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LA County officials warn of illegal fireworks ahead of 4th of July holiday
Los Angeles County authorities are warning that anyone possessing or using illegal fireworks faces criminal charges and jail time.
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Bill to ban sex offenders from running for office fails in California senate committee
State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) voted against AB 2753, which would have banned sex offenders from running for office. The vote failed 2-1-2 in committee....
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Boil-water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli detected
A boil-water notice was issued for a section of Koreatown because of E. coli contamination.
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Catherine Laga'aia makes emotional feature film debut in Disney's live-action 'Moana'
19-year-old Samoan Australian breakout star Catherine Laga'aia landed the title role in Disney's new live-action film "Moana."
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Nine Arrested in Federal Crackdown on L.A.’s Sex-Trafficking Corridor - The New York Times
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4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
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California HOA threatens fines for flying the U.S. flag. Some residents are fighting back
The fight between residents and the Ambiance Owners Assn. in San Marcos began after the HOA passed a policy prohibiting any flags, signs or banners in common areas....
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SoCal boy was killed by massive tree branch at summer camp; $19.3-million settlement reached
A year after a tree branch fell at a Calabasas summer camp and killed a camper, the child's family has reached a settlement with three organizations totaling almost $20 million....
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California to institute Bruce Lee Day, 1st for Chinese American in state history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.
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Bring the hype home with our FIFA World Cup 2026 merch guide
Whether you'll be watching from home, celebrating with friends, or making your way to the stadium, score big with must-have FIFA merch!
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To push back on Pride month, Fresno County adopted ‘Traditional’ family month - Los Angeles Times
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California homicide rate falls to historic low as police make more arrests in killings - CalMatters
California homicide rate falls to historic low as police mak...
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Authorities arrest 10 people accused of facilitating sex trafficking in Los Angeles - The Guardian
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DA now has LAPD's findings in fatal shooting by off-duty ICE officer's on New Year’s Eve
Keith Porter Jr. was 43 when he was fatally shot.(Genaro Molina / Getty Images)The Los Angeles Police Department has completed its investigation into the killing of Keith Porter Jr., 43, and presented its findings to the District Attorney’s Office, according to a statement from t...
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Commentary: Thank you, World Cup, for providing the connection and inspiration Americans so desperately need - Los Angeles Times
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LA City Council shelves ballot measure to cancel the ‘mansion tax’ on new apartments
Aerial view of a new construction home in Encino in 2024.(Wirestock/Getty Images / iStockphoto)Despite multiple efforts to put reforms on the November ballot, Los Angeles voters will not get to decide whether to roll back the city’s controversial “mansion tax” on apartment buildi...
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California designates May 17 as Bruce Lee Day
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Tuesday designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day in California, honoring the San Francisco-born martial arts legend and cultural icon....
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Utah Jazz trade Walker Kessler to Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s what they’re getting back. - The Salt Lake Tribune
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Kings Sign Erik Gustafsson To One-Year Contract | Los Angeles Kings - NHL.com
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LA County begins 'daylighting' law parking enforcement: What to know
The LA County Sheriff's Department is actively enforcing California's daylighting law and a vehicle ordinance, issuing $63 fines for parking too close to crosswalks....
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To push back on Pride month, Fresno County adopted 'Traditional' family month
While many parts of the country recognized June as Pride Month, Fresno County voted to proclaim it 'Traditional Nuclear Family Month."
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Man sentenced 24 years to life for murder of teen outside El Sereno torta shop
David Anthony Zapata was sentenced to 24 years to life for the murder of 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin, as well as the attempted murder of Daniel Villalobos, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced....
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Lakers Announce 2026 Summer League Schedule and Roster - NBA.com
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These Los Angeles college students use public transit to save money. See what it’s really like
Victoria Imo rides the Metro E Line to University of Southern California for part of her commute.(Martin Romero / CalMatters)For many Los Angeles college students, public transit is often the cheapest and sometimes the only way to get to campus as gas and other costs rise. But u...
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Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste
California has banned the use of "sell by" labels on food packaging, which experts say act as a guide for retailers on how long to display products on the shelves but are not an indicator of whether they are still safe to consume....
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4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win
Four people died during massive celebrations in downtown Mexico City following the national team's victory over Ecuador, Mexican health authorities said Wednesday....
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Trump administration sues California over 'Glock ban' law targeting machine gun pistols
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing California over a state law that took effect Wednesday restricting sales of pistols that can be illegally converted into machine guns with a device called a 'Glock switch.'...
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Kings Sign Lane Pederson To One-Year Contract | Los Angeles Kings - NHL.com
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Kings Sign Jan Jenik To One-Year Contract | Los Angeles Kings - NHL.com
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99 Ranch Market parent company sued for alleged discrimination against non-Chinese employees
The EEOC has filed a federal lawsuit against 99 Ranch Market parent Tawa Supermarket Inc. for allegedly discriminating against non-Chinese employees.
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California approves millions in funding for trans health care in state budget
Signs placed outside Children's Hospital of Los Angeles during a protest of its closure in July 2025.(Kevin Tidmarsh / LAist)After months of pushing back on the Trump administration’s attempt to stop youth gender-affirming care nationally, California is establishing its own safe...
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Baby, mother at center of California Amber Alert found safe in Westwood
A mother and her three-month-old baby were located in Westwood hours after the CHP issued a multi-county Amber Alert.
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Mother suspected of abducting her 3-month-old son found in L.A. - Los Angeles Times
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CA’s library park pass is staying. Budget enshrines the popular program
California’s latest budget once again includes funding for the state library park pass program.(Lux Blue / Getty Images)Topline:California’s latest budget once again includes funding for the state library park pass program, which allows residents to check out free vehicle day-use...
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LADWP issues boil water notice for parts of Koreatown
The notice was issued for parts of Koreatown after routine water quality testing came back positive for E. coli bacteria on June 30, officials said.
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Boil water notice issued for part of Koreatown after E. coli found in water sample
Residents in a two-block area of Koreatown are being told to boil their tap water after routine testing found E. coli bacteria in a water sample, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Wednesday.This story first appeared on The LA Local.Residents in a two-block a...
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California’s crack down on state park no-shows starts
Ghosting reservations now has consequences.(Lux Blue/Getty Images / iStock Editorial)California state parks are so popular there's a reservation system to manage attendance. But some people book a spot and then don't turn up. That's being addressed by new rules that mandate how m...
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California’s crackdown on state park no-shows took effect July 1. What that means for you
Ghosting reservations now has consequences.(Lux Blue / Getty Images via iStock )California state parks are so popular there's a reservation system to manage attendance. But some people book a spot and then don't turn up. That's being addressed by new rules that mandate how much n...
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Rapper IDK on connecting culture, music, and history on a global scale through 'Son de L'amour'
'Son de L'Amour,' was a first-of-its-kind cultural experience celebrating Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique with rapper IDK and Indigo.
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Skid Row's murder rate is 17 times higher than LA overall. Would clearing encampments change that?
Tents and motorhomes in L.A.'s Skid Row area of downtown. The murder rate on Skid Row was 17 times higher in 2024 than in the city as a whole.(Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images)This story is a collaboration between the LAist and The LA Local. Agya K. Aning and Alain Stephens are f...
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Former Dodger Joe Kelly hired as pitching coach at Corona High School, his alma mater
Corona High School's baseball team is getting a new coach with a very familiar face -- former Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly.
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Mexico is having a spectacular World Cup run, and Los Angeles is loving it
Jon Huizar and Ameera Asse watch Mexico play Ecuador at a city watch party. Despite Mexico being up 2-0, Huizar said he was nervous until the final whistle.(Libby Rainey / LAist)Celebrations in Los Angeles began long before the final whistle blew on Tuesday night, when Mexico de...
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Motel manager arrested in sex trafficking sting
Mukeshkumar Rambhai Ahir, 45, the on-site manager who lived at the Stadium Inn & Spas motel, is charged with financially benefiting from sex trafficking, having allegedly deposited $64,581 in proceeds he knew derived from a street gang's sex trafficking of children and adults....