Toxic L.A. port fire burned for hours before emergency alerts were sent

A food bank worker who was shot in the back by an ICE agent last month has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a federal officer with a deadly weapon. The incident has raised significant concerns regarding the actions of ICE agents and their use of force in encounters with civilians.

A box truck filled with hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys intended for needy families was stolen in Lake Elsinore, leading to a significant loss for those relying on food assistance during the holiday season.

A 13-year-old girl was arrested in Pomona after fatally shooting a 16-year-old boy, marking a tragic incident that underscores the alarming trend of youth violence in the area. The police have not disclosed the circumstances leading to the shooting, which has raised concerns among community members about safety and the influence of gangs in the region.

Colleges are simplifying the admissions process as the number of applicants declines, offering no-fee and one-click applications along with higher acceptance rates.

The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide on a contentious case involving Texas' congressional redistricting plan, which critics argue is designed to favor the Republican Party and discriminate against minority voters. The court's conservative majority is not expected to prevent Texas from implementing new Republican-leaning voting districts, despite concerns raised by voting rights activists.

A congressional committee has announced a new investigation into Berkeley Unified over allegations of permitting antisemitic rally chants. Local officials have stated their commitment to protecting students and ensuring fairness in the educational environment.

A judge has ruled that the Inglewood Police Department systematically violated California's public records law, following allegations from the ACLU that the department failed to produce any documents in response to public records requests made nearly three years ago.

California is preparing for an early and potentially severe flu season, driven by low vaccination rates and recent mutations of the virus that may outpace the effectiveness of the current vaccine. Experts warn that this combination could lead to increased transmission rates across the state.