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Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
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L.A. County search and rescue team deploys to Colombia to assist with quake recovery efforts
An urban search and rescue team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department has deployed to Colombia to assist with recovery efforts from this week's deadly earthquake....
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Ex-LAPD detective convicted rapist accused of kidnapping and robbery
Charges have been filed against Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist who is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994....
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Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
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Why Jackie the eagle's final journey leads to the National Eagle Repository
Following the death of Big Bear's cherished bald eagle Jackie, federal law mandates her transfer to the National Eagle Repository to serve Native American sacred ceremonies. Here's why....
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Christy Knowings, former 'All That' star, dies at 46: Report
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
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A 'super' El Niño is now super likely, leaving California bracing for impact
A "super" El Niño is now 95% likely to develop this year as the climate pattern gains dramatic strength in the Pacific Ocean — leaving officials across California and beyond bracing for a wet and potentially destructive winter....
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New bills seek to protect neighborhoods from a future disaster like the Lineage warehouse fire
At a press conference at Proyecto Pastoral on Wednesday, Aug. 12, Assemblymember Mark González and state Sen. María Elena Durazo announced two pieces of legislation that aim to keep the Lineage accountable in the aftermath of the fire. (Alejandra Molina / Boyle Heights Beat) This...
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Boyle Heights parents raise concerns as students return to school near Lineage warehouse
Parents in Boyle Heights voiced concerns about lingering odors and potential health effects from the burned out Lineage warehouse as students headed back to school....
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Federal judge blocks the Trump administration's attempt to take control of L.A.'s homelessness programs
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled Thursday that the Trump administration acted capriciously and arbitrarily in suspending the county's lead homelessness agency in an attempt to impose its preference for treatment-based programs....
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Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
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Why Rob Gronkowski didn't give Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift a wedding gift
What do you get for the couple that has it all? Nothing. That’s what Rob Gronkowski gave to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift for their wedding gift. It’s not that Gronk is a bad gift giver, he was simply giving the newlyweds exactly what they asked for. “Didn’t get him anything,” Gr...
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Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
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Judge pauses Trump administration’s suspension of LA homelessness funds
A cyclist rides past a Skid Row sign in Los Angeles. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) Topline: A federal judge on Thursday granted a preliminary injunction on the federal government’s suspension of granting funds to the L.A. region’s lead homelessness agency. Why it mat...
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Thief steals Little League baseball team's equipment in San Bernardino
The countdown to Little League season is on, but one team in San Bernardino is starting with no equipment after someone broke into their storage and took everything. Authorities say thousands of dollars of baseball and softball equipment, along with the KKC Route 66 team’s pitchi...
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Feds release report finding pattern of sexual abuse at California women’s prisons
A DOJ investigation launched in 2024 found a long-standing pattern of sexual misconduct, weak safeguards, and broken reporting systems at two California women’s prisons....
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Additional sound barriers coming to Universal Studios new ‘Fast & Furious' ride
Additional sound barriers, designed to limit the sounds of riders’ screams and other noise, will be installed at the new “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster set to open this summer at Universal Studios Hollywood. The barriers are among the steps being taken to dampen...
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Feds release report on abuse at California women's prisons
Federal officials have released the results of a major investigation into alleged abuse at women's prisons in California.
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Glendale police arrest 5 in alleged identity theft, credit card fraud scheme
Five men were arrested following an investigation into an alleged fraud scheme involving mail theft, identity theft and fraudulent credit cards at a Glendale apartment complex, according to the Glendale Police Department. The investigation began after detectives received reports ...
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake centered in Oakland shakes Northern California
Light shaking, generally noticeable indoors by many and strong enough to rattle dishes and windows, was felt in Oakland and nearby San Leandro and Alameda....
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Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
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Boyfriend arrested in murder of 17-year-old girlfriend in Garden Grove
Ethan Vidal, 18, was arrested by Garden Grove Police after a fatal dispute that led to the death of his girlfriend, 17-year-old Janely Gutierrez.
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She allegedly scammed rich L.A. 'sugar daddies' by exploiting their great weakness
An L.A.-based social media influencer is accused of targeting older men across Southern California through dating apps and social media platforms, posing as their girlfriend before robbing their homes. New alleged victims keep stepping forward....
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Ex-LAPD detective released from prison faces new charges in Ventura County
A former Los Angeles Police Department detective imprisoned in the 1990s for a robbery and sexual assault in the San Fernando Valley has been charged in a new criminal case in Ventura County. Investigators there accused Michael Brambles in an attack on a woman during a holdup mor...
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'Camp Rock 3': Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton on stepping into more 'grounded' roles
After 16 years, "Camp Rock 3" welcomes a new class of young musicians, with stars Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton trading their fantasy roles for more "grounded" characters. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and streams next day on Disney+....
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Jury selected for trial of man accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago in one of hip-hop’s most pivotal moments. Opening statements at the murder trial in Las Vegas are expected to begin Mo...
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5 arrested in Cajon Pass freight train heist and shooting
Five people have been arrested in connection with a freight train heist Monday when one of the suspects opened fire on railroad police in Southern California’s Cajon Pass, according to authorities. The shooting was reported Monday evening when deputies from the San Bernardino Cou...
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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1 billion jackpot
Someone has won the $1 billion Powerball Jackpot in Illinois. Here are the winning numbers from the Aug. 12 drawing.
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Multi-vehicle crash shuts down 405 Freeway
A multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning blocked the northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway.
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Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal court: Report
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
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Ticks that cause Lyme and other diseases have migrated south. Are doctors ready?
Angela Newman of Biltmore Forest, North Carolina, remembers the “bizarre” symptoms she began experiencing almost a decade ago. Blurry vision, a stiff neck, hypersensitive skin, numbness and weakness that would come and go. She saw a variety of medical specialists, undergoing an M...
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3 states are set to hold executions on the same day, a first in the US since 2010
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the U.S....
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Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
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Bruce the dog update: Ventura County, California euthanizes Great Pyrenees mix after motion filed with U.S. Supreme Court
A 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix named Bruce was euthanized after being deemed vicious following several biting incidents, despite an emergency request....
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Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off SoCal draws more to shore
Beachgoers are encountering more stingrays and suffering their lashings as a marine heat wave off Southern California draws them closer to shore.
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NYC Parks worker arrested after 10-year-old girl loses fingers in fireworks accident
Authorities said the child found an M-80 firework in a park bathroom and showed it to a Parks Department worker, who authorities say helped light it.
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New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data
Social security recipients are on track to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, with early estimates coming in between 3.2% and 3.6%, according to a new analysis released after fresh inflation data....
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Dog food sold in 11 states recalled over salmonella contamination
Dog food sold in 11 states has been recalled because it’s contaminated with salmonella.
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Mystery surrounds dozens of dead sharks found at New Jersey beach
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
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Ojai Raptor Center shares a word of caution about Jackie the eagle merch
The Ojai Raptor Center sought to set the record straight after they say they saw individuals selling merchandise featuring the beloved Big Bear bald eagle, Jackie, and being promoted as benefitting the center. “Ojai Raptor Center Does Not Sell Patient Merchandise,” the center sta...
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LAUSD's dramatic decline in enrollment reflects trend impacting schools across California
Student enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District, along with many districts throughout California, has been in a steady state of freefall....
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11 arrested in New York in alleged international marriage fraud scheme
Prosecutors allege 11 people in New York arranged sham marriages for foreign nationals trying to obtain legal status in the United States.
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New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
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California launches environmental youth council after EPA program lapses under Trump
The EPA's National Environmental Youth Advisory Council appears to have lapsed. California is now taking applications for its own council at the state level....
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Top NBA homecoming games for the 2026-27 season
The 2026-27 NBA season will see some familiar faces in some new places. Several superstars left cities where they won championships, while other notable players got a change of scenery this summer. With those moves will come some highly anticipated homecoming games. Those players...
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Jury selection begins in Oakland as Meta faces federal youth harms trial in CA
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law. The trial is scheduled to begin next week and is expected to last six to eight weeks....
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We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?
California was once home to about 10,000 grizzly bears. We have since exterminated the bear even though it is still a symbol of the Golden State. Can we bring them back?...
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Audit of COVID-era contracts in OC finds millions awarded with little accounting
Former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do steps into a vehicle after pleading guilty to bribery last year. (Trevor Stamp / LAist) A year after former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do reported to federal prison to serve time for bribery, evidence continues to surface of widespre...
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1 killed in fiery crash near Forest Lawn cemetery in Griffith Park area
One person was killed in a fiery crash near Forest Lawn Memorial-Park that also ignited a tree and damaged a traffic light, authorities said.
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'Profoundly corrupt': Trump sued in federal court over selling early access to Truth Social posts
A federal lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of violating the First Amendment by selling special advance access to Truth Social posts before they go public....
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Trump's decoy flight sparked by fears of Iranian cell with shoulder-fired missile: Official
The decision to sneak Trump out of Ankara on separate Air Force jet was driven by intel that an Iranian terror cell had snuck into Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile....
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100,000 sign petition to declare US ambassador to Canada persona non grata
A petition to declare U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra "persona non grata" and have him removed from his post has received more than 104,000 signatures....
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WNBA denounces 'bad-faith' transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA on Wednesday criticized those trying to create a narrative about transgender women playing in the league.
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Deadline nears for Boyle Heights warehouse fire cleanup
Lineage Logistics faces a Friday cleanup deadline nearly two months after a fire that damaged its cold storage warehouse east of downtown Los Angeles. In its latest update on Wednesday, the company said approximately 93% of the bulk food waste has been removed from the building i...
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Hospitals are increasingly requiring insured patients to pay upfront before getting care
Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation with a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, hoping to find out what could be done to treat his debilitating headaches after worrisome brain scan findings. When making the appointment, Zordani said, he’d been told the ...
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Freddie Freeman avoids serious injury in frightening fall into dugout
Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers ‘ first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors’ dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning. Freeman isn’t sure whether he’ll play wh...
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16 hospitalized after lighting strike at Ohio correctional facility
A lightning strike at Grafton Correctional Institution sent 16 incarcerated people to hospital for treatment Wednesday evening
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Relentless cycle of disaster has Big Sur in crisis again: 'You really have to fight to be here'
For those who make a living in tourism, the Timber fire marks nature's latest blow to Big Sur, a beloved, yet often plagued, coastal locale.
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Becerra holds strong lead over Hilton in race for California governor, new poll shows
As the campaign for California governor heads into the general election, Democrat Xavier Becerra maintains a strong lead over Republican Steve Hilton, according to a new poll....
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Arellano: Mexican food is exposing Trump as the weak-salsa TACO he is
As Trump afflicts the U.S. with a prolonged civic bout of Montezuma's Revenge, Mexican food's role in the overall mess he has left us with is notable.