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OC bank robbery conviction wiped clean for man claiming mistaken identity
Guy Miles, who was released from prison in 2017 after 18 years behind bars, was officially exonerated for a Fullerton bank robbery he says he didn't commit.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Last winter saw the worst snowpack on record for the Colorado River Basin.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children’s privacy
By BARBARA ORTUTAY TikTok has reached a $400 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, ending a 2024 lawsuit alleging the company violated federal children’s privacy laws. The DOJ…
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From tiny carriers, a huge problem: Record West Nile spread this year
West Nile virus is on the rise in Southern California, outpacing the five-year average in much of the region.
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He killed a man in Santa Ana and dies in Chino state prison 28 years after sentenced to death
The San Bernardino County Coroner will determine Daniel C. Frederickson's cause of death.
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Galaxy’s Chucky Lozano finds motivation from fans
Making his first start since the 2025 season, the former San Diego FC forward received ovations before and after his first home game in Wednesday's victory.
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What’s behind the Angels’ improvement under their new pitching coaches?
Angels pitchers had a 4.51 ERA on the day they fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, and in the first eight games under interim pitching Tim Leveque, they had a major-league…
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21-year-old woman killed in suspected street-racing crash in Mission Viejo
2 drivers were arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence after the Thursday night crash, authorities said.
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Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime
The report, published July 13, criticized the administration for taking credit for a historic drop in violent crime at a time when that decline was already underway.
Cleanup underway after tornadoes touch down in Delaware and New York’s Long Island
Storms battered the Northeast on Thursday with strong winds and heavy rains.