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CALIFORNIA – A school board overseeing Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools resigned after a state audit found the charter school received $180 million in K-12 funds it was not eligible for and engaged in wasteful spending.

Plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration in L.A. will address the media, days after the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied the administration's bid to stay a temporary restraining order halting the government's roving enforcement patrols.

California Democrats propose redistricting to cut five GOP House seats, countering Texas GOP efforts. The plan aims to boost Democrats to 48 out of 52 seats, pending voter approval. Governor Newsom pushes for a November special election, facing potential voter skepticism.

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CALIFORNIA – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced, July 16, that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) terminated approximately $4 billion in unspent federal funding for California’s High Speed Rail project.

The Trump administration extends Bill Essayli's term as U.S. attorney for California's Central District without Senate confirmation, using the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. This move allows Essayli to continue leading amid controversy over dismissed charges in high-profile cases.

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Tarantulas, including Steindachner’s ebony tarantula, are migrating in Southern California for mating season. These large, docile arachnids emerge from burrows in summer and fall. Experts advise leaving them alone as they play a vital ecological role.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court in San Francisco ruled Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional, affirming a lower-court decision that blocked its enforcement nationwide.

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In a heart-wrenching and disturbing case out of Maryland, three-year-old Nola Dinkins' life was tragically cut short, and her remains were discovered in a suitcase wrapped in Saran Wrap. Authorities are now pursuing murder charges against her mother, Darrian Randle, and her boyfriend, Cedrick Antoine Britten.

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Although drug seizures at US Ports of Entry by Customs & Border Protection (CBP) officers are frequently in the news, another important part of their job often goes unnoticed: screening arriving international visitors, luggage, and packages for foreign food forbidden from entry into the United States.

Rick Caruso, a billionaire and former mayoral candidate, is considering a run for California governor after Kamala Harris decided not to enter the race. With no clear frontrunner, Caruso's ability to self-fund and appeal to a broad voter base could make him a significant contender in the 2026 ...

Los Angeles County's Office of Emergency Management has a $15 million budget for 2024, with $9.2 million for salaries, leaving limited funds for other needs. This budget is much lower than those of other major cities, raising concerns about the county's disaster preparedness.

Glass House Brands has revamped their labor practices after a July ICE raid, hiring consultants and signing a labor agreement. Despite changes, some advocates criticize the company for avoiding responsibility. The raid has raised concerns about federal cannabis policy.

What Started as a Chicken Crossing Ended in Alleged Road Rage. A Florida woman is facing serious felony charges after allegedly attacking a fellow motorist with bear mace in an apparent fit of rage—sparked by the death of a chicken.

Last week, federal agents raided a Tujunga property linked to Robert Shinn, a pastor featured in a Netflix docuseries, for alleged sex trafficking and other crimes. Shinn, who leads the Shekinah Church, was detained but not arrested.

LA County Probation struggles with high turnover despite recruitment efforts, with a 36% vacancy rate. Nearly 70% of new hires leave within a year. Staffing issues persist amid juvenile hall crises, prompting a call for court-appointed management.

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CALIFORNIA – The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced July 21 a federal grand jury indicted Edwin Emmett Lickiss, Jr. for wire fraud and money laundering tied to a $9.5 million investment scheme.

A surge of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria that flourish in poorly-maintained cooling towers and large air-conditioning systems—is sweeping cities from New York to Melbourne this summer, prompting urgent warnings from public-health officials.

John Wayne Airport in Orange County has introduced a dedicated TSA lane for families as part of the "Families on the Fly" campaign. The initiative aims to reduce stress and streamline the security process for families traveling with children.

Pasadena City College's new Summer Construction Career Program equips high school students with skills in trades like welding and electrical work, aiding community recovery post-Eaton Fire. Supported by Harbor Freight Tools, the program offers hands-on training, pay, and credentials.

Los Angeles police are investigating a heartbreaking crime after the body of a young boy, believed to be between 3 and 4 years old, was discovered early Saturday morning, July 12, near dumpsters in a Panorama City parking lot on the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard.

Long Beach health officials report a rise in flea-borne typhus cases, with 20 confirmed as of July 31, 2025. The city may surpass its previous record of 28 cases in 2021.

A tsunami advisory was canceled Wednesday for coastal areas from San Diego County north to San Luis Obispo County following a powerful earthquake measuring a magnitude 8.7 off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

Santa Clarita's Pacific Crest Park has become a late-night party spot, leading to violence and underage drinking. A recent fight resulted in two teens hospitalized and one arrested. Authorities plan to enforce curfew laws to curb the issue.

Two people were killed and six people were wounded Monday in a downtown shooting that police said was gang related.