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Family of Navy veteran who died after officer knelt on his neck settles lawsuit for $7.5 million
The family called police on Dec. 23, 2020, because the 30-year-old was in mental distress and needed help. One officer pressed a knee on his neck for nearly five minutes while another restrained his legs, according to the complaint.
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California testing out gas tax alternative
The state is set to test out “Road Charge” fees to charge California drivers based on miles they drive every month. NBC Los Angeles’ Jonathan Gonzales reports.
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California wants to pay you $400 for ‘Road Charge' program
California is considering Road Charge, an alternative funding system that would replace the gas tax, which funds most of road repair maintenance projects.
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Hundreds of rogue goats wander into Rancho Palos Verdes backyard
Goats assigned to eat brush to prevent wildfires wander off the job in Rancho Palos Verdes.
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Rogue goats gather in Rancho Palos Verdes backyard
Hundreds of goats take over a Rancho Palos Verdes backyard. Video broadcast Wednesday May 15, 2024 on Today in LA.
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California moves closer to requiring new pollutant-warning labels for gas stoves
The California Assembly has approved legislation that would require new gas stoves to carry a label warning users about pollutants that have been linked to respiratory illnesses.
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Man gets realistic picture of his boat painted on fence intended to hide it
A California man who was ordered to keep his boat out of sight has had the last laugh, by commissioning an artist to paint a realistic image of it on the fence that obscures it.
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Federal prosecutors seek 40-year sentence for man who attacked Nancy Pelosi's husband
DePape was convicted last year of attempted kidnapping of a federal official and assault on the immediate family member of a federal official.
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California's reservoirs and groundwater see a boost due to back-to-back wet winters
Nearly every major reservoir in California is above 80% capacity, with some even at 100%.
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How California's budget deficit of $27.6 billion might complicate Gov. Newsom's plans
California has a budget deficit of $27.6 billion, Gov. Gavin Newsom says. What’s that mean for the nation’s most populous state?
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UCLA recommended to pay Cal Berkeley $10M per year for 6 years
The University of California Board of Regents is expected to accept a recommendation that UCLA pay University of California at Berkeley $10 million a year for six years as a result of the Bruins’ upcoming move to the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12.
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Why some Californians' electric bill could see a major change soon
The state commission is considering a plan that would charge most California residents a fixed monthly fee in addition to electricity. NBC Los Angeles’ Conan Nolan reports.
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California utilities commission votes to approve $24 fixed monthly charge
California regulators on Thursday voted to change how some power companies calculate their customers’ bills.
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Cup of water leads to OC marathon disqualification
A man was disqualified at the Orange County marathon after taking a cup of water from his dad. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on May 6, 2024.
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Winter storms boost California groundwater supply with ‘impressive recharge'
California reports its first groundwater increase in four years after a winter of significant rain and snow.
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Runner disqualified as OC Marathon winner for receiving water from dad during race
A Fountain Valley man was disqualified Sunday as winner of the OC marathon.
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California man indicted for allegedly making threats to Georgia prosecutor in Trump election case
A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for sending death threats to District Attorney Fani Willis, who is overseeing the prosecution of former President Donald Trump and 18 others on charges of illegally trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
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No more hidden fees. Junk fee law bans restaurant surcharges
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has ruled that the ban on hidden fees for hotels and concerts and sports tickets approved by lawmakers last October, also applies to restaurants.
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California is joining with a New Jersey company to make a generic opioid overdose reversal drug
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan. It’s the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person’s life during an opioid overdose. Naloxone has been available without a prescription in the U.S. since last year. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a partnership with Amneal Pharmaceuticals on Monday. The company...
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At least 16 people died in California after medics injected sedatives during encounters with police
An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 16 people died in California over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative. The deaths happened in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego and cities in Orange and San Bernardino counties. It was impossible for...