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Aldgra Fredly
Campus Police Union Demands Legal Action After UCLA Protest Leads to 44 Arrests
Police said that a large group of people ‘wearing masks and in possession of metal pipes’ were seen at a university building on May 6.
May 10, 2024
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Aldgra Fredly
12 mins
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California
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Micaela Ricaforte
Nearly Half of Californians Think K-12 Education Has Worsened, Poll Finds
Most said children in their local public schools fell behind academically during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 10, 2024
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Micaela Ricaforte
1 hour
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California Regulators Increase Fixed Monthly Charges for Utility Customers
For most households, the charge will rise from about $10 to $24. One official says the hike will ‘help propel us toward our decarbonization goals.’
May 09, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
13 hours
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Southern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Son Arrested in Slaying of Burbank Teacher; Husband Devastated
Karen Lombardo was a teacher for 30 years and had a significant following in the city, Vince Lombardo said.
May 09, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
13 hours
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Southern California
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City News Service
UC Faculty Call for Resignation of UCLA Chancellor Over Protest Handling
May 09, 2024
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City News Service
14 hours
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California
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Travis Gillmore
Newsom’s Budget Redo Will Tell Us What’s Getting Cut, Who’s Getting Taxed in California
The revision to be released on Friday should offer more insight into the ’tough choices’ made to tame the state’s financial woes.
May 09, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
14 hours
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Southern California
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City News Service
Bin There, Done That: LA City Council OKs Incentives for Organic Waste Disposal
The aim is to get more restaurants and residents signed up by starting them out with a bin and up to nine months of service.
May 09, 2024
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City News Service
15 hours
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Southern California
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City News Service
Compton Woman, Son Accused of Forcing 2 Teens Into Sex Trafficking
The 13-year-olds were picked up in Bell Gardens and taken to a Lynwood home, where they were allegedly forced to engage in sex and pose for photos.
May 09, 2024
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City News Service
15 hours
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Southern California
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Jill McLaughlin
‘Dangerous Sex Offender’ Convicted of Assaults on 5 Women in Ventura County
Two of Edgar Rodriguez Ruelas’ victims were attacked as they slept in their homes. Three were assaulted in parks.
May 09, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
16 hours
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Southern California
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Sophie Li
Anaheim Grants Final Approval for Disneyland Expansion
The theme park gets the green light to add attractions, and the city will see investments in affordable housing, parks, and street improvements.
May 09, 2024
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Sophie Li
16 hours
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Viewpoints
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John Seiler
Bleak Futures: Is Despair Also Driving University Protests?
May 09, 2024
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John Seiler
18 hours
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Viewpoints
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Roger Canfield
Health Hysteria in Hollywood and Hinkley
May 09, 2024
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Roger Canfield
18 hours
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Southern California
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City News Service
After Arrests at Encampment, UCSD Protesters Call for Chancellor to Resign
Some 200 faculty members join in the call for Pradeep Khosla to step down, saying they ‘were shocked and outraged’ by the camp clearing.
May 09, 2024
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City News Service
19 hours
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California
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Sophie Li
Newsom Honors Fallen California Peace Officers at Annual Memorial Ceremony
In a salute to eight officers who died on duty, the governor says, ‘They exemplified courage in its purest form.’
May 09, 2024
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Sophie Li
20 hours
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California
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Rachel Acenas
California Supreme Court Considers Blocking Tax Initiative on November Ballot
The court listened to arguments for an hour May 8 and appeared split over the debate.
May 09, 2024
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Rachel Acenas
20 hours
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California
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Rudy Blalock
California Police Don’t Have to State Their Gender in Reports to Anti-Bias Panel, Court Rules
Attorney General Bonta wanted the requirement to help determine if discrimination played a role in traffic stops. Law enforcement pushed back.
May 09, 2024
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Rudy Blalock
20 hours
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Southern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Wildlife Crossing Over 101 Freeway Set to Open by Early 2026
Crews are installing the 82 concrete beams that will form the crossing, which will connect habitats for bobcats, lions, lizards, and more.
May 09, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
24 hours
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California
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Travis Gillmore
California Lawmakers Again Try to Provide Unemployment Benefits to Striking Workers
Gov. Newsom vetoed last year’s attempt, but state Sen. Portantino says if New York and New Jersey offer the benefits, California should too.
May 09, 2024
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Travis Gillmore
May 09
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Southern California
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City News Service
USC Faculty Censure University President, Provost Over Protest Response
The censure cited “widespread dissatisfaction and concern” regarding decisions made by the two top USC officials surrounding the pro-Palestinian protests.
May 09, 2024
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City News Service
May 09
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Southern California
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Jill McLaughlin
Elementary School Teacher Found Dead in Burbank Home; Son Arrested
May 08, 2024
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Jill McLaughlin
May 08
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