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Menendez Brothers Denied New Trial

Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman opposed the Menendez brothers' request for a new trial due to doubts about new evidence, recommending the court deny their appeal; a hearing is set for late March; the DA is separately reviewing a request for resentencing.

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Wife of Slain Cal Fire Captain Named as Suspect

Yolanda Marodi, with a prior manslaughter conviction, is suspected of fatally stabbing her wife, 49-year-old Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, in their Ramona home on Monday; authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating her.

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Trump Administration Investigates California High-Speed Rail, Threatening $4 Billion in Funding

The Trump administration launched an investigation into California's high-speed rail project, threatening to withdraw nearly $4 billion in federal funding, potentially derailing a project plagued by cost overruns and delays that currently employs nearly 15,000 people and has completed over 50 major ...

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California Businesswoman Killed in Murder-for-Hire Plot

On January 10th, in San Bernardino, California, Yessenia Torres, 44, was fatally shot outside Burger Point in a murder-for-hire plot allegedly orchestrated by her estranged husband, Sergio Reveles, 53, leading to the arrest of five suspects.

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Black Bears Occupy Southern California Homes Evacuated Due to Eaton Fire

Two 500-plus pound black bears have taken refuge in homes vacated due to the destructive Eaton fire in Southern California; one bear was captured and relocated, while another remains in a Pasadena residence, highlighting the increasing human-wildlife conflict in the region.

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PG&E's Record Profits Amidst Soaring Utility Bills Spark California Outrage

California senators sharply criticized the CPUC for approving six PG&E rate hikes in the past year, resulting in a 56% increase over three years, while PG&E reported record profits of $2.4 billion in 2024 and $2.2 billion in 2023, sparking a political debate about utility affordability.

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Trump Administration Investigates California High-Speed Rail, Threatening \$4 Billion in Funding

The Trump administration launched an investigation into California's high-speed rail project, threatening to withdraw \$4 billion in federal funding, escalating a long-standing political battle over the project's costs and delays, with supporters and opponents rallying at the announcement.

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Fremont Bans Public Camping, Challenging California's Homelessness Strategy

The California city of Fremont implemented a strict ban on public camping last week, making it a misdemeanor punishable by fines or jail time, reflecting growing frustration with the state's homelessness crisis and challenging the 'Housing First' approach.

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EPA Hazardous Waste Site in Topanga Canyon Sparks Local Outrage

After the Palisades fire, the EPA established a temporary hazardous waste sorting site in Topanga Canyon, despite local opposition due to the area's environmental sensitivity and Native American heritage; the EPA cited limited suitable land and the urgency of post-fire cleanup as reasons for the dec...

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Cal Fire Captain Found Dead in Apparent Homicide

California Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, 49, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her Ramona home on Monday; the San Diego Sheriff's office is investigating her death as a potential domestic violence incident, though the motive remains unclear.

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California Considers Ban on Disposable Vapes to Curb Pollution

California lawmakers proposed a bill to ban the sale of disposable vapes by January 1, 2026, aiming to reduce plastic pollution and address concerns about battery acid leaching; violators face fines up to $2,000, while opponents cite potential economic consequences and increased tobacco smuggling.

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Sacramento County Shifts Mental Health Calls from 911 to 988

Sacramento County Sheriff's Department stopped responding to non-criminal mental health calls due to a Ninth Circuit ruling, increasing reliance on the 988 lifeline, which resolves 95% of calls via counselor intervention; this policy change is prompting statewide conversations on law enforcement's r...

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