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Former 'Teacher of the Year' Pleads Guilty to Sex Crimes Involving Elementary Students
The teacher had sexual relationships with 11-year-old and 12-year-old students, one told her he sometimes thought she didn't understand he was still a kid.
Newly-Minted AG Pam Bondi Seeks to Defund Sanctuary Cities That 'Interfere With Federal Law Enforcement'
"State and local actors may not impede, obstruct, or otherwise fail to comply with lawful immigration-related directives," Bondi wrote in a memo
Democratic-Led California Assembly Pledges $50M to Continue Defying Trump's Immigration Crackdown
Local Republican lawmakers argued that the state should focus on other urgent matters, such as wildfire relief and the cost of living
Trump Administration Resumes Border Wall Construction As It Moves To Close Gap In San Diego
Over the weekend, more than a thousand participants voiced opposition to the administration's border policies in the city
Woman Becomes Texas' First Female Sexually Violent Predator After Brainwashing Girls Like a Cult Leader
Desiree Hamm, the first female designated a Sexually Violent Predator in Texas history, manipulated teens through online games and will remain under indefinite civil commitment.
'This is Going to Hurt Farmers,' Water Consultant Says After Trump Releases Billions of Gallons of Water in California
Trump's release of billions of gallons of water in California sparks backlash from experts and officials who say it threatens farmers' livelihood and was done without notifying officials.
Migrants In California Went To An ICE Check-In; They Were Deported Instead
Different migrants recounted their stories after being taken to Tijuana
California School District Vows to 'Turn Up the Heat to Melt This ICE' in Pledge to Protect Students From Deportations
In response to Trump's orders targeting illegal immigration, a Sacramento School District has reaffirmed a commitment to protecting students and their families.
Schools in Los Angeles Distribute 'Know Your Rights' Cards to Help Immigrant Students 'Assert Constitutional Rights'
Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District are fighting President Donald Trump's mass deportation plans by distributing cards and other resources to remind undocumented immigrants about their legal rights.
LAPD Shuts Down 'Human Trafficking' Fears After Images Showing 'Help' Signs in Shipping Yard Go Viral
Authorities recently debunked a social media conspiracy theory in which users believed human trafficking was occurring out of a Los Angeles shipping container yard due to chilling "HELP" signs discovered around the location.
California Shuts Down Trump Claim That Military Turned State's Water Back On: 'State Water Supplies Remain Plentiful'
California officials reject Trump's claims about the military restoring water, clarify that Los Angeles sources its water from the LA Aqueduct and Metropolitan Water District, and note federal pumps were offline briefly for maintenance during wildfire recovery.
California Woman Helped Dozens of Secretly Pregnant Chinese Women Enter US to Give Birth
The woman behind USA Happy Baby, a "birth tourism" operation, was sentenced to years in prison for helping more than 100 Chinese women obtain birthright citizenship for their expectant children.
California Man Proposes to Girlfriend In the Debris of Their Home Destroyed By Wildfires After Finding Engagement Ring Unscathed
California man proposes to girlfriend amid wildfire devastation after miraculously finding his engagement ring unscathed in the rubble of their destroyed home.
Rain Provides Some Reprieve From LA Wildfires But Creates New Environmental Risk
Rainfall brings relief to wildfire-ravaged Southern California but raises new concerns about toxic ash runoff and debris flows in burn areas.
American Doctors Say Israel Is Blocking Them From Leaving Northern Gaza, Returning Home: This Is 'An Urgent Matter of Life and Death'
Doctors Against Genocide are working to bring home 11 American doctors and nurses from Northern Gaza after Israel denied their exit.
Gavin Newsom Slams Trump for Putting Conditions on Wildfire Support: 'Conditioning Aid for American Citizens Is Wrong'
Gavin Newsom criticized Donald Trump for attaching political conditions, including voter ID laws, to federal wildfire aid for California.
WATCH: Family Celebrates After 100-Pound Pet Tortoise Rescued From Wreckage of Their Wildfire-Ravaged Home
A California found joy among the devastation after their pet tortoise was rescued from their wrecked home.
California Mayor Blasts 'Disingenuous' Gov. Newsom as City Goes Non-Sanctuary: 'I Think It's An Illegal Order'
"It's about putting public safety first and keeping all law enforcement tools available to the citizens of Huntington Beach" Pat Burns told The Latin Times
North LA Hughes Fire Rapidly Decimates More Than 10,000 Acres, More Than 30,000 Forced to Evacuate
The Hughes Fire near Los Angeles has burned more than 10,000 acres, forcing over 30,000 evacuations as firefighters battle extreme wind conditions.
WATCH: Time-Lapse Video Shows Rapid Growth of California's Latest Wildfire, Which Is Decimating Thousands of Acres
Hughes Fire near Los Angeles grows to over 5,000 acres as high winds drive its spread and force mass evacuations across the area.
LA Wildfires Postpone Menendez Brothers' Resentencing in Second Delay of Their Bid for Freedom
The resentencing hearing for the Menendez brothers has been delayed to March due to devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.
Fire at One of World's Largest Battery Plants in California Releases Toxic Fumes, Adding to Wildfires' Toll on State's Air Quality
A massive fire at one of the world's largest battery storage facilities has released toxic fumes, intensifying concerns over California's already strained air quality.
Burning Teslas Are Delaying LA Wildfire Recovery as EVs' Lithium Batteries Fuel Fires and Release Toxic Fumes
Burning Teslas are delaying recovery efforts for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires as their lithium batteries help to fuel the fires.
Tennis Hall of Famer Pam Shriver Says 'Most' of Her Grand Slam Trophies Stolen After Wildfire Evacuation: 'Really Sad on So Many Levels'
The tennis legend, who won 21 Grand Slams, was staying at the Marina del Rey DoubleTree when the incident occurred.
California Firefighter Used Beer and Milk to Save Homes Without Water in LA Fire: 'It Was All I Could Do'
An Orange County Fire Chief used milk and beer to save two homes from burning down after the California wildfires ravaged his childhood neighborhood.
California City Of El Cajon Debates Support For Mass Deportations
California and many of its local governments, including Los Angeles and San Diego County, have taken a stand against deportations, passing resolutions to refuse cooperation with federal immigration agencies.
California Home Burns Down in Wildfire One Day After Owner on Verge of Retirement Finished Paying Off Mortgage
Totress Beasley and her son are now searching for a one-bedroom apartment in an increasingly difficult market, fueled by price gouging landlords.
WATCH: Man Overcome With Emotion as He Discovers Home Untouched by Wildfires That Destroyed His Altadena Street: 'How Could This Be True?'
A California man was overcome with emotion after he returned to his home he thought was a goner, only to find that it was almost entirely untouched.
California Governor Gives Into Trump, Agrees to Raise Flags to Full Height for Inauguration Despite Carter Mourning Period
California's governor agreed to temporarily raise flags to full height on Inauguration Day, despite the mourning period for former President Jimmy Carter.
Democrat Blasts Trump Energy Chief Nominee After He Doubles Down on Previous Comment That Wildfires Are 'Just Hype'
Chris Wright, Trump's energy secretary nominee, faced Democratic backlash during his confirmation hearing over controversial wildfire comments.