2 dead, 2 hurt, 1 missing after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island

A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter carrying five people crashed into the ocean off Catalina Island, leaving two dead, two hospitalized, and one missing.

18-year-old student dies in fall from Franklin HS balcony
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A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.

California makes Native American Day a paid state holiday
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AB 1841  makes Native American Day, observed each year on the fourth Friday of September, a paid holiday for state employees.

LA County sales tax jumps to 10.25% today: See what the rate is in your city

Starting Oct. 1, Los Angeles County’s sales tax increases to 10.25% under Measure ER, driving total rates in cities like Santa Monica, Pasadena, and West Hollywood to 11% or more. Here is what consumers need to know about the financial impact.

Upland teen quarterback leads team, inspires girls
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She started as the only girl on a team full of boys. Now, a 16-year-old quarterback in Upland is leading her varsity flag football team with her dad has her coach. The NFL has even named her as a finalist for its Flag Football Player of the Year award - five finalists who are girls. FOX 11's Laura Diaz introduces you to Maliyah Estrada.

Man convicted of murdering LASD deputy to be sentenced
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Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, is facing a life prison term without the possibility of parole for the Sept. 16, 2023, killing of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a fourth-generation member of the sheriff's department.

Infant death investigation underway in Pasadena
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Police are conducting an investigation into the death of an infant. Officials note it is too early in the process to provide further details

New consumer protections in effect for auto purchases
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Starting in October, California's CARS Act targets deceptive auto sales, banning useless add-ons and non-return policies, aiming to ensure transparency in car buying.

Lyft to pay $272.5M in California driver misclassification lawsuit

Lyft has agreed to pay $272.5 million – the largest wage-and-hour settlement in state history – to settle a suit alleging the rideshare company misclassified California drivers as independent contractors, denying them wage and workplace protections required under state law, plaintiffs and state officials announced on Thursday. 

Investigation continues after student dies in fall from 4th floor balcony
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A student at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park died Wednesday afternoon after falling from a fourth-floor balcony following an altercation inside a classroom.

18-year-old Franklin High student dies after balcony fall following classroom fight

A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon.

Franklin HS student dies in fall from balcony
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Students who witnessed the incident said an altercation broke out inside a classroom on the fourth floor.

2 dead after medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island
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A REACH Air Medical Services helicopter crashed shortly after takeoff near Avalon off Catalina Island Wednesday night, leaving two people dead and two injured.

3 Californians amend immigration lawsuits after 'No Kings Act' signed into law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom this week signed the "No Kings Act" into law, allowing people to file lawsuits against ICE and other federal agents. 

Woman caught on video running over puppy
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Santa Ana police say a woman used dog food to lure a puppy under her van, then ran over it, killing it. 

Student dies after falling from school building
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A death investigation is underway after a student died after falling from the 4th floor of a building at Franklin High School in Highland Park. 

Altadena fire survivors push for SB 1090 to block high-density rebuilding

Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090 into law, placing a three-year pause on high-density developments in Altadena as residents fight to rebuild following the Eaton Fire in 2025.

Newsom signs SB 1090 to pause high-density builds in Altadena
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1090 into law, placing a three-year pause on high-density developments in Altadena as residents fight to rebuild following the Eaton Fire.