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Victor Willis, Village People lead singer, dies aged 74

Victor Willis, 74, the lead singer of the 1970’s disco-group Village People, has died, his team said Wednesday. “We are profoundly sad to announce the death of VICTOR WILLIS, lead singer of Village People,” according to a statement posted on the band’s official Facebook Page. ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jul 1, 2026

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Rancho Research Brings Hope of Walking and Feeling Again After Paralysis

June 30, 2026 Contact: media@dhs.lacounty.gov Rancho Research Brings Hope of Walking and Feeling Again After Paralysis A Patient Imagined Walking. Robotic Legs Stepped. Then the Brain Felt It. DOWNEY, Calif. — For people living with paralysis, the hope of walking again is p...

County of Los Angeles - NewsJul 1, 2026

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Mexico vs. Ecuador at the World Cup: Here are some spots to watch tonight's game

The Line Hotel in Koreatown is one of multiple locations showing World Cup 2026 games. (Nathan Solis / The LA Local)This story first published in The LA Local.Take a deep breath. The elimination rounds of the World Cup have begun. Mexico will battle against Ecuador on Tuesday, w...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 30, 2026

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LA County pays nearly $10M to family of Compton man killed by sheriff’s deputies

L.A. County will pay the family of a man killed by sheriff's deputies $9.6 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit. (Brian Feinzimer / LAist)The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday agreed to pay $9.6 million to the family of a man fatally shot by sheriff’s deputie...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 30, 2026

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Mexico fans celebrate team's advancement to Round of 16 in World Cup

Mexico fans flocked to the streets of Southern California on Tuesday in celebration of the team’s World Cup win against Ecuador. The Mexican team advanced to the Round of 16 following its 2-0 victory against Ecuador, putting an end to its 40-year drought without a win in the k...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 30, 2026

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LA City Council pulls noncitizen voting proposal at the last minute

A voting sign at Cal State Los Angeles in Los Angeles on June 7, 2022.(Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters)Topline:The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday pulled a ballot proposal for November that could have led to non-citizens being allowed to vote in council and school board election...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 30, 2026

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Moana's canoe sailing to the Jersey shore

As the excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise will get a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder and voyager.

ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)Jun 30, 2026

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Transgender athletes still protected in California, Supreme Court rules

Transgender player AB Hernandez of Jurupa Valley hits the ball during a girls high school volleyball match against Norte Vista at Norte Vista High School in Riverside on Oct. 16, 2025.(Kirby Lee / Getty Images)California can continue its long-held policy of allowing transgender s...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 30, 2026

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Mexico beats Ecuador in FIFA World Cup, advances to Round of 16

Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year drought without a win in the knockout stage and progressed to the World Cup round of 16. Quiñones opened the scoring in the...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 30, 2026