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California Jury Awards $21 Million to Family of Pregnant Teen Killed in 'Botched' Police Operation

A California jury has awarded the family of slain pregnant teen Elena Mondragon $21 million. Mondragon was only 16 when undercover cops shot and killed her.

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'Mayito Gordo,' Gets 9 Years in Prison but Could Already Be Released Next Year

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo's Son, 'Mayito Gordo,' Gets 9 Years in Prison but Could Be Released Next Year

Jun 25, 2022 04:36 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Ismael Zambada Imperial, also known as "Mayito Gordo," son of Sinaloa cartel boss Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada, was sentenced to nine years in prison by a California judge.

Fossil Fuel-Funded Cop Kills California Climate Legislation

Jun 21, 2022 11:39 PM EDT By Jessel Thomas

Climate justice coalition keeps up the fight for CalPERS and CalSTRS divestment, promises to return with similar legislation next year.

California Woman Dismembered, Killed by 'Snapchat' Guy Who Googled 'How to Be a Serial Killer'

Jun 17, 2022 04:16 AM EDT By Mary Webber

A missing California woman was murdered and dismembered by a man she had been talking to through Snapchat, police said.

California Family Killed Toddler by Performing Horrifying Church Exorcism Together, DA Says

Jun 15, 2022 02:14 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Prosecutors said they want all three California family members, who allegedly killed a young girl after performing an exorcism on her, to be on trial together.

California Residents Fleeing to Mexico for More Affordable Lifestyle Amid Housing Prices, Rising Inflation

Jun 14, 2022 09:16 PM EDT By Mary Webber

California residents are driving toward Mexico to search for a more affordable life as housing prices and inflation rates continue to rise.

U.S. Navy Announces 'Safety Pause' Amid Helicopter Crashes in California

Jun 13, 2022 04:16 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The U.S. Navy announces its move on aircraft, in the light of the three helicopter crashes in California that all occurred in June.

California Man Arrested After Admitting He Wants to Kill Justice Brett Kavanaugh Over Roe v. Wade Decision

Jun 09, 2022 07:19 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A California man planning to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh due to his leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was arrested on Wednesday.

California: Military Plane Crashes, Nuclear Rumors Debunked

Jun 08, 2022 10:25 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

A military helicopter crashed in a desert in California killing at least 5 people. Nuclear material rumors surrounding the incident are not true.

U.S. Monkeypox Cases Jumps to 35; California, New York Lead the Number of Positive Cases

U.S. Monkeypox Cases Jump to 35; California, New York Lead the Number of Positive Cases

Jun 07, 2022 11:24 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

U.S. monkeypox cases rise to 35. California and New York were among the states that recorded cases of the disease.

Amber Heard and Johnny Depp's Los Angeles Penthouse Up For Sale | Here's How Much You Need to Purchase the Property

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard's Los Angeles Penthouse up for Sale | Here's How Much It Costs to Own It

Jun 07, 2022 07:19 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

After Johnny Depp won his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, the couple's former penthouse in Los Angeles was put on the market. So how much is it?

California Teen Arrested After Threatening a School Shooting on Social Media

Jun 06, 2022 02:47 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

California Teen faces multiple charges after threatening a school shooting on social media. Here's how he was arrested.

California Gas Prices Surge up to $8 per Gallon | What's Causing the Massive Increase?

Jun 05, 2022 10:31 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

Record-high gas prices are still seen in California as it remains the state with the highest average gas price as of Sunday.

Nancy Pelosi's Husband, Paul Pelosi, Killed His Older Brother During 1957 'Joyride' That Ended in Fatal Crash: Report

Jun 01, 2022 04:39 AM EDT By Mary Webber

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, Paul Pelosi, reportedly killed his older brother in a car crash when he was a teenager.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Husband Arrested for Driving Under the Influence in Napa, California

May 29, 2022 11:20 PM EDT By Mary Webber

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made news headlines with the arrest of her husband, Paul Pelosi, after he was discovered to be driving under the influence in Napa County, California on Saturday.

Charles Manson Cult Follower Patricia Krenwinkel Recommended for Parole for First Time in Over 5 Decades

May 27, 2022 03:38 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Patricia Krenwinkel, a Charles Manson cult follower, has been recommended for release by a California parole panel for the first time in more than five decades.