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OC Road Rage Incident Sparks Hate Crime Allegations: Cops
A man suspected of committing a hate-motivated assault during a road rage incident on I-5 in Orange County has been taken into custody.

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A man suspected of committing a hate-motivated assault during a road rage incident on I-5 in Orange County has been taken into custody.

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With entertainment and fun ways to engage with local law enforcement, the National Night Out will be a fun event for the whole family.
Riverside County Coroner's Bureau has revealed the name of the man who died in the Wednesday collision.
She vanished Wednesday near Muirfield Village and Golf View Drive, according to the CHP.
A large brush fire ignited in the community of Anza at the foot of the San Bernardino County National Forest.
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A favored spot for families, with both outdoor and indoor seating, that has been a neighborhood staple for over 15 years, bids farewell.
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This 80s tribute band will play in conjunction with the popular Temecula Sunset Market. Head to Old Town for some summer fun.