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James Wesley Howell, who was arrested in a car full of weapons and explosives, told police he was in town for the L.A. Pride Festival.
Organizers said the event shows that San Diego is not OK with hate.
'These victims were targeted for being gay and for living and loving openly,' Mayor Robert Garcia said.
Metro initially envisioned asking voters to increase the county’s sales tax by another half-cent, and continue Measure R tax for 18 years.
The bear was eating a deer when it was spooked by game wardens trying to tranquilize it, according to media reports
Authorities confirmed multiple fatalities in crash
The quake was felt throughout the Southern California region.
A Los Angeles Times map shows how each candidate performs in each neighborhood.
The selection reflects 'Film Independent’s mission to celebrate diversity and showcases a multitude of innovative, fresh voices.'
The bear then climbed a tree and napped for several hours before climbing down and headed back to the wilderness.
An estimated 25.78 percent of voters had cast ballots by 4 p.m., compared to a 21.87 percent voter four years ago, according the registrar.
Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Los Angeles County.
The department made 53 stops during the patrol period Saturday.
She was 69-year-old Margaret Cihocki of Huntington Beach, according to the coroner's office. An autopsy was pending.
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With the retirement of Barbara Boxer, the race for the U.S. Senate seat may pit Democrat against Democrat.
California voters seem to want to hold elected officials accountable for their actions.
After a DUI arrest, Roger Clinton was released on $15,000 bail and is scheduled for a court appearance in September.
Police are searching for additional victims. The man was said to have contacted his victims through social media.
Shell casings found at UCLA appeared to have matched those found in St. Paul where Mainak Sarkar's ex-wife was killed, police said.
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