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Fireworks in your neighborhood? These escapes can give you peace and quiet
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows. This one offers something a little different.There are lots ...
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Motorcyclist killed in crash involving minivan at La Puente intersection, authorities say
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a minivan at an intersection in La Puente, authorities said.
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Here are a few July 4 celebrations in Inglewood and South LA this weekend
Public transit can get you to many of the weekend events.(Gary Coronado / The LA Local)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Americans will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence this Saturday.If you’re looking for a way to join the ...
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Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19....
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Man charged with involuntary manslaughter in fireworks explosion that killed girl, 8, in Buena Park
A man was charged in connection with a fireworks accident last Fourth of July in Buena Park that killed an 8-year-old girl.
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Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
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Owner of dog killed in LAPD shooting at Canoga Park apartment sues city of LA
The owner of a pet Labradoodle dog killed by a Los Angeles Police Department officer sued the city of Los Angeles and various unidentified officers Thursday, alleging in federal court that police violated the LAPD’s own policy governing the use of force against animals when James...
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Contributor: Alcohol should be stigmatized like smoking - Los Angeles Times
Contributor: Alcohol...
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Disneyland Resort's 'Soarin' Across America' debuts with new scenes for America's 250th anniversary
Featuring scenes from sea to shining sea, take a peek at the new "Soarin' Across America" in Disneyland Resort.
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Argentine club queen Six Sex wants you to get free - Los Angeles Times
Argentine club queen Six...
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Son of UFC legend 'Rampage' Jackson jailed in bloody pro-wrestling beatdown case
Raja Jackson, the son of mixed martial arts fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, will be jailed for 90 days after pleading guilty to charges filed in an August 2025 brawl....
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Air Force officer arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump's impeachment
An Air Force major was arrested in uniform on the steps of the Capitol after he called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. U.S. Capitol Police arrested Jason Watson, an active-duty service member, on Wednesday afternoon following remarks at a news conference where h...
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All-gender bathrooms, ‘use-by’ dates, loud ads: the new California laws to know
Things are about to change at your local grocery store.(Nathália Rosa / Unsplash)With the start of the new fiscal year in California on Wednesday, dozens of laws took effect, including a zoning overhaul to boost denser housing development near transit, requirements for an all-ge...
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Another Costco warehouse and gas station coming to Downey
The Downey City Council approved a $10.5 million development agreement to build a new Costco warehouse and gas station on Firestone Boulevard.
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A look at the LA County Sheriff's Department crackdown on illegal fireworks ahead of July 4th
Ahead of the Fourth of July, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, specifically focusing on those selling them....
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99 Ranch Market accused of discriminating against non-Chinese employees
The federal government has filed a lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market, alleging the nation's largest Asian supermarket chain discriminated against employees who are not Chinese....
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Members of Congress meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Members of Congress will gather at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
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Garden Grove officer arrested in investigation involving juvenile in Explorer Program
A Garden Grove police officer was arrested and placed on administrative leave following an investigation into possible inappropriate interactions with a minor participating in the department’s Explorer program, authorities said Thursday. Garden Grove Police said investigator...
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DOJ: Two illegal alien brothers from Romania plead guilty to multi-state stolen SNAP benefit scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) says two Romanian brothers who are illegally in the United States pleaded guilty Thursday to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program (SNAP) benefits in several states....
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New mobile health clinic launches in Boyle Heights for residents affected by warehouse fire
A new mobile health clinic has launched in Boyle Heights to provide medical services to residents affected by the warehouse fire, as some community members continue to report health concerns tied to the incident....
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Woman charged in Santa Monica attempted kidnapping missing for nearly 2 months
A woman accused in a 2024 attempted kidnapping in Santa Monica was reported missing by her family nearly two months ago, police confirmed to NBC Los Angeles on Thursday. Courtney Perrone, 41, was reportedly last seen near Exposition Park — not far from USC’s campus — around 10...
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The 'Camp Rock 3' bus tour is headed to summer camps across the country
"Camp Rock" fans, this is for you. The "All Roads Lead to Camp" bus tour is headed across the country for a special pop-up experience celebrating the highly-anticipated movie starring Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas....
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USA win vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history
The United States has World Cup fever. The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports. The peak audience was 31.8 million. Telemund...
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Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
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LA to receive millions more from governor's $2.5B wildfire relief fund
LA County is set to receive an additional $200 million from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s $2.5 billion wildfire relief fund, following NBC4 Investigates’ reporting that only a fraction of the money promised for recovery from the Palisades and Eaton fires had been released by the state as t...
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Family-run candy shop creating sweet treats for more than 45 years
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
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Teen sentenced to 5 years in juvenile detention for murder of USPS letter carrier in Chicago
A teen who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago has been sentenced five years in juvenile detention.
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$19.3-million settlement reached after boy killed by falling tree branch in Calabasas, report says
Nearly one year after a boy was struck and killed by a massive branch that fell from a tree in a Calabasas, the child's family has reached a settlement in the case....
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Man fatally shot after fight over Walmart parking spot
A Florida man was shot and killed by a woman after a verbal argument over a parking spot at Walmart led to a deadly shooting.
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Facing setbacks and resistance, Trump presses bid to reshape elections on multiple fronts
President Trump has spent months waging an unusually aggressive campaign to reshape how states run elections.
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Retail theft ringleader gets 16 years for smash-and-grab heists at SoCal jewelry shops
A man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for leading an organized retail theft ring behind smash-and-grab heists at high-end jewelry stores across Southern California, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Thursday. Rodney Allen Flynt Jr. and his accomplices st...
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America's bicentennial vs America 250: How the country has changed in 50 years
From technology to gas prices, here’s a look at how America has changed over the last 50 years.
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World Cup gridlock alert: Drivers urged to avoid LA Stadium area for Spain-Austria match
Caltrans warns motorists to avoid the Los Angeles Stadium area in Inglewood from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during Thursday's Spain vs. Austria World Cup match....
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Woodland Hills home burglary results in reported losses of $250K, LAPD says
A burglary at a home in Woodland Hills resulted in reported losses of a quarter of a million dollars, the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC4 Investigates on Thursday. Officers responded to the home on Fairhaven Avenue just before midnight on Wednesday, according to the LA...
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OC man charged with involuntary manslaughter in July 4th fireworks death of 8-year-old girl
Earl Decastro faces felony involuntary manslaughter charges after an illegal Fourth of July fireworks display killed 8-year-old Jasmine Nguyen in Buena Park....
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LA City Council approves $2B redevelopment project near Skid Row
The LA City Council has approved a massive redevelopment project in the Skid Row area that will cost an estimated $2 billion.
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New map solves urban mysteries of NYC's co-named streets
A team of interns is sorting through the city's vast archives to create a digital interactive map of all the honorary streets co-named after someone.
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Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about - even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.
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America 250: Yosemite National Park continues providing inspiration for artists
Home to lush landscape, towering granite walls and free-flowing falls, Yosemite National Park has provided inspiration for generations of artists.
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California crime rates fallen across every major category: AG
Crime rates have fallen across every major category in California, according to new data released by the State Department of Justice.
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Preparation underway for America250 July 4 celebration at LA Coliseum
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Thursday was undergoing the transformation process ahead of the big, Fourth of July celebration. In addition to a block party, fireworks and a drone show, star power is set to be demonstrated on stage Saturday with Chaka Khan, the Smashing Pu...
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California secures permanent $6.75M funding for free library state parks pass
California’s 2026–27 state budget establishes ongoing annual funding for the California State Library Parks Pass, permanently removing cost barriers to public lands....
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US and Iran hold separate meetings in Qatar and agree to continue discussions
A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026.(Amirhosein Khorgooi / ISNA via AP) DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. and Iranian negotiators met separately on Wednesday with Qatari...
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33-year-old mother pregnant with twins killed in Apple Valley crash
A 33-year-old mother who was pregnant with twins was killed in a San Bernardino County crash and loved ones are now reeling from the sudden and heartbreaking loss....
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Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, arrested in Colorado in Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith at large
Azzubair Outen-Fleming, 16, was arrested in Colorado in the Philadelphia shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt; Kaiseem Smith is still at large....
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Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste....
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FBI investigating legitimacy of Nancy Guthrie ransom notes
A reported third note recently claimed to know the identities of Nancy's kidnappers.
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Best things to do this 4th of July weekend in LA and SoCal
Independence Day celebrations will take place all across the L.A. area this weekend.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Happy 250th, America! If you’re looking for all the fireworks and drone shows you could want, look no further than our local roundup. And rea...