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L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced an investigation into allegations of fraud related to a $4-billion sex abuse settlement. These claims were initially revealed by a Los Angeles Times investigation, suggesting that some plaintiffs may have submitted fraudulent claims in the lawsuit.

California is considering new regulations aimed at improving the identification and response to hazardous methane leaks and underground fires at landfills across the state.

A former state lawmaker has raised concerns regarding whether Kenneth Mejia's use of corgi images and other graphics in his campaign violates laws against using city resources for election purposes. Mejia's team has contested these allegations.

Southern California has experienced a brief respite from the rain that has affected the region since the weekend. However, residents should prepare for another storm expected to arrive on Thursday, which may bring additional rainfall and weather-related challenges.

Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been charged with ordering the murder of a witness in a federal narcotics case against him. The witness was reportedly shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared photographs of the individual.

A mistrial has been declared in the case against former Whittier police Detective Salvador Murillo, who faced multiple assault charges after shooting an unarmed man in the back in 2020. The incident left the victim paralyzed, and jurors were unable to reach a verdict.

Officials believe a man who has been missing for three months likely had a medical emergency or died near his home before a bear or mountain lion dragged him away.

A gas leak caused a house explosion in Chino Hills over the weekend, injuring eight individuals and prompting temporary evacuations. The incident also resulted in damage to nearby homes.