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California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names, dummy documents
Jul 9, 2026 - Us 
A Northern California man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for allegedly stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library, according to authorities.
Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more
Jul 9, 2026 - Us
An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky.
Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California
Jul 9, 2026 - Us
Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides.
LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
Jul 9, 2026 - Us
L.A. County education officials say union contracts Los Angeles Unified couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending.
Trump-promoted discount gas stations fuel a mystery and questions
Jul 9, 2026 - Us 
President Trump is promoting a network of gas stations that are selling gas for $3.47 a gallon, but analysts say they're likely selling the gas at a loss.
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