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California sheriff’s deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe

A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Tuesday on charges that he solicited bribes and committed extortion while on duty, according to authorities. In June 2024, the Sheriff’s Department…

Dodgers fans battling a surge in counterfeit merchandise scams according to new report – NBC Los Angeles

In Los Angeles, Dodgers fans have always worn their loyalty like a badge of honor — stitched into the seams of a Clayton Kershaw jersey, pressed into the curve of…

Audit spurred by students’ investigation finds financial mismanagement by San Dieguito high school foundations – San Diego Union-Tribune

Discrepancies in financial records. Inaccurate reporting of financial activities. Missing documentation to justify expenditures. An audit initially prompted by two Canyon Crest Academy seniors who last year investigated their school’s…

Long time anchor Elex Michaelson is leaving Fox station KTTV

Elex Michaelson, veteran anchor of KTTV’s evening and late night newscasts, is departing the station. A representative for KTTV parent Fox Television Stations confirmed Michaelson’s plan to exit, which was…

Zelensky thanks Trump for ‘productive’ talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has said he and Donald Trump discussed sanctions against Russia, defence cooperation and drone production ahead of a visit to Moscow by US envoy Steve Witkoff. Thanking…

LAUSD ‘compassion fund’ to help immigrant families amid ICE raids

As many immigrant parents express fear about sending their children back to school next week, Los Angeles Unified has set a goal of $1 million in donations for a “compassion…

Norco prison will close. Will it be restored to its former glory?

A Riverside County state correctional facility housing nearly 3,000 inmates is slated to close in fall 2026, continuing a wave of recent prison shutdowns, the California Department of Corrections and…

Things are finally turning around for Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki

Between now and October, the Dodgers will be evaluating their increasingly healthy pitching staff, trying to identify the best 13 arms for their World Series push. And for now, they…

Hours long standoff in Bankers Hill ends in arrest

A man who held San Diego police at bay outside his Bankers Hill apartment for several hours Tuesday gave up and was arrested, authorities said. The standoff marked the 12th…

Roku unveils $2.99 subscription streaming service

Roku on Tuesday announced a new ad-free streaming service for $2.99 a month, the cheapest price point in the U.S. by a major company. The new streaming service, called Howdy,…