A late-season storm has brought as much as 2 inches of rain in the L.A. area, flooding on freeways and a rare tornado warning in Santa Barbara County.

A 16-year-old died days after her head hit a wall during a school fight, her mother said. The medical examiner, however, determined the blunt force head trauma that killed her to be an accident.

San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputies were captured on video kneeling on top of a man and striking him in the head during an arrest, prompting authorities to launch an internal investigation.

A cease-and-desist letter says the two could face fines, penalties and “potential liability for damages” for “unauthorized repairs to public roadways.”

Newsom moved to commute 18 sentences and pardon 37 people. He also submitted a pardon application for Earlonne Woods, who launched the “Ear Hustle” podcast from San Quentin.

The Los Angeles County watchdog suggested issuing a subpoena if the Sheriff’s Department refuses to turn over information about the so-called Industry Station Indians.

Jorge Armando Contreras used Magnolia School District money to finance a lavish lifestyle including a house, BMW and cosmetic surgery, prosecutors say.

Jose Cuatro pleaded no contest to first degree murder and torture and faces 32 years to life in prison. Ursual Juarez pleaded no context to second-degree murder and torture and faces 22 years to life in prison.

Party-throwing squatters have been evicted from a Beverly Hills mansion near NBA star LeBron James’ home. The group has been throwing Burning Man-style parties there.

Many in Shasta County had framed the election as a referendum on the board’s hard-right turn in the last few years.