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Baby boy returns to Southern California after being kidnapped to Mexico, FBI says
Federal authorities located a woman who was accused of taking her biological son to Mexico in violation of a custody order in the Aguascalientes region of Mexico, the FBI announced Thursday. Brigette Benitez, 31, was deported by Mexican immigration authorities while her son, Miguel Eduarzo Zuniga Medina, Jr., was returned to the custody of the Department of Child and Family…
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Some Orange County beaches closed due to lightning threats
Rain, thunderstorms and even hail could affect some Southern California communities this Monday. A “slow-moving” low pressure system will bring possible showers and thunderstorms to parts of southwestern California through Tuesday. As thunderstorms also brought the possibility of lightning Monday, a couple of Orange County cities scrambled to close some beaches. Newport Beach officials closed the beaches temporarily, saying they…
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Is TikTok going to be banned? Here's what a USC social media expert says
A potential ban on TikTok is moving forward in the U.S. Congress, while influencers and everyday users are getting angrier. This is what’s behind the fight over the popular social media app.
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FBI searches for child allegedly kidnapped in LA County and taken to Mexico
The FBI is asking for the public’s help in finding a 16-month-old boy who was allegedly kidnapped by his biological mother.
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World's tallest man reunites with the world's shortest woman in California
Sultan Kosen and Jyoti Amge, who hold the World Guinness Record for being the tallest man and the shortest woman, had a friendly meeting in Irvine, California.
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Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday: Is it a dilemma to go on a date with a cross sign on your forehead?
For many people, going on a romantic date is a cause of great stress. This year, Valentine’s Day is celebrated the same day as Ash Wednesday.
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Woman found dead along the coast on Manhattan Beach
Several agencies worked this Friday morning to search for a person who was reported missing in Manhattan Beach.
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Some Ross Dress for Less items are selling for as low as 49 cents. Here's why
After the end-of-year sales season, influencers take to social media to give tips on the best discounts in stores in the country.
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Here are the 10 most captivating animal stories of 2023 in Southern California
From heartwarming rescues to environmental concerns, here are the remarkable animal stories you couldn’t keep your eyes off in 2023.
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Caught on camera: Police search for suspects who stole $16,000 in sunglasses at Irvine store
Video captured in the store shows three men stealing dozens of high-cost glasses.