5 California Things to Know for Today

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

1. VIRTUAL KIDNAPPINGS

Authorities warn of scams where con artists falsely claim to be holding victims’ relatives for ransom

2. JAIL ABUSE

Inmates reach $2.5 million settlement over treatment at Rancho Cucamonga lockup.

3. LIVESTREAMED CRASH

Sister says teen driver not at fault in fatal Central California crash that was caught on Instagram video.

4. CANCER DRUGS

Pharmaceutical firm to pay $280M to settle Los Angeles suit alleging it promoted two medicines for unapproved purposes.

5. DODGERS-TWINS

Los Angeles first to win 70 games with 6-2 victory over Minnesota.