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UCLA has dismissed head coach Chip Kelly after a 0-3 start, with interim coach Tim Skipper taking over. The team struggles with poor defense and player legal issues, including arrests of Pierce Clarkson and Clark, impacting the season's outlook.
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A helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in California just after 7 p.m., causing a long traffic backup. Emergency responders are investigating, and residents are advised to avoid the area. No injuries have been reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
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On October 8, 2025, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was arrested in Florida and charged with maliciously setting the New Year’s Day fire that smoldered and reignited to become the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history. The blaze killed 12 people, destroyed over 6,000 homes, and caused $150 billion in damages. Rinderknecht faces federal arson charges and remains in custody pending trial.
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A jury found Las Cruces police officer Felipe Hernandez guilty of second-degree murder in the 2024 death of Teresa Gomez. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Clifford Proctor faces a new second-degree murder charge for the 2023 death of Brendan Glenn, after a recent reexamination of use-of-force cases. Additionally, a suspect linked to the 2025 Palisades fires remains at large following a court appearance.
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Over 1,000 artifacts, including Native American baskets, jewelry, and memorabilia, were stolen from an off-site storage of the Oakland Museum of California on October 15. Authorities believe it was a crime of opportunity, and the items may already be sold online. The museum seeks community help to recover the items.