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Jason Turner's hand was blown off while he was doing Fourth of July cleanup on Point St. George Beach in Crescent City, Calif. He and his girlfriend discovered a shiny box with nails sticking out of it before the incident.

An international traveler at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials.

A bill supported by L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman aims to place abused animals seized in cruelty cases into foster homes or rescue groups to reduce their time in shelters. The initiative seeks to address the issue of animals being stuck in shelters for months after being rescued.

West Nile virus is spreading faster than in two decades, with increased activity observed in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Authorities are urging residents to avoid mosquito bites to protect themselves.

The co-founder of Tacos Rios Naomi food stands and two employees are charged with conspiring to kill a co-worker after a financial dispute, with the victim's burned body found. The case involves ICE targeting two suspects.

A settlement announced this week confirms that private immigrant detention facilities in California must comply with the state's workplace safety and health requirements. The agreement ensures workplace protections for immigrant detainees.

California's billionaire tax measure has divided Democratic allies instead of uniting them. The union leader behind the tax was in talks with Gov. Gavin Newsom to remove it from the ballot.

A Pasadena doctor who drove his car off a 250-foot cliff with his wife and two children was dismissed of three attempted murder charges after completing a mental health diversion program.

A San Diego County Sheriff's Department deputy shoved a pretrial detainee with shackled legs and chained hands, causing the detainee to collide with a wall and fracture his spine. The deputy is set to serve prison time for the incident.

A Ventura juvenile was charged with two felonies after allegedly speeding 60 mph on an electric motorcycle on the wrong side of the freeway, fleeing from officers.

An LAPD officer killed a pet dog in Canoga Park, prompting the owner to sue the city for transparency and accountability. The city has refused to disclose the officer's identity.

An evacuation warning in Encino was lifted as crews gained control of a brush fire that started near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue. The fire rapidly expanded from half an acre to five acres within hours.

L.A. County officials have reestablished a $20,000 reward to find a man suspected of causing a fatal crash in Long Beach that killed a father and daughter. The suspect is accused of crashing into an apartment, resulting in the deaths.

An environmental justice group is suing California over changes to its cap-and-invest program, alleging the state's air regulator rushed the overhaul without proper environmental review.

The Department of Homeland Security purchased two immigrant detention centers in California for $1.5 billion. The move aims to expand detention capacity while reducing reliance on private prison corporations.

Ventura County Sheriff's deputies arrested two men suspected of stealing luxury vehicles, including models from Lamborghini, Porsche, and BMW, in Southern California. Authorities seized vehicles totaling $1.3 million in value.

A metal pole fell from a truck on a Southern California freeway, piercing the windshield of a vehicle and striking a pregnant woman in the stomach. The woman, pregnant with twins, survived the incident, and her unborn children are reported to be healthy.

Prefab home builders are introducing new designs to attract survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles. They aim to address skepticism surrounding factory-built housing by showcasing their products during the fire recovery efforts.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom is redefining her role as first spouse and now faces a significant challenge as her husband positions himself as Trump's chief antagonist and prepares for a possible 2028 White House run.

The California DMV is investigating testing irregularities that could lead to revoking thousands of licenses. Affected individuals received letters requiring them to retake the written exam within 30 days to retain their licenses.