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Man in wheelchair violently assaulted by suspect in San Bernardino County

A San Bernardino County man was arrested for attempted murder after violently assaulting a man in a wheelchair. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department identified the suspect as John Ramirez, 59, of Victorville. On Oct. 21, deputies responded to the 15000 block of Palmdale Road just after 9:30 p.m. Ramirez had…

Minivan driver barrels through red light, plows into South L.A. business

A minivan crashed into a business in South Los Angeles after its driver allegedly ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, authorities said. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department responded to reports of a traffic collision near 59th Street and Broadway at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday, according to…

Arrest made in child sexual abuse investigation at Southern California school

A 26-year-old Riverside County woman was arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged inappropriate contact between a school employee and a student at a Coachella school, authorities announced. The investigation began Oct. 8 when deputies from the Thermal Sheriff's Station responded to a school in the…

Crumbl shutters dozens of locations nationwide, including in California: reports

Crumbl, the bakery chain known for its rotating weekly menu and oversized cookies, has recently shuttered dozens of locations nationwide, including in California, according to multiple reports. At least 57 locations of the dessert chain have closed this year, according to an analysis of local reports and a location…

'Gustnado' spotted in Victorville as storm moves through Southern California

Southern California is being hit with some wild weather as an El Niño-fueled storm moves through the region Thursday. Video was sent to KTLA from a motorist in Victorville who spotted a swirling dust cloud tossing debris in a whirlwind near US Route 395 and Dos Palmas Road. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as

Target launches $30 Thanksgiving meal that can feed six people

Target aims to bring value to customers this holiday season with a Thanksgiving meal that won't break the bank. The retailer announced a $30 Thanksgiving meal that can feed six people. For that price, shoppers can get: Target is also expanding its assortment of $5 sides, pies, appetizers and wine, while offering…

New Medi-Cal limits force hard choices for seniors

Some low-income seniors and people with disabilities are being forced to draw down their savings to retain their healthcare coverage under a new Medi-Cal asset limit, writes CalMatters’ Kristen Hwang. The new limit kicks certain groups off of Medi-Cal if they have more than $21,000 in savings as of July 2027. State…

Medi-Cal cuts could push seniors and people with disabilities off of coverage

Julia Feinberg feels like she’s living in a sinister version of Groundhog Day. For the second year in a row California lawmakers have made it tougher for seniors and people with disabilities to qualify for state-funded health benefits. Feinberg, 37, who has a degenerative neuromuscular disorder, said without Medi-Cal…

Big California state worker strike set to begin today

Perhaps today is not the best day to go to the DMV. California state workers are planning a one-day strike today in multiple cities including Sacramento, San Francisco and Los Angeles. They’re protesting what they say are unfair labor practices by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The work stoppage could affect…