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Latest Boyle Heights shelter-in-place order lifted as crews battle cold-storage facility fire
The fire at a cold-storage facility broke out Wednesday afternoon and has been full of challenges for firefighters.
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After public outcry, PUSD Board votes to save some trees slated for removal
Tree advocates put up a banner in front of PUSD's headquarters on Tuesday. (Erin Stone / LAist)Pasadena residents fighting a school district plan to remove nearly 200 trees scored a win Thursday night.Pasadena Unified School District officials had said 193 trees across 11 campus...
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5 million lethal fentanyl doses seized in major Ventura County drug bust
Authorities have seized five million potentially lethal doses of fentanyl and $1.4M in narcotics following a major drug investigation in Ventura County....
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California’s July 1 minimum wage hikes: What you need to know
Multiple California cities and counties are increasing minimum wage rates on July 1, alongside major industry-specific hikes for hotel and healthcare staff....
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Arellano: The joy of Mexico's World Cup soccer triumph in the Trump era
A year earlier, Fourth Street was empty. Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city. On Thursday night, Santa Ana erupted in joy.
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Candlelight vigil planned after LAPD fatally shoots dog following NBA championship celebration
Activists are organizing a candlelight vigil outside LAPD headquarters after an officer fatally shot a dog whose owner was screaming in celebration of the Knicks' NBA championship....
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1-year-old falls from moving vehicle and dies in San Bernardino County, police say
A 1-year-old boy died after falling from a moving vehicle in Colton, police said Friday. Officers responded to an unresponsive child near South Mount Vernon Avenue and Centerpointe Drive in the San Bernardino County city just before 9 p.m. Thursday, according to the Colton Pol...
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Teething toy, sold on Amazon, recalled after choking reports
More than 70,000 teething toys sold on Amazon have been recalled after choking incidents. Parents are urged to stop using them immediately.
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Bodycam video released in LAPD shooting of dog at Canoga Park apartment
What to KnowA 2-year-old golden Saint Bernard doodle named Jameson was shot and killed after LAPD officers responded to reports of screams at a Canoga Park apartment.The LAPD said shots were fired after the dog charged at them.Officers later learned the screams were in celebratio...
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LACMA to turn Wilshire into a ‘living gallery’ with inaugural Art Parade
LACMA's David Geffen Galleries (Courtesy LACMA )LACMA is turning a stretch of Wilshire Boulevard in front of its new David Geffen Galleries into a living gallery.The Art Parade is the creation of gallerist Jeffrey Deitch who first put on the event in New York’s SoHo from 2005 to ...
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Inglewood and Metro respond to complaints over World Cup traffic
Some Inglewood residents have complained about traffic disruptions due to World Cup games at Los Angeles Stadium, prompting responses from the city and Metro. In a video posted to social media, a woman claims that she was unable to return to her home in Inglewood because of a ...
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Double-murder suspect caught after CHP deploys spike strips, uses PIT maneuver
The California Highway Patrol arrested a double-murder suspect following a 90-minute pursuit through the hills dividing L.A. and Kern counties.
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TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple
As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them....
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San Francisco PD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies
San Francisco’s Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program....
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California launches free state historic parks pass for Juneteenth and 250th anniversary
California State Parks is offering a free special edition Historian Passport until July 6, providing free admission to over 30 historic sites.
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Pasadena Humane offers half-off cat, kitten adoptions during Father's Day weekend
Pasadena Humane is offering 50% off adoption fees for all cats and kittens this Father’s Day weekend as the shelter works to find homes for felines arriving during the peak of kitten season. The adoption special comes as the shelter experiences a surge in feline intake, a tren...
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USMNT advances to World Cup knockout rounds with 2-0 win vs. Australia
A 2-0 home win. A rare clean sheet. A spot in the Round of 32. All without Christian Pulisic. It was a good day’s work for Mauricio Pochettino and the U.S. men’s national team at the World Cup following a 2-0 win over Australia in Seattle on Friday. The USMNT are now in...
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The history of Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Today, the nation observes Juneteenth, a day commemorating when the last enslaved people in the U.S. found out they were free. Events are planned across the country to mark the fifth year since June 19 became a federal holiday....
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James Burrows, co-creator of ‘Cheers' and director of ‘Will & Grace,' dies at 85
James Burrows, a major force in television comedy who co-created “Cheers” and directed every episode of the first run of “Will and Grace,” has died, his attorney told NBC News. He was 85. Burrows died peacefully on Friday while surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a...
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Sabrina Carpenter stalking suspect faces 8 misdemeanor charges
A man accused of stalking singer Sabrina Carpenter was charged with eight misdemeanor charges by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office. The charges came about a week after a judge ordered 31-year-old William Applegate to stay at least 100 yards from the “Espresso” singer for...
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WAGS of Orange County: New K-9 program to assist trauma victims
Orange County authorities will deploy specially trained K-9s to critical situations to support victims and community members — as well as staff — through a new response program, the Orange County Probation Department announced Friday. The WAGS (Wellness, Assistance, Growth and...
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'Summer of '94': How the last World Cup on American soil changed US soccer forever
The USA team celebrating during their game against Colombia in the first stage of the 1994 World Cup Finals. (Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)Although thousands have flocked to SoFi stadium for the World Cup, soccer wasn’t always a fan-favorite sport in the United States.The sport...
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Californians love mail-in voting. That may have to change come November
An election worker processes mail-in ballots in the city of Industry on June 2.(Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)Most California voters cast their ballots by mail, but two big federal changes are in the pipeline that could impact how those ballots are handled and counted ...
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Finding dogs inside a car leads to a hate crime probe in North Hollywood, LAPD says
Los Angeles detectives are investigating a possible hate crime after a transgender woman claimed she was assaulted and injured because of her gender identity, police told NBC4 Investigates Friday. The ordeal began when the woman spotted three dogs locked inside a hot car Wedne...
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Vigil planned for dog killed in LAPD shooting at Canoga Park apartment
A candlelight vigil is planned Friday night for a dog killed in a police shooting after Los Angeles police responded to reports of a woman screaming, later determined to be a celebration of the Knicks NBA championship, at a Canoga Park apartment. The community vigil, organized...
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The B-52 bomber is an iconic, aging warhorse. Probe of fatal crash could influence its future
The investigation into the B-52 crash that killed 8 airmen at Edwards Air Force Base in California will likely include a review of any past incidents involving the fleet of aging heavy bombers....
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L.A. poised to lose $100 million in state grants to fund transportation projects
Los Angeles appears poised to lose in its attempt to keep $100 million in state grant funding for transportation projects in some of the neediest neighborhoods after a state commission declined to hear the city's appeal for an extension....
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Pico Rivera's Cristian Roldan may be last made-in-high-school U.S. World Cup star
Cristian Roldan, a U.S. player from Pico Rivera, played at a local high school and didn't take a traditional route to the World Cup with U.S. Soccer.
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'I love America!': With the World Cup, Inglewood becomes an international hub
Soccer fans from all over are pouring into Inglewood for the World Cup. It's a boon for local businesses.
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Arellano: On the avenue that bears César Chávez's name, murals honoring him remain — for now
I wasn't sure what to expect when I went to check out the César Chávez murals on the Eastside avenue that bears his name.
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A traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds
This is the fourth measles case confirmed in a passenger passing through LAX while possibly contagious this year, and the sixth case overall reported by L.A. County health officials....
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This plant extract can make a lethal drug cocktail. Can it also treat opioid addiction?
The U.S. will begin to test kratom for its potential to treat opioid disorder. In California, a complaint targets a business accused of violating kratom restrictions....
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'I'd be happy with the tie': Korea, Mexico showdown brings more love than rivalry in L.A.
Love was in the air in Koreatown's Seoul International Park on Thursday, where a sea of thousands of people in red and green jerseys joined together to celebrate soccer's favorite romance....
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Beer, with a twist? SoCal dads find solidarity through an unexpected activity
The Santa Barbara Dads father's group offers a way for dads to congregate and share experiences and camaraderie with peers, something its founder Austin Nieves feels most fathers lack....
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Overdoses in L.A. jails are fueled by long waits for drug addiction treatment, staffers say
Despite a push to expand medication-assisted treatment for drug addiction, wait times in L.A. County jails are leading to more overdose deaths, according to jail staffers and inmate advocates....
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Man uses drone to warn surfer of shark circling beneath him off California coast
A California man’s morning surf was cut short after a frightening run-in with a shark off the coast of Santa Cruz. Drone video captured near Seascape Beach in Aptos shows the surfer sitting on his board as a murky shape emerges in the distance. The shark can then be seen cl...
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Flare-ups at Boyle Heights warehouse continue after shelter-in-place order lifted
What to KnowFlare-ups continued Friday at a nearly 500,000-square-foot Lineage cold food storage facility on South Los Palos Street in Boyle Heights, which caught fire on Wednesday afternoon.A shelter-in-place order that was re-issued Thursday as firefighters cleared smoke from t...
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Video: Shots fired near Koreatown World Cup watch party; 1 man injured, another detained
The shooting happened as dozens had gathered at a park to watch the World Cup match between Mexico and South Korea
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Political watchdog fines Newsom for failing to report $5.5 million in solicited donations on time
The California Fair Political Practices Commission fined the governor $31,500 for failing to promptly report 36 behested donations, mostly tied to 2025 wildfire recovery efforts....
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Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm....
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SoCal sheriff's deputy charged in 100-mph crash that killed groom-to-be, injured fiancée
The charges stem from a September 2025 collision in Riverside County when prosecutors say the deputy was traveling about 100 mph with lights and sirens, responding to a report of a shooting....
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Gang members targeted victims at secluded L.A. lookout points, D.A. says. They face long prison sentences
Five gang members were sentenced for their involvement in robberies in murders in 2023 the ended with three deaths, according to prosecutors.
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$177M in LA tenant aid is being held up while city officials argue over why
L.A. City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto is seen at a news conference. (Carlin Stiehl / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Los Angeles city housing officials are pushing back on allegations from the outgoing city attorney, who claims that a legal aid provider has failed to comply ...
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Person injured in shooting near World Cup watch party in Koreatown, LAPD says
A person was arrested in connection with a shooting in Koreatown Thursday evening near where a large watch party was taking place for the World Cup game between Mexico and South Korea, police said. The Los Angeles Police Department said it received reports about a person shoot...
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Taco truck lessons: What we learned from our father
Rafael De Anda (center) with his sons Raphael De Anda and Christian De Anda. (Yusra Farzan / LAist)When I visited Taqueria Hoy in Orange, owner Rafael De Anda couldn’t wait to get home to watch Mexico kick off its World Cup stint. After decades at the helm of his taco shop — he ...
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250th Anniversary of the United States
250th Anniversary of the United States LA County celebrates the 250th Anniversary of the United States. Access information and resources from county departments below. Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures The Department Agricultural Commissioner/Weights a...
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Uber, California lawyers say deal reached to avert dueling ballot initiative showdown
The state's trial attorneys and Uber say they have reached a last-minute deal to scrap their competing ballot measures over car crash lawsuits and sexual assaults, averting what was gearing up to be one of most expensive battles of the November election....
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This lawmaker’s proposal could make California ‘the most secretive state in the country’
Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco in the Assembly in Sacramento on March 13, 2025.(Fred Greaves / CalMatters) In March, Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco introduced a measure that would have made it more expensive for Californians to obtain government records.Amid opposition from transpa...
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Ford sues L.A. lemon law firm alleging 'utter fabrications' inflated fees by 7,000%
The car manufacturer is suing a prominent Los Angeles lemon law firm for alleged over-billing, the company's latest attempt to crack down on California attorneys who it says are exploiting the state's law to protect consumers from defective vehicles....
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After nearly two decades, this massive New Mexico wind project is now powering California
One of the largest clean energy projects in United States history is now online, delivering electricity from a massive wind farm in New Mexico to Arizona and California....
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Jewish residents in Palisades say neighbor terrorized them; member of Lion Raisins family arrested
After weeks of allegedly threatening his Jewish neighbors, Bruce Lion, of a major agricultural family in Fresno, was arrested Saturday morning.
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Mexico becomes first country to reach knockout stage of World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0
The first ticket to the Round of 32 has been punched. Mexico took down South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara on Thursday to take Group A of the World Cup, so El Tri can play the group finale without pressure. The first half was all about Korea trying to take the sting out of the g...
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Student loan borrowers will get an interest rate cut if they sign up for auto pay
.(Daniel de la Hoz / Moment RF via Getty Images) Student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments will get a much bigger discount on interest starting July 1, the U.S. Department of Education says. Auto pay has long offered a modest discount off borrowers' interest rate —...
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Irvine dog trainer convicted of killing and cremating 11 pets
An Orange County-based dog trainer was convicted of animal cruelty after he was accused of killing 11 dogs and trying to cover up the crimes. Kwong Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine killed 11 dogs by keeping them in small crates in a hot van, causing fatal heatstroke, according to the ...
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Well-known arts couple found dead in SUV on Northern California freeway
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the deaths of Judith and Wylie Sheldon, whose bodies were found in a running vehicle on the side of the 5 Freeway near Redding....
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Man suspected in deadly Pomona shooting in custody after CHP pursuit
A man suspected of shooting and killing two people in Pomona was taken into custody after leading the California Highway Patrol on a lengthy pursuit in northern Los Angeles County on Thursday, authorities said. The shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 100 block of ...
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Korean and Mexican Angelenos become World Cup foes amid dynamic relationship
Two of the most populous and culturally significant ethnic communities in Los Angeles found themselves on opposite sides during Thursday’s World Cup match: South Korea versus Mexico — or Mexico versus South Korea, depending on who you ask. As Mexico and South Korea clashed on ...
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Cheering on Belgium? Get beer, mussels and shrimp croquettes in San Clemente
Thomas Crijns and his wife, Carol, at Brussels Bistro in San Clemente. The Manneken-Pis statue behind them dressed in a Belgian national team jersey,is one of the restaurant's many nods to the World Cup. (Gab Chabrán / LAist )Think of pretty much any country, and you can likely...
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Inside a new Iranian bakery in Miracle Mile, ahead of Iran's next match
Sahar Shomali, owner of Kouzeh, stands beside a poster for barbari, the Tehran-style flatbread that inspired her to open the Mid-Wilshire bakery.(Gab Chabrán / LAist )For the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, the feelings around Iran's World Cup participation have been complicate...
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