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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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 longstanding 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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California Officials Tout New Crime Stats But Report Lacks Full Picture
The state’s 2024 crime reports are missing data from parts of L.A., San Diego, and Kern counties.
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Nordstrom to Shutter Southern California Store in August
The luxury department store’s closure adds to the woes of Santa Monica’s downtown shopping core.
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Republican State Lawmakers Urge Trump to Avoid ICE Operations at Workplaces
The White House remains focused on public safety threats and the deportation of illegal criminals, according to a spokesperson.
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California Moves Forward With Higher Marijuana Excise Tax
The cost of legal weed will increase starting July 1. Sellers say the higher price will drive more customers to the black market.
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Crews Fight Several Fires in Southern California as Fourth of July Nears
Gov. Gavin Newsom reminded the public about the fire dangers associated with illegal fireworks.
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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 longstanding 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.
|
California Officials Tout New Crime Stats But Report Lacks Full Picture
The state’s 2024 crime reports are missing data from parts of L.A., San Diego, and Kern counties.
|
Nordstrom to Shutter Southern California Store in August
The luxury department store’s closure adds to the woes of Santa Monica’s downtown shopping core.
|
Republican State Lawmakers Urge Trump to Avoid ICE Operations at Workplaces
The White House remains focused on public safety threats and the deportation of illegal criminals, according to a spokesperson.
|
California Moves Forward With Higher Marijuana Excise Tax
The cost of legal weed will increase starting July 1. Sellers say the higher price will drive more customers to the black market.
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Crews Fight Several Fires in Southern California as Fourth of July Nears
Gov. Gavin Newsom reminded the public about the fire dangers associated with illegal fireworks.
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