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Gunmen sought after 2 men fatally shot in Hyde Park: LAPD
Two people were killed on Friday in a shooting reported in Hyde Park, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard. There, a group of men opened fire on three oth...
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LA Regional Food Bank received $1M donation from Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce ahead of wedding
Ahead of their highly anticipated and mysterious wedding, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to various charities, including the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank....
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Thousands kick off July 4th a day early with Moorpark's annual fireworks extravaganza
Fireworks lit up the night sky in Moorpark as part of a decades-long tradition in the community. This year, a parachute team put on a skydiving performance for the country's 250th birthday....
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Arellano: Mission San Juan Capistrano is also turning 250. It has lessons for America
If a historical reckoning can happen in Mission San Juan Capistrano, it can happen anywhere. As we mark 250 years of this country, we need to push for more of these reckonings....
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Commentary: Mission San Juan Capistrano is also turning 250. It has lessons for America - Los Angeles Times
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Cars, parking lot set ablaze in Wilmington — fireworks suspected, LAFD says
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, fire crews found multiple cars engulfed in flames inside a parking structure at 1104 W. Pacific Coast Hwy around 8:30 p.m....
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1 critically injured, evacuations underway after fire at LA motel involving fireworks, LAFD says
Evacuations are underway in the Wilmington area after firefighters came across a large number of fireworks during an emergency call, authorities said.
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Disneyland Resort welcomes its 1 billionth guest
Nearly 71 years after Walt Disney opened Disneyland Resort in Southern California, the Happiest Place on Earth has welcomed its 1 billionth guest!
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6 arrested for bidding on construction work in Palisades fire zone without a license, prosecutors say
A group of men who advertised work online in Pacific Palisades and collectively bid up to $1.27 million for construction in the fire-ravaged community now face potential penalties....
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Gold Jul 3, 2026 Play-by-Play - NBA.com
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Los Angeles Lakers vs Golden State Warriors Gold Jul 3, 2026 Box Scores - NBA.com
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Police target illegal fireworks across SoCal in holiday crackdown ahead of 4th of July
As America celebrate its 250th birthday, police are ramping up enforcement across Southern California to keep people safe this Fourth of July.
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Lineage says solar panel owners demanded crews stop demolition at Boyle Heights warehouse
In a letter to Mayor Bass and Supervisor Solis, the CEO of Lineage raised concerns about the work stoppage from Altus Power and asked them to intervene and allow demolition to proceed....
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Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time thriller, advancing to World Cup Round of 16
Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 on Friday and advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 in a thrilling match in which the tiny island nation challenged the reigning champion until the final minutes of extra time....
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Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?
Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding....
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New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."...
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Where history meets legend: A visit to Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church
The oldest standing church in New York State has witnessed the rise of colonial New York, the American Revolution and the history of the nation.
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Disney Celebrates America: Fun facts about Yosemite National Park
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
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Beach water warnings ahead of Fourth of July holiday due to elevated bacteria levels
Health officials were warning beachgoers to avoid entering the ocean at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels that could make people sick.
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Skydiver carrying American flag crashes into tent after flag snags tree at NorCal rodeo
A skydiver survived a scary crash landing that was all caught on camera at the Folsom Pro Rodeo on Thursday.
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Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding: Fans flock to Madison Square Garden for NYC nuptials
Swifties in NYC hope to catch a glimpse of Taylor Swift and send their well wishes for Swift's upcoming nuptials.
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Special celebration of light and sound at Statue of Liberty for America's 250th birthday
It's a spectacle of sights and sounds and a beacon of hope as Lady Liberty lights up like you've never seen before.
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Fresno County farmer gives away 182,000 pounds of nectarines for free
A farmer in the San Joaquin Valley gave away 182,000 pounds of free nectarines because a contract dispute barred him selling them.
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Man critically injured in fire involving illegal fireworks at Wilmington motel: LAFD
A man was critically injured and 12 people were displaced after a fire that involved illegal fireworks at a motel parking lot in Wilmington on Friday night, officials said. The Los Angeles Fire Department said the fireworks went off inside a BMW in the parking lot of the Cresc...
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Top science research jobs lack diversity. A California college program aims to curb that
Tré Willingham, 31, works inside a lab in Rowland Hall at UC Irvine on June 15, 2026. Willingham is pursuing his doctorate in applied physics.(Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters)For Tré Willingham, pursuing a doctorate degree at UC Irvine has felt isolating at times. Often the only Bl...
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Katy, Texas crash: Michael Butler charged with manslaughter after Tesla crashes into home, killing woman
Michael Butler was charged with manslaughter after a Tesla crashed into a Katy, Texas home, killing a woman.
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Houston, Texas shooting: Mother shoots, kills 2 kids before turning gun on self in hotel, officials say
There was a Houston, Texas shooting. A mother shot and killed her 2 kids before turning the gun on herself in a hotel, officials say.
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Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets in an unexpected place: McDonald's
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
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Huntington Beach celebrates Fourth of July with annual parade
One of the nation's largest Independence Day celebrations will make its way through the streets of Huntington Beach on Saturday.
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Mexico vs England at World Cup to kick-off early due to risk of weather, ESPN sources say
The World Cup match between Mexico and England is likely to have its Sunday kick-off time changed due to the risk of weather disruption including flooding, sources told ESPN....
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Court clears way for replacement of slavery exhibit at President's House in Philadelphia
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to immediately replace the slavery exhibit at the President's House on Independence Mall....
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Parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' reported in 17 US states, CDC warns
A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.
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Grieving SoCal family begging for answers after 30-year-old son killed by hit-and-run driver
A grieving family is begging for answers after their 30-year-old son was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Ventura County.
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Fireworks sold nationwide recalled ahead of July 4 celebrations
Fireworks devices sold across the U.S. are being recalled because they can tip over and explode, causing serious injuries.
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Judge shoots down Trump’s homeless funding shift: ‘The hallmark of unreasoned decision making’
Tents outside the First Street U.S. Courthouse in Los Angeles in 2024. (Ted Soqui / CalMatters)California scored another win against the Trump administration in their battle over how to address the homelessness crisis here and nationwide.A federal judge this week shot down the fe...
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Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....
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California to launch $3,500 instant EV rebate to replace defund federal tax credit
California's new $135 million budget deal introduces a $3,500 instant EV rebate for first-time buyers to offset the elimination of the federal tax credit....
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The last time MSG hosted a wedding, 4,000 people got married
The last time Madison Square Garden hosted a wedding, 4,000 members of the Unification Church said, "I do."
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'Generally a safe mall,' Two dead, three shot in Fairlane Town Center shooting in Dearborn
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.