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Fire tears through roof of vacant building in Huntington Park
A large fire ripped through a vacant commercial building in Huntington Park Thursday.
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Woodland Hills residents oppose 71-unit senior living facility
Woodland Hills residents are opposing a proposed 71-unit senior living facility at a home near Taft High School.
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White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump helicopter come close to jet
The ongoing White House construction contributed to radio problems that kept air traffic controllers from hearing calls warning that President Donald Trump's helicopter was getting ready to take off, federal investigators said Thursday....
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New book revisits El Segundo's Little League World Series title and the values behind it
Three years after El Segundo's Little League team captured a World Series championship, its coach is helping preserve the story.
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis' murder trial heads to closings in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
The murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur is headed to closing arguments after the defense rested Thursday following testimony from three former Las Vegas police officers....
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Chao Krung, LA’s oldest existing Thai restaurant, debuts new curry night rooted in tradition
The trio of curries at Chao Krung's Kanom Jeen Curry Night, alongside fresh herbs, bean sprouts, and rice noodles. (Sydney Yorkshire / Courtesy Chao Krung) In Los Angeles, Thai food is something many of us take for granted — as central to how Angelenos eat as tacos or sushi. But ...
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LA fire survivors have now waited the longest for federal disaster recovery funds
The Eaton Fire burned much of Altadena in L.A. County. (Mario Tama/Getty Images / Getty Images North America) It’s been nearly 600 days since the L.A. fires became one of the most destructive in U.S. history, yet the federal government has still not appropriated more than $15 bil...
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Dolly Parton's sister reveals one of her final acts of generosity in moving tribute
Dolly Parton's sister took to Facebook to share a moving message about her sister.
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Black jaguar Samba dies following rattlesnake bites at California sanctuary
Black jaguar becomes the latest victim of a fatal rattlesnake bite as the end of rattlesnake season nears.
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Watch the full closing arguments from both sides (VIDEO)
Jury deliberations are underway in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy. Watch the closing arguments of the high-profile trial.
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Crews battle fire at Dollar Tree in Huntington Park
Firefighters are battling a commercial building fire at a Dollar Tree store in Huntington Park Thursday afternoon.
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Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
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14-year-old critically injured in e-motorcycle crash in Fountain Valley
A teenager was critically injured Thursday when the electric motorcycle he was riding collided with a vehicle in Fountain Valley, police said. Fountain Valley police officers responded at about 12:44 p.m. to a serious traffic collision at Talbert Avenue and Second Street. A preli...
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Missing 2-year-old child at center of Amber Alert found safe, CHP says
A missing 2-year-old child at the center of an Amber Alert was found safe on Thursday, police said.
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Suspect in deadly Exposition Park hit-and-run returns from El Salvador, arrested at LAX
A Los Angeles man accused in a hit-and-run crash that killed a teen bicyclist at Exposition Park was arrested Thursday after returning to the United States from El Salvador, according to the California Highway Patrol. Jonathan Rodriguez, 33, was taken into custody shortly after n...
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California lawmakers push bill to ban shock gloves for federal agents
Assembly Bill 2760 seeks to ban the use of "shock gloves" by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.
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'I will never understand why:" Jake Reiner opens up about parents' slaying and brother's arrest
Eight months after Rob and Michele Reiner were fatally stabbed in their Brentwood home, son Jake opens up, describing his parents' deaths and brother's arrest as a "living nightmare."...
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Culture and ethics meets tech: UCLA debuts country’s first bachelor’s in digital humanities
UCLA (Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images) UCLA is launching the nation’s first digital humanities department and bachelor’s degree this fall. The new discipline combines classical humanities with technical know-how to examine a digitized and increasingly AI-enhanced world. The maj...
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Judge to consider final approval of Bank of America's $72 million settlement with Epstein accusers
A federal judge in New York will consider granting final approval Thursday to Bank of America's $72 million settlement with women who accused the bank of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse them....
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State lawmakers pass bills to punish unethical lawyers, limit hedge funds that influence cases
Legislators advanced bills, backed by California's powerful trial lawyer trade group, aimed at policing the state's legal industry, which has been bruised by 'a wave of inappropriate attorney conduct' highlighted by The Times....
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Trump directs federal government to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America
A map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" is displayed as U.S. President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter after signing an executive order during an event in the Oval Office. (Andrew Harnik / Getty Images North America) President Donald Trump is escalating his on...
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Bass tells LAPD to stop issuing criminal citations to street vendors
Street vendors are a new pressure point in the mayoral race, as Councilmember Nithya Raman unveiled a new pro-street-vendor plan Wednesday and Bass' office announced that some erroneous criminal citations were being rescinded....
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California legislature passes bill to track use of 'forever chemicals' by farms
Studies show that exposure to certain levels of PFAS may lead to decreased fertility and developmental delays in children and increase the risk of cancer....
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Officer bitten, dog shot after LAPD responds to domestic dispute call in South LA
An investigation was launched after a dog was shot by the Los Angeles Police Department in South LA on Thursday.
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5 arrested in connection with Victorville crash that killed two teenage girls
Five people have been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash in Victorville that killed two teenage girls, the California Highway Patrol said Thursday. CHP detectives with the Inland Division Major Crimes Unit arrested George Gary Sanchez, 49, of Riverside, shortly after...
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2 air traffic controllers left early on night of deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at New York airport, FAA finds
2 air traffic controllers left early on the night of a deadly LaGuardia Air Canada plane crash at the New York airport, the FAA found.
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Historic Newhall survived so much calamity. Then a fire ripped out its heart
Downtown Newhall dates back more than 100 years and the business district is considered the cultural and historic heart of the Santa Clarita Valley. On Monday, a fire ripped through the district, destroying some of its most cherished landmarks....
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Dog shot in South Los Angeles
A dog was shot during an officer-involved shooting, authorities said.
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Woman gives birth off 57 Freeway exit in San Dimas
A special delivery took place near the 57 Freeway in San Dimas overnight.
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Bodysurfer dies after being pulled from water in Laguna Beach
A man was unconscious when lifeguards pulled him out of the water Wednesday at Laguna Beach's South Crescent Bay. He died after being taken to a nearby hospital....
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Suspect held on $1.1M bail following stabbing outside Sherman Oaks grocery store
A 30-year-old Sherman Oaks man, identified as Jonathan Rangal, was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in a Pavilions parking lot....
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Exclusive: Long Beach trash workers say staffing and truck shortages are contributing to pickup delays
Five Long Beach refuse operators are speaking publicly about what they describe as unsafe working conditions, heavy workloads and a shortage of operational collection trucks—problems they say are contributing to injuries and leaving some routes unfinished. During an exclusive gro...
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Did 49ers owner Jed York violate NFL conduct policy? Goodell says matter is 'being reviewed'
After his arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is reviewing whether 49ers owner Jed York violated its personal conduct policy....
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Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that's likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge on Thursday halted — at least for now — attempts to implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting. The move stalled the directive for a second time only about a week before the first mail ballots are due to be sent out for the rapidly app...
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Lily Peters case: Cousin of 10-year-old Wisconsin girl pleads guilty to her killing
The cousin of a 10-year-old Wisconsin girl killed in 2022 pleaded guilty to first-degree intentional homicide on Wednesday and was sentenced to life in prison....
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Agoura Hills sensory gym welcomes kids with autism and all abilities
At We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym in Agoura Hills, sensory-friendly play equipment encourages kids of all abilities to connect with others.
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Insurance executives warn Newsom plan to shift utility wildfire liability would raise premiums
Insurance company executives warned Gov. Gavin Newsom in a letter Wednesday that his plan to shift utility wildfire liability to property insurers would hike premiums....
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Accuser of former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky expected to recant testimony
Jerry Sandusky is due to return to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony.
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Trump to honor Artemis II astronauts at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston
The president will visit NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday to present medals to the Artemis II crew.
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Bodysurfer dies after being pulled unconscious from water at Laguna Beach, authorities say
A 41-year-old man who was pulled unconscious from the water in Laguna Beach has died, officials said Thursday.
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From beaches to battery fires, California moves to outlaw disposable vapes
Lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday that would ban disposable vape cartridges; a scourge to waste haulers and facilites.
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Residents say fire is just latest headache at abandoned Studio City lot
A fire broke out Wednesday morning in an abandoned Studio City lot that neighbors said has been a long-time safety concern in the San Fernando Valley community. The lot located near residences at Moorpark Street and Babcock Avenue, just west of Whitsett Avenue, has been occupied ...
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Top early 2026 Labor Day sales available today: Shop now and jumpstart your holiday savings
Shop our favorite early Labor Day 2026 deals available right now.
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Busy Philipps says she underwent 2 surgeries after discovering brain tumor
In an interview with People, the "Freaks and Geeks" actress shared how the brain tumor was discovered and what the recovery process for her was like.
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Judge suspends charges against ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s RPV golf course with ammunition
The entrance to Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles, in Rancho Palos Verdes, is seen in this photo, July 2, 2020. (John Antczak / AP Photo) A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf cou...
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Cary, North Carolina crash: Soile Lazarz struck, killed by car on daily walk
There was a Cary, North Carolina crash. Soile Lazarz was struck and killed by a car on her daily walk.
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Judge hands victory to Westminster councilmember, but political war continues
Amy Phan West, center, poses outside the courtroom with her family, attorney, and supporters. (Jill Replogle / LAist) A politically heated bribery case in Orange County came to an end Wednesday when a judge cleared Westminster Councilmember Amy Phan West of wrongdoing. West was c...
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the United States
President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States as he exacerbates his trade war with Canada....
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Disney surprises Long Beach campers with 'Camp Rock 3' tour bus stop
The coast-to-coast tour for Disney Channel's 'Camp Rock' sequel made its final stop at Camp Fire Long Beach, surprising more than 100 children on their final day of camp....
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Taylor Swift debuts a new version of her original 'Toy Story 5' song
Taylor Swift releases a new version of her "Toy Story 5" song as the Pixar hit prepares to make its Disney+ streaming debut.
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Nepal floods highlight growing glacier risks in warming Himalayas
Scientists say a deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a glacier chunk breaking off and temporarily damming a river.
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Lucky Charms and Trix go au naturel as General Mills ditches artificial colors
The company has shifted to fruit- and vegetable-based dyes as well as colors derived from spices like turmeric and paprika to give its cereals their customary bright colors....
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How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: 'That's Google, not me'
Federal prosecutors say two men led a multistate scam, posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and adviser to steal $1.3 million from at least 26 women....
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U.N. warns of 'moral red line' on killer robots; experts say it's already been crossed
Autonomous machines have killed humans in recent conflicts, arms experts say.
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Longtime NJ sports announcer's dream comes true in Phillies' radio booth
Longtime children's sports announcer Lewis Kalb went viral after he appeared in the broadcast booth at a Phillies game.
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The husband and wife duo behind 'Garden State Tortoise' provide sanctuary to hundreds of animals
Over 1 million people have been educated about animals through "Garden State Tortoise," and their sanctuary is based in South Jersey.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain reaches settlement in fatal X2 roller coaster lawsuit
Six Flags Magic Mountain and coaster supplier S&S Worldwide have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley, avoiding a September trial over his 2022 fatal roller coaster injury....
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Philly kids express their emotions through the 'Power of Paint'
When West Philly kids seek to express themselves through art, they can do it at The Power of Paint, an art academy started by Teisha Brown
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Roger Goodell says NFL is looking into whether to punish 49ers owner Jed York following his arrest
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league's personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio....