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Bey scores 25 points and Murphy 23 to pace Pelicans to 124-109 victory over Clippers

Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.

Riverside County man arrested for murder after violent assault in Moreno Valley

Deputies said that a 38-year-old man was violently assaulted in the 14000 block of Big Horn Avenue on Tuesday afternoon and that he succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a local hospital.

Santa Clarita after-school employee arrested for sexual abuse of a minor

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives are seeking potential additional victims of an after-school employee who worked in Santa Clarita.

Proposal could remove Cesar Chavez's name from LA County properties

LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis said she will introduce a motion to "explore" the possibility of renaming the holiday and all county properties that bear Cesar Chavez's name.

2 arrested for selling drugs and alcohol to Inland Empire teens

Menifee police said that the suspects were selling tobacco and cannabis vape pens, mushrooms and alcohol to minors.

Suspect arrested for unprovoked deadly double-stabbing behind Riverside courthouse

Riverside police have arrested a man in connection with a deadly stabbing spree​ outside the Riverside courthouse last week.

LA County crews rescue man from 15-foot hole at Pomona construction site

Los Angeles County firefighters rescued a man who had fallen into a hole at a Pomona construction site on Wednesday afternoon.

LAUSD teachers announce potential April strike, while district is making "every effort to avoid a strike"

Members from various unions, including the United Teachers Los Angeles, announced plans for a massive strike in April if ongoing contract negotiations with LAUSD officials do not reach a conclusion.

Southern California politicians, leaders react to Cesar Chavez allegations of sexual abuse

An investigation details allegations that Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls while he was president of the United Farm Workers (UFW).

Lil Wayne presale ticket sales begin today for soon-to-open Long Beach Amphitheater

The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist is set to perform at the Long Beach waterfront venue on August 1, with special guests 2 Chainz and The Game as part of the venue's inaugural season.

Maps show forecast for extreme heat wave scorching the West

A long-duration heat wave is taking shape over the western half of the U.S. and forecast to stick around in the days ahead.

Dolores Huerta alleges assault by Cesar Chavez amid abuse claims

Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times​ on Wednesday.

Hollywood Burbank Airport saw near collision between plane, helicopter in early March, FAA says

The Federal Aviation Administration revealed the near-collision while announcing new regulations for air-traffic controllers.

Record-shattering Southern California winter heat wave continues with "dangerously hot" temperatures, forecasters say

Triple-digit temperatures were expected in parts of Los Angeles County, Orange County and the Inland Empire on Wednesday.