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A Santa Ana man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing "dozens" of cats in Santa Ana and stealing an expensive Bengal Lynx cat from Westminster, police said.
A Santa Ana man was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of killing "dozens" of cats in Santa Ana and stealing an expensive Bengal Lynx cat from Westminster, police said. (Santa Ana Police Department)

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Dozens Of Dead Cats Found In Home Of Man Suspected Of Stealing Neighbors' Pets: Police

For weeks, residents had been reporting a suspicious man luring pets and possibly injecting them with a syringe, authorities said.

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ICE Detains Day Laborers Outside SoCal Home Depot

"When I started seeing the scene, I started crying," one worker said. "We are human beings...here to maintain our families."

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The 24-year-old was pregnant when she died and may have overdosed, according to media reports.

CA May Have The Densest Black Bear Population On Earth

California’s highest reported density of black bears is 156 bears per 100 square kilometers, according to the state's bear plan

Police Shoot Suspect On Busy SoCal Freeway

A police chase ended with an unarmed suspect being shot by police on a 105 Freeway onramp Wednesday afternoon.

Veterans Get Free SeaWorld Tickets For Military Appreciation Month

Veterans and up to three guests can register for complimentary one-day admission through May 11 to the San Diego theme park.

Suspect In Animal Abuse Video Arrested, Dog Rescued In Long Beach: PD

The video showing the dog being abused in Long Beach went viral on Monday amid calls to save the dog.

Elementary Students Celebrate Twin Day

El Rodeo Elementary School students recently paired up and dressed alike as part of a Spirit Week celebration

Missing Girl Last Seen Leaving Disney's California Adventure Park

Police are asking for help finding a teen last seen Sunday leaving Disney's California Adventure Park, where she was separated from family.

RivCo Jail's High Murder Rate Tied To Security Lapses: Report

New findings reveal that fatal security failures — from missed checks to false reports — may have fueled Riverside County’s jail death toll.

55-Hour Carmageddon Coming: Major RivCo Freeway Onramps Close Down

A new bridge and a new undercrossing are scheduled to open on Monday, but first, a massive freeway onramp closure must occur, officials say.

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