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—LAPD officer Frank Hernandez pleaded no contest yesterday to an on-duty assault of a 28-year-old homeless man in Boyle Heights two years ago, in an incident widely seen on video. Hernandez will receive two years probation and 80 hours of community service. [L.A.D.A.]
—How to crash Malibu's beaches despite locals' attempts to make them look private. [LAT]
—The worlds of boxing and Hollywood are mourning Azuma Bennett, a beloved trainer who was shot and killed one week ago outside of a dispensary in Windsor Hills. [NBC]
—California ranks #2 in a survey determining which states have the most spoiled dogs. We're #2! We're #2!! [Forbes Advisor]