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Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday granted a posthumous pardon to black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, who was convicted in Pasadena in 1953 of vagrancy while on a lecture tour and ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday granted a posthumous pardon to black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, who was convicted in Pasadena in 1953 of vagrancy while on a lecture tour and ordered to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. (Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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LAX TSA Worker Used His Job To Illegally Detain Woman: Prosecutor

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra cited the case as part of a crackdown on "bad actors" who harass women.

LA Aims For 'Hygiene Equity' With Free Menstrual Products

The LA City Council is looking at providing free tampons or pads to the public to help reduce the burden of financial inequality on women.

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Here's Why You're Seeing Smoke And Flames In San Gabriel Valley

U.S. Forest Service fire crews are working above La Crescenta-Montrose and La Canada Flintridge.

Rise Of The Resistance Inspires Young Innovators

Over 1,500 children & families from Orange County nonprofit groups gathered to ride Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Rise of the Resistance ride.

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Authorities Search For Grand Theft Suspect In Agoura Hills

A woman walked into a Rite Aid, filled her bag with $1,100 worth of cosmetics, and left the store without paying for the merchandise.

Man Killed In Artesia Shooting

The victim was found on the 11800 block of 168th Street, near Pioneer Boulevard early Thursday morning.

25th Hoag Classic Golf Tournament Offers Lineup Of Champions

See Ernie Els, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Ángel Cabrera, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, John Daly, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, & Kirk Triplett.

Newsom Posthumously Pardons Civil Rights Leader For Morals Charge

Bayard Rustin, a principal organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, was arrested and jailed in Pasadena in 1953.

Redondo Ballet To Perform At Del Amo Fashion Mall

The free pop-up performance by Redondo Ballet is to promote their upcoming production of Snow Queen.

Jury Favors 'How I Met Your Mother' Star In Neighbor Feud

It took a jury less than an hour to find for actor Josh Radnor in a suit filed by his neighbor accusing him of overstepping.

Give Valentines To Orange County Veterans By Feb. 7

Harley Rouda, CA's 48th District Congressman, is asking his constituents to write a letter to a veteran to show love and support by Feb. 7.

ShabbaTTogether Promotes Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness In MV

The Jewish community of Mission Viejo takes an important step in promoting the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the synagogue.

Venice CEO Sued For Sexual Harassment

A former employee at a Venice-based video production company alleges the co-founder sexually harassed her.

Laguna Beach Unified School District presents Dr. Marc Brackett

The Founding Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of “Permission to Feel” will discuss the power of emotions.

Effort To Recall Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Fails

Organizers of the recall bid, who failed to gather the necessary signatures, contend the mayor has failed to deal with the homeless crisis.

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