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Charges dropped for man arrested with loaded guns at SoCal Trump rally
Vem Miller, 51, was charged with two misdemeanor firearms violations in October 2024. They were dismissed last month.
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Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast
Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night....
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D23 2026: Everything to know about Disney's ultimate fan expo
Disney fans, assemble! Here's what to know about D23 2026, Disney's ultimate fan event in Anaheim, California.
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Lawsuit alleges Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in SoCal are unlawful
A lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security challenges the Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in Southern California.
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Mystery of missing SoCal nurse deepens as human remains are found but deemed not to be hers
The San Diego Sheriff's Office said human remains found in Palomar Mountain State Park were not believed to belong to an Oceanside ER nurse who has been missing for more than a month....
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Enjoy this break from the heat while you can. It won’t last long
A low pressure system is bringing mild, cloudy weather to Southern California this weekend, with heat expected to return next week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images) Southern California is getting a dose of unseasonably cool weather — a welcome break after a series of hot, humid heat wa...
government
Becerra maintains commanding lead over Hilton in California governor's race, poll shows
We're less than three months away from the November election when voters will pick a new California governor.
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Dogs to have their day at the pool on the last day of the Los Angeles County pool season
With a heat wave baking Southern California, dogs get invited to cool off at five Los Angeles County pools.
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Lineage unlikely to meet deadline to clear 88 million pounds of rotting food from Boyle Heights
Cleanup continues Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at the Lineage warehouse. (Laura Anaya-Morga / Boyle Heights Beat) The deadline set by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for the removal of all rotting food from the Lineage Logistics cold storage facility in Boyle Heights is fast approaching. Bass...
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Alabama man put to death for murder of 5-year-old girl in last of 3 US executions in a day, including in TN and OK
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma executed inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people were put to death on the same day in the U.S....
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Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
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Pedal boats are coming back to MacArthur Park. 'Boy, this water is nasty'
Pedal boats are expected to return to MacArthur Park next year, bringing back a longtime attraction as the city looks to draw more families and activity to the park....
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New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
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Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
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California failed to protect female inmates from sexual abuse by staff, Justice Department report finds
The U.S. Justice Department is exposing, what it says is, a “horrific” environment of staff misconduct and sexual abuse inside California women's prisons....
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Dodger legend Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
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Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore
Round Stingray (Urolophus halleri) in an aquarium. (shurub / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he wound up sitting at the lifeguard station soaking his foot in a pail of hot water alongside four other beachgoers. It i...
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Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is one of two state prisons that house women that were the focus of the Justice Department investigation. (Libby Rainey / LAist) California's prison system has systematically failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse ...
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A ballot initiative to put housing on the Santa Monica airport is officially dead — for now
Aerial view of the Santa Monica Airport (Konabish - Greg Bishop via Flickr) Proponents of a plan to set aside a quarter of the land at the soon-to-close Santa Monica Airport for housing failed to turn in enough signatures to place their measure on a future ballot. Instead, they s...
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Ex-LAPD detective and convicted rapist rearrested in 1994 cold case
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested in Santa Barbara County after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime....
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Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed fir...
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Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
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Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
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Lineage will miss deadline to clean up the Boyle Heights warehouse site, council member says
A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food sitting inside its warehouse in Boyle Heights is Friday afternoon and a city council member says the company will not be done in time....
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FedEx, Staples, LAZ Parking cut 500 jobs as new round of layoffs hit SoCal
Hundreds of people across the southland are headed to the unemployment office as FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking cut jobs.
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California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion for baby's heart defect
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after fleeing state lines over an alleged demand to abort the fetus due to a heart defect....
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Christy's Foundation: New Northridge job resource center offers free classes and food to help job seekers
Christy's Foundation not only feeds those in need, they're also offering free classes at their job resource center, from from forklift training, to nutrition and cooking....
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
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Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
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Ex-LAPD detective accused of kidnapping, robbery
On Thursday, officials announced Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist, is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994....
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Heading to Hawaii this weekend? Tropical Storm Lala will dampen your travel plans
A tropical system approaching Hawaii is expected to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and dangerous surf to portions of the islands this weekend, with the Big Island and Maui currently among the areas of greatest concern....
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Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
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Federal judge poised to restrict immigration arrest tactics in Los Angeles raids
A man is detained by immigration agents at a car wash in Montebello on Aug. 15, 2025. (Gregory Bull / AP Photo) A judge on Thursday indicated that she’s inclined to order federal immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants in Los Angeles if they haven’t assessed ...
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Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
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Costco brings back fan-favorite Kirkland treat after two-year absence
A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
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He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back
Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.
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LAist's 'Imperfect Paradise' wins National Murrow for episode on prison reentry, ultrarunning
The story of Cesar Quijano, center, with his Amity support team at the finish line of the San Diego 100, has been honored with a National Murrow Award. (Courtesy RTDNA, Lucy Copp/LAist) LAist’s weekly podcast Imperfect Paradise has won a 2026 national Edward R. Murrow Award — amo...
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Federal judge signals a halt to warrantless immigration arrests in SoCal unless person is likely to escape
A California federal judge signaled Thursday that she is likely to order immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants unless they determine they are likely to escape....
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Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
parks
Guns drawn, wigs stitched, and yard lines crossed: New trailer drops for Season 2 of 'Chad Powers'
Glen Powell is back on the field as 'Chad Powers,' but tensions are higher than ever. Watch the trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers," streaming Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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He killed 4 people and 3 dogs in a post-breakup massacre. Now he's going away for life
Miguel Diego Sandoval will spend the rest of his life in a California prison after pleading guilty to killing four people, including his former romantic partner, when he burst into a Lancaster home, shot several people while they slept and burned the building down....
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'Unconscionable': DOJ says California prisons failed to stop systemic sexual abuse of female prisoners
A two-year DOJ probe finds systemic sexual abuse and civil rights violations in California women's prisons. The state has 49 days to respond.
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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Firefighters warn of worse response times, overburdened stations as city debates cuts to LBFD
Long Beach firefighters extinguish a fire inside a home on the 400 block of 59th Street in Long Beach, Monday, July 20, 2026. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) Residents and City Council members are raising concerns about Long Beach’s plan to shut down a fire engine, lay off ...
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L.A. County search and rescue team deploys to Colombia to assist with quake recovery efforts
An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department has deployed to Colombia to assist with recovery efforts from this week's deadly earthquake....
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Ex-LAPD detective convicted rapist accused of kidnapping and robbery
Charges have been filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist who is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994....
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Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
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Why Jackie the eagle's final journey leads to the National Eagle Repository
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve Native American sacred ceremonies. Here's why....
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Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
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A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter....
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New bills seek to protect neighborhoods from a future disaster like the Lineage warehouse fire
At a press conference at Proyecto Pastoral on Wednesday, Aug. 12, Assemblymember Mark González and state Sen. María Elena Durazo announced two pieces of legislation that aim to keep the Lineage accountable in the aftermath of the fire. (Alejandra Molina / Boyle Heights Beat) This...
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Boyle Heights parents raise concerns as students return to school near Lineage warehouse
Parents in Boyle Heights voiced concerns about lingering odors and potential health effects from the burned out Lineage warehouse as students headed back to school....
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Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs blocked by court
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs....
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Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
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Judge pauses Trump administration’s suspension of LA homelessness funds
A cyclist rides past a Skid Row sign in Los Angeles. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) A federal judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction on the federal government’s suspension of granting funds to the L.A. region’s lead homelessness agency. The order from U.S....
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Thief steals Little League baseball team's equipment in San Bernardino
The countdown to Little League season is on, but one team in San Bernardino is starting with no equipment after someone broke into their storage and took everything. Authorities say thousands of dollars of baseball and softball equipment, along with the KKC Route 66 team’s pitchi...
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Feds release report finding pattern of sexual abuse at California women’s prisons
A DOJ investigation launched in 2024 found a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct, weak safeguards, and broken reporting systems at two California women’s prisons....
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Additional sound barriers coming to Universal Studios new ‘Fast & Furious' ride
Additional sound barriers, designed to limit the sounds of riders’ screams and other noise, will be installed at the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster set to open this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood. The barriers are among the steps being taken to dampen...
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Feds release report on abuse at California women's prisons
Federal officials have released the results of a major investigation into alleged abuse at women's prisons in California.
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