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A beloved teacher arrested for soliciting a minor. A coach convicted of sexual abuse. A school district hit with a multi-million-dollar jury verdict for failing to protect students.
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KPBS Midday EditionA lawsuit filed by the ACLU describes dangerous conditions and inadequate inmate care in the county's jails. -
Alexander King, 20, admitted Thursday to his role in setting the May 30, 2020, fire inside the Chase bank branch. -
The California Supreme Court has denied a potential bid for freedom by Charles Manson follower Leslie Van Houten following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s rejection of her parole. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe Sheriff's Department promoted Theresa Adams-Hydar, a 27-year veteran of the department, to oversee county jails. -
All but five of the 38 COVID-19 treatment hospitals that once operated in Afghanistan have been forced to close in recent months for lack of doctors, medicines, even heating. -
Olympic figure skating favorite Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned heart medication before her arrival at the Beijing Olympics, the Russian newspaper RBC reported, putting in jeopardy the team gold medal that she helped win earlier this week. -
An active-duty Camp Pendleton Marine is facing a federal charge of cyberstalking young women with connections to his former hometown of Torrance as part of a "sextortion" campaign, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced Wednesday. -
Nearly 50 people have drowned over the past six years in the All-American Canal, which runs along the southern border in Imperial County. -
At least four entities either owned or controlled by the Chinese government have invested in DJI Technology, according to a news report. -
A dwindling number of commissioners, the inability to add new commissioners, and an increased caseload presents challenges for San Diego's Commission on Police Practices.
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