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At Handyma'am, expert handicraft meets a flourishing community
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
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The COVID tax refund deadline is July 10. How to file a claim online with the IRS
Thanks to a recent federal court decision, tens of millions of Americans may be able to receive a tax refund or abatement of penalties accrued during the first few years of the COVID-19 pandemic from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. But the deadline to apply for the refund o...
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Veteran journalist Katie Couric reveals transient global amnesia diagnosis: What to know
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
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Powerful El Niño intensifies, increasing chances of a stormy, very wet winter across California
El Niño is officially on the rise. Ocean temperatures along the equatorial Pacific are running 1.2°C above average, and forecasters say warming is expected to continue into winter....
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Prosecutors to play redacted statements from defendant's roommate in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
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Dodgers scheduled to visit White House in late July to celebrate 2025 World Series win
The visit will take place during an East Coast road trip following next week's All-Star break and will be the third time they have been hosted at the White House this decade....
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SoCal heat advisories extended as bacteria warnings hit major local beaches
Heat advisories across Southern California have been extended ahead of a 112-degree heat watch next week, while health officials warn beachgoers away from seven contaminated shores....
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Boyle Heights town hall tonight: Bass, Lineage to face residents over warehouse fire
Lineage Logistics resumes warehouse demolition and odor mitigation for 85 million pounds of food waste as officials investigate a solar panel testing link....
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Huntington Beach police warning against ‘takeover' events
Huntington Beach authorities Thursday took to social media, warning against illegal gatherings and “takeover” events in their coastal city, several days after another Orange County community experienced chaos driven by out-of-state visitors. The Huntington Beach Police Departm...
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Dwyane Wade's son Zaire charged with felony in Burbank domestic violence arrest
Zaire Wade, the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was has been charged with a felony after his arrest last month on suspicion of domestic violence in Burbank. The 24-year-old Wade faces one domestic violence-related charge in connection with a June 21 altercation involving...
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Darrell Sheets, ‘Storage Wars' star who died by suicide, left note about cyberbully
Darrell Sheets, a star of the long-running reality series “Storage Wars” who died by suicide, left a note at the scene of his death referencing his cyberbully, according to an incident report released this week by the Lake Havasu City Police Department. Sheets, 67, was found d...
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108 free Sounds of LA County concerts coming to 27 parks
A free summer concert series will bring 108 performances to 27 parks in Los Angeles County. Sounds of LA County will feature concerts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings that highlight local independent musicians. Latin, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, reggae, country, Americana, In...
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Man gets 20 years in prison for transporting $17M worth of drugs from U.S. to Canada via semi-trucks
A Canadian national who was accused of trafficking hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and cocaine from the U.S. into Canada was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after reaching a plea agreement with authorities, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Thursday. ...
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SUV ends up on side in Hollywood pursuit crash
A pursuit involving a murder suspect crashed late Thursday morning on a Hollywood street. The chase began just before 11 a.m. near Schrader Boulevard and Selma Avenue and ended in a crash a short time later at Fountain and Cherokee avenues. The driver was taken into custody. ...
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Will gas prices rise again following renewed violence in war with Iran?
As fighting in Iran escalates again, Americans are wondering how much gas prices will rise this time.
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Nearly 100 dementia patients are being evicted from their Redondo Beach home. Why it's sparking outrage
Jennifer Aust's heart is breaking.
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‘This is just Rosebud’: A displaced Altadena school holds biggest fundraiser yet to rebuild
Shawn Brown, the founder and executive director of the Pasadena Rosebud Academy, is leading plans to rebuild the charter school.(Josie Huang / LAist)Sometimes 8-year-old London Cook can convince herself the temporary digs for her elementary school are her old campus, the place wh...
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Should drive-thrus be banned? Culver City is considering the question
Community concerns over a proposed In-N-Out in Culver City prompted the discussion over a potential ban on drive-thrus.(Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The City Council in Culver City will consider a citywide ban on new drive-thrus after a group of neighbors raised concerns that a...
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Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution...
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California wolves are eating much more cattle than wild prey, study finds
A study on gray wolves' dietary preferences shows that the population regrowth is connected to the fact that wolves are feasting on cattle, while natural prey resources remain comparatively scarce. Researchers found cattle in 72% of scat samples collected....
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Dior reveals how Taylor Swift's first wedding photos will be unveiled
Taylor Swift’s full wedding reveal won’t come from a runway, a leak or a fashion house. A spokesperson for Dior, the luxury brand that custom‑designed the pop star’s wedding dress, told The New York Times that Swift herself will be posting the first photos to her Instagram, th...
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Singer Bonnie Tyler, famous for 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart,' dies at 75
Global music superstar Bonnie Tyler, famous for her hits "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero," has died. She was 75.
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UC weighs return of SAT amid early signs of changing views and faculty pressure
Six years after dropping the SAT and ACT, the University of California is weighing a return to standardized testing following intense pressure from faculty who say incoming students lack basic math and reasoning skills....
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L.A. cardrooms applaud court ruling to allow blackjack
A San Francisco Superior Court judge struck down regulations that would ban cardrooms from offering blackjack in California.
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Bonnie Tyler, who topped charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart,' dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
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Residents and Lineage reps to meet at Boyle Heights warehouse fire town hall
A community meeting is scheduled for Thursday night to discuss cleanup and recovery after a weeklong fire at the Lineage Logistics cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights. Mayor Karen Bass, county Supervisor Hilda Solis, City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado and company represe...
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What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?
More than a thousand Americans have fallen ill with a condition that can cause “explosive” diarrhea. The culprit, the cyclospora parasite, triggers an unpleasant gastrointestinal infection known as cyclosporiasis. Some states have been more impacted by the parasite than others...
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Where to find FIFA Fan Zones in LA to watch the World Cup quarterfinals
World Cup watch parties are coming to the Whittier Narrows and Venice Beach as the final eight teams square off in the world’s biggest soccer tournament. The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more. Each Zone will of...
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Dodgers to visit White House following back-to-back World Series wins
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to visit the White House later this month to celebrate their back-to-back championship victories, a White House spokesperson said. The MLB World Series champions will be welcomed by President Donald Trump on July 23. “President Trump is exc...
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Palisades village to reopen Aug. 15 following extensive fire repairs
Palisades Village, the shopping and dining center that closed following the January 2025 Palisades Fire, will reopen to the public next month after more than $100 million in renovations and remediation work. Owner Rick Caruso revealed the reopening date in an Instagram post We...
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Soccer fans in China are rooting for Norway's Erling Haaland, their ‘Ha Bao'
There may not be any Chinese players at this year’s World Cup, but China has found its own soccer hero: Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. The 6-foot-4 Manchester City star is a sensation on Chinese social media, where fans affectionately refer to him as “Ha Bao,” which transla...
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Woman's Club of Hollywood seeks public's help amid foreclosure threat
The historic Woman's Club of Hollywood is asking the public for help as it faces foreclosure and the potential loss of its longtime landmark property.
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Experts warn 2026 could be one of the deadliest years on record for whales on the West Coast
A growing number of whale deaths along the West Coast has conservationists warning that 2026 could become one of the deadliest years on record for whales....
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Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,' has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart” in 1983 and seeing new generations succumb to its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75. Tyler...
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George J. Cotliar, managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, dies at 94
George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.
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Baby raccoons make unexpected visit to Dodger Stadium
Two baby raccoons briefly stole the spotlight from Shohei Ohtani before the Dodgers' game against the Colorado Rockies.
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California man's hand is blown off while he's doing Fourth of July cleanup
Jason Turner and his girlfriend were walking on Point St. George Beach in Crescent City, Calif., when they noticed a shiny box with nails sticking out of it....
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U.S. and Iran exchange intensifying fire across the Persian Gulf, interim deal to end war threatened
The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by targeting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war in the Persian Gulf. The strikes came hours after President Donald...
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New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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The World Cup is bringing LA's Norwegians together. You can row with them too
Fans cheer during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Norway in East Rutherford, N.J.(Pamela Smith / AP)Norway’s historic World Cup performance has brought together Southern California’s relatively small, but spirited Norwegian community.They’ve been packin...
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‘Cannot remain silent': Egypt complains officials were biased in World Cup loss to Argentina
The Egyptian Football Association said Wednesday it “cannot remain silent” after what it believes was unfair and biased officiating in Egypt’s 3-2 round of 16 loss against Argentina on Tuesday. Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and several players criticized the officiating after bein...
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The Walt Disney Company celebrates 125 Emmy Award nominations
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 125 Emmy nominations, including nods for "Abbott Elementary," "The Bear," "Paradise" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour."...
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1.5 million borrowers were promised student loan relief. A new lawsuit wants proof it happened
A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.
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Public health officials confirm another measles case from LAX passenger traveling to LA County
People standing in line at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX. (Yusra Farzan / LAist)Topline:L.A. County has confirmed another case of measles in a traveler passing through LAX and at least one other public place July 3, public health officials announced Wednesday. Th...
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Newport Beach police share new data on arrests and citations tied to July 4th chaos
More than half of those cited were from out of state, and the majority of those were from Arizona. police say. The youngest was just 13 years old.
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Seventh measles case in L.A. County this year identified as international traveler at LAX
An international traveler flying out of LAX has been identified as the seventh measles case in Los Angeles County this year, according to health officials....
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Why you should be glad 500K mosquitoes are being released in San Gabriel Valley
The sterile moquitoes will be released over 16 weeks.(Courtesy San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District)The San Gabriel Valley is heading into peak mosquito season. If a new program goes well, there'll be even more of the pesky fliers than normal — and that's a goo...
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Affordable glamour at David's Bridal in 2026: Our favorite dresses from the $99 sale
Look your best with our favorite finds from David's Bridal 2026 sale event, all for $99 or less.
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Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere
"I will never forget this night." Dwayne Johnson was all smiles as the live-action "Moana" made a big splash at the Hollywood Bowl for the world premiere....
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Animals seized in cruelty cases can be stuck in shelters for months. New bill aims to change that
A bill supported by L.A. County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman seeks to help place abused animals with a foster home or rescue group.
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Memorial held for nursing student killed at Fourth of July block party in Compton
Dozens of balloons were released on the Manhattan Beach Pier Wednesday for 19-year-old Meah Bordenave-Jenkins, one of the two people killed at a Fourth of July celebration in Compton. Bordenave-Jenkins, a nursing student entering her sophomore year at the University of Nevada,...
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Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
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New York crash: 7-year-old girl hit, killed by school bus in Monsey, Rockland County
There was a New York crash. A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County.
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7'3" police officer joins Kemah PD
Jordan 'Tiny' Wilmore is believed to be the tallest police officer in Texas!
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Ample Hills Creamery dishes ice cream that's heavy on flavor, not air
For 15 years, Ample Hills Creamery has been providing top quality ice cream - in flavors you have to taste to believe.
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'Please control your children': California restaurateur charges parents when kids run wild
The owner of a restaurant in Northern California has charged parents as much as $327 for damages wrought by their unruly children.
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Beach warnings issued as heat sends residents to coast
With heat advisories remaining in effect across much of Los Angeles County and temperatures expected to climb into the triple digits in some inland areas, public health officials on Wednesday warned beachgoers to avoid entering the water at several county beaches because of eleva...
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*EXTENDED* Heat Advisory – High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles County
July 8, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 *EXTENDED* Heat Advisory – High Temperatures Forecast for Parts of Los Angeles County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness – such as heat...
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4 SoCal vacation spots you can get to with single tank of gas or one electric vehicle charge
With gas prices remaining high, AAA is highlighting several Southern California destinations that can be reached with a single tank of gas or one electric vehicle charge....
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Public Health Confirms Measles Case with Potential Community Exposures in LA County
July 8, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Confirms Measles Case with Potential Community Exposures in LA County Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating...