Jasmine “Jaz” Mendez is a former editorial assistant at the Los Angeles Times. She previously was a reporting intern for the Metro Desk, covering housing in Los Angeles. Mendez graduated from Cal State Northridge with a bachelor’s degree in political science and a minor in Spanish-language journalism.
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Long Beach ordered some Peninsula residents to evacuate and Newport Beach temporarily closed its beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel neared Southern California. A National Weather Service coastal flood warning covers Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego county beaches through Sunday.
A missing California girl has been rescued in Mexico and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, is in custody. Perez was sought after a newborn was found dead alongside a Monterey County road.
Video appears to show the rapper with a laceration below the jaw. At least four people were hurt in a knife attack, police said.
The man, not yet identified, was reportedly fishing from his kayak about two miles off the coast near Paradise Cove.
An Amber Alert was issued for a 14-year-old girl. Monterey County authorities who had issued a murder warrant are saying she is also a victim as they investigate her baby’s death.
Memphis wrestling legend “Superstar” Bill Dundee, known for his 50-year career and rivalry with Jerry Lawler, has died at 82.
Hurricane Marie remains far off the California coast, but Sunday still brought rain, thunderstorms, lightning and high surf across the region.
Crimson, a rescued mountain lion cub at the Oakland Zoo, had his leg amputated after he was found with missing toes earlier this year.
Actor Shelley Fabares, known for “The Donna Reed Show,” “One Day at a Time,” “Coach” and her hit song “Johnny Angel,” has died at 82.
A suspect was arrested after Levi Brown, 17, was fatally shot during a game in Bakersfield.