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A shocking new complaint against the Los Angeles Police Department is shedding light on a pattern of racist and derogatory behavior within the force.

Richard Winton and Leibor Johnny report that for almost a year, an LAPD officer secretly recorded his colleagues making offensive comments about black, Latino, female, and LGBTQ plus recruits and

coworkers. The complaint shows around 90 recordings made in the recruiting office, where officers

and supervisors are heard making racist, sexist, and homophobic remarks. They were even influencing decisions based on appearance and race.

This comes at a critical time.

The LAPD is currently struggling to recruit new officers and rebuild its image.

These recordings are now part of an internal investigation

that could shake up the future of policing in LA.

Malibu has become a hotspot for earthquakes, rattling nerves and raising concerns about what's next.

Ron Lynn reports that Sunday's 4.1 magnitude quake is part of a larger trend in Southern California,

which has seen a spike in activity since

2024. Last year, there were 15 quakes of magnitude 4 or higher, the most in 65 years. Malibu

alone has had three quakes over magnitude 4 in just 13 months. People are wondering if a bigger

one is coming. But experts say there's no

proven pattern for predicting larger events. Thankfully, no major damage was reported from Sunday's

tremor. For tips on earthquake preparedness, check out the Unshaken Guide. California's are paying

more than ever for health insurance insurance and it's hitting families and

small businesses hard.

Philip Reese reports that family premiums have nearly doubled in 15 years, far outpacing

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