Yasiel Puig found guilty of obstructing justice and making false statements in gambling case

A jury found former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig guilty of obstruction of justice and making false statements to investigators Friday in Los Angeles federal court.
Skier dies on expert run at Mammoth — as horrified witnesses watch from chair lift
The skier, who has not been identified, was attempting a run called Dropout 2 — among the steepest marked trails in California — which descends from the summit ridge of the 11,000 foot mountain.
A daycare worker threw a shoe at a 5-year-old in front of her coworkers. They were all fired
Daycare workers in Inglewood were fired after a video surfaced showing an aide throwing a shoe at a 5-year-old.
Chabria: Yes, Trump’s video showing the Obamas as apes is racist. But it’s also about the election
The video posted by Trump depicting the Obamas as apes is an escalation in the assault that is likely to come on voting rights in the midterm elections.
Rain, chilly weather in store for Southern California. Here’s when and where

Cooler weather is on tap for the Los Angeles area, with rain possible next week, according to the National Weather Service.
33 tons of debris, hazardous waste found at homeless encampment in Oxnard

At least 37 people were arrested Wednesday at a homeless encampment in Oxnard as officials worked on removing 33 tons of hazardous waste and debris.
Iranian Bodybuilder Gunned Down From Behind Amid Protests, Says Family

The family of Iranian bodybuilder Mehdi Chooghadi says he was shot by security forces on January 9 in the city of Shahreza amid a crackdown on nationwide protests. Chooghadi’s wounds indicated he was shot from behind after
Long Beach mayoral candidate facing death threats after viral video calls on gang leaders to oppose ICE
Rogelio Martinez’s ‘off the cuff’ video went viral, drawing FBI scrutiny and death threats, which Martinez said largely came from conservatives.
Leader of cult-like group charged with murder claimed God spoke through her, former member says

Former His Way Spirit Led Assemblies member Kelli Byrd testified in San Bernardino Superior Court for two hours on Thursday, providing a rare glimpse inside the religious group that had operated in secret for decades.
Search for Nancy Guthrie continues as FBI offers $50,000 reward for information into her disappearance

The search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of ‘TODAY’ co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, intensified Thursday as investigators released a clearer sequence of events from the night she vanished and confirmed that federal authorities are now fully involved.