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Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that there was "no video or proof" of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Police identify 2 suspects accused of robbing off-duty officer in Long Beach
Two suspects accused of robbing an off-duty police officer in Long Beach last month have been arrested, the Long Beach Police Department said Monday. The robbery happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 , in a residential area near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue. Police said two...
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
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USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline ...
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3 women shot outside liquor store in Long Beach, police say
An investigation is underway after three women were shot outside a liquor store in Long Beach overnight.
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LAPD officer pleads not guilty to illegally recording coworkers
A Los Angeles police officer accused of secretly recording coworkers allegedly making racist and homophobic remarks pleaded not guilty Monday to the charges. Officer Daniel Flores, who filed a harassment lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles in June and made detailed allegation...
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Powerful earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings
A powerful earthquake in western Colombia on Monday shook the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings....
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'She did not do this to herself': Mother of Black woman found hanging in Mississippi says
The mother of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, said her daughter "did not do this to herself."...
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Contiguous U.S. sets record for its hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration . July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eight...
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RIP, Jackie. Beloved Big Bear eagle dies after weeks in ICU, care team confirms
Jackie, the beloved Big Bear eagle, has died after spending three weeks in intensive care, her veterinary team confirmed Monday. According to the Ojai Raptor Center, Jackie, also known as Patient 26-519, died in the early morning hours Monday. “Throughout her time at Ojai Raptor ...
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3 women shot in front of Long Beach liquor store
Long Beach police Monday continued on with their investigation after three women were found shot and injured in front a liquor store. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers received a call about a shooting with multiple victims late Sunday at around 11: 23 p.m. W...
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Kim Kardashian's home broken into; man arrested after allegedly taking car for joyride
A Hidden Hills, California, home belonging to Kim Kardashian was burglarized over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of one man, authorities said.
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Kim Kardashian's Hidden Hills home broken into; man arrested after allegedly taking car for joyride
A Hidden Hills home belonging to Kim Kardashian was burglarized over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of one man, authorities confirmed.
schools
Trump administration proposes deregulating Head Start. Here’s what parents need to know
Parents and the public can now weigh in on the Trump administrations proposed changes to Head Start regulations. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) Head Start centers in Southern California say they’re operating as usual despite the Trump administration proposing a vast overhaul to th...
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Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
Gov. Gonzalez-Colon declared a state of emergency in the U.S. territory on July 31 in response to serious drought and falling levels in water reservoirs....
parks
Barbie honors legendary singer Whitney Houston with collectible doll
Barbie is honoring Whitney Houston with a Barbie Signature Collector doll, featuring the outfit she wore for her "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" video.
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'Leave me out of it': Suge Knight says he doesn't want to testify in Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial
Suge Knight, who was driving the car in which Tupac Shakur was shot in 1996, says he's not interested in testifying at the murder suspect's trial.
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Don Nelson, 2nd winningest coach in NBA history dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday. He was 86. In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warr...
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NFL preseason Week 1 schedule: Here's when games start and how to watch
After months without football, all 32 teams will finally be on the field for games this week. Sure, it’s just the preseason — but Week 1 of the exhibition calendar is a signal that the NFL is back . Not many stars will be on the field for the first preseason games , which will gi...
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Help sought to find killer of Elijah Davenport, 14, in mistaken identity shooting
The mother and younger sister of 14-year-old Elijah Le’chon Novelle Davenport joined homicide investigators Monday in a plea for help to find the person who shot and killed the teen in February 2025. Investigators determined that Elijah was mistakenly identified by the shooter as...
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Rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions
A box of Nintendo games could be worth millions. It had nearly 100 copies of a previously unknown version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt.
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Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
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If you don't hear the siren, police are sure you'll feel the Rumbler
The Los Angeles Police department announced its intention to install the low-frequency Rumbler siren into 20 black-and-white vehicles before a larger expansion. The Rumbler interacts with a standard police siren and amplifies that sound through its speakers....
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Your guide to the California governor's race: Xavier Becerra vs. Steve Hilton
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton are competing in the race for California governor. Here's what you need to know about the candidates....
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El Niño could bring highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast
A strengthening El Niño could bring the highest sea levels ever recorded to the California coast this year, raising the risk of widespread and damaging flooding....
business
Fans of Heart's Coffee Shop bid an emotional farewell to the Valley institution after 47 years
Heart's Coffee Shop in Lake Balboa served up its final meal on Sunday after being a staple of the San Fernando Valley restaurant scene for nearly 50 years....
parks
Destination Crenshaw was supposed to celebrate South L.A.'s Black community, but some say it's become an eyesore
Destination Crenshaw construction delays leave South L.A. neighbors frustrated over parking loss, street hazards and cracked buildings.
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The eight-mile gap in the L.A. River bike path downtown has a billion-dollar problem
Someday, you might be able to ride a bike from the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach along the Los Angeles River. But an eight-mile gap downtown with a ballooning price tag remains....
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A much-needed cool-down is on the horizon for SoCal this week
A gradual cooling trend will lower temperatures across most of SoCal, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday and Friday will be the coolest....
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Driver collides with SUV at end of chase on 5 Freeway north of LA
Traffic on the 5 Freeway north of Los Angeles slowed Monday morning due to a crash at the end of a chase in the Santa Clarita area. The crash was reported on the 5 Freeway near the 14 Freeway interchange. The pursuit driver in a SUV collided with another SUV. The chase driver was...
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Masked intruders in Encino? No, just a family of rooftop raccoons
Los Angeles police responded late Sunday to a report of a possible intruder after residents heard unsettling sounds on the rooftop of their Encino home. Residents called 911 at about 10:30 p.m. after hearing what sounded like someone trying to break into the house through a skyli...
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Man shot in leg at West Hollywood rooftop cocktail lounge
A man was shot in the leg Sunday night at a rooftop cocktail lounge at a West Hollywood hotel. The shooting was reported just before 9 p.m. at Harriet’s Rooftop at the 1 Hotel on Sunset Boulevard. A man was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said. No arrest...
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Tarik Skubal set for first Dodgers start at home
Lefty Tarik Skubal will make his first home start as a Dodger Monday when Los Angeles opens a three-game series against the Royals. Skubal, snapped up by the Dodgers in a deal for minor league prospects with Detroit ahead of the MLB trade deadline earlier this month, pitched six ...
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What to know about Drop 2 for 2028 Olympics tickets
What to Know The Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028. The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is July 14, 2028 with competition through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. Los Angeles Memor...
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Metrolink suspends some service as SoCal coast prepares for high tides
The threat of coastal flooding this week on the Southern California coast led to a suspension of service for part of Metrolink’s Orange County Line and preparations to protect shorelines residences. Metrolink suspended Orange County Line service south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission...