Jury reaches verdict in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect
A jury reached a verdict Thursday in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of setting what eventually became the Palisades Fire.
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76ers' LeBron James after President Trump's anthem criticism: 'Slow news day'
Hours after President Donald Trump criticized him for appearing to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed, LeBron James responded with a short answer Thursday night....
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LA County Public Health confirms first 2 flu-related deaths of the season
Los Angeles County health officials Thursday announced the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
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First lady Melania Trump says she brokered 'temporary' ceasefire in Ukrainian town
It's unclear exactly how long the ceasefire is set to last.
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Novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce chances of melanoma patients' tumors returning
A first-of-its-kind cancer vaccine is helping significantly reduce the chances that melanoma patients' tumors return.
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OC DA on e-bike criminal charges
Students at Ensign Intermediate School have been parking their e-bikes in the neighborhood since the district outlawed them on elementary and middle school campuses. (Jill Replogle / LAist) Topline: The Orange County District Attorney’s Office filed charges Wednesday against six ...
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Mayor Karen Bass outpaces challenger Nithya Raman in fundraising for the Nov. 3 runoff
Although Bass brought in more money, Raman had a larger amount socked away for the final push ahead of the Nov. 3 election, according to reports filed this week....
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Indie booksellers, local authors return to Old Town Tustin. What to know about the OC Book Fair
The third annual OC Book Fair returns to Old Town Tustin on Nov. 14. (Tom Hermans / Unsplash) Topline: The third annual OC Book Fair returns to Old Town Tustin on Nov. 14 with bookish activities, local authors, shopping and more. A portion of El Camino Real will be closed for the...
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DOJ preemptively sues to block Alaska Senate results if Republican narrowly loses
The Trump administration has preemptively filed a lawsuit to block the certification of the Alaska Senate race, citing name confusion among the candidates....
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Hall of Famer and Southern coach Marshall Faulk says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Hall of Fame running back and Southern University coach Marshall Faulk has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
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California’s carbon market changed this year, and the next governor will inherit the fallout
From left, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, during CNN’s California Gubernatorial Debate at CNN’s studio in Burbank on Sept. 30, 2026 (Grace Widyatmadja / CNN) In September, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled what is likely one of the last large climate announcem...
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Metro votes to rename Pershing Square station after pioneering Black Angeleno Biddy Mason
Bridget “Biddy” Mason became one of Los Angeles’ first Black woman landowners, building wealth through real estate. (LaMonica Peters / The LA Local) Topline: The Metro board voted unanimously Thursday to rename the Pershing Square Metro station after Bridget “Biddy” Mason, a woma...
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Florida police officer accused of taking over dead man's home
A Florida police officer is accused of taking over a deceased person's home and identity, according to a Broward County Sheriff's Office report.