California Governor Gavin Newsom is calling for looting in fire evacuation zones to be considered a felony following pressure from prosecutors in Southern California. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna is confident that looters will be punished, with the newly elected tough-on-crime district attorney Nathan Hochman issuing arson felonies and warning of prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. The wildfires in Los Angeles have resulted in two dozen deaths, with armed homeowners patrolling to defend their properties from looters as authorities work on containment efforts.
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Yellowstone wreck driver was at twice the legal alcohol limit, police say
A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including the driver, Isaiah Moreno, 25, who had a blood alcohol level of .20%, more than twice the legal limit. The collision occurred when Moreno's vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, leading to both vehicles igniting in flames; six victims were from China, Italy, and California. Survivors were hospitalized, and police emphasized the...
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