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Compton Councilmember Pleads Guilty to Bribery, Tax Evasion in Marijuana Permit Scandal

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A former city councilmember in Compton, California, has admitted to bribing a Baldwin Park official in exchange for marijuana cultivation permits, a...

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Social Media Influencer Faces 4 Felony Charges for Sexually Assaulting Women in Post‑Fire Area

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In the wake of the devastating Palisades Fire, a 32‑year‑old social media influencer faces serious felony charges after police say he sexually...

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Inland Empire Truck Drivers to Follow New Routes Under AB 98

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Truck drivers traveling through the Inland Empire will soon have to follow specific routes as elected officials prepare a plan that aims to minimize...

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Inmate Death at Los Angeles Men’s Central Jail Sparks Homicide Investigation

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

An inmate at the Men’s Central Jail in Los Angeles died Tuesday morning, prompting a homicide investigation amid a week of escalating violence across...

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Royal Caribbean Faces Wrongful Death Lawsuit After Passenger Dies on Cruise Ship

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Royal Caribbean after a 35‑year‑old passenger died on the Navigator of the Seas following an...

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Carrie Romney, 64, Found Dead in Los Angeles County Parking Garage; Death Ruled Suicide

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Carrie Romney, 64, sister‑in‑law of former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney, was found dead in a Los Angeles County parking garage on Oct. 10, and the...

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Seven‑Minute Burglary in Bel Air Leaves Homeowners Still Searching for Missing Items

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

In a swift burglary that took only seven minutes, burglars stole a safe from a Bel Air home, leaving the homeowners shocked and still searching for...