Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.
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Cal State LA Allows Online Classes During Immigration Operations
The university notified staff and faculty they could switch to online classes, work remotely, and excuse student absences.
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California Boy, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Sparking Hillside Blaze With Fireworks
The teen was released to his parents because the fire was quickly contained and caused no injuries or damage to structures.
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SoCal Police Warn of ‘Bank Jugging’ Thieves Targeting Customers Who Withdraw Cash
The nationwide trend involves criminals who stalk bank customers making withdrawals and then burglarize their cars to steal the money.
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Homeowners Still Frustrated 6 Months After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Eaton Fire survivors urge the state to prod insurance companies and reduce barriers to rebuilding.
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California Mulls Law to Allow Multi-Story Apartments Next to Homes Near Bus Stops
Opponents say the bill would radically change single-family neighborhoods.
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Los Angeles Mayor Confronts Federal Immigration Officers at MacArthur Park
The federal agents left, apparently without making any arrests. The park is in an area that is home to long-standing criminal street gangs.
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Man Gets Nearly 6 Years for Smuggling 2 Illegal Immigrants and Causing Fatal Crash
The San Diego County man’s car overturned as he fled a Border Patrol agent, killing the pair he was smuggling.
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Former FBI Official and His Sister Charged in Bid-Rigging Scheme to Defraud US
The ex-official solicited bids for electronic equipment, then had his sister submit bogus bids, winning $350,000 in contracts. They agreed to plead guilty.
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Third and Fourth Suspects Arrested in Homeless Man’s Killing in Long Beach
Police say the men were involved in the fatal shooting of a 64-year-old man at an encampment in 2021. The shooting could be gang-related.
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Californians Get a Pre-Holiday Reminder: Hands Off Cellphones While Driving
A court ruling in June allows the state’s ‘no touch’ ban to take full effect. That means no holding, even if you’re just looking at a map app.
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Cal State LA Allows Online Classes During Immigration Operations
The university notified staff and faculty they could switch to online classes, work remotely, and excuse student absences.
|
California Boy, 13, Arrested on Suspicion of Sparking Hillside Blaze With Fireworks
The teen was released to his parents because the fire was quickly contained and caused no injuries or damage to structures.
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SoCal Police Warn of ‘Bank Jugging’ Thieves Targeting Customers Who Withdraw Cash
The nationwide trend involves criminals who stalk bank customers making withdrawals and then burglarize their cars to steal the money.
|
Homeowners Still Frustrated 6 Months After Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires
Eaton Fire survivors urge the state to prod insurance companies and reduce barriers to rebuilding.
|
California Mulls Law to Allow Multi-Story Apartments Next to Homes Near Bus Stops
Opponents say the bill would radically change single-family neighborhoods.
|
Los Angeles Mayor Confronts Federal Immigration Officers at MacArthur Park
The federal agents left, apparently without making any arrests. The park is in an area that is home to long-standing criminal street gangs.
|
Man Gets Nearly 6 Years for Smuggling 2 Illegal Immigrants and Causing Fatal Crash
The San Diego County man’s car overturned as he fled a Border Patrol agent, killing the pair he was smuggling.
|
Former FBI Official and His Sister Charged in Bid-Rigging Scheme to Defraud US
The ex-official solicited bids for electronic equipment, then had his sister submit bogus bids, winning $350,000 in contracts. They agreed to plead guilty.
|
Third and Fourth Suspects Arrested in Homeless Man’s Killing in Long Beach
Police say the men were involved in the fatal shooting of a 64-year-old man at an encampment in 2021. The shooting could be gang-related.
|
Californians Get a Pre-Holiday Reminder: Hands Off Cellphones While Driving
A court ruling in June allows the state’s ‘no touch’ ban to take full effect. That means no holding, even if you’re just looking at a map app.
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