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Navy sailor admits to selling fentanyl-laced pill aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
A sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln was convicted of selling drugs to other sailors, leading to one death.
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LA regional homeless authority bows out of federal roles — including annual homeless count
Garrett Lee (right), of Department of Mental Health's HOME Team, collaborates with LAHSA’s Homeless Engagement Team during outreach in the targeted COVID-19 testing efforts in the homeless community, April 2020 (Courtesy of Los Angeles County) The Los Angeles region’s lead homele...
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Stolen Tesla drives onto San Diego boardwalk during police chase, hitting a pedestrian
A man driving a stolen Tesla in San Diego led police on a chase that ended on a boardwalk, where the driver hit a pedestrian, according to authorities....
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LAUSD delays vote on school closure consultants, but promises hard decisions ahead
The L.A. Unified School District has significant budget issues driven in part by lower enrollment than anticipated. (Brian Feinzimer / LAist ) The Los Angeles Unified School District’s falling enrollment and budget challenges are fueling conversations planned for later this year ...
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Suspect accused of raping woman with dementia at senior living facility pleads not guilty
A volunteer piano player accused of raping a woman with dementia at a La Mirada senior living facility entered a not guilty plea in court.
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4 acts drop out of Ed Sheeran’s tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore
Ed Sheeran’s tour is facing a wave of departures after four supporting acts pulled out in solidarity with Macklemore, following the rapper’s removal over his pro-Palestinian remarks....
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Cable installer arrested after allegedly sending customer’s explicit video to himself
A cable installer was arrested after allegedly sending an explicit video from an Orange County customer’s phone to himself. Irvine police believe there may be additional victims....
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Caruso and Bass appear together at Palisades groundbreaking. But will he endorse her?
Former mayoral rivals Bass and Caruso appeared together for a groundbreaking of the Palisades Recreation Center to replace the facility that burned in the Palisades fire....
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Bass is warned ‘every tool’ will be used to get her testimony as she skips homeless spending hearing
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a news conference before LAHSA's annual homeless count at El Rio Community School on Feb. 18, 2025. (Carlin Stiehl / LAist) The leader of a congressional panel warned Tuesday he would use “every tool” to get Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to t...
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3 killed after NBC4 helicopter crashes near site of deadly Chatsworth bus collision
Three people were killed after an NBC4 news helicopter crashed near the scene of a deadly bus collision in Chatsworth.
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Chino Valley school district loses court fight over parent notification policy
The Chino Valley Unified School District was back in court over its parental notification policy.
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U.S. acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space, a remarkable revelation after previous warnings about countries such as Russia possibly weaponizing a global frontier long agreed in treaties to be used for only peaceful purposes. Air Force...
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2 dead, 6 others hurt after LA Metro bus, SUV crash in Chatsworth
A horrific crash is under investigation in the Chatsworth area of the San Fernando Valley.
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Worker accused of stealing client's private video
A cable installer was arrested after allegedly sending an explicit video from an Orange County customer’s phone to himself. Irvine police believe there may be additional victims....
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Anthony Joseph Blas death: Alcohol contributed to 18-year-old CSU Fullerton student's death after off-campus frat, police say
An investigation is underway after CSU Fullerton freshman Anthony Joseph Blas died after attending a party at an off-campus frat house, deputies say.
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New LA Olympics report projects at least $20B in economic gains for region
An aerial view of the city skyline of Los Angeles with the Los Angeles City Hall building in the foreground on July 13, 2010. (Tom Szczerbowski / Getty Images North America) A new report commissioned by Olympics organizers estimates that the 2028 Games will generate at least $20 ...
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Jimmy Kimmel's Guillermo joins Joelle Garguilo for a salsa surprise at ABC News HQ
Not only is Guillermo part of the newest season of "Dancing with the Stars," but he also has a new line of salsas available for purchase in stores now....
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Schools don't have to tell parents about student gender identity — unless they ask, judge rules
Chino Valley Unified had sought reinstatement of a policy that notified parents of a child's gender issues. Judge refuses, but parents must be told if they ask....
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2 teens riding e-scooter, e-motorcycle die after being hit by 88-year-old driver in Riverside
Two 14-year-old boys who were struck by an 88-year-old driver while riding an e-scooter and an e-motorcycle in Riverside have died, police say.
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Meet Joey, the LA County USA-2 search-and-rescue K-9 who helped find 3 survivors in Venezuela quake rubble
Joey, an LA County search-and-rescue dog who located three earthquake survivors in Venezuela, is now a semifinalist for a national Hero Dog Award.
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Traffic fatalities in LA are outpacing 2025. Advocates are demanding action
On Sept. 15, advocates demanded action on traffic violence as vehicle collisions in LA are outpacing last year. (Kavish Harjai / LAist) On Tuesday, street safety advocates and families of victims of vehicle collisions demanded that Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declare a state of ...
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Only 1 in 5 Hispanic adults has ideal heart health, according to American Heart Association study
Heart disease is now the leading cause of death among Hispanic adults, according to a new American Heart Association report. Experts say awareness and access to care remain critical challenges....
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Questions, grief after explosive crash of McLaren kills O.C. car influencer, Florida model
A pine tree along Culver Drive is the site of a growing memorial after a high-speed McLaren crash split the car in two, killing Orange County car influencer James Wehr and model Alexis Kramer....