- Associated Press - Thursday, August 17, 2017

Your daily look at late-breaking California news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

1. CONFEDERATE PLAQUE

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer orders removal of downtown plaque honoring Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate states.



2. FACEBOOK

Social media company bans Facebook and Instagram accounts of white nationalist who attended violent rally in Charlottesville.

3. SUBWAY SECURITY

Los Angeles Metro tests airport-style body scanners that screen subway passengers for firearms and explosives.

4. PORT CRANE PLUNGE

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Auto theft suspect leads Los Angeles police on high-speed chase into Port of LA, climbs crane and plunges to his death.

5. TOMMY HAWKINS

First black basketball player to earn All-America honors at Notre Dame and former Los Angeles Lakers player dies in Malibu at age 80.

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