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Relocation of 30 beluga whales stranded at shuttered Marineland Canada begins
The belugas have made it safely to their new homes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio
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Newsom’s populist act: Oppose state billionaire tax, embrace federal one
Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to officials speak during a press conference in Hayward on March 2, 2026. (Manuel Orbegozo / CalMatters) Gov. Gavin Newsom is in his populism era. He started the year vowing to stop corporate investors from buying up large tracts of single-family homes, ...
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OpenAI says its AI technology acted on its own in an 'unprecedented' hack of another company
ChatGPT maker OpenAI said Tuesday that its artificial intelligence system hacked into another AI company on its own in what the company called an "unprecedented cyber incident."...
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New Jersey reveals mistake that registered 6,600 non-citizens to vote
They were added while applying for driver's licenses or identification cards.
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US and Iranian attacks continue as tensions mount on a key waterway in the Red Sea
Commuters walk past a wall mural along the street in Tehran on July 21. (Atta Kenare / AFP via Getty Images) Updated July 22, 2026 at 11:32 AM ET AMMAN, Jordan — The U.S. military launched more airstrikes on Iran early Wednesday as Iran hit back against U.S. military targets in t...
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Pursuit ends in dramatic crash, deadly police shooting in Simi Valley
A domestic violence suspect was shot and killed by police Tuesday morning after leading officers on a car chase through Simi Valley, according to authorities....
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16-year-old girl sexually assaulted inside Lynwood Park restroom
An investigation is underway after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at a park in Lynwood. The assault took place on May 16 at Lynwood Park, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim was at the park at about 8:15 p.m. when a man sexually assault...
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New Jersey police officer helps deliver baby in Wawa parking lot
A routine traffic stop turned into an unexpected delivery room for a New Jersey police officer who helped a woman give birth in a Wawa parking lot.
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Man charged in murder of 15-year-old boy stabbed in El Monte
A man has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing death of a teenage boy in El Monte, police said Wednesday. Investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) identified Jonathan Castelan, 18, of South El Monte as the suspect in the fatal stab...
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Improperly disposed oxygen tanks explode in garbage truck, injuring sanitation worker
Caught on video: Improperly disposed oxygen tanks explode in garbage truck, injuring sanitation worker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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LADWP hopes to reopen Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood by end of week after water main break
Los Angeles officials are aiming to reopen Sunset Boulevard by the end of the week after last week’s water main break released some 17 million gallons of water onto the streets of West Hollywood. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said it needs to finish repaving the s...
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Trump’s new immigration strategy revealed in purchase of 2 ICE detention centers in California
The CoreCivic California City Immigration Processing Center in California City on Sep.t 22, 2025. (Miguel Vasconcellos / CalMatters) As California officials try to block immigration facilities across the state, the Trump administration is deploying a new strategy to secure detent...
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William Shatner, daughter diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 1 year apart
William Shatner is opening up about his battle with Stage 4 melanoma alongside his daughter, Melanie Shatner Gretsch, who survived Stage 4 breast cancer....
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California Pizza Kitchen founder says California has become too difficult for entrepreneurs
California Pizza Kitchen co-founder Rick Rosenfield warns that heavy regulations and rising costs have made California too hostile for new entrepreneurs to thrive....
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Big Bear bald eagle Jackie's condition remains critical amid ongoing treatment
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, continues to receive care after she was injured and then rescued, but officials say her conditions remains critical....
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99 pounds of lizard parts, raw meat, and plants from Thailand seized at Los Angeles port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at a Los Angeles port of entry intercepted 99 pounds of illicit meat, plants, and Bengal monitor lizard parts after detection dog K9 Maisy alerted them to a suitcase from Thailand....
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Clint Reilly, influential California political consultant, dies at 79
Reilly ran successful campaigns for California's most recognizable politicians, including Dianne Feinstein, Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi. He later turned his attention to real estate and local media...
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Simi Valley pursuit ends in fatal crash, police shooting
A deadly crash and police shootings were caught on video.
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Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie in 'critical condition' at rehab center
Big Bear bald eagle Jackie remains in critical condition at Ojai Raptor Center suffering from anemia and kidney inflammation following a territorial defense....
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LA businesses near ICE raid sites lose over $3M during 2-week period in June 2025, a study says
More than a year after the federal government began immigration enforcement operations in Southern California, Los Angeles’ businesses continue to grapple with revenue losses and fewer customer visits, according to a UCLA study released Wednesday. The study by the UCLA Latino Pol...
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Testimony continues on 2nd day of D4vd hearing
Burke was charged April 20 with capital murder in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke is also charged with one count each of continuous sexual abuse of a child under age 14 and mutilation of human remains. He has pleaded not guilty through his attorneys....
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West Hollywood water main repair continues as officials target Sunset Boulevard reopening
The LADWP says it expects Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood to fully reopen by the end of the week as concrete slurry cures in the massive sinkhole caused by a 36-inch water main break....
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Irvine man armed with a knife killed after charging at police, authorities say
Police went to the city's Turtle Rock neighborhood in response to reports of a man with a knife suffering a mental health crisis outside his home.
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SWAT officers swarm South LA warehouse after serving search warrant
Orange County sheriff's deputies served a search warrant at a warehouse in South Los Angeles Wednesday morning.
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Mayor Karen Bass to lead Metro board amid ridership gains, Olympic prep
As Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is set to chair the LA Metro Board of Directors in the coming months, she emphasized the critical role of the transit agency ahead of the 2028 LA Olympics during her speech on Wednesday. Bass was given a ceremonial gavel Wednesday as she is set to ...
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Witch way to the deals? Snag early Halloween 2026 decor and before they vanish
Don't ghost these savings: Shop this fang-tastic Halloween 2026 preview.
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D4vd hearing Day 2: Testimony continues in preliminary hearing for brutal murder of IE teen
Day 2 of the preliminary hearing for singer D4vd resumes Wednesday in downtown Los Angeles. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman expects over 10 witnesses to testify across 3 to 5 days as prosecutors work to establish probable cause....
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Go behind-the-scenes with iconic storytellers in the new documentary, 'Disney Worldbuilders'
Kevin Feige, Jon Favreau, James Cameron and more peel back the curtain on how some of Disney's legendary worlds are created in a new documentary. "Disney Worldbuilders" is coming soon to Disney+....
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93 degrees at work: Pasadena businesses swelter after copper wire thefts wreck AC units
These days, the temperature inside the kitchen at Sweet Red Peach bakery is at least 93 degrees.
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Heat wave smothering Southern California nears its peak
A heat wave that's expected to rank among the hottest of the year so far will peak in Southern California on Thursday with temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal, and muggy conditions limiting overnight cooling, forecasters said....
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A year of ICE raids in LA County has cost Latino businesses millions in revenue — and so much more
Federal immigration agents have targeted dozens of car wash businesses across Greater L.A. This one in the city of Bell was shuttered after a raid last summer. (Julia Barajas / LAist) The aftermath of last summer’s militarized mass deportation campaign still reverberates in many ...
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Should a public transit rider have a dedicated seat on Metro’s Board?
Passengers wait to board a Metro train. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) For decades, the Los Angeles Metro Board, which runs the countywide public transit system that sees more than 1 million daily riders, has operated without a member of the public who regularly rides trains a...
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Semi-truck carrying large chunks of concrete overturns, shutting down 10 Fwy transition road
A semi-truck carrying large chunks of concrete overturned in downtown Los Angeles, forcing the closure of transition lanes between the westbound 10 Freeway and the southbound 110 Freeway....
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UCI Health in Los Alamitos on lockdown
The UCI hospital in Los Alamitos were placed on lockdown, forcing officers from two police departments to respond to the area, authorities announced Wednesday. The Los Alamitos Police Department said it was assisting the Long Beach Police Department near the UCI Medical Center on...
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Los Alamitos officers shoot machete-wielding man after pursuit
The UCI Medical Center in Los Alamitos was placed on lockdown Wednesday after a pursuit suspect with a machete was shot by police officers following a pursuit. The chase initially began at around 10: 30 a.m. in Long Beach after officers noticed a driver with a machete driving err...
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Police seek suspected Tesla vandal in Irvine
Irvine police Wednesday requested the community’s support in identifying a man who they believe vandalized multiple Tesla vehicles. The man caught on video entered a parking garage near Michelson Drive and Carlson Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. Friday and spray-painted some of the T...
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Casemiro signs with Inter Miami, but MLS investigating for possible tampering
Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro on Wednesday, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering to get that deal done. The 34-year-old Casemiro — who appeare...
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Nolan Wells' family to announce independent autopsy findings on Wednesday
The preliminary findings from Mississippi teenager Nolan Wells' independent autopsy will be announced on Wednesday as the investigation into his death continues....
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Trump will attend the dignified transfer of 4 US service members killed in the Middle East
Trump will be at Dover Air Force Base when the remains of the troops killed in action are returned to their families, the White House said. The ritual is one of the most somber duties of a commander-in-chief....
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Trump attends dignified transfer as 4 U.S. troops killed in Iran war return home
President Donald Trump on Wednesday honored the lives of four U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East and returned to their families at an air force base in Delaware. The president saluted as four transfer cases were escorted off an airplane during the dignified t...
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Sausalito city manager charged with prowling, theft after arrest on stranger's yacht
Elaine Forbes, 53, was charged Tuesday with one count of prowling on private property, two counts of lodging without an owner's consent and one count of petty theft....
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Steve Hilton speaks at general election campaign kickoff event in Boyle Heights
What to Know Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will square off in the November election for California governor. Becerra is the former Health and Human Services secretary in the Biden administration. Hilton was born in the United Kingdom, where he worked as an a...
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Hollywood's beloved Cinerama Dome, shuttered for over six years, will reopen
Most every memorable movie boasts a thrilling plot twist or an outsized occurrence that prompts an audible ripple of gasps from audience members. Such a made-for-the-movies moment arrived for the Cinerama Dome , that unmistakable, much-obsessed-over, long-shuttered Hollywood cine...
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The dark side of making daylight saving time permanent in California: How late would our sunrises get?
If Congress adopts permanent daylight saving time year-round, Los Angeles would see its latest sunrise of the year at 8 a.m.
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Over 3 years, homeless nonprofit paid more than $1.7 million to companies owned by its chief executive
Over three years, the homeless housing nonprofit A Step to Freedom paid more than $1.7 million to two companies owned by its chief executive, according to a Times review of public and internal records....
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As North America grapples with destructive wildfires, 'super' El Niño may offer hope
With a very strong El Niño almost certainly on its way, the southern U.S. could see extra precipitation this winter, damping wildfire risk next summer....
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If your degree doesn't pay enough, you can't borrow. Federal loans cut for low-wage programs
Students in low-paying college degree and certificate programs will no longer be eligible for federal student loans under a new rule.