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San Clemente tow company settles vehicle case involving service members
S&K Towing agreed to pay about $160,000 to service members after federal prosecutors accused it of improperly selling or disposing of vehicles tied to Camp Pendleton. The case involved protections for active duty military members.
LAX people mover contractor sues Los Angeles over delays
The contractor building LAX's automated people mover sued the city of Los Angeles amid a long dispute over delays. Testing continues with no clear passenger opening date.
Former San Diego deputy gets prison time
A former San Diego County sheriff's deputy was sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison after a restrained detainee suffered a fractured spine. The case adds to Southern California scrutiny of jail force and deputy accountability.
Ventura teen charged after electric motorcycle chase
A Ventura juvenile faces two felony counts and several other charges after a June 10 chase on an electric motorcycle. Authorities say the rider went the wrong way on streets and a State Route 126 ramp, reaching about 60 mph.
Airbnb screens Los Angeles holiday rentals for party risk
Airbnb is screening Fourth of July bookings that look likely to become unauthorized parties. Los Angeles was one of the markets where the company redirected whole home reservations last year.
Newsom signs 100% California tax on Trump ally fund payouts
California has approved a 100% state tax on payments from the federal Anti-Weaponization Fund or similar future settlements. The rule would affect California residents, but the federal fund remains blocked in court.
Judge blocks ICE arrests inside immigration courts
A federal judge in California barred ICE agents from making arrests inside immigration courts nationwide. The ruling targets a courthouse arrest practice used in the Trump administration's deportation push.
LAHSA moves to end Home At Last contracts
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority is terminating contracts with Home At Last Community Development Corp. The agency cited failed services and said federal authorities seized cash tied to an address linked to one of the nonprofit's founders.
LAUSD approves $20.6 billion budget after Carvalho exit
The Los Angeles school board approved a $20.6 billion budget with more than 1,000 layoffs. The vote came two days after Supt. Alberto Carvalho resigned.
B-52 crash at Edwards kills eight during test mission
A B-52 crashed shortly after takeoff Monday at Edwards Air Force Base during a routine test mission, killing eight people. The aircraft had been supporting a radar modernization program as the Air Force works on upgrades for the bomber fleet.
Measure ER supporters claim win in LA County health tax vote
Measure ER was slightly above 50% as more ballots were counted and needs a simple majority. The 0.5 cent county sales tax would send money to hospitals and clinics for five years.
Primm gets new operator after casino closure warning
The Primm family announced a deal for Las Vegas based Terrible's to operate the Primm properties along the 15 Freeway near the California border. The move could spare a familiar stop for Southern California travelers and protect hundreds of jobs.