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water spill at Garden Grove aerospace site is being tested
About 50 gallons of water entered a storm drain at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove. Orange County officials are testing for possible traces of methyl methacrylate after the site's recent chemical tank emergency.
SoFi food workers authorize strike before World Cup match
Nearly 2,000 SoFi Stadium food and beverage workers voted to authorize a strike ahead of the June 12 U.S. and Paraguay World Cup match. Contract talks with Legends Global are set to continue.
jury weighs punitive damages in Westlake Village crash case
A civil jury is considering whether Rebecca Grossman and former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson should pay punitive damages in the deaths of Mark and Jacob Iskander. The family already received a $176 million award for wrongful death and emotional distress claims.
mountain lion captured after Pasadena school area sighting
A young healthy male mountain lion was tranquilized in Pasadena after being spotted near schools and a graduation event. Wildlife officials plan to release it in suitable habitat in the Angeles National Forest.
USC seeks limits in student film death case
USC wants a Chatsworth judge to bar claims that Chinese students needed stricter oversight before a negligence trial. The case stems from a 2022 off road vehicle crash that killed cinematographer Peng Wang during a student film shoot.
California homeowners get property tax options at 55
California homeowners can use Proposition 19 after age 55 to move and carry over a lower property tax base. The rule can affect retirement moves for Los Angeles area owners facing high home prices.
Becerra moves on in California governor race
Xavier Becerra secured a November spot in California's race for governor. Steve Hilton was narrowly positioned for the other slot as vote counting continued.
Raman narrows Pratt lead in LA mayor count
Nithya Raman cut Spencer Pratt's advantage in the race for second place in the Los Angeles mayoral primary. Mayor Karen Bass remained first as county officials kept processing ballots.
Santa Monica man admits posting ICE attorney's address
Gregory John Curcio pleaded guilty in a federal case over publishing an ICE attorney's home address and urging a swatting call. Sentencing is set for August.
Skirball sets summer concerts, films and exhibitions
Skirball Cultural Center's summer calendar includes punk and comic book exhibitions, a film event with Kathleen Hanna, and outdoor concerts. The free Sunset Concerts run four Thursdays from July 16 to Aug. 6.
Shaw and Barrera head to schools chief runoff
Sonja Shaw and Richard Barrera advanced to California's November runoff for state schools superintendent. The matchup sets up a sharp contrast over unions, gender identity policies, immigration, and the direction of public schools.