California among states hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

Apparent joint suicide pact in IE home under investigation

San Bernardino County sheriff's detectives have determined that John and Lari Doughty died in an apparent joint suicide pact. The two were found dead inside a Yucca Valley home last week.

Human remains discovered on newly-purchased IE property

San Bernardino County Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after human remains were discovered by a new property owner in Apple Valley on June 26, 2026.

California gas tax set to rise Wednesday, remaining highest in US

California's gas tax will rise by 2.2 cents to 63.4 cents per gallon on Wednesday, maintaining its status as the highest fuel tax rate in the country.

California gas tax increases on July 1
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California drivers will see an extra 2.2 cents added to the state's gasoline excise tax, pushing the total to 63.4 cents per gallon.

Alex Murdaugh retrial set for next year
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Murdaugh’s murder convictions and sentence of life in prison were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court. On Monday, a new judge laid out a timeline for hearings and set the retrial to start April 5. She also nailed down deadlines for making sure the defense and prosecution have exchanged evidence, a process called discovery.

Murder charges filed in crash that killed LAPD sergeant
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Mario Joseph Bickham, 36, was charged Monday with two counts of murder stemming from the 2 a.m. June 23, 2025, crash which occurred on the southbound 405 Freeway just north of Moraga Drive. The crash killed 53- year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesus Garcia.

In historic first, 8 California incarcerated students earn forestry degrees

For the first time in state history, eight incarcerated students have earned an Associate of Science degree in forestry, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation announced. 

Masked burglars take $10K in Pokemon cards
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Three masked suspects stole about $10,000 worth of Pokemon cards from Pokemall overnight, according to police. 

Man loses part of leg saving 2-year-old daughter
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A man lost a part of his leg trying to protect his 2-year-old daughter from a truck that lost control in Abbott Kinney in Venice.

Double murder charges in 405 crash that killed LAPD Sergeant
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Mario Joseph Bickham has been charged with two felony counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of 53-year-old LAPD Sgt. Shiou Deng and 34-year-old Jesús Garcia

Venice residents demand answers over safety concerns near supportive housing programs

Residents confronted leaders of two supportive housing programs during a packed Venice community meeting over concerns about crime, drug activity and neighborhood safety.

Traci Park addresses safety concerns in Venice
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A community meeting was held to address safety changes in parts of Westside Los Angeles, including Venice.

Pasadena restaurant leads donation drive for Venezuela earthquake survivors

Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.

Volunteers in Pasadena send aid to Venezuela
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Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine has shipped hundreds of donated boxes of medical supplies, diapers and bedding since last week's twin earthquakes, with donations pouring in from as far as Santa Barbara and Bakersfield.

1 dead after Tesla slams into outdoor dining area
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At least one person is dead after a Tesla slammed into a couple of outdoor dining tables at a cafe in Simi Valley.