Southern California

The four thieves pulled off 44 heists in two months, stealing $250,000 worth of lottery scratchers.

The sick dogs had consumed raw trout caught by anglers. All four were hospitalized but survived.

Opponents said the bill, modeled on similar laws in San Diego, is inhumane and would “further entrench people within the criminal legal system.”

In Southern California, 110,000 acres of Angeles National Forest will be added to the the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

Luis Hernandez, shot outside his store in front of his wife and three children, suffered a spinal injury and may not walk again.

One goat had just given birth and had pregnancy toxemia. She needed her Dextrose and could be dead now, says the farm.

“Melissa,” the tale of a fourth-grader named George who wishes to transition to female, is voted out of the children’s section.

Either the southbound or northbound lanes will close for the next several weeks as the wildlife path is built.

The legislation targets a carcinogen, methylene chloride, and notes that there are alternative ways of decaffeinating coffee.

Convicted of accepting bribes, José Huizar was originally set to begin his 13-year sentence April 30. That’s been pushed to August for medical reasons.