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. MANSON FOLLOWER

Leslie Van Houten wins parole but the governor will ultimately decide her fate.

2. OFFICERS SHOT

Sacramento County deputy was killed on 10th anniversary of parents’ death in plane crash.

3. DOG OFF CLIFF

Five years in prison for man caught on video throwing his pit bull mix into a ravine.

4. SUPER SCHOOL LIVE

Justin Timberlake, U2, Salma Hayek join TV special about reinventing American high schools.

5. DODGERS-DIAMONDBACKS

Arizona beats slumping Los Angeles 3-1 for club-record 13th win in a row.