Boyle Heights community demands permanent closure of burned Lineage warehouse
Many of the people living close to the burned out warehouse in Boyle Heights want the facility to be closed, for good.
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Man accused of attempted murder shot by police inside Thousand Oaks hospital
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Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day
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Boyle Heights community demands permanent closure of burned Lineage warehouse
Many of the people living close to the burned out warehouse in Boyle Heights want the facility to be closed, for good.
Officer opens fire at Thousand Oaks hospital while guarding attempted murder suspect
An officer opened fire Thursday afternoon inside a Thousand Oaks hospital while guarding a man who had been arrested earlier in the day on suspicion of attempted murder, authorities said.
SoCal man pleads guilty to making fake Nancy Guthrie ransom demand
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Simi Valley police shoot suspect inside Thousand Oaks hospital, spurring huge police response
A suspect detained by police and taken to a Thousand Oaks hospital for treatment was shot inside the medical center by one of the officers, authorities say.
California homicide rate hits lowest in decades, with violent and property crimes also down
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California designates Bruce Lee Day, first such honor for a Chinese American
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Los Angeles to pay $20 million to teen who lost leg in Boyle Heights hit-and-run
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Judge wants to preserve current federal funding for LA's lead homelessness agency amid legal battle
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That Mexican soccer jersey is everywhere right now. But wearing one has many different meanings
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Boil-water notice ends for Koreatown after E. coli was detected in water supply samples
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Another OC city is asking voters to approve taxes to shore up budgets
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L.A. County man admits he sent Nancy Guthrie's family fake ransom notes
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Norovirus outbreak on cruise ship from California sickens more than 100 passengers
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Fans line up for exclusive Dodgers One Piece anime giveaway
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Manhattan restaurant's towering table tribute to World Cup
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Residents demand warehouse be shut down after fire blankets Boyle Heights in smoke, putrid odor
Some residents and community groups urged Lineage, the company that managed a cold-storage warehouse damaged in a massive fire, to clean up and leave Boyle Heights for good.
Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites
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DOJ: Two undocumented immigrant brothers from Romania plead guilty to multi-state stolen SNAP benefit scheme
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Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, arrested in Colorado in Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrenders
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith surrendered to police.
Baby dies after being thrown to ground in Claremont home, police say; juvenile arrested for murder
A boy suspected of killing a baby by throwing her to the ground at a house in Claremont has been arrested, authorities said.
Fireworks in your neighborhood? These escapes can give you peace and quiet
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Members of Congress meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Members of Congress gathered at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
Motorcyclist killed in crash involving minivan at La Puente intersection, authorities say
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, authorities said.
Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
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Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks explosion that killed girl, 8, in Buena Park
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
Nancy Guthrie: Southern California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
Disneyland Resort's 'Soarin' Across America' debuts with new scenes for America's 250th anniversary
Featuring scenes from sea to shining sea, take a peek at the new "Soarin' Across America" in Disneyland Resort.
Son of UFC legend 'Rampage' Jackson jailed in bloody pro-wrestling beatdown case
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All-gender bathrooms, ‘use-by’ dates, loud ads: the new California laws to know
Things are about to change at your local grocery store.(Nathália Rosa / Unsplash)With the start of the new fiscal year in California on Wednesday, dozens of laws took effect, including a zoning overhaul to boost denser housing development near transit, requirements for an all-gender bathroom in ...
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks explosion that killed girl, 8, in Buena Park
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
Another Costco warehouse and gas station coming to Downey
The Downey City Council approved a $10.5 million development agreement to build a new Costco warehouse and gas station on Firestone Boulevard.
A look at the LA County Sheriff's Department crackdown on illegal fireworks ahead of July 4th
Ahead of the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, specifically focusing on those selling them.
99 Ranch Market accused of discriminating against non-Chinese employees
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation's largest Asian supermarket chain discriminated against employees who are not Chinese.