student loan borrowers can slash their monthly payments — for now. Here's what to know

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Lawsuits by GOP officials have cast a shadow over a Biden plan to ease student borrowers' burdens, but some relief is still available. And more may be coming.

Coyote that attacked girl at San Francisco's Botanical Garden is killed

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The girl was attending a day camp at the Botanical Garden at the time of the bite, which left a "substantive but not serious" injury, according to California Department of Fish and Wildlife spokesperson Patrick Foy.

A plan to fund $1 million in security for Jewish spaces is amended after a protest at City Hall

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Dozens gathered outside L.A. City Hall to oppose a City Council measure that would allocate $1 million to bolster security near Jewish community spaces.

Fire risk closes section of Joshua Tree National Park over July 4 weekend

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The ecologically-sensitive Covington Flats area of Joshua Tree National Park will shut down to the public in a bid to protect its Joshua trees and junipers from wildfire.

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Three teens identified in fatal DUI pursuit crash in Upland

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A car driven by a suspected DUI driver fled police in Rancho Cucamonga and crashed into another car in Upland on Friday, injuring three people and killing four.

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July 4 fireworks in California: Where to watch and where to set them off

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California has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to illegal fireworks. While some cities allow legal fireworks, lighting a July 4 firework in other parts of the state can lead to jail time or a fine.

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Extreme heat, elevated fire risk prompt power shutoffs in Northern California

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Hot weather coincides with extreme fire conditions across Northern California, prompting Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to initiate the first public safety power shutoffs of the year. Even so, the region has seen several wildfires ignite.

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NASA JPL team hopes to give greenhouse gas-monitoring satellite 'unprecedented' vision

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While there are already multiple satellites monitoring greenhouse gases from space, Carbon-I's resolution would be unprecedented.

Opinion: Fentanyl could fuel another cycle of loss in L.A.'s Black communities. It doesn't have to

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Opioid overdoses are depriving hundreds of thousands of children of parents, with especially dire consequences for Black families in Southern California.

Column: The perils of diagnosing Biden's health by watching CNN

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Why are we so obsessed with the term 'dementia'? It's a catch-all for any fumble by an older person — including Biden — and experts say it's insulting.

Lakewood Equestrian Center is bleeding money. Can supporters keep it open?

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The city of Lakewood is taking another stab at figuring out how it can keep the doors of the Lakewood Equestrian Center open.

Opinion: Wildfire smoke kills thousands of Californians a year. It doesn't have to be so deadly

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Forest management won't be enough to avoid such casualties, but officials can take steps to adapt to this new reality and protect Californians.

Gascón advisor facing felony charges argues case is misunderstanding over public records

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Diana Teran is accused of illegally using confidential records for inclusion in a database used by prosecutors to keep track of police officers accused of misconduct.

In a group of over 100 hikers, she vanished and died. What happened to Diem Le Nguyen?

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Twenty-four hours after she posed at the top of Black Mountain, her body was found off a trail not far from foothill community streets in San Diego County.

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The toll of extreme heat rises in California as OSHA advances worker protections

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OSHA is weighing national workplace heat rules that could save lives. Meanwhile, California has suffered billions in losses from soaring high temperatures.

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Crews turn a corner with California's largest wildfire as massive heat wave brings new danger

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Firefighters began to gain control of the Basin fire, which has burned over 13,000 acres near giant sequoias. But a serious heat wave spells trouble for the state.

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NCIS investigating after major general is found dead at Twentynine Palms Marine base

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Maj. Gen. William Mullen, 59, was found dead at Twentynine Palms military base Saturday. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is investigating.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass launches her reelection bid, saying, 'We cannot afford to stop our momentum'

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Bass sent out her first fundraising email of the 2026 campaign, days after officials reported that street homelessness had gone down 10.4% citywide.

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Police recover stolen bitcoin mining computers worth $579,000

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Police find what appeared to be dozens of bitcoin mining computer towers stacked in a cargo van and a public storage unit.

Two congressmen request review after Times report on Central Valley water heist

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Two members of Congress have asked the Government Accountability Office to review how vulnerable the Bureau of Reclamation is to water theft following a Los Angeles Times report on a long-running heist from a federal canal in the Central…

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Gardena gang recruit found guilty of killing retired federal agent's son

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Justin Arteaga was found guilty of a violent crime in aid of racketeering tied to the fatal shooting of Evan Campbell.

Monday, Jul 1

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Metro rider arrested after falling asleep on the bus with a gun

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An armed Metro rider was taken into custody after a standoff with law enforcement after a driver spotted that the sleeping passenger was carrying a firearm.

Sheriff Mike Boudreaux suspends congressional campaign for Kevin McCarthy's former office

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Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux is dropping out of the race for Kevin McCarthy's old congressional seat and endorsing his opponent, Rep. Vince Fong