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Helicopter Crash · Los AngelesVanessa Bryant's invasion of privacy trial begins Wednesday. She's seeking unspecified millions in compensation for snapshots taken of the NBA star's corpse. The photos were circulated after he was killed in a helicopter crash with their daughter. The county has argued that Bryant has suffered emotional distress from the deaths.See the Story
Kobe Bryant crash photos lawsuit to be heard by LA jury
63% Center coverage: 128 sources
Crime · Los AngelesGardiel Solorio, 26, was killed in the parking lot of the Downey Landing shopping mall on Monday. Solorio was a fresh-faced rookie who joined the Monterey Park Police Department in July after graduating from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Academy. Authorities are expected to hold a news conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Hall of Justice in downtown Los Angeles.See the Story
Arrests made in killing of off-duty California officer
73% Center coverage: 37 sources
US & CanadaSearch teams have located two more bodies in an area scorched by a forest fire raging for a fifth day in northern California near the Oregon border, bringing to four the number of lives lost in the state's biggest blaze this year, officials said on Tuesday.See the Story
Death toll climbs to 4 in California's largest wildfire this season
46% Center coverage: 22 sources
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US & CanadaFamily members of some of the people killed or wounded during a shooting at a California garlic festival are suing the companies that distributed the rifle used in the attack. They say they did not take sufficient care to prevent misuse of the firearm. Two similar lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court in Vermont on July 28 allege that manufacturer Century International Arms and Romanian firearm producer ROMARM failed to adopt reasonable safeguards.See the Story
Family of Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting victims sue gun distributor
76% Center coverage: 17 sources
Getting through back-to-school anxiety
100% Center coverage: 4 sources
WildfiresThe McKinney Fire is burning out of control in Northern California's Klamath National Forest. The blaze exploded in size to more than 80 square miles (207 square km) just two days after erupting in a largely unpopulated area of Siskiyou County. A third fire, which was on the southwest end of the McKinney blaze, prompted evacuation orders for around 500 homes.See the Story
As Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
California investigating 3rd inmate slaying in 1 week
83% Center coverage: 6 sources
Methamphetamine · BakersfieldLouis Torres, 37, of Bakersfield, is a member of the Loma Bakers street gang. Police arrested Torres and found methamphetamine and heroin that he intended to distribute. Torres was under court supervision for a burglary conviction and had a suspended driver's license. He has more than 20 convictions as an adult.See the Story
Bakersfield gang member get 7 years, 7 months for drug possession
67% Center coverage: 3 sources
Kern County · Kern CountyEl Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado says 39-year-old Andrew Peery was killed in the line of duty while responding to a shooting on Sunday. Peery is survived by his wife, Megan, and two children. Bakersfield Police Officers Association added their condolences to everyone with the El Paso County Police Department.See the Story
Former Euclid police officer dies in a Texas motorcycle crash
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Health CareJuli A. Mazi, of Napa, pleaded guilty last April in federal court in San Francisco. She was charged with selling fake COVID-19 immunization treatments and fraudulent vaccination cards. A California judge on Wednesday denied her motion to withdraw her plea agreement. She has since fired her attorneys and is now representing herself.See the Story
Sentencing set for naturopath who sold fake vaccine cards
67% Left coverage: 3 sources
Water · BakersfieldThe California Water Board says two water utilities serving areas of Kern County saw significant drops in water use in June. The Water Board also said statewide water use was down 7.6% in June, more than double the 3.1% water savings in May. In June 2022, all hydrologic regions saw some decrease in wateruse relative to June 2020, the Water Board said.See the Story
California Water Board: Bakersfield used less water in June
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