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Search for two at-risk children abducted by their father in Lancaster
Los Angeles authorities asked for the public’s help in finding two at-risk children who were abducted by their biological father in Lancaster, the LA County Sheriff’s Department said Saturday. Investigators believe Solomon and Marozhina Sukonick were taken by their father David S...
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Deputies shoot man they say was armed during confrontation in Bellflower
A man who authorities said was armed was shot by sheriff's deputies following a confrontation in a Bellflower neighborhood.
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Irvine police seek suspect after 13 Teslas vandalized in separate incidents at same plaza
Irvine police are asking for the public's help identifying a suspect after 13 Teslas were vandalized in separate incidents at the same plaza.
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This Long Beach spot is where food trucks are born
For 15 years, California Food Trucks has built out vans and commercial trucks into mobile kitchens.
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Houston ICE shooting: Substance found in van driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo not a narcotic, Harris County DA confirms
Lawmakers were in Houston, Texas to hold a hearing on Friday in response to the Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting by an ICE agent.
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Street homelessness went up in Los Angeles. In Nithya Raman's district, it was nearly cut in half
Street homelessness — people living outdoors or in their vehicles — went down by 49% in Raman's district compared to the previous year, she said at a press conference Friday....
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Lineage fined for flies, smell and 'unsanitary' conditions after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has fined Lineage Logistics for what it called "unsanitary and nuisance" conditions at the company's fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse....
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Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states
A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected....
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Nonprofit creates epic custom cosplay wheelchairs for kids at San Diego Comic-Con
From superheroes to fantasy creatures, custom cosplay wheelchairs are turning heads at San Diego Comic-Con. Volunteers with Magic Wheelchair make dreams come true, all at no cost to families....
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Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California's primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 California voters had their mail-in ballots rejected for the state's June primary, a spike from recent elections even as the state attempts to make voting easier with the goal of boosting participation and counting every ballot....
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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3 gets Nov. 20 premiere date
Demigods take Hall H! The cast and creators of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" dropped a brand-new teaser and revealed the Season 3 premiere date at San Diego Comic-Con....
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Woman who claims to run animal rescue locked 18 dogs in a car with no water, prosecutors say
An Orange County woman who claims to run an animal rescue has been accused of felony animal cruelty following a pair of disturbing incidents involving dogs allegedly in her care....
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Some court-watchers say LA judges are setting higher bail for Latinos
The Stanley Mosk Courthouse (Rich Fury / Getty Images) A criminal justice watchdog is calling into question whether Latinos in the L.A. County Superior Court get a fair shot at bail. The new report from the nonprofit La Defensa, which advocates for reform in the legal system, ana...
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LA County DEO Invites Youth and Employers to Explore Paid Work Opportunities Through Youth@Work
July 24, 2026 Contact: Angela Herrera Perez, Senior Public Information Specialist press@opportunity.lacounty.gov LA County DEO Invites Youth and Employers to Explore Paid Work Opportunities Through Youth@Work Recruitment continue s across Los Angeles County as DEO connects young ...
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With another scorching weekend in store for SoCal, fire danger is ticking up
Experts continue to warn about dangerous rip currents and surf at Southern California beaches. Always swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and never turn your back to the waves. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Southern Californians are in for yet another scorching weekend. The Nation...
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With Big Bear eagle ailing, OpenAI co-founder drops $5.5M to buy land near nest
OpenAI's Greg Brockman and his wife donated $5.5 million to conserve land near famed Big Bear eagles' nest as Jackie remains in critical care. The $10 million goal is now met....
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Public Health Issues Citations to Lineage Logistics After Post-Fire Inspections Identify Unsanitary and Nuisance Conditions
July 24, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Issues Citations to Lineage Logistics After Post-Fire Inspections Identify Unsanitary and Nuisance Conditions The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has cited Lineage Logistics for unsanitary an...
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US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports.
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D4vd murder case: Detective says singer's phone had sexual photos of teen, talk of abortion
An LAPD detective took the witness stand Friday and laid out years worth of text messages and phone calls to prove David Anthony Burke, whose stage name is D4vd, sexually abused a teenage girl for years before allegedly killing her in April of 2025....
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LA homelessness rises in 2026 count as economic strain, subsidy cuts stall progress
The 2026 Greater LA Homelessness Count shows a 1.2% rise in county unhoused populations as economic hardships and subsidy reductions impact local housing progress....
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D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
An autopsy doctor testified about Celeste Rivas Hernandez's fatal injuries as a judge considers trial for D4vd in a preliminary hearing.
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WATCH: President Trump to speak at rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner
President Donald Trump is expected to speak Friday night at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner.
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$496M homeless services budget gets green light moments before release of disappointing 2026 numbers
A LAHSA Commission meeting held on Friday, on April 25, 2025. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) Topline: The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority Commission unanimously approved a $496 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, moments before the agency released its annual ho...
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DHS surveilled peaceful protesters and then yanked their Global Entry, federal lawsuit alleges
Plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit filed in California allege that the Department of Homeland Security revoked their Global Entry privileges in retaliation for exercising their constitutional rights....
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Simone Biles undergoes procedure after near-death experience in June: Reports
Simone Biles is reportedly back in the hospital after she revealed she “almost died" last month.
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Authorities investigating after man shot by deputies in Bellflower dies
An investigation is underway after deputies shot and killed a man in Bellflower on Friday night. Deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call in the 10400 block of Artesia Boulevard just before 9 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The sh...
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Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
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Police arrest robbery suspects in DTLA after high-speed chase
Three robbery suspects were taken into custody Friday after a dangerous, high-speed pursuit that began in Orange County.
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3 robbery suspects arrested in downtown LA after high-speed police chase
They ditched the vehicle in downtown LA near Maple Avenue and East Olympic Boulevard in downtown Los Angeles and ran away from the scene.
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Why saying 'chai tea' is redundant — and how one SoCal cafe is preserving the drink's identity
Chaiwale and Co.'s location in Orange, CA. (Shilapjot ‘Sunny’ Singh / Courtesy of Chaiwale & Co.) Chai is more than just a drink for South Asians around the world. It’s a symbol of hospitality, community and respect. Shilapjot ‘Sunny’ Singh, co-owner of Chaiwale & Co., joined Air...
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Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready unveils his debut graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con
Pearl Jam guitarist and rock legend Mike McCready has written a graphic novel and rock opera called "Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons". It'll be available worldwide Oct. 6....
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Philly fans rejoice! Celebrate LeBron's arrival with must-have 76ers gear
Get ready, Philadelphia: Grab the LeBron James Sixers merch every fan needs.
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Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.
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Expert details Rivas Hernandez's final moments
Celeste Rivas Hernandez's parents were absent as LA County Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Grant Ho testified. Among the evidence presented was a disturbing full-body photograph of her torso alongside her severed limbs, arranged on an examination table....
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Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout while judge considers challenge
The Paramount logo is displayed at Columbia Square along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, Calif. on March 9, 2023. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) NEW YORK (AP) — Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery ...
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LA homelessness rose in 2026, official count shows
Henry Wilkinson and Kristina Ross record a makeshift shelter during LAHSA's homeless count on Jan. 20, 2026. (Jordan Rynning / LAist) Homelessness went up in Los Angeles this year following two previous years of declines, according to official homeless count findings released Fri...
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Over 4,300 pounds of chicken noodle soup imported from Canada to US recalled due to inspection issue
More than 4,300 pounds of canned chicken noodle soup are being recalled after bypassing a required federal inspection before entering the U.S. Find out which cans are affected....
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Extended 14-hour road closure in effect in Agoura Hills for wildlife crossing construction
A critical 14-hour road closure is underway in Agoura Hills as crews pour concrete for the massive wildlife crossing over the 101 Freeway.
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Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood reopens after a week-long closure
Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood reopened Saturday after being shut down for more than a week due to a massive water main break, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said. The LADWP had said its crews demobilized while the LA County Sheriff Department lifted all local ...
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Fake OC animal charity founder charged after dozens of dogs rescued from hot cars
Priscilla Martin faces felony animal cruelty charges after police rescued 14 dogs from a hot car in Newport Beach and discovered a fake animal charity....