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Border Patrol agent died of cocaine overdose a month after Long Beach arrest, autopsy says
Border Patrol agent Isaiah Hodgson died of a cocaine overdose in August, one month after he was arrested for drunkenly fighting with Long Beach police, an autopsy report says.
UC Berkeley student dies after frat house drowning incident. Hazing not involved, authorities say
A 19-year-old UC Berkeley student has died after being hospitalized last week for nearly drowning during a fraternity party. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
Despite student protests, UC regents approve tuition hike amid state, federal funding gaps
The University of California board of regents voted Wednesday to renew a "tuition stability" that will hike tuition by up to 5% for each new incoming class. Students from across UC campuses rallied at UCLA to oppose the vote.
Some California landfills are on fire and leaking methane. Newly proposed rules could make them safer
California is considering adopting new rules to better identify and more quickly to respond to dangerous methane leaks and underground fires at landfills statewide.
L.A. city controller's race gets ruff, as a candidate targets Kenneth Mejia's corgis
A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia's logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns. Mejia's team disputed the claims.
More rain coming to L.A. this week, with a new storm set to hit Thursday
The soggy weather that has drenched Southern California since the weekend has mostly moved out of the area, giving residents a brief respite from the rain before another storm moves in later in the week.
New LAFD chief slams media 'smear' of firefighters who battled Palisades fire
Moore's statements represented a dramatic shift from his comments last week, when he said the media reports had generated an 'understandable mistrust' of the Fire Department.
SoCal 13-year-old is killed as he walks to school; suspected DUI driver is identified
A 13-year-old boy was fatally struck Tuesday morning while on his way to school in Dana Point. The driver fled after the crash, but a suspect was later arrested.
WATCH: Trump and Saudi crown prince on murder of Jamal Khashoggi
ABC News' Mary Bruce asked President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder and the anger of some 9/11 families over the White House visit.
WATCH: US warships spotted off Venezuelan coast as military conducts joint exercises
The U.S. has been expanding its military presence near Venezuela as President Donald Trump has refused to rule out the possibility of military operations in the South American nation.
Earthquake: 4.1 quake strikes near Paso Robles
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake was reported Tuesday morning at 9:54 a.m. Pacific time less than a mile from Paso Robles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
WATCH: Trump says he has nothing to do with family business in Saudi Arabia
During a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, President Donald Trump denied any involvement in his family's business dealings in Saudi Arabia.
Nov 20, 2025