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By Eric Bradner, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Department of Justice is investigating Gavin Newsom’s wife, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a move the Democratic California governor blasted Monday as politically motivated. Newsom also claimed that he was a target in the investigation, though the source said the governor himself
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LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games announced today that it will begin accepting applications July 14 for its volunteer crew program. LA28 is encouraging fans from around the world to apply to become members of the volunteer crew, which it describes as the “team behind
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The Justice Department today approved Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for a merger that would unite two of Hollywood’s most storied studios and significantly reshape the entertainment industry. The DOJ said in a statement Friday that “the transaction is not likely to result in harm
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Spencer Pratt today released what appeared to be a concession speech — remarks that quickly turned into a commitment to expose alleged corruption in the city now that his Los Angeles mayoral “campaign phase is over.” In his three-minute video, the former reality television personality moved on from the election to
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today has suspended federal funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, essentially cutting off millions of dollars to the L.A. region, over allegations of fraud and widespread mismanagement. HUD’s Office of Inspector General opened an investigation into LAHSA, Secretary Scott Turner announced
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) – A husband and wife who posed as local property owners and fraudulently sold two San Diego homes pleaded guilty today to federal bank fraud charges. Victor Hugo Villalobos Almazan and Nayeli Noemi Montoya Rodriguez, both of Mexico, sold homes at 3873 36th St. and 555 Hollister Str. that they did
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By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — A former child actor has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting him in 2007 at a networking event in the Hollywood Hills. The anonymous male accuser filed his lawsuit against Combs this week in California. CNN has obtained a copy of the suit. The lawsuit is the latest
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By Tierney Sneed, Paula Reid, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — When President Donald Trump made claims of Democratic vote-rigging in the Los Angeles election, his top appointed prosecutor in the city took to the cameras to validate those beliefs while hinting his office may never be able prove that kind of grand conspiracy. The Justice
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Opening statements are expected Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles in the trial of a 30-year-old former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day 2025 fire that prosecutors say smoldered for a week and grew into the deadly Palisades Fire. Jonathan Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty in October to federal charges
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By Kaanita Iyer, Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Hilton, a former Fox News host who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat. Hilton and Becerra were among a
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KESQ) – Democrat Xavier Becerra officially kicked off his gubernatorial runoff campaign in Los Angeles today, while his likely Republican opponent, Steve Hilton, also visited the Southland to again call for changes in California’s extended vote-counting process. Becerra visited Mercado La Paloma in downtown Los Angeles, speaking with merchants, chatting with diners
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – Nick Reiner is seeking access to his more than $1.5 million trust fund to help pay for his defense against charges in the killings of his parents — filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner. Attorneys for Nick Reiner, 32, filed a 136-page petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – A physician and operator of a Riverside skin care clinic who groped three female patients pleaded guilty today to misdemeanor charges and was immediately sentenced to probation. Dr. Sam Sannoufi, 55, of Newport Beach, admitted three counts of sexual battery on an unconscious person under a pretrial agreement with the
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – A woman who worked as a longtime signature collector for ballot initiatives pleaded guilty today to paying homeless people in Los Angeles’ Skid Row and elsewhere $2 or $3 to register to vote. Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, 64, of Marina del Rey, also known as “Anika,” entered a plea to
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Originally Published: 08 JUN 26 19:54 ETUpdated: 08 JUN 26 20:03 ETBy Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — Nithya Raman will advance to the November election in the Los Angeles mayoral race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, after overtaking Spencer Pratt for second place as more votes were counted in the days after the June 2 primary.
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LOS ANGELES (KESQ) – With the United States set to open its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign Friday against Paraguay, Los Angeles officials Tuesday will begin a week of events marking the start of the tournament and highlighting preparations for the FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Los Angeles World Cup
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By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face. Becerra’s advancement guarantees a Democrat will be in the general election after some feared that their wide field
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TARZANA, Calif. (KESQ) – A 44-year-old man was charged today with murdering his mother’s boyfriend, character actor James Handy — whose credits include the films “Arachnophobia,” “Jumanji” and “Top Gun: Maverick.” Criminal proceedings were suspended against Michael Ray Gledhill after a doubt was declared about his mental competency, with a June 22 date set at
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (KESQ) – Roughly 2,000 unionized hospitality workers at SoFi Stadium will wrap up a strike-authorization vote tonight, setting the stage for a possible work stoppage as the venue prepares to serve as a key location in the World Cup soccer tournament. Cooks, dishwashers, concession workers, bartenders and servers represented by Unite Here
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HEMET, Calif. (KESQ) – A San Jacinto man and his 10-year-old family member fatally injured when their sedan and a Cal Fire engine collided at a Hemet intersection were identified today. Arthur Fernandez, 43, and Arthur Fernandez Jr. of Hemet were killed in the collision that occurred Friday at Domenigoni Parkway and Gibbel Road, according
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