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California is racing to combat deepfakes ahead of the election

Published   Aug 31, 2024 12:00PM
California lawmakers want to strengthen protections against digitally altered media ahead of the Nov. 5 election, but questions about enforcement linger. ... Read more

How high are the prices for a Shohei Ohtani, Decoy bobblehea

Dodgers fans lined up for hours to get a Shohei Ohtani bobblehead that also features his dog, Dekopin. The collector's item is selling for hundreds of dollars online. ... Read more

O.C. doctor accused of multiple sexual battery charges faces

Fifteen women filed a civil lawsuit this week alleging that Dr. John Hoefs coerced them to expose their breasts under the guise of legitimate medical treatment and in several instances groped them while examining them for conditions related to their ... Read more

Bill that would make purchasing sex from a minor into a felo

California lawmakers on Friday approved legislation to crack down on child prostitution and allow prosecutors to charge anyone who purchases sex from a minor with a felony. ... Read more

Robbery near Langer's Deli raises safety concerns as owner considers closing eatery

Published   Aug 30, 2024 07:13PM
As the Langer's Deli owner considers whether to shut his establishment because of crime and homelessness in the area, a robbery and assault occurred near the deli. ... Read more

Family of Trader Joe's store manager killed by LAPD receives

The family of Melyda "Mely" Corado, who was fatally shot by an LAPD officer in 2018 at the Trader Joe's store where she worked, receives a $9.5-million settlement ... Read more

Judge won't dismiss manslaughter case against two Torrance p

Matthew Concannon and Anthony Chavez remain indicted on one count each of voluntary manslaughter in the fatal 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell. ... Read more

An elected or appointed chief executive for L.A. County? Vot

Supporters say the change will bring more accountability to one of the county's most powerful posts. Opponents warn it will only make America's biggest county more of an outlier. ... Read more