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Smuggler of roasted eel could get up to 21 years in federal prison June 7, 2023

Kevin Sheng Hsiang Fang, 41, and his wholesale business Yong Chang Trading Co. in the City of Industry pleaded guilty May 31.

Saumya Gupta

With O.C. supervisors' vote, Pride flags will not fly at government properties June 7, 2023

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to only permit U.S. government and military-related flags to be flown at county properties, effectively barring Pride flags from being flown.

Summer Lin

LAPD officer's alleged killer stands trial again after conviction in 1983 case was tossed June 7, 2023

Kenneth Gay was convicted of gunning down LAPD Officer Paul Verna during a 1983 traffic stop, but his conviction was thrown out by the California Supreme Court in 2020. Now Gay is standing trial again.

James Queally

3 arrested outside Glendale school board meeting in violent clashes between LGBTQ+ protesters June 6, 2023

Law enforcement declared an unlawful assembly after fighting broke out outside the Glendale Unified School District building.

Jeremy Childs, Christian Martinez

Dead people had disabled parking placards in California. New DMV rule to reduce fraud June 6, 2023

Disabled parking placard holders will have to sign a DMV form every six years to verify they're still alive and in need of a placard in order to renew it.

Saumya Gupta

'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say June 6, 2023

Nicole Daedone and Rachel Cherwitz of OneTaste were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said.

Noah Goldberg

'Let's stand firm': Supervisors move to boost LGBTQ+ rights, gender-affirming healthcare June 6, 2023

The county has six months to form a new 15-member commission, which will be composed exclusively of people who identify as LGBTQ+, according to a motion.

Rebecca Ellis

Man who allegedly overturned street vendor carts outside SoFi Stadium is fired June 6, 2023

Man accused of overturning a pair of food carts on a busy street outside SoFi Stadium on Saturday night has been fired, stadium officials say.

Andrew J. Campa

Former Bay Area TV anchor Frank Somerville arrested twice in one night in Berkeley June 6, 2023

Former KTVU anchor Frank Somerville, who has spoken publicly about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse issues, was arrested twice after domestic disturbances.

Summer Lin

Amid book ban fight, Newsom blasts school board president as 'ignorant' for calling Harvey Milk 'a pedophile' June 6, 2023

The Temecula Valley School District rejected a curriculum because one book mentioned Harvey Milk, a prominent gay politician. Newsom took offense.

Nathan Solis

Welcome to the L.A. Troll Apartment. You can live under a bridge for only $250,000 June 6, 2023

Housing in Los Angeles does not come cheap. But one Alhambra apartment lets you live more like a troll under a bridge for only $250,000.

Noah Goldberg

Jeanette Rowe, who brought homeless services to people in the streets of L.A., dies at 72 June 6, 2023

Rowe rejected the idea homeless people were 'service-resistant,' feeling they would come indoors if people would only listen to them.

Gale Holland

Carvalho says replacing Primary Promise will do more for students at much lower cost June 6, 2023

L.A. Unified Supt. Alberto Carvalho said the program that will replace the lauded Primary Promise is more equitable and effective, while costing far less.

Howard Blume

Far from Hollywood's glamour, Estefanía Rebellón celebrates four years helping migrant children June 6, 2023

Estefania Rebellón is the founder of Yes We Can, an organization that provides educational assistance to migrant minors.

Alejandro Maciel

Cal State details potential tuition increases amid massive funding gap June 6, 2023

The California State University Board of Trustees is expected to vote on tuition increases later this year.

Debbie Truong

This rural California county lost its only hospital, leaving residents with dire healthcare choices June 6, 2023

After the financial collapse of Madera County's only general hospital, residents are left with slim options for care. Some have come to accept that they may die in an emergency.

Melissa Gomez, Hannah Fry

Unruly airplane passengers disrupting more flights, despite FAA's zero-tolerance policy June 6, 2023

A new analysis from the International Air Transport Assn. showed that unruly-passenger incidents increased 47% in 2022. Physical abuse incidents, while rare, increased 61% year over year.

Terry Castleman

Behind the scenes of the 'Foretold' podcast June 6, 2023

As we publish the "Foretold" podcast finale, host Faith E. Pinho shares some of the moments and photos that stick with her most.

Faith E. Pinho, The Foretold team

Opinion: Can a four-day workweek really work? Many companies have already learned the answer June 6, 2023

Legislation on the subject has been considered in California and Congress. Companies across the country and world have made it a successful reality.

Juliet Schor and Wen Fan

Toddler shot and injured in South L.A.; police search for 2 men June 6, 2023

A 1-year-old girl was shot in the foot near Avalon Boulevard and 81st Street in South Los Angeles on Monday evening. Two men are sought.

Jeremy Childs

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Australia: Watch moment thief gives up on liquor store robbery June 7, 2023

CCTV footage captured the moment a would-be thief was stopped in his tracks at an Australian liquor store.

TikTok: ByteDance accused of helping China spy on Hong Kong activists June 7, 2023

The Beijing-based firm has denied Chinese Communist Party members were allowed to access user data.

Tunisian black women: ‘My skin colour says I don’t belong’ June 7, 2023

Black women in the North African country are looked down on and made to feel that they do not belong.

Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024 June 7, 2023

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

Statue of Liberty shrouded in orange haze from wildfire June 7, 2023

Air quality advisories have been issued across Canada and the US as wildfire smoke travels south.

Uttar Pradesh: Why it took 42 years to convict a 90-year-old in India June 6, 2023

A 90-year-old Indian villager has been sentenced for life for the murder of 10 Dalits in 1981.

Why is Japan redefining rape? June 6, 2023

Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.

Atlanta 'Cop City': Money approved for controversial training centre June 6, 2023

Opponents say the training centre will destroy a vital forest and lead to militarisation of police.

PGA Tour, LIV Golf & DP World Tour merger: Players 'shocked and angry' June 6, 2023

Players have reacted with shock and anger to the PGA Tour & DP World Tour merging with breakaway circuit LIV Golf.

Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car June 6, 2023

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

Ros Atkins unpacks the Ukraine dam breach June 6, 2023

The BBC’s analysis editor looks at what we know about the Ukraine dam collapse at Nova Kakhovka.

'More and more water is coming every hour' - people flee as Kakhovka dam bursts June 6, 2023

Towns and villages are under water with thousands of people trying to flee flooded areas after dam breach.

Nova Kakhovka: Who benefits from breaching the dam? June 6, 2023

Russia and Ukraine are pointing the finger at one another, but where does the truth lie?

Ukraine war: Wagner boss rubbishes Russian claims of Ukrainian casualties June 6, 2023

Moscow says it inflicted 3,700 casualties on Kyiv on Monday, but Yevgeny Prigozhin calls the claim "absurd".

Robert Hanssen: The fake job that snared FBI agent who spied for Moscow June 6, 2023

Agents who helped to bring down one of the most notorious Cold War spies tell us how they did it.

What we know about Nova Kakhovka dam incident June 6, 2023

A flood of water has been released after a major dam in the Russian-controlled region of Kherson was hit.

Ukraine dam: Swans seen swimming through Nova Kakhovka June 6, 2023

The city was flooded after Ukraine accused Russia of destroying a huge dam nearby.

Haiti floods: Residents shelter on rooftops June 6, 2023

At least 42 people have died and more than 13,600 homes have been swamped in Haiti.

Watch: Water gushes through damaged Ukraine dam June 6, 2023

President Zelensky shared a video of the Kakhovka dam, in Kherson region, on his Telegram page.

Inside the Taliban's war on drugs - opium poppy crops slashed June 6, 2023

Afghanistan's leaders are following through on their anti-drug decree to stop cultivation.