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ICE arrests witness who helped Houston police in active shooting investigation: HPD
A man was taken by federal immigration agents after reporting a crime that ultimately helped officers find a convicted felon.
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OC voters finally know what measures did — and did not — make it to the 2026 general election ballot
Orange County election officials will begin sending vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters starting in October. (Allen J. Schaben/Los Angeles Times via Getty Imag / Los Angeles Times) Time is up for Orange County governments to add measures to the general election ballot. Here...
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals....
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Winning Powerball numbers for the $1 billion jackpot
The winning numbers for the Powerball jackpot worth an estimated $1 billion were drawn on Wednesday: 26 , 67, 69, 66 and 4 with a red Powerball of 9. The multiplier was 2x. The Powerball jackpot hit $1 billion ahead of Wednesday’s drawing, becoming the largest lottery prize up fo...
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Back-to-school shoppers finding buried treasures at local thrift stores
When every dollar counts, professional thrifters and students alike said they've found incredible deals on the brands you know and love.
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LA Mayor Bass wants public transit to be free. Metro puts that price tag at over $1 billion
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass has long stated her interest in a fare-free Metro. As she runs for reelection and begins her second tenure as chair of the agency's board, she said she wants to develop a long-term plan to make that a reality. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) Los A...
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LIVE: Lindsay Clancy trial, focus turns to medications prescribed before she killed her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy says she heard voices telling her to harm her children. Prosecutors argue that she is an intentional killer.
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Mississippi woman’s hanging death raises questions after similar cases
The hanging death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi, has raised questions as police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death....
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Eastside students go back to school as Lineage warehouse cleanup continues
Students and families arrive at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in East L.A. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Jacqueline Ramirez / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on The LA Local . It’s the first day of school across the Los Angeles Unified School District, and studen...
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2 adults, 1 child dead in incident at in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota
Two people and one child were found dead in an incident at an in-home daycare in Hopkins, Minnesota Wednesday morning.
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'This death is taking me': Heartbroken family demands justice after driver runs over scooter rider 3 times
The LAPD is offering a $50,000 reward to find the driver of a black Cadillac who fatally ran over Christian Lira in South LA back in March.
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Powerball jackpot jumps to $1 billion. Here are the odds of winning the big prize
The Powerball prize has hit $1 billion for Wednesday night's drawing, the highest jackpot of the year.
business
LA's iconic Pink's Hot Dogs to open first Japan location in Tokyo
Pink’s Hot Dogs, the landmark Los Angeles eatery that began as a pushcart more than eight decades ago, is planning to open its first restaurant in Japan by the end of the year. Pink’s confirmed the expansion to City News Service on Wednesday. “Pink’s Hollywood location has welcom...
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Federal officials decry LA's ‘drug-fueled homelessness crisis’ in visit to faith-based program
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner held a news conference at the Dream Center amid tensions with local officials. (Aaron Schrank / LAist) Two of the Trump Administration’s top cabinet officials visit...
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Hundreds of California stonecutters fall ill with deadly disease 'for a product we do not need'
Latino men who cut artificial stone countertops in California are falling ill from an incurable and deadly lung disease at an alarming rate, a new study finds....
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Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for more than $12 billion, ESPN reports
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
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A blockbuster $12.5B deal as Josh Kushner and Bob Iger buy the Los Angeles Lakers, AP source says
A view of Los Angeles Lakers themed T-shirts prior to Game Four against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 11, 2026 in Los Angeles. (Luke Hales / Getty Images) LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers a...
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Jonas Brothers to perform at halftime show of Week 1 Melbourne NFL game between 49ers and Rams
The NFL revealed that the Jonas Brothers will headline a halftime show during the Week 1 matchup in Melbourne, Australia, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams live on Netflix....
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Pilot partnering LAPD, LAAS finalized to combat animal cruelty on Skid Row
Animal and law enforcement officers will be cracking down on illegal breeding and animal sales in and around Skid Row, it was announced Wednesday. As part of an effort to prevent animal cruelty, the Los Angeles Police Department and LA Animal Services will have a permanent partne...
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Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says
Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner buy Los Angeles Lakers at a $12.5 billion valuation, source says CNBC Los Angeles Lakers sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12 billion NBC News Los Angeles Lakers to be sold to Bob Iger, Josh Kushner for $12.5 billion CBS News...
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Family of man fatally struck by hit-and-run driver demands justice
A $50,000 reward is being offered to help track down the driver who fatally struck Christian Lira as he was riding an e-scooter in South LA.
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State lawmakers seek tougher rules for industrial facilities after Boyle Heights fire
Two state lawmakers want cold storage companies to take care of local communities after industrial disasters.
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Teen drowns at New York City's Rockaway Beach after mom says he urged lifeguards to save friend
A 17-year-old boy who was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach on Sunday evening died after being caught in a rip current.
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Social Security adds 14 health conditions to disability fast-track list
The Social Security Administration has announced the addition of 14 health conditions to their Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list.
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Car crashes into business in Huntington Beach
Injuries were reported after a car crashed into a business Wednesday in Huntington Beach . The crash was reported in the 6000 block of Edinger Avenue . Details about what led to the crash were not immediately available. At least part of the car appeared to end up inside the store...
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All lanes reopened on WB 210 Freeway in Azusa after fatal crash leads to massive traffic backup
A fatal crash on the westbound 210 Freeway in Azusa forced the closure of several lanes, resulting in a major backup of traffic.
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Unpack the magic: Disney x BÉIS Mickey luggage drops today
Travel in style with the new Disney and BÉIS Mickey luggage collab debuts
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LAUSD students set to return to classes Wednesday; commuters brace for increased traffic
Students in the Los Angeles Unified School District will return to classrooms for the start of the school year.
parks
'It's a piranha!': Boy's unexpected catch sparks reminder about exotic pet releases
An 8-year-old boy's unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways.
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The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
(Charlotte Gomez for NPR) This year brings a new challenge for Armaghan Khan and many other teachers in the nation's second-largest school district: Ban screen time for younger students, and significantly limit it for older kids. "This is going to be a big impact for me," says Kh...
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Fire burns at warehouse near Fullerton Municipal Airport
Firefighters responded Wednesday to a fire near Fullerton Municipal Airport. The fire near Commonwealth and Magnolia avenues was at a warehouse off the airport property. Firefighters were attacking flames from the roof of the building. Details about how the fire started were not ...
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Karoline Leavitt to leave role as White House press secretary
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, the youngest person to hold the role, will leave the position at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. Leavitt, 28, just recently returned to the White House after taking a brief leave for the birth of her sec...
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Watch live: Solar eclipse dazzles across Europe, North America
Get ready sky watchers! A total solar eclipse will grace the heavens on August 12 and though it won’t be totally visible from the U.S., several northern states will get a chance to enjoy a partial solar eclipse....