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Cal State San Bernardino president at center of $12M discrimination lawsuit is up for transition job
Cal State San Bernardino campus on April 22, 2024. (Jules Hotz / CalMatters) An outgoing California State University president, one of two administrators at the center of a multi-million dollar discrimination lawsuit, may transfer to a different Cal State job while the university...
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Undocumented immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship
An undocumented immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship....
safety
Bald eagle Jackie 'underweight but alert' after rescue near Big Bear nest
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, is recovering Tuesday after she was injured over the weekend.
government
House passes temporary government funding bill months early to avoid election season shutdown
The House moved Tuesday to head-off a potential government shutdown before this fall’s critical midterm elections by passing a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 4. The deadline for action is more than two months away, but House GOP leaders are not leaving to chance...
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Fake Artesia lawyer posed as pastor to target local Filipino community, State Bar says
Unlicensed attorney John Pamintuan Alamarez Jr. is accused of posing as a church pastor to target the Filipino community in Artesia with fraudulent immigration and legal services, according to the State Bar....
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Mexico goalie Guillermo Ochoa retires at 41 after 2026 World Cup
Guillermo Ochoa — widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers in history—announced his retirement from elite soccer on Tuesday, bringing an end to a distinguished 22-year professional career. Ochoa, who turned 41 last week, had previously stated that the 2026 World C...
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Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Traveler
July 21, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Traveler Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a traveler who w...
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'A five-alarm fire': Western reservoirs that supply California fall to record low levels
The Colorado River's largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, have declined to the lowest combined levels on record. Researchers say this underscores the urgent need to cut water use....
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Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County
July 21, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory: High Temperatures Expected Across Parts of Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take steps to stay cool and hydrated as high day...
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2,200 pounds of methamphetamine seized during Anaheim bust, police say
Approximately 2,200 pounds of methamphetamine were seized at a home in Anaheim, police said.
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D4vd case: DA provides remarks as testimony continues
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman provided quick remarks as testimony started in the D4vd trial.
parks
'Camp Rock 3' official trailer: stakes are high for campers competing to be Connect 3's opening act
"Camp Rock 3" trailer: who will earn the big spot as the Jonas Brothers' Connect 3's opening act? Watch "Camp Rock 3" this summer and find out! 🎸⚡️🎸
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Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
Senators are grilling Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tuesday over the U.S. war against Iran.
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Powerball ticket worth $37,000 sold in California
A Powerball ticket sold in San Gabriel won $37,339 after falling one number short of the $544 million jackpot on July 20.
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Work underway to fill West Hollywood sinkhole. When will Sunset Boulevard reopen?
Nearly a week after a water main break flooded parts of West Hollywood and created a gigantic sinkhole, Sunset Boulevard remained closed Tuesday with crews being closer to finishing the repair work. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) did not say exactly when th...
schools
White House admits it used keywords to kill billions worth of California research grants
University of California research professors allege federal agencies illegally canceled nearly $2 billion in research grants. A student holds a pipette in a lab at Cal State San Marcos on May 6, 2025. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters...
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D4vd case: More details emerge in court
On Tuesday, more evidence was presented in court during the preliminary hearing from David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd.
safety
Road rage suspect arrested after 100-mph car chase into Hollywood
A road rage suspect led the California Highway Patrol on a car chase Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, according to authorities.
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Woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
Jenitar Sau Na'amoana, 34, gave birth to four daughters in Queensland, Australia.
government
‘Graffiti towers' in downtown LA to be cleaned up in 90 days
The downtown Los Angeles skyscrapers, which have served as a hub for graffiti artists, vandals and daredevils, will be cleaned up in the next 90 days, the office of Mayor Karen Bass said this week. Just two years out before the 2028 LA Olympics, the new proposed owner of the Ocea...
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Here are Southern California's median home prices by county, according to new data
California’s median home price pulled back in June after setting a new record in May, though it remained above $900,000 for the third consecutive month....
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US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade....
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State Department issues 'worldwide caution' for Americans due to Middle East war
The State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for American citizens early on Tuesday "due to heightened tensions in the Middle East."
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots both climb to over $500M
You have two ways to try for a jackpot that's over $500 million.
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Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
The Trump administration on Tuesday said it was deferring more than $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” the latest in a series of punitive steps it has linked to allegations of fraud in mostly Democratic-led ...
safety
Warehouse owner Chill Build breaks silence one month after Lineage fire in Boyle Heights
Recovery efforts continue at the Boyle Heights warehouse owned by Chill Build and leased by Lineage. (Steve Saldivar / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . For weeks, the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse fire has been known simply as the Lineage fire. It’...
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Kaylee Hottle, 'Godzilla vs. Kong' actress, dies in Maryland car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, an actress best known for her appearance in two "Godzilla" movies, has died after she was involved as a passenger in a car crash in Maryland, authorities said....
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during a media availability in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on July 9, 2026. (Adrian Wyld / The Canadian Press) President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against ...
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Former Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $300,000 From Clients to Support Gambling Habit
July 21, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Former Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $300,000 From Clients to Support Gambling Habit Sergio Valdovinos Ramirez set to be sentenced to two years in state prison LOS ANGELES – A 36-year-old att...
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When will Sunset Boulevard reopen? Here's what we know about filling the massive hole
There are about 547 miles of trunk line underground across the city of Los Angeles, much of which is nearing the end of its useful life and will need to be replaced. Here's the latest with the repairs underneath Sunset Boulevard....