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Man Charged with Assaulting Five Women on UCLA Campus

Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly assaulting five women on the UCLA campus in a series of incidents last week. The charges include attempted kidnapping and assault with intent to commit rape. Akindahunsi was arrested shortly after the assaults and is being held without bail.

The Hill

Monterey Park, California, voters approve ban on data centers

Monterey Park, California, has become the first city in the U.S. to approve a ban on data centers, with about 86 percent of voters supporting the measure in the recent elections. The decision reflects a significant local stance on data center operations.

New York Post

Evacuations in Valley Glen Following Discovery of Dynamite

A homeowner in Valley Glen found 20 sticks of active dynamite in her garage on June 4, 2026, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to evacuate the nearby area. The discovery occurred during a routine cleaning project.

New York Times — US

Monterey Park Voters Support Permanent Ban on Data Centers

Monterey Park voters have approved a permanent ban on data centers, responding to community concerns regarding plans for such a facility in a vacant business park. The decision reflects the local sentiment against data center development.

Mother Jones

California Congressional Race Remains Competitive as Votes Are Counted

As of June 3, 2026, the Sixth Congressional District in California is experiencing a competitive race with Richard Pan in third place. Republican Kevin Kiley leads, having switched to an independent candidacy, while Michael Stansfield, another Republican, is in second place without a campaign. The split among Democratic votes raises concerns about their advancement to the general election runoff.

Washington Examiner

FBI Identifies Hostage Taker in Bakersfield Incident

The FBI has identified Anthony Scott Searles-Harris as the suspect involved in a hostage situation in Bakersfield, California. He held 10 school employees hostage for about 12 hours before being shot by police. No injuries were reported among the hostages, and the motive for the incident remains unclear.

The Hill

Van Jones Comments on Spencer Pratt's Popularity in LA Mayoral Race

Van Jones highlighted that Spencer Pratt's rise in the Los Angeles mayoral race reflects broader voter frustrations with the political establishment in California. His comments suggest that Democrats should take note of this trend as it may impact future elections.

apnews.com

FBI Shoots and Kills Suspect Holding Hostages in Bakersfield, California

An FBI operation resulted in the fatal shooting of a suspect who held hostages in a Bakersfield, California office building for about 12 hours. The hostages were unharmed, and the incident began with a bomb threat at the Chase Bank building. Police evacuated nearby structures and established a perimeter during the standoff.

Washington Examiner

Suspect in Bakersfield bank hostage situation killed by FBI

A suspect was shot and killed by the FBI during a hostage situation at a JPMorgan Chase Bank in Bakersfield, California. The standoff began on Tuesday and lasted approximately 12 hours, during which all hostages were eventually freed without harm. The suspect reportedly had a bomb strapped to his body.