Federal judge orders sweeping changes at Adelanto ICE detention center
U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes ordered the government to make sweeping changes to medical care, sanitation, food, recreation, disability accommodations and visitation.
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Century-old ruptured water main in West Hollywood was slated for replacement under LADWP project
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Federal judge orders sweeping changes at Adelanto ICE detention center
U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes ordered the government to make sweeping changes to medical care, sanitation, food, recreation, disability accommodations and visitation.
Water main break floods West Hollywood streets, creates massive sinkhole
Several streets in West Hollywood were flooded with rushing water following a massive water main break overnight.
Site of groundbreaking Black private school in LA closer to becoming historic cultural monument
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Status conference for Palisades Fire suspect set for Aug. 2026
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Hal Williams, known for roles on sitcoms 'Sanford and Son' and '227,' dies at 91
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Trump immediately fires the new court-appointed top prosecutor in Seattle
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Brush fire in Eagle Rock tears through home, injures LA firefighter
Crews worked to put out a brush fire that broke out in the Eagle Rock area Thursday afternoon, tearing through one home and injuring a firefighter.
Get a free cooling kit and tips on beating the heat at these South LA workshops
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Eagle Rock brush fire damages multiple homes amid scorching summer heat
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Man found dead in intake pond at Mojave Desert water plant. Who he is, how he got there is a mystery
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San Ysidro man sentenced to prison for posing as an ICE agent to defraud dozens of people
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Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, Brandy and Rita Ora on returning for 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland'
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In failing to plan for new housing, Costa Mesa finds itself in state’s legal crosshairs
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Disney announces this year's D23 exclusive experiences on the convention's largest show floor ever
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LIVE: Crews battling brush fire and structure fire in Eagle Rock area amid dangerous heat
Crews are battling a brush fire that broke out on a hillside in Glendale Thursday afternoon, threatening homes.
Brush fire breaks out in Eagle Rock near 2 Freeway
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White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources
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LGBTQ soccer club mixes competition with camaraderie
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US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates
The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic.
Water main that ruptured in West Hollywood was already slated for replacement under LADWP project
The water main that ruptured Thursday in West Hollywood was already slated for replacement as part of a high-priority Los Angeles Department of Water and Power infrastructure project.
Man in custody after attempting to evade police in Pacific Ocean
A man wanted by police ran into the water and was taken into custody more than an hour later after returning to shore.
New dads now make up more than 50% of paid family leave claims
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Blue Angels flyover: 'No reprimands. No firings. No problem,' acting Navy secretary says
On Wednesday, officials with the Blue Angels said they were conducting a review after social media footage showed the jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers.
Palisades Fire suspect misses court again; judge demands Friday appearance
The federal court status conference for Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht was delayed to Friday after he failed to appear for a second straight day.
'It was a scene from the Titanic': Fishermen recall rescuing passengers from sinking boat in SF Bay
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Meteorite that crashed into a New Jersey home contains 'extraterrestrial' amino acids
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Search suspended for 3 missing after deadly boat capsizing on SF Bay with family spreading ashes
U.S. Coast Guard crews suspended their search late Wednesday for three people missing a day after a boat capsized in the cold, choppy waters of San Francisco Bay while carrying 20 family members and friends who went out to scatter the ashes of a loved one.