The families of three men who died while in the custody of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department are suing the county, citing civil rights violations.

Loved ones gathered in front of a federal courthouse in downtown Riverside on Thursday to announce the new lawsuits which will join four others already filed against the county. Attorneys representing the families said the inmate deaths should never have happened and are now seeking justice.

The complaints list Riverside County, its sheriff department and Sheriff Chad Bianco as the defendants, alleging charges of negligence, the failure to protect the inmates from harm, a failure to provide medical care and more.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports on June 1, 2023.

A woman was caught on camera dangerously close to bison as she took a selfie with the animal as it laid on the ground. Andy Riesmyer reports for KTLA 5 News at 5, June 1, 2023.

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Getting hitched? Get ready to write some hefty checks. David Lazarus reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on June 1, 2023.

The saga continues. Chris Wolfe reports for the KTLA 5 News at 4 on June 1, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/former-vp-pence-calls-gay-nun-group-being-honored-by-dodgers-anti-catholic-bigots/

First 5 California launched an initiative called "Stronger Starts" on Thursday that’s aimed to rising awareness about mental health among the state’s youth. Kareen Wynter reports for the KTLA 5 News at 1 on June 1, 2023. Details: https://ktla.com/news/california/jennifer-siebel-newsom-and-kings-star-domantas-sabonis-join-launch-of-health-initiative-for-children-under-5/

A homeless encampment in Chatsworth has drawn the ire of residents and business owners, with some claiming the Metrolink station in the area is becoming a new Skid Row.

Carlos Saucedo reports for the KTLA 5 News at Noon on June 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/chatsworth-residents-fear-becoming-a-new-skid-row/

A woman who was brutally attacked by a dog at a Los Angeles Animal Services facility was awarded $6.8 million by a jury on Tuesday.

This video aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/los-angeles-animal-shelter-volunteer-attacked-by-dog-gets-nearly-7m/

A Hidden Hills socialite who allegedly struck and killed two boys while driving intoxicated in Westlake Village nearly three years ago did not appear as expected in a Van Nuys courtroom on Thursday.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/grossman-doesnt-appear-in-court-for-alleged-fatal-dui-hit-and-run/

Officials on Thursday raised awareness on teen driving safety. Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.

A Hidden Hills socialite who allegedly struck and killed two boys while driving intoxicated in Westlake Village nearly three years ago did not appear as expected in a Van Nuys courtroom on Thursday.

Ellina Abovian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/grossman-doesnt-appear-in-court-for-alleged-fatal-dui-hit-and-run/

A homeless encampment in Chatsworth has drawn the ire of residents and business owners, with some claiming the Metrolink station in the area is becoming a new Skid Row.

Carlos Herrera reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/chatsworth-residents-fear-becoming-a-new-skid-row/

Another Pride flag was vandalized after being placed on the "Shakespeare Bridge" in Los Feliz this week. Jacqueline Sarkissian reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on June 1, 2023.