‘The law should treat all sex predators who solicit minors the same — as a felony, regardless of the intended victim’s age,’ Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
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Residential burglaries are up about 450% in the Altadena area compared with last year, as thieves target homes that survived the Eaton fire — further traumatizing residents.
An L.A. Times/WeedWeek investigation finds alarming levels of pesticides in cannabis products at dispensaries across the state
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