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Authorities investigate fatal shooting of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy

By Associated Press

A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.

California targets smash-and-grabs with $267 million program aimed at ‘brazen’ store thefts

By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press

The money will help create investigative units, increase police foot patrols, purchase new surveillance technology and equipment and fund special units in district attorney's offices dedicated to prosecuting these crimes.

California fast food and health care workers poised to win large salary increases

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

Most of the state's 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year. About 455,000 health care workers will see their salaries rise to at least $25 per hour over the next 10 years.

California sues district that requires parents be notified if their kids change their gender or pronouns

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press, Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America

The district is one of several in Southern California that have adopted similar policies. Bonta says it amounts to "forced outing" transgender students and violates their civil rights and the state constitution.

Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court

By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

California's 2nd District Court of Appeal found Friday that the lawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed by a lower court.

Authorities charge 10 current and former California police officers in corruption case

By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press

U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Ismail J. Ramsey announced the charges Thursday during a news conference. The FBI says arrest warrants were served Thursday in California, Texas and Hawaii.

Prosecutors say California judge informed court staff via text after shooting his wife

By Amy Taxin, Associated Press

A Southern California judge accused of killing his wife texted his court clerk and bailiff afterward to say he had shot her, prosecutors said Friday as they charged him with murder and sought new bail conditions.

Los Angeles city employees stage 24-hour walkout citing unfair labor practices

By Associated Press

The union said its members voted to authorize the walkout because the city has failed to bargain in good faith and also engaged in labor practices that restricted employee and union rights.

Mojave Desert wildfire threatens California’s iconic Joshua trees

By Shoshana Dubnow, Stephanie Sy

Firefighters are working to control a massive blaze that swept through the California desert and into Nevada. A wildfire of this scale is not common in the Mojave Desert landscape, known for its unique vegetation and animal species. Stephanie Sy…

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Winter waves off of California are getting higher as the climate changes, research finds

By Julie Watson, Associated Press

The research shows average winter wave heights have grown by as much as a foot since 1970, when global warming is believed to have started accelerating.