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Are there mini-volcanoes along California's coast? The Times investigates

What appeared to be a mini-volcano erupted with fire and smoke along Santa Barbara's coast Thursday. But experts say there are no volcanos in this area. What caused the fiery reaction?

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Park leads challenger Malik in fundraising for L.A.'s coastal council seat

Eight of the 15 L.A. City Council seats are on the ballot in the June 2 primary.

WATCH: Newly released video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car

Surveillance video shows a suspect driving off with a police officer in the car during a confrontation of a reported robbery in Antioch, California.

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WATCH: Good Samaritans in Florida rescue family, including baby, after car crash

Good Samaritans sprang into action to rescue a a baby, grandmother and father trapped inside a flipped car in Fort Lauderdale.

Aggressive 10-foot shark sighting postpones Huntington Beach surf competition

Huntington Beach officials spotted a 10-foot shark in the water, prompting a 24-hour beach closure and postponing the Vans Jack's Surfboards Pro.