Early release of convicted rapist Max Factor heir Andrew Luster sparks outrage in Glendora
People in the city of Glendora are furious about the early release of convicted rapist and Andrew Luster, the heir to the Max Factor cosmetics fortune.
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Commerce man accused of illegally registering to vote questions show of force during arrest
For the first time, a Commerce man accused of illegally registering to vote is detailing his arrest and what he experienced during a 10-hour detention....
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Storms descend on Southern California, raising risk of dangerous surf, flooding, debris flows
The National Weather Service Los Angeles-Oxnard office is estimating a 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms with widespread minor flooding and debris flow concerns in Los Angeles and Ventura counties....
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LA mayor calls for pause to utility shutoffs after record-breaking heat waves
The sun sets behind power lines near homes during a heat wave in Los Angeles. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) Topline: For the rest of the year, Los Angeles residents won't get their water and power shut off if they can’t pay their bills. The details: Mayor Karen Bass ...
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LAUSD prepares schools for possible El Niño storms
District staff are clearing drains, trimming trees and checking roofs, windows and doors, in preparation for El Niño. (Kyle Stokes / LAist ) The Los Angeles Unified School District is preparing for possible “Super El Niño” storms that could damage schools and lead to closures, th...
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Huge crack along PCH near Laguna Beach will take at least $4 million to fix, officials say
Caltrans has secured millions in emergency funding to fix the large crack in the slope below Pacific Coast Highway near the Moro Beach section of Crystal Cove....
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Trump and Vance announce $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
President Trump and Vice President Vance on Tuesday announced a $25 million program to encourage the public to blow the whistle on suspected fraud in the U.S. government....
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This institute could get $4 billion from a ballot measure. With just three workers, is it ready
Courtyard view of the UCLA Research Park under construction in the former Westside Pavilion shopping center in West Los Angeles on Aug. 19, 2024 (Brian van der Brug, / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) The science research institute that would likely receive $4.2 billion in pub...
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Erik von Detten, former Disney star, sued for alleged elder abuse, fraud
Former Disney star Erik von Detten is facing fraud and financial elder abuse allegations after a couple claims he persuaded them to invest more than $2.3 million in gold coins they say were substantially overpriced....
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Sherri Shepherd makes Broadway history playing Genie in 'Aladdin'
Sherri Shepherd is making Broadway history as the first woman to play the Genie in "Aladdin."
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California man who claimed ICE took his missing wife charged with her murder
Sacramento County detectives arrested Gurinder Gill on murder charges after disproving his false ICE story and finding his missing wife Jasmine Gill's burned remains....
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Milwaukee Brewers star talks nearly quitting baseball, heading to the World Series
Milwaukee Brewers star Jake Bauers is speaking out as the World Series starts this week.
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'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' trailer brings fresh drama and familiar faces
"We're not MomTok." The ladies of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County' look to set themselves apart from the original series, while serving up some serious drama. The new series premieres Nov. 12 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....