Category: Crime

  • Actor receives 90-month prison sentence for role in multimillion-dollar fraud

    Actor receives 90-month prison sentence for role in multimillion-dollar fraud

    The judge called her a “predator,” scolded her for her spinelessness and sentenced an actor Monday to 90 months in prison — more than twice what prosecutors had requested — for her role in a multimillion-dollar fraud against a mentally ill doctor who wound up dead. During a sentencing hearing Monday afternoon, U.S. District Judge…

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  • 2 in hospital after dangling midair on Knott's Berry Farm ride

    2 in hospital after dangling midair on Knott’s Berry Farm ride

    Twenty-two thrill seekers were left suspended in midair for more than two hours after a technical malfunction on a Knott’s Berry Farm ride brought their fun to a screeching halt. The Sol Spin ride experienced technical difficulties, causing the ride to stop mid-cycle about 2 p.m., a Knott’s Berry Farm spokesperson said in a statement.…

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  • LAUSD vows to protect immigrant, LGBTQ+ students during Trump term

    LAUSD vows to protect immigrant, LGBTQ+ students during Trump term

    The Los Angeles school board united in defense of immigrants and the LGBTQ+ community Tuesday, affirming the school system as a sanctuary for these students and employees and calling for a new focus on politically informed civics education. In all, four resolutions were brought forward by L.A. Board of Education President Jackie Goldberg — and…

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  • If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?

    If Democrats want to win again, does California need to stand down?

    After voters across the nation chose President-elect Donald Trump over Vice President Kamala Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom cautioned against buying into the first wave of hot takes and “punditry” about what went wrong for Democrats. “I think this will reveal itself, and I think we have a responsibility to interrogate ourselves. I’m not naive…

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  • How the second Trump administration could affect the housing market

    How the second Trump administration could affect the housing market

    Across Southern California, and for that matter much of the country, housing is unaffordable for many, whether someone is trying to buy a house or rent an apartment. Voter concern over the nation’s cost of living, including housing, appears to have played a big role in returning Donald Trump to the White House. Now, can…

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  • Mystery L.A. celebrity sues lawyer representing 'Diddy's' accusers

    Mystery L.A. celebrity sues lawyer representing ‘Diddy’s’ accusers

    A Los Angeles-based celebrity who is keeping his identity secret is suing an attorney representing 120 alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging the lawyer tried to extort a payout in return for not identifying him as a sexual abuser tied to the hip-hop mogul. The celebrity — referred to in the lawsuit as a…

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  • California Christian high school forfeits to team with trans athlete

    California Christian high school forfeits to team with trans athlete

    A private Christian high school in Merced withdrew its girls volleyball team from a state playoff game against a team with a transgender athlete in a decision a school official said was based on “God’s Word” and the belief that gender is not changeable. Stone Ridge Christian High School forfeited Saturday night’s California Interscholastic Federation…

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  • Native Americans press Biden for new national monuments in California

    Native Americans press Biden for new national monuments in California

    A Native American-led coalition is pressing the Biden administration to designate three new national monuments in California, with some fearing the chance to protect these areas from mining, drilling and logging could be jeopardized after President-elect Donald Trump takes office Jan. 20. The lands being sought for monument status encompass more than 1.2 million acres,…

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  • A California MAGA pastor says a 'flawed' Trump was chosen to lead a sinful nation

    A California MAGA pastor says a ‘flawed’ Trump was chosen to lead a sinful nation

    On election night, a Southern California pastor in a red MAGA hat filmed a message for his Instagram followers, cheering President-elect Donald Trump’s victory. Rob McCoy thanked God — and Charlie Kirk, one of the Republican Party’s most influential power brokers. “This is the epicenter of a rebirth of freedom,” McCoy said from the Phoenix…

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  • Will California home and rent prices drop in 2024?

    Will California home and rent prices drop in 2024?

    Southern California home prices dipped in October for the third straight month, but values remain near all-time highs and unaffordable for most households. The average home price in the six-county region was $864,586 last month, down 0.4% from September and 1% below the record reached in July, according to data from Zillow. Though prices have…

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