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Tropical Storm Lala strengthens to hurricane, forecasters say
Hurricane Lala formed Saturday on a path to make a rare landfall on Hawaii's Big Island.
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'Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration' brings stars together for D23 concert
Disney princesses from across generations gathered for a star-studded concert celebration airing on ABC and Disney+.
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Man accused of lewd acts on dependent adults at Eastvale care facility
A 62-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts on a dependent adult at a private care facility in Eastvale, authorities announced Saturday. Deputies responded to the care facility located in the 6000 block of La Mesa Street in June 2025 regarding a report of inappropria...
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MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
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Looters target Bellflower liquor store after street takeover, owners say
The owners of a liquor store in Bellflower say they’re facing thousands of dollars in damages after their store was looted during a street takeover Saturday morning. The incident happened at Bellflower and Somerset boulevards at around 3:30 a.m. It’s the second weekend in a row t...
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Jewelry, handbags stolen in overnight burglaries at 2 San Fernando Valley homes
Police are investigating after two homes in the San Fernando Valley were burglarized overnight - all in the span of a couple hours.
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Authorities release images of 27 suspects in East LA AutoZone break-ins
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying more than two dozen people in connection with last weekend’s break-ins at an East Los Angeles AutoZone that resulted in significant loss and damage to the business. At around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 9, forced entry was made in...
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California lawmakers kill grizzly bear reintroduction bill
A grizzly bear shakes off snow. (Kirsten Pisto / AP) Lawmakers on Thursday killed a controversial plan that could have allowed grizzly bears to one day return to California. The Assembly Appropriations Committee spiked Inglewood Democratic Sen. Laura Richardson’s Senate Bill 1305...
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Boyle Heights warehouse cleanup deadline passes with rotting food still inside
A disputed cleanup deadline passes at a fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse, leaving residents facing odors and pests while LA officials threaten legal action....
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Shohei Ohtani comes out of bullpen session without issues
Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session following a successful outing on Friday as the Los Angeles Dodgers ‘ two-way superstar works his way back from a left knee injury that has kept him from pitching since July 3. If Ohtani makes it through that workout without issue, ...
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Advocates rally outside Adelanto detention facility in support of proposed tax on for-profit centers
A group of immigration advocates gathered outside an ICE detention facility in Adelanto to urge support of a measure that would impose a 50% tax on revenues generated by for-profit detention facilities....
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Ex-LAPD detective rearrested in cold case
Former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles was rearrested in August 2026 following cold-case DNA evidence linking him to a 1994 kidnapping and robbery in Thousand Oaks. He had previously been paroled in 2020 after serving part of a 102-year sentence....
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You can bike, skate, walk over the 5 Freeway in Irvine. And it’s awesome
A cyclist enjoys the new bridge in Irvine built over the 5 Freeway. (Jill Replogle / LAist) Irvine opened a new pedestrian bridge this week that lets you pedal, scoot, or walk over the 5 Freeway. I threw my bike in the car and went to check it out. I parked at Cypress Community P...
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'Revenge of the Nerds' star Robert Carradine's family sues UCLA over his death
The family of Robert Carradine has filed a lawsuit against UCLA for wrongful death, elder abuse and neglect following the "Revenge of the Nerds" actor's passing in February....
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Pop Smoke killer sentenced for fentanyl smuggling in juvenile hall
A man convicted in the killing of rapper Pop Smoke has been sentenced to jail for fentanyl possession when he was serving time in a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility. Deijae Devon Jester, 21, was convicted as a juvenile in the Brooklyn-born rapper’s February 2020 sho...
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Palisades Village reopens with new and returning businesses
Palisades Village reopened to the public Saturday more than 19 months after the deadly Palisades Fire . The Village shopping and dining center closed following the devastating January 2025 wildfire fanned by a powerful windstorm. The outdoor center sustained extensive smoke and w...
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Democrats approve their reshaped presidential primary calendar for 2028
Democrats seeking the party’s presidential nomination in 2028 will need to prove themselves early on in states where Black and Latino voters and union members are key supporters, under an election-year calendar approved Saturday. The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditiona...
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Repeat burglar arrested at Studio City home
A man accused in multiple burglaries over several days at a Studio City home was arrested earlier this week at the San Fernando Valley residence. The investigation began Aug. 7 when LAPD officers responded to the 3800 block of Rhodes Avenue for a possible burglary. The homeowner ...
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5 injured, 1 critically, in shooting at Virginia State University: officials
A shooting at Virginia State University left five people injured, one critically, and prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday morning, school officials said....
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5 shot near Virginia State University residence halls; 1 critical, lockdown lifted
Five people were shot outside Virginia State University residence halls early Saturday. One is in critical condition, and the campus lockdown has been lifted....
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Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released....
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It's all hands on deck at this hidden LA River fingerboard park
An obstacle at the L.A River Fingerboard Skatepark. (Dañiel Martinez / LAist) There’re plenty of skate parks in the region — skateboarding, after all, got its start in Southern California. But a skate park of another kind has risen on the banks of the L.A. River. It’s for fingerb...
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This 80-year-old hardware store is back in Little Tokyo. Its next chapter is just starting
Anzen Hardware in Little Tokyo reopened in November after shutting down in 2023. (Fiona Ng / LAist) A hardware store isn't where you’d expect to find a drawing class, a matcha pop-up or plant sales. Unless you're at Anzen Hardware, an 80-year-old staple that nearly disappeared fr...
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At least 47 killed in earthquake off coast of Indonesia
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia early Saturday, killing at least 47 people, collapsing buildings and causing panic in a region prone to deadly quakes. Authorities said dozens more residents were injured and warned that the death toll would al...
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Arellano: Shock gloves on immigrants? Trump gifts his deportation goons a cowardly new tool
The official notice describes the equipment as "a Conductive Distraction and De-escalation Device," but let's call it what it is: Pain gloves.
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California defends childhood vaccination schedule against Trump efforts to weaken it
The defense comes after President Trump issued an executive order recommending that the singular measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine should be separated into three, and that all childhood immunizations should be given at separate visits....
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California Uber and Lyft drivers' union could be certified in less than 30 days
The California Gig Workers Union is on the cusp of being certified as the collective bargaining representative for Uber and Lyft drivers in the state.
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Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister and Inde Navarette will go Rogue in Marvel's ‘X-Men' reboot
Adam Driver will make a long-anticipated entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play super villain Mister Sinister, and “Obsession” breakout star Inde Navarette will play Rogue in Disney ‘s forthcoming film reboot of “X-Men.” Driver and Navarette were among the new cast m...
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Images show inside Lineage Logistics Boyle Heights warehouse
Newly obtained images offer views of the cleanup effort inside the Lineage Logistics warehouse nearly two months after a fire at the building in Boyle Heights . The images, provided to NBCLA by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, show the interior of the cold food...
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Nick Reiner trust fund fight could hinge on California's Slayer Statute
The dispute over Nick Reiner’s demand for access to a portion of a trust fund established by his parents, who he’s accused of murdering, may focus on the ‘Slayer Statute,’ a California law that bars a person from receiving the benefits of a trust – if that person intentionally ki...
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Multiple shooters and 5 people shot at Virginia State University
A shooting involving multiple suspects and five people shot at Virginia State University prompted a campus lockdown early Saturday. The shooting happened near the university’s Quad Annexes, and both campus police and Chesterfield County police are actively investigating. County p...
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Driver accused of trying to run over couple and their dog during walk at the park in LA
A routine dog walk took a serious turn when a couple says a car jumped the curb to try and hit them and their dog after a verbal exchange in Mid-Wilshire....
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Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of ‘On Golden Pond,' dies at 97
Mark Rydell, the Oscar-nominated director of the sentimental blockbuster “On Golden Pond” who worked with such Hollywood heavyweights as Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, Steve McQueen and John Wayne, has died. He was 97. His daughter, Amy Rydell, told The Hollywood Reporter that h...
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Federal judge blocks deportation of West Hollywood man detained by ICE during immigration check-in
A federal judge is temporarily blocking the deportation of a longtime West Hollywood resident detained by ICE agents this week.
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Man shot and killed by deputies after firing at Edison employees, authorities say
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies were sent to the 300 block of King Street in the community of Mentone after reports that a man had fired at some utility employees working along the road near his home....
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Deputies shoot and kill armed suspect who allegedly fired at SoCal Edison crew in Mentone
An armed man accused of firing at a Southern California Edison crew was shot and killed by sheriff's deputies following an hours-long standoff.
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2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
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Rare hammerhead shark sighting off Malibu Pier caught on video
A rare hammerhead shark sighting off the Malibu Pier is going viral online after a local fisherman captured video of the creature.
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Latest Lexus ES model now comes as full EV version or as a hybrid
If you come across a 2026 Lexus ES sedan on the road, it'll definitely look much different than its predecessor. It may also sound different as well, emitting a faint whir....
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Army temporarily grounds all Apache helicopter flights after fatal crash
The Army on Friday announced it's temporarily grounding all Apache helicopter flights following the fatal crash near Fort Hood, Texas, earlier this week....
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Prosecutors narrow their case ahead of the retrial of the man accused of setting the Palisades fire
Flames from the Palisades Fire burns a home during a powerful windstorm on January 8, 2025 in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images) Federal prosecutors will pursue fewer charges in their second attempt to convict a man accused o...
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'This situation is heartbreaking:' 6 found dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan community
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
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Sen. Warren demands answers from RFK Jr. over 'calamitous' response to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seeking more information about the administration's "calamitous" response to cyclosporiasis....
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Waymo announces big CA service expansion across Bay Area, Los Angeles and more
Waymo announced that the California Public Utilities Commission approved expanding its autonomous vehicle rideshare services across the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and two other major metropolitan areas....
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‘Unending nightmare': LA family details 120 days in ICE detention in Texas
A Los Angeles family spent months in an immigration detention center in Texas, fighting a never-ending battle against the U.S. government — not for something they did, but because of who they’re related to. The mother wrote a letter highlighting what her lawyers are calling “bloo...
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Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off coast of Indonesia, USGS says
A powerful magnitude 7.7 quake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
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'Unacceptable': La Jolla man who admitted kicking a sea lion faces a year in jail and $100,000 fine
Tyler Muehl from La Jolla was captured in a video that went viral, showing him kicking a sea lion in the head and body even as it tried to escape the attack....
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D23 2026 photos: A look at some of the best costumes from Disney's ultimate fan event
From Deadpool to Queen Amidala, Disney fans are dressed to impress. Here's a look at some of the best costumes at Disney's ultimate fan event.
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Boyle Heights reaching breaking point over rotten meat as warehouse cleanup deadline dissolves into fight
As a deadline nears in the cleanup of millions of pounds of rotten food in a burned down Boyle Heights warehouse, residents and businesses are still dealing with the aftermath....
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Fast-moving brush fire prompts evacuation orders in Riverside County
Firefighters are battling a fast-moving brush fire in Riverside County Friday that prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents.
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It’s been a year since Andrew Do reported to prison. What’s happened since?
Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do at a board of supervisors meeting on Nov. 28, 2023. Saturday marks one year since former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do started his prison term, after pleading guilty to taking bribes to award tax dollars to people who diverted $7.9 million ...
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Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
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US Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training following deadly Texas crash
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
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Man convicted in Pop Smoke's murder gets additional prison time over smuggled fentanyl: report
A man convicted in the fatal 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke will serve an additional four years in state prison following a drug smuggling incident, according to a report....
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Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria....
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Former Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism allegations, university says
Former Cambridge University professor Jason Arday was found dead on Friday, according to the university, amid plagiarism allegations.
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LA County Sheriff's Department settles concealed carry lawsuit with DOJ
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department agreed to a settlement with the DOJ and will speed up licensing for eligible Californians wishing to carry concealed handguns in public....
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D23 is here! What to know about the ultimate Disney fan event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event runs from Friday to Sunday at the Anaheim Convention Center in California.
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What's in baby diapers? California bill would require manufacturers to disclose ingredients
Parents often choose diapers based on performance, comfort and leak protection, but a California lawmaker says many consumers do not know what ingredients are in the products they buy....
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Feds revamp charges against Palisades arson suspect after mistrial
Prosecutors this week unveiled a new indictment against Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of sparking last year's deadly fire in the Palisades, nixing one of the three original charges and revising the other two after a mistrial in federal court earlier this summer....