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Yolonda Marodi (left), is shown in custody accused of killing her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca "Becky" Marodi (right).

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Cal Fire captain's wife, suspected killer, in US custody after extradition

Rebecca “Becky” Marodi was fatally stabbed inside the couple’s Ramona home last month.

Nature Mar 21

Calling Jackie and Shadow fans: The Chick-Naming Contest is now open
Karen Bass Mar 21

‘This house is essentially a bomb.' 60 homes evacuated after Pacoima home explosion

Immigration Mar 21

17 people charged for re-entering U.S. after deportation, some linked to violent crimes

Federal authorities have charged multiple individuals who illegally re-entered the country, including suspects with violent criminal histories.
Immigration Mar 21

Asylum seeker detained by ICE during routine check-in with immigration in Santa Ana

An undocumented migrant who has lived in Santa Ana for the last three years is on the verge of being deported back to a country he fled due to violence.
California Mar 20

California appeals court upholds ban on higher-capacity magazines, spurring unusual video dissent

A disagreeing judge shared a video of himself dissenting the decision.
Antelope Valley Mar 21

Little rain causes delay in wildflower bloom in Southern California

California State Parks around Southern California have not experienced the delicate mix of weather factors needed for wildflower growth.

Fallbrook Mar 21

Fallbrook couple had their children help them harvest magic mushrooms: Prosecutors

Prosecutors also say that the father allegedly dosed his kids, 9 and 11, with psilocybin.
SeaWorld San Diego Mar 21

SeaWorld treating 9 sea lions sickened by toxic algae bloom; 10th has died

SeaWorld San Diego says rescuers are currently treating nine sea lions that were poisoned with domoic acid; one of the marine mammals in their care has already died.
Tijuana Mar 20

UCSD study warns animal tranquilizer drug ‘tranq' is rising threat to SoCal

An animal tranquilizer prevalent in the eastern U.S. for years has been found in high quantities among drug users in Tijuana, concerning UC San Diego researchers that the illegal anesthetic could soon pervade the illicit drug supply in the West.
Menendez Brothers Mar 20

Family of Menendez Brothers hold rally outside DA Nathan Hochman's office

Supporters of Erik and Lyle Menendez are rallying together for the first time since the LA County District Attorney announced he does not support their recent sentencing petition.
Los Angeles Mar 20

How the Feds say an alleged gang leader abused millions of LA City dollars

Government and tax records show millions of dollars in gang intervention funds have poured into a pair of non-profits operated by an alleged gang leader of the Rollin’ 60s Crips, who prosecutors announced Wednesday was suspected of diverting thousands of dollars for his personal use. Eugene “Big U” Henley, Jr., 58, of the South LA...
California Mar 19

California has a $6.2B Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state’s Medicaid services, which could force officials to reevaluate future coverage for immigrants.
Animals and Wildlife Mar 20

Marine center in ‘crisis mode' after sea lions and dolphins left stranded on LA beaches

Sea lions and dolphins can be seen along LA coastlines from Long Beach to Malibu as toxic algal bloom continues to increase.
California Mar 19

California has a $6.2 billion Medicaid funding gap partly due to expanding immigrant coverage

California faces a $6.2 billion budget gap in the state’s Medicaid services.
San Francisco Mar 19

Twitter bird logo sign up for auction

Now’s your chance to own a piece of Twitter.
California Mar 19

Boat tours and ash scatterings help beleaguered California salmon fleet stay afloat

With salmon fishing barred off the California coast for two years, fishermen have been running historic boat tours, party cruises, and scattering the ashes of the deceased to try to stay afloat.
Sacramento Mar 19

California lawmakers seek answers about state's insurance crisis

Homeowners across California are reeling amid an ongoing insurance crisis, and on Wednesday, the state’s insurance commissioner appeared before a Legislature seeking answers.
Immigration Mar 18

OC couple with no criminal history to be deported to Colombia by end of the month

The family of a Laguna Niguel couple who’ve been in the U.S. for 35 years say they’re heartbroken over their impending deportation.
Long Beach Mar 19

High school in Long Beach apologizing after students pose for racist photo

The Long Beach Unified School District apologized Monday after students at Cabrillo High School posted a racist photo on social media.