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NBC News on Wednesday predicted that incumbent Rep. Young Kim will defeat Democratic candidate Joe Carr and win a third term in California’s 40th Congressional District. Mr. Kim, who won the same district by 14 percentage points two years ago, ran on a platform of supporting small businesses, tightening the southern border and cutting taxes. She is one of three Korean-American women first elected to the U.S. Congress in 2020. Kim ran against former fire chief and union president Joe Carr. Mr. Carr worked for the Orange County Fire Department for more than 30 years. Mr. Carr sought to protect…

San Diego resident Ryan Coffey offered alcohol to a 14-year-old boy sitting next to him on a cross-border flight in January 2023, according to court records.He did not know the girl, who was 17 years his junior, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.But that didn’t prevent Coffey from being sexually assaulted during a more than five-hour evening flight on American Airlines from Charlotte, North Carolina, to San Diego.Now, a federal judge has sentenced Coffey to prison for his actions.The now 33-year-old was sentenced Monday to two years in prison followed by 10 years of supervised release and ordered to…

What you need to knowThe wildfire burned 10,000 acres in the Moorpark and Camarillo areas early Wednesday afternoon. A fire spread quickly on a windy day in Southern California, leaving several people injured and hospitalized. Video showed several buildings damaged by the flames. The fire spilled onto Highway 118. Camarillo Springs area. A wildfire that broke out at a devastating rate in the Moorpark and Camarillo areas of Ventura County burned more than 10,000 acres Wednesday, forcing evacuations as strong winds pushed the flames into neighborhoods. Injuries were reported and several homes were destroyed in the wildfire that started around…

On a day of high winds in Los Angeles County, a wildfire on the Malibu coast spread to about 50 acres near an oceanfront home. The widespread fire broke out around 9 a.m. and firefighters described it as having a moderate fuel burn. The fire burned about 50 acres near Malibu Canyon and the Pacific Coast Highway between Webb Way and Coral Canyon. At least two water cannon helicopters were called to the scene. I could see smoke floating around. The city of Malibu warned residents in a statement to prepare for possible evacuations and power outages, but firefighters stepped…

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon will not receive another term after voters strongly supported his challenger, Nathan Hochman. The incumbent was trailing for most of the campaign, despite receiving key support from the Los Angeles Times and the Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Elected in 2020 on a wave of settlements over law enforcement violence and differences in the prosecution and sentencing of certain criminals, Gascón’s apparently only term as district attorney is one of the worst in recent memory. And it will be the most controversial, if not the most important. Live Updates: Election Day 2024 Gascón…

What you need to knowFernando Valenzuela’s funeral mass was held Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles. The funeral mass was open to the public, but seating was limited. The memorial service will be a memorable day for the Dodgers and their fans, coming just days after what would have been the pitcher’s 64th birthday. The beloved Dodgers legend who became a national phenomenon and touched the hearts of generations of fans was remembered Wednesday at a memorial service in downtown Los Angeles. A memorial service for Fernando Valenzuela, who passed away in…

A tight House race in Riverside County between Republican Rep. Ken Calvert, the longest-serving Republican in California’s congressional delegation, and Democratic Rep. Will Rollins, a former federal prosecutor, is a close call. The race was too close to vote at night. The race between Mr. Calvert and Mr. Rollins to represent California’s 41st Congressional District, which stretches from the sprawling city of Corona to the resorts and golf courses of the Coachella Valley, was expected to be a close contest. It was one of several races in California considered influential in determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives…

A 34-year-old former Ventura County police officer has been charged with two felony counts of grand theft, authorities announced Tuesday. Prosecutors allege that former Oxnard Police Officer Randy Breon Vines stole a total of $4,500 between September 2022 and May 2024. Vines used a city-issued credit card to purchase $3,300 worth of fuel for his personal vehicle, according to a news release from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. The 34-year-old is also accused of stealing about $1,200 from a suspect in May of this year. Kidnapping victim in Southern California rescued using Find My iPhone app “Following the man’s…

Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the nation on Wednesday to formally concede the 2024 presidential election to Donald Trump. Harris addressed the nation and supporters at her alma mater, Howard University in Washington, DC. “I will concede this election, but I will not concede the fight that fueled this campaign,” Harris said. “I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions, and aspirations,” she said. The United States “will never give up the fight for democracy,” she added. Harris acknowledged that she called Trump to congratulate him on his election victory and…

A public funeral Mass for Fernando Valenzuela, the popular Mexican-born pitcher, Dodgers legend and inspiration for “Fernandomania,” will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown Los Angeles.Valenzuela died on October 22 at the age of 63 from an undisclosed illness. His death saddened Dodgers fans across Los Angeles, and Valenzuela was remembered numerous times during this year’s World Series games and at the Dodgers’ championship celebrations afterwards.His funeral procession will begin at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, followed by a public mass with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.As this event…