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Miss USA 2026 winner Justus Kelley makes history as 1st mother, married woman to win pageant
We have a new Miss USA, and she is making history. Justus Kelley, 31, is the first mom and married woman to win the pageant.
schools
California lawmakers reach long-awaited deal on school sexual abuse lawsuits
A general view of the California State Capitol building, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in Sacramento, Calif. (Kirby Lee / AP) State lawmakers have reached a deal that would provide school districts some relief from the costs of childhood sexual abuse lawsuits filed after a 2020 law allo...
parks
Trump administration considering trading Yosemite land to private developer
The Trump administration is considering trading a parcel of Yosemite National Park to a private commercial developer to connect a proposed development on adjacent land to an interior park road, according to administration officials, members of Congress and documents reviewed by T...
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Pabst Blue Ribbon truck carrying 40,000 pounds of beer stolen in California heist
A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer—equivalent to more than 50,000 cans—was stolen in Montclair in what may be the largest beer heist ever recorded....
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Disney+ secures global Pokémon deal, unveils stop-motion series 'Pokémon Tales' for 2027
Ready to see Pokémon like never before? Find out how Aardman's new stop-motion series "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu" and the classic "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning" are heading to Disney+ and Disney XD in a major global deal!...
government
Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue
A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump to “Obama Avenue” or “Taco Avenue.”
safety
Murder suspect in fatal hit-and-run arrested at LAX after fleeing to El Salvador
A 33-year-old murder suspect wanted for a fatal 2024 Exposition Park hit-and-run was arrested at LAX following a joint operation by the CHP and U.S. Marshals....
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Forget Florida. L.A. humidity is off the charts this summer. What's going on?
Southern California's swampy summer continues to set records, with humidity levels creating conditions that feel more like Florida than the West Coast....
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American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network....
safety
Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by ICE, held at major deportation hub in Louisiana
Controversial former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is being held in federal immigration custody in Louisiana, Fox News has learned....
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Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.
safety
LAPD officer hit by car while investigating crash; hit-and-run suspect arrested
A Los Angeles Police Department officer was injured after being struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash in Sylmar late Friday evening, officials said. The incident happened near Foothill Boulevard and Hubbard Street around 7:45 p.m., according to the police department. Au...
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Big rig crash on I-80 near CA-NV border leaves truck hanging off bridge, CHP says
A solo collision on Interstate 80 left a tractor-trailer truck hanging off the side of a bridge near the California-Nevada border Friday morning and has caused major traffic delays....
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Suspect in custody after 3 students stabbed at high school in El Paso, authorities say
The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are all in stable condition, authorities said. Their families have been notified, according to the Socorro ISD....
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Nashville's airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor's proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
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Voter ID is on the ballot: Tell LAist about your experience getting an official ID
A closeup of the corner of a California Real ID driver's license. (Rix Pix Photography / Shutterstock) Have you ever had trouble getting or updating a government ID … like a driver's license or state ID card? Or was it super simple? LAist wants to hear from you. Proposition 39 is...
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Studio City couple accuses trainer of negligence after death of their 2-year-old dog
A Studio City couple is seeking justice after accusing a dog trainer and boarding facility of negligence following the death of their dog.
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Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE
Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by ICE on Friday, according to an ICE detention database.
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Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill "not fit for continued service" 10 months before it failed in May.
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Lopez: A coastal development exemption in Santa Monica? Shame on Gov. Newsom
Gov. Newsom is pushing a bill that would exempt a donor-developer from normal project review.
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White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172K for placing prediction market bets on Trump's speeches
A teleprompter operator for President Donald Trump who made online prediction trades based on information from upcoming speeches has been ordered to pay $172,000, a federal agency said Friday night. Gabriel Perez used “material, nonpublic information” he obtained through his job ...
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California lawmakers crack down on AI used in public comment
Senate Bill 1159 will make it easier for public agencies to protect themselves from the rising use of artificial intelligence for civic engagement.
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President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning....
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How Dolly Parton improved our world: ‘She was helping everyone’
Dolly Parton’s influence reached far beyond country music. Here’s how her life and work changed lives around the world.
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Baby Maytie, the first person buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, gets a headstone after 120 years
The first person to be buried in the Inglewood Park Cemetery finally receives a grave marker more than a century after her death.
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Adva Lavie: Proceedings suspended for influencer as judge questions mental competency
Criminal proceedings are suspended for social media influencer Adva Lavie as a Los Angeles judge declares doubt over her mental competency in a high-profile dating app burglary case....
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Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49er to scam women out of $1.3M: DOJ
The DOJ said the suspects allegedly stole about $1.3 million from at least 26 victims from Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California
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4-year-old girl dies after finding mom's gun in closet, shooting herself: Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office
A 4-year-old girl died after finding her mom's gun in a closet and shooting herself, the Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office said.
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Pentagon sued by former Stars and Stripes staffers over firings
Three former staffers of the military-focused news outlet Stars and Stripes are suing the Pentagon, alleging their firings violated their First Amendment rights....
business
Temecula wineries see steady business despite U.S.-Canada trade tensions
California’s wine industry is expected to take a hit as trade tensions build between the United States and Canada, but some wineries in Temecula say it’s business as usual. Inside Leoness Cellars in Temecula, smiles and laughter fill the tasting room as guests from across the sta...
safety
Fire at abandoned home in Studio City sparks dispute between Mayor Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman
A fire at an abandoned Studio City property damaged a neighboring home, prompting immediate city action and a dispute between Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman over prior warnings....
Local
Moldy dishes, live maggots and cockroaches. In-flight meal provider for LAX under scrutiny
Photos of contaminants at a catering facility in Inglewood that cooks and packages meals for a number of airlines operating out of Los Angeles International Airport were compiled by Southern California union Unite Here Local 11. The union says it's among a long string of violatio...
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President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York
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This digital drag queen is Fulla Regrets
The character was created by a gay man in Queens, Michael Staffieri, who combines clever costumes and sharp-witted humor.+
government
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights
Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election
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Judge temporarily blocks President Trump's mail ballot executive order
A federal judge on Thursday halted - at least for now - attempts to implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
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US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday.
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US Space Academy: What we know about President Trump’s announcement
President Donald Trump announced the creation of the U.S. Space Academy on Friday. Here's what it is and what we know.
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This week’s heatwave broke records, but there’s relief in sight
Downtown L.A., Woodland Hills and Lancaster broke daily record highs over the past week, during this summer's latest heatwave. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag / Los Angeles Times) Rest easy, Southern California, there’s an end in sight to this week’s record-bre...
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Aquarium of the Pacific scrambled to save hundreds of sea creatures after massive smuggling busts
Hundreds of confiscated fish swim in a holding tank at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Thursday, Aug., 27, 2026. ( Thomas R. Cordova. / Long Beach Post) Clownfish clamber around a watery enclosure, a couple of brownbanded bamboo sharks weave between rocks and lines of ...
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Britax recalls more than 114K car seats over handle defect
The car seats' carrying handle may cause the child to fall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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North Carolina teen critically ill from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater, officials say
A central North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba-related brain infection.
government
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of a...
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FDA approves updated COVID vaccines. Here's what you need to know
This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated vaccines to protect against the latest strain of the virus. Here's what you need to know.
safety
Mayor Bass announces major drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries, citywide crime
Mayor Karen Bass announced a 43% drop in San Fernando Valley burglaries and record-low homicides she attributes to strategic LAPD deployments and expanded civilian response teams....