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Accusing a cop: One woman's journey through the LAPD's secretive discipline system August 14, 2022

Kelsie Mathews said her LAPD officer ex-boyfriend sexually assaulted her. The LAPD determined she was telling the truth, but the officer was never disciplined for it.

Kevin Rector

'We have to remake ourselves': Can a new trail help revive this crest of the Sierra? August 14, 2022

The "Lost Sierra Route" aims to link up mountain towns across 600 miles and draw recreationists to a region hit by fires and hard economic times.

Jessica Garrison

In a vacant lot in Watts, a large homeless camp gets swept away. What's next? August 14, 2022

The 10-acre lot had a troubled history for nearly three decades, with the city failing to develop the property.

Doug Smith, Genaro Molina

Column: When a sheriff OKs harassing a pastor for a Batmobile, it's time for accountability August 14, 2022

An Indiana man is at the center of a ridiculous criminal investigation launched by an outgoing Bay Area sheriff at the behest of his wealthy donor.

Erika D. Smith

'We have lost an incredible champion.' Ventura County mourns beloved public servant August 13, 2022

Carmen Ramirez, 73, a beloved public servant and the first Latina ever elected to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, died after being fatally hit by a truck in Oxnard.

Marisa Gerber

Burglars crash car into Neiman Marcus in Beverly Hills, police say August 13, 2022

The suspects made off with undisclosed items, potentially handbags, police said.

Alex Wigglesworth

Evacuations lifted after chemical reaction in Riverside County rail car raised explosion fears August 13, 2022

Authorities were still asking the public to avoid the area near Harvill and Oleander avenues in Perris, where a railroad tank car carrying styrene overheated.

Alex Wigglesworth

Orange County sheriff's deputy accused of sexually assaulting two inmates August 13, 2022

Arcadio Rodriguez, 30, is accused of sexually assaulting two women while they were incarcerated at Theo Lacy jail.

Alex Wigglesworth

Two Inglewood companies face $1-million fines for smuggling protected live corals from Vietnam August 13, 2022

The retailer of live animals and wildlife wholesaler pleaded guilty to illegally importing live stony corals without proper declarations.

Christian Martinez

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake felt near Arcata, Calif. August 13, 2022

A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported at 5:33 a.m. Saturday three miles from Arcata, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Quakebot

L.A. Animal Services staffer says he regrets remarks about striking dogs August 13, 2022

A top employee at Animal Services said he regrets comments he made to staff about striking dogs and has never harmed animals.

Dakota Smith

L.A. Unified officials knock on doors, urging chronically absent students to return August 13, 2022

Nearly half of L.A. students were chronically absent last year. Educators say they must bring children back to class.

Paloma Esquivel

Biggest polio threat in years sparks alarms from New York to California August 13, 2022

Officials are concerned after the COVID-19 pandemic fueled a continued backslide in vaccinations for all diseases.

Rong-Gong Lin II, Luke Money

Ventura County supervisor, 73, is struck and killed by SUV while crossing street August 13, 2022

Carmen Ramirez was walking in a crosswalk around 6:40 p.m. in Oxnard when she was hit by a GMC Sierra, police said.

Gregory Yee

Downey police arrest third suspect in fatal shooting of off-duty Monterey Park officer August 13, 2022

Gerardo Magallanes, 18, of San Pedro was arrested in connection with the killing of Monterey Park Police Officer Gardiel Solorio, authorities said.

Gregory Yee

Sacramento settles with parents of Stephon Clark, unarmed man killed by police, for $1.7 million August 13, 2022

Clark, 22, was killed March 18, 2018, when police fired 20 shots, striking him at least seven times. He was holding a cellphone.

Christian Martinez

Bill to decriminalize psychedelics in California gutted by lawmakers August 13, 2022

The California Legislature on Thursday amended Senate Bill 519 to make it only a study of decriminalizing certain psychedelic drugs. State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who wrote the measure, said he will reintroduce it next year.

Hannah Wiley

As financial collapse looms, Westminster puts tax measure on November ballot August 12, 2022

The sales tax has brought in $81.5 million since it first passed in 2016. Money from the tax makes up roughly a quarter of the city's operating budget.

Hannah Fry

6 fraternities disaffiliate from USC, prompting harsh warnings from university August 12, 2022

In a mutiny against strict party rules imposed after allegations of frat house sexual assaults, six USC fraternities formally disaffiliated from the university, prompting warnings of "serious ramifications"

Teresa Watanabe, Debbie Truong

Harris, Oakland leaders announce $50-million initiative to invest in children, end poverty August 12, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris joined Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf on Friday to announce the Oakland Generation Fund, which aims to help end generational poverty.

Itzel Luna

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Salman Rushdie's 'defiant sense of humour' remains, son says August 14, 2022

The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York State.

Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race August 14, 2022

Raila Odinga and William Ruto are running neck and neck with almost half of the results confirmed.

Saudi Aramco: Oil giant tops own record with $48.4bn quarterly profit August 14, 2022

The staggering profit comes amid soaring oil prices in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Palestinian gunman wounds eight in Jerusalem attack August 14, 2022

The attacker opened fire on a bus as well as people waiting in a car park near the Western Wall.

Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia August 14, 2022

People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion.

US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month August 14, 2022

The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Egypt fire: Dozens dead in Giza Coptic church August 14, 2022

The blaze broke out at a Coptic Christian church in the city of Giza causing a stampede.

Walrus Freya who became attraction in Norway's Oslo Fjord put down August 14, 2022

Freya had to be euthanised because the public went too close to her, officials said.

'We are waiting for rain, for winter, for God' - Fighting a megafire in France August 14, 2022

On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.

Australia: Gunman arrested after Canberra airport shooting August 14, 2022

A man is arrested after shots were fired at the airport in Australia’s capital.

Ukraine war: Zelensky warns Russian soldiers at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant August 14, 2022

President Zelensky says soldiers who shoot at the Zaporizhzhia plant will become "a special target".

Independence Day: The Partition baggage young Indians and Pakistanis carry August 14, 2022

Seventy five years later, young people on both sides of the border talk about how their history impacts them.

Tijuana rocked by wave of violent crime August 14, 2022

Thousands of troops have been sent to the border city after a night of arson saw highways blocked.

Lessons in heartbreak: I coach women to get over their ex August 14, 2022

A shocking moment in a divorce court prompted Aronke Omame to switch careers and become a break-up coach.

Afghanistan: Taliban fire shots to stop Afghan women's Kabul protest August 14, 2022

Dozens of female protesters in Afghanistan have been on a rare march for their rights in Kabul.

Bangladesh fuel prices: 'I might start begging in the street' August 14, 2022

Inflation and the Ukraine war lead to 50% jump in costs.

Renewable energy: The 'kite' that pulls energy out of the sky August 13, 2022

A company in Norway has developed an innovative "kite" that turns wind into electricity.

Horrifying, ghastly: Authors condemn attack on Salman Rushdie August 13, 2022

The literary world has reacted to the attack on Salman Rushdie with shock and condemnation.

Miriam Margolyes: 'I now look up to Australian bogans' August 13, 2022

In a new TV show, Miriam Margolyes asks whether Australia is truly the land of the fabled 'fair go'.

Tonnes of dead fish found in river on German-Polish border August 13, 2022

Authorities suspect a toxic substance is to blame, but the cause of the mass death is still unknown.

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