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Silverado Fire: 12,600 acres burned, 78K ordered to evacuate as blaze that critically injured 2 firefighters continues to rage near Irvine
More than 70,000 Orange County residents have been ordered to evacuate their homes as a wind-whipped wildfire that severely injured two firefighters continued to rage Tuesday at 5% containment.
Brush fire in Santiago Canyon area near Irvine explodes to 2,000 acres, prompts mandatory evacuations
Firefighters are battling a quickly spreading vegetation fire that broke out in the Santiago Canyon area near Irvine Monday morning, prompting mandatory evacuations amid strong winds.
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#SilveradoFire update: The brush fire has grown to 2,000 acres. Latest
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12-year-old boy threatened with arrest for missing 90 minutes of Zoom class, Bay Area dad says
"If the state of California is focusing on arresting 12-year-old children for missing 90 minutes of school in ten months, it's ridiculous."
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12-year-old boy threatened with arrest after missing 90 minutes of virtual class on Zoom, dad says
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3rd-degree murder charge dismissed against Derek Chauvin, officer seen kneeling on George Floyd's neck
Though one charge was dismissed, the other charges - unintentional second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter - still stand.
CAREN Act: San Francisco officials vote unanimously to ban racially-motivated 911 calls
San Francisco supervisors passed the bill Caution Against Racially and Exploitative Non-Emergencies (CAREN) that will make false racially-charged 911 reports illegal.
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San Francisco supervisors unanimously voted to pass the "CAREN Act" that makes racially-motivated phone calls to 911 illegal
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Fire intentionally set inside ballot box in Baldwin Park, officials say
A fire inside a ballot drop box in Baldwin Park may have compromised dozens of votes.
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College grads create 'Vote Saver' to cut wait time at polls for at-risk voters, essential workers
Two recent college grads have hatched a rescue plan for Election Day designed to cut wait times at the polls and encourage more people to vote.
You can rent out an entire AMC theater for $99
MOVIE NIGHT! You can now host a private screening for you and up to 19 people at AMC theaters for $99.
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MOVIE NIGHT! You can now host a private screening for you and up to 19 people at AMC theaters for $99.
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DEA announces biggest domestic bust of meth seized from homes in Moreno Valley, Perris
Federal authorities revealed details of drug raids in the Inland Empire that resulted in the largest domestic seizure of methamphetamine in the history of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Couple says they faced discrimination in home appraisal because wife is Black
The Hortons said the appraised value of their home increased by 40% when photos of the wife and son, who are Black, were removed.
California GOP defends illegal ballot boxes, plans to expand program
After a cease and desist letter was sent to the California Republican Party regarding their illegal ballot drop boxes, the state GOP says they plan to expand the program.
Here's how to track your mail-in ballot
For the first time ever, every California voter can track their ballot through a tool called "Where's My Ballot?" It sends notifications via email, text or voice call.
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Voting in California: Here's how to track your mail-in ballot abc7.la/3lM2Ruy #Vote2020
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California Republican Party placed illegal ballot drop boxes in LA, Orange and Fresno counties
Boxes were reported in Fresno, Los Angeles, Ventura and Orange counties at locations including political party offices, candidate headquarters and churches.
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California Republican Party placed illegal ballot drop boxes in L.A., Orange and Fresno Counties
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Chase of stolen U-Haul on shredded tires ends in Long Beach with driver arrested
A suspect driving a U-Haul truck on shredded tires was arrested in Long Beach following a chase through several Orange County cities.
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Chase of stolen U-Haul on shredded tires ends in Long Beach with driver arrested
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Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump's fitness to serve after COVID diagnosis
Pelosi has been raising questions about Trump's mental fitness since his COVID-19 diagnosis and demanding more transparency about his health.
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#BREAKING Pelosi unveils 25th Amendment bid, questions Trump's fitness to serve after COVID diagnosis
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Lena Hernandez, woman accused of racist Torrance tirade, sentenced to jail for attack
Lena Hernandez, the woman accused of racist tirades against Asians in Torrance over the past year, has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for attacking a woman at a mall last year.
#Proudboys has been taken over by gay men on Twitter
The Proud Boys made headlines after celebrating Pres. Trump's reply at last week's debate when he was asked to condemn White supremacists.
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The #ProudBoys hashtag which had been used by a far-right group has been taken over by gay men who are using it to post memes and pictures of loved ones
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Dozens of earthquakes hit in swarm near Salton Sea area
EARTHQUAKE SWARM: Dozens of small earthquakes, the largest measuring 4.9, are striking desert communities near the Salton Sea Wednesday.
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#EARTHQUAKE SWARM: Dozens of quakes, the largest measuring magnitude 4.9, hit in swarm near Salton Sea area
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4.6 magnitude earthquake hits San Gabriel Valley, shaking felt in I.E. - LIVE REPORT
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.6 rattled Southern California Friday night, hitting near South El Monte with shaking felt out to the Inland Empire.
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#LIVE Dr. Lucy Jones says there's about a 5% chance the #earthquake was a foreshock to a larger quake
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