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California siblings excited to play villager, young Moana in new live-action film
Hear from young siblings from California's Central Valley who play the roles of a villager and young Moana in the new live-action film.
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Family says dad was scared and 'wanted to protect his tools, workers' before deadly ICE shooting
In the days following the shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family has called for an independent investigation into the case and said they have not heard anything from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE....
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How to drink like a Spaniard without leaving LA
The three house gin tonics at Telefèric Barcelona in Long Beach, each an homage to a different region of Spain. (Gab Chabrán / LAist )When I was 16, my family moved to Madrid, where I got a crash course in Spanish culture — including a legal drinking age that happened to match m...
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ICE officers not wearing body cameras during deadly Houston ICE shooting, DHS says, as family pushes for answers
The update comes as the family of the man killed in Tuesday's shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and local officials are demanding an independent investigation....
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California man steals historic Chinese manuscripts from UCLA, using fake names, dummy documents
A Northern California man was sentenced Wednesday to a year in federal prison for allegedly stealing historical Chinese manuscripts from the UCLA library, according to authorities....
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California will see its first monsoon storms of the season, raising fire concerns
The storms could bring dry lightning to the Sierra Nevada, Bay Area and eastern deserts, along with gusty winds and above-normal temperatures.
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Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.
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Teen on e-motorcycle tried to engage officers in a pursuit, police say. He ended up getting much more
An e-motorcycle rider in downtown Palm Springs apparently trying to engage officers in a chase paid the price for forgetting a key component of police pursuits: the eyes in the sky....
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Oxnard PD issues warning after electric motorcycle rider injured in parking lot crash
An electric motorcycle rider was seriously injured in Oxnard after crashing a Surron e-moto that was fraudulently registered with the DMV.
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Strong El Niño now a virtual certainty, forecasters say. What it means for California
Strong El Niños significantly tilt the odds of expected weather outcomes during the winter. For Southern California, that means a higher chance of above-average rainfall, risking a winter of flash floods and landslides....
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FBI, FAA investigating after drone strikes LAPD helicopter in Tarzana
The FBI and the FAA are investigating after a Los Angeles Police Department Airbus AS350 helicopter was struck by a drone in Tarzana earlier this week, the agencies confirmed to NBC Los Angeles on Thursday. The helicopter was on patrol when a “relatively large drone,” approxim...
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LAUSD faces 'severe' signs of insolvency; county warns it could take control of budget
L.A. County education officials say union contracts LAUSD couldn't afford have pushed the district toward insolvency. They threaten to appoint an overseer who can block the school board's spending....
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Newsom’s final budget sends more than $1 billion to University of California, Cal State
Students walk on campus at Cal State Long Beach.(Brian Feinzimer / LAist)California’s public colleges and universities emerged as winners in the latest state budget after lawmakers sent them hundreds of millions of dollars in new public spending. However, that largesse was temper...
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Piano Vibes makes music lessons accessible to all
A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.
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Canadian kingpin who ran $17M Southern California drug pipeline gets 20 years
Guramrit Sidhu, a Canadian national, was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for leading a transnational drug ring that trafficked $17M in meth and cocaine....
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LA real estate agent will pay $20K and face probation in post-Eaton Fire rent hike case
Altadena residents inspect their destroyed property after the Eaton Fire.(Brian Feinzimer / LAist)A real estate agent who calls himself “Mr La Cañada” has been sentenced after facing one of first criminal price gouging charges filed in the wake of last year’s Los Angeles County f...
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Anna Molinari wants to turn your trash into one-of-a-kind couture
Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.
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A new team of deadly assassins arrives in "A Shop for Killers" Season 2 trailer
"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival.
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Disney's 'Moana' returns live-action with a fresh face and familiar heart
"Moana" is setting sail for theaters, bringing audiences back to the Pacific Islands in a live-action reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film.
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Police across CA now writing citations for violators of new 'daylighting' parking restrictions
Police across California have started issuing citations for a law that restricts parking in an effort to keep pedestrians and bicyclists safe in crosswalks....
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Parents demand answers in fatal Ventura County hit-and-run
The parents of a 30-year-old man who was struck and killed in a Ventura County hit-and-run are speaking publicly for the first time, hoping someone will come forward with information about the driver who fled the scene. Steven Michael Monzon was struck by a vehicle late on Jun...
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Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson b...
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NorCal school district scrambles to keep team name after state bans racist mascots
The Marysville Joint Unified School District is seeking support of local tribal support to keep its 'Indians' mascot. So far, tribal groups are staying out of the fight....
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Murder suspect in custody after police chase ends in overturn crash in Hollywood
A murder suspect was taken into custody after a police chase ended with a crash on a street in Hollywood and an SUV overturned onto its side.
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Suspect wanted in Chicago homicide taken into custody after police chase ends in crash in Hollywood
A suspect wanted in a Chicago homicide case was arrested in Hollywood after a short police chase that ended in a rollover crash.
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Why George W. Bush celebrated his 80th birthday with a spin class
George W. Bush had a unique way of celebrating his 80th birthday. During the July 6 episode of “Today with Jenna & Sheinelle,” daughter Jenna Bush Hager revealed that the former president planned to kick off the milestone birthday with one of his favorite activities: a spin cl...
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Eviction averted for thousands of formerly homeless people losing housing vouchers
An infusion of new funds approved by Congress this year and a waiver of eligibility procedures have staved off a potential crisis that would have left 4,200 back on the street, local housing officials reported....
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Find great discounts on beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
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A South LA coffee shop became ‘a movement in every community,’ owner says
Volunteer at South LA Cafe hands local resident a bag of groceries with fresh produce, meat and a mix of pantry goods.(Hawaii Utterbach / The LA Local)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Every Wednesday morning, at a coffee shop near the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Bou...
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Best camping spots to visit across the US this summer, according to park experts
Summer travelers looking to explore America's national parks have no shortage of standout camping destinations, with experts highlighting five campgrounds as among the best in the country....
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What we know about the fatal shooting of a man by an ICE officer in Houston
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican national who lived in the U.S. for decades, as the homebuilder drove his construction crew to a Houston job site. His death set off protests in Texas’ largest city and calls from ...
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Lucas Museum to offer free admission to its South LA neighbors; grand opening set for September
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art announced that it will offer free admission to its South Los Angeles neighbors and host a community preview event.
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Bob Baker Marionette Theater celebrates first new show in 40 years
The iconic Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Highland Park is playing its first new show in 40 years. It comes as the theater is also preparing to purchase their building and secure a permanent home for puppetry for years to come....
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Lin-Manuel Miranda dishes on the new live-action 'Moana' and his Disney legacy
Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing "Moana" back to the big screen in live-action, and he's giving fans a brand new song for the franchise.
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Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide due to potential foreign substance
A massive recall has pulled over 2.5 million bottles of a common prescription eye drop from store shelves due to the potential presence of a foreign substance....
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Meta's new AI image generator may use your Instagram photos. Here's how to opt out
Meta has unveiled a new tool that allows people to take publicly posted Instagram photos and use them to generate artificial intelligence content. The new product, Muse Image, was rolled out Tuesday and allows other users to pull “part or all of your published photos” to creat...
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New US passports with Trump's image are available. Here's how to get (or avoid) one
A new U.S. passport features an image of President Donald Trump.(Michele Kelemen / NPR) The State Department began issuing commemorative passports for America's 250th anniversary on Monday. The passports feature an image of President Trump and are only available in person at the ...
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The longest ever state school takeover is ending as Inglewood steps toward local control
The countdown begins for Inglewood to regain control of local public schools after California's longest-ever takeover — first by the state, then by the county....
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Los Angeles LBGTQ+ clinic scrambling to find new doctor after sudden death of co-founder
A Los Angeles LGBTQ+ health clinic is scrambling to find a new doctor after its 36-year-old founder suddenly died in early July. Under the mission statement “queer founded, mission obsessed, Haven Health has been primarily caring for the LGBTQ+ community since Dr. Jack O’Brien...
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Cyclosporiasis map: 29 states now investigating diarrheal illness
At least 29 states are now investigating potential cases of cyclosporiasis, the parasite known to cause "explosive diarrhea," as it continues to spread across the U.S....
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Flight school pilot jumps to his death midair, leaving student to land plane
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
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Driver linked to 2025 multi-car crash in Ontario pleads guilty
The driver who was accused of causing a deadly eight-car pile-up along the 10 Freeway in Ontario last year has pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicle manslaughter, NBC Los Angeles learned Thursday. Jashanpreet Singh was allegedly driving a semi-truck under the influence whe...
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Teen faces 8 charges after wrong-way chase in Ventura
The Ventura County District Attorney's Office has filed a juvenile petition alleging eight counts against a 17-year-old who led police on a dangerous chase on an electric motorcycle....
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Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has warned the public to avoid swimming, surfing and playing in the water in certain beaches in Los Angeles County due to elevated bacteria levels....
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Celebrity stylist Law Roach talks season 22 of 'Project Runway'
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
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How to secure Lucas Museum of Narrative Art tickets ahead of the fall opening
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park is set to open on Sept. 22. (Lucas Museum of Narrative Art)With the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opening in Exposition Park this fall, residents who share the South L.A. ZIP code will be able to visit for free with a new pass,...
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US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
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Bay Club El Segundo sued by parents after daycare worker allegedly drops toddler, causing brain injury
A lawsuit against Bay Club El Segundo alleges a toddler suffered a traumatic brain injury after a daycare worker tossed him in the air and dropped him....
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Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal: July 10-12
The Hollywood Bowl hosts music from the films of Wes Anderson this weekend. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images for CBS Radio Inc.)The U.S. may be knocked out, but that doesn’t mean the World Cup action in L.A. is slowing down one bit. Pick your new favorite to root for, then head to on...
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Southern California tow truck driver fighting for life after 210 Freeway attack
Tow truck driver Jorge Arias Mayen remains in critical condition following a violent attack on the 210 Freeway that ended in a fatal CHP pursuit of the suspect....
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What we know about the World Cup semifinals qualified teams, schedule
The World Cup bracket is trimming from eight to four. Quarterfinal matchups are ongoing, as France punched its ticket to the semifinals first with a commanding 2-0 win vs. Morocco. Kylian Mbappe logged his eighth goal of the tournament while Ousmane Dembele netted his fifth. ...
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Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
(Tara Anand for NPR) This month, the U.S. Department of Education began rolling out a new accountability test that most colleges and universities will soon have to pass. The test itself is simple: If an undergraduate program's graduates don't earn more than workers who never wen...
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LA taco stand empire owner, employees charged in South LA car trunk murder
The co-owner and employees of popular LA street food chain Ricos Tacos Naomi have been charged with the premeditated murder of another worker over an alleged car accident settlement....
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Cheviot Hills homeless housing project faces delays, questions over $31.5 million price tag
A controversial 78-unit interim homeless housing project in Cheviot Hills is facing severe delays and neighborhood anger over an apparent lack of construction progress despite a $31.5 million budget....
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Two World Trade Center, last office tower in complex, breaks ground 25 years after 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York City
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City....
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Leslie David Baker of ‘The Office' opens a Honey Baked Ham store in Sherman Oaks
Actor Leslie David Baker, best known for his role as Stanley in “The Office,” has opened up a Honey Baked Ham store in Sherman Oaks. The idea came after Baker realized there hasn’t been a Honey Baked Ham store in the area for over a decade. “I came home one day and was comp...
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Toddler allegedly injured in daycare incident
A family has filed a lawsuit against the Bay Club El Segundo, alleging their 23-month-old son suffered a traumatic brain injury and permanent hearing loss while at the club's daycare facility....
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Boyle Heights reeling from Lineage warehouse fire aftermath amid toxic stench, health issues
Three weeks after a massive fire broke out at the Lineage cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents and business owners are reporting severe headaches, eye irritation, and breathing problems from the aftermath....
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World Cup matches in LA wrap up with Belgium-Spain quarterfinal
The eight-match World Cup schedule in Los Angeles concludes Friday with a high-stakes quarterfinal clash between one of the tournament favorites and a team that appears to be finding its form. Spain, the 2010 World Cup champions, faces Belgium, a squad with a mix of golden gen...
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Kylian Mbappe, France back in World Cup semifinals after beating Morocco 2-0
The first 2026 World Cup semifinal spot has been clinched. France eliminated Morocco 2-0 in their quarterfinal matchup in Boston on Thursday, as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele got on the score sheet once again. Les Bleus took down the Atlas Lions with the same score in ...