Southern California

“Our children do not need to be exposed to open drug use, period,” said a councilwoman who joined the needle-exchange protest.

The state ordered Murietta Valley Unified to rescind the policy. A dozen SoCal districts have adopted similar rules; one was sued by the attorney general.

Supporters collected more than 900,000 signatures to place the tough-on-crime measure on the November ballot.

The battle over whether some children’s books contain obscene content has been a topic of debate in the city over the past year.

The bill would add 18,000 acres of public land to Joshua Tree and create a monument in eastern Imperial and Riverside counties.

The man recruited legitimately injured patients into his network of bogus law firms and health clinics for unnecessary billing.

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.”

Gov. Gavin Newsom applauded the vote, saying that it will create more opportunities not only for the city but also for the entire state.

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.