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Feds seize Dodgers owner's phone: Report
Federal agents seized Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter's phone and laptop, according to a report from Bloomberg.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims AI singularity has arrived: 'Awesome for the world'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims artificial intelligence has reached a long-sought threshold in which the technology can improve itself, unleashing rapid progress that may prove difficult to fully control. The milestone, known as the singularity, promises significant benefits for soc...
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Immigration agents used racial slurs referring to Latinos in text messages, video obtained by ACLU
Body camera footage and forensically recovered texts, which provide a window into the mindset of agents who conducted raids throughout the L.A. area, were detailed in a 37-page motion for a preliminary injunction filed on Monday....
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Palisades Fire victim credits ABC7 for helping him get power turned on at rebuilt home
After ABC7 aired a story on Jack Nguyen's struggle to get electricity at his rebuilt home, he received a phone call from L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
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California sees summer uptick in COVID-19 cases. Here's what we know
California is among a number of states seeing more COVID cases this summer. Is there a cause for alarm?
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Major earthquake rocks southern Japan, forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake rocked southern Japan on Tuesday, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and prompting the collapse of several buildings, including a shopping mall. Japanese officials instructed roughly 300,000 people in the country’s southern Kumamoto pre...
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Ryan Murphy's new drama series 'The Shards' holds premiere in NYC
The new drama series is the latest show produced by Ryan Murphy.
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Public health survey documents the stench in Boyle Heights
Amid growing complaints from neighbors, the L.A. County Department of Public Health conducted a door-to-door outreach survey in the neighborhood surrounding the warehouse....
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Man accused of driving over 100 mph, killing 4 Pepperdine students, to stand trial for murder
A judge rejected a move to dismiss murder charges filed against the man who killed four Pepperdine students in a crash along PCH. Fraser Michael Bohm is set to stand trial in September....
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Shootout that killed 3 at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle may have been gang-related
Police said they believe there were at least three shooters: a 15-year-old, an acquaintance who died at the scene and "at least one other unknown suspect."...
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After her setback, Big Bear eagle Jackie's health has improved: she's 'much more feisty'
Nest cam star Jackie appears to be on the mend after suffering a setback, according to a rehab facility. It marks the latest turn in the eagle's condition since she was rescued, weak and disheveled, near Big Bear Lake earlier this month....
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Another e-bike collision leaves rider dead in Huntington Beach as e-bike accidents are on the rise
An E-bike collision in Huntington Beach left a young man dead. The surge in popularity of electric bikes has coincided with a jump in deaths and injuries....
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Reputed Mexican Mafia figure 'Snuffy' convicted in home invasion killing of club owner
Manuel Quintero, a reputed Mexican Mafia member nicknamed Snuffy, was found guilty of killing the owner of the nightclub El Farallon during a home invasion that went unsolved for nearly 16 years....
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Riverside hospital employee killed in hit-and-run after suspect flees police
Police are searching for a driver who fled from officers and fatally struck a hospital employee near Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center.
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California man rescued at sea after mast snaps. He survived odyssey on squid, fish and oatmeal
Kai Sato, 39, lived off oatmeal along with fish and squid that landed on his boat as he drifted at sea for more than a month.
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D4vd ordered to stand trial in young girl's death
Singer D4vd is being ordered by a judge to stand trial in the case of Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.
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Young artist turns brother into superhero in first comic book
A talented young artist is using creativity to make a difference. The 12-year-old's first comic book is inspired by family, while his charitable efforts continue to help children facing similar challenges as his brother....
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'We're cooked!' Small plane makes emergency landing on Huntington State Beach
An uncle and his nephew had a harrowing experience Monday afternoon when the engine died on their two-seat plane, forcing them to make an emergency landing on Huntington State Beach....
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New details on George Lucas' passion project, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
From art galleries to film programs, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is taking shape! The museum, founded by "Star Wars" creator George Lucas, opens in September....
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Coyotes overtake abandoned construction project site in West Hollywood
Residents in West Hollywood, particularly those with pets, are on high alert after a pack of coyotes has seemingly taken residence at the site of an abandoned construction project. “Coyote Condo” is home to several coyotes who’ve taken over an abandoned construction site near the...
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Witnesses told authorities Nolan Wells had 'heavy' alcohol intake: Preliminary info
Witnesses told investigators that Nolan Wells had been drinking heavily with friends, according to a document with preliminary information from Mississippi officials....
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Camp CapAbility café pops up celebrates ability, inclusion and independence
Neurodiverse Young Adults Open Pop-Up Café to Showcase Workplace Skills
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Small plane makes emergency landing on sand at Huntington Beach
A small plane made an emergency landing on the sand at Huntington Beach on Monday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
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5 people arrested for lobster poaching near Palos Verdes
Five people were cited for lobster poaching along the Palos Verdes coast, an area that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) described as a hot spot for the activity. The season for capturing spiny lobster is currently closed to allow the crustaceans to reproduce,...
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Betye Saar, influential assemblage artist who 'liberated' Aunt Jemima, dies at 99
Assemblage artist Betye Saar, who's known for arming stereotypical images of mammies with deadly weaponry, and has influenced generations of artists, has died....
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LA County makes remarks after D4vd ordered to stand trial
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman made remarks outside the courtroom after a judge ruled David Burke will stand trial for the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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T-Mobile outage: Users report issues with phone, signal
T-Mobile users reported issues with their cellular devices on Monday. Here's what to know.
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Judge rules singer D4vd must stand trial in killing of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez
A judge ruled Monday that there is enough evidence to put singer D4vd on trial in the killing and dismemberment of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Abbott Elementary,' '9-1-1:' When your favorite ABC shows will return
"Dancing with the Stars" is among the ABC shows on the fall schedule. Season 35 premieres September 15.
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D4vd murder case: Judge rules singer will stand trial in death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
Following a multi-day preliminary hearing filled with graphic evidence and disturbing testimony, a Los Angeles judge ruled that David Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Criminal case against SEIU leader David Huerta to be dismissed
Federal prosecutors are moving to dismiss their case against SEIU West President David Huerta, who was arrested during immigration raids last summer.
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Kelly Ripa undergoes surgery, leaving her unable to speak, husband shares
Kelly Ripa’s co-host and husband Mark Consuelos revealed that Ripa has undergone a surgery, leaving her temporarily unable to speak. Here’s what to know....
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SEPTA employee surprises student with graduation card
When this public transit employee surprised a student with a graduation gift, it led to another act of kindness in return.
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The Barn Attic is a 150-year-old, four-story barn that sells just about anything you can imagine!
The Barn Attic in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a 150-year-old, four-story barn that sells just about anything you can imagine.
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Savannah Guthrie urges captors to 'make the right choice,' return mother
It has been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie's abduction.
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New federal rule sends hundreds of thousands of asylum cases to immigration courts
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services estimates that up to 444,000 of the more than 1.4 million asylum cases in its backlog could be affected by the rule....
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D4vd murder case: Final texts from Celeste Rivas Hernandez shown in court
Prosecutors on Monday gave a moment-by-moment account of the last night of the teen, showing after a stream of texts with D4vd, her phone went permanently silent when she arrived at his home....
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Loved ones mourning 22-year-old preschool teacher killed in Mount Baldy crash
Heartbroken loved ones and community members are mourning a 22-year-old preschool teacher who was tragically killed in a crash in San Bernardino County....
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Long Beach leaders defend homelessness strategy despite another year of rising homelessness
Long Beach’s latest Point-in-Time Count found homelessness continued to increase in 2026 , even as city officials pointed to gains in shelter capacity and permanent housing placements as evidence that their strategy is working. The annual count identified 3,729 people experiencin...
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California's vote count was painfully slow. Can this proposal speed it up for November?
The California Voter Foundation, a nonprofit group with a mission to improve the election process for voters, issued a report pushing for several changes to the ballot signature-curing process....
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'Help us find her': Savannah Guthrie issues new plea in search for Nancy Guthrie
It's been nearly six months since Nancy Guthrie vanished from her southern Arizona home and on Monday, her daughter, “Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, posted a new video to social media, pleading for her mother's alleged kidnappers to "do the right thing" and "bring the situati...
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Bryan Kohberger trying to challenge conviction in University of Idaho murders: Court documents
Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty last year to the University of Idaho murders, is trying to challenge his conviction, according to new court documents....
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California bill would let abuse victims use trauma as legal defense for violent crime
Assemblymember Mia Bonta at a press event in San Francisco on Sept. 21, 2022. (Martin do Nascimento / CalMatters) Susan Bustamante isn’t giving up. The formerly incarcerated 71-year-old woman has repeatedly made the long trip from Orange County to Sacramento to urge lawmakers to ...
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She emailed Keanu Reeves - and he answered! Meet the young filmmaker living her movie dreams
Most teenagers don't get a call from Keanu Reeves. Meet the young filmmaker whose bold move turned a dream project into a documentary.
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Group calls for evacuations around Lineage facility after NBC4 report on fly dangers
A community advocacy group is calling for mandatory evacuations near a fire-damaged cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, where millions of pounds of decomposing food remain inside and residents have reported foul odors and a growing fly infestation. Protect LA Now sent a lett...
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Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider in new film
The actor will team up with director Shawn Levy for the MCU film arriving in 2028.
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More people are showing up to hospitals in ICE custody. A new report teaches staff how to respond
Protesters rally outside Los Angeles General Medical Center to denounce the treatment of immigrants brought into hospitals by federal agents. (J.W. Hendricks for The LA Local) A legal nonprofit has released a report to help medical professionals care for the growing number of peo...
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Lane, connector, ramp closures coming to 605 Freeway next weekend
Weekend overnight lane reductions on the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in El Monte will begin Friday. There will be no full freeway closures, but lane restrictions will be imposed to allow paving work to continue. The closures between Valley Boulevard and the Pomona ...
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Lindsay Clancy ‘deliberately and meticulously killed’ her 3 children, prosecutor tells jury
Opening statements began in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother accused of strangling her three young children inside the family’s home while suffering from what her attorneys say was severe postpartum psychosis....
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Trial set in crash that killed 4 Pepperdine sorority sisters after judge refuses to dismiss charges
The criminal case stemming from the 2023 crash will move forward to trial after a judge denied a defense request to dismiss murder charges against Fraser Bohm....
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Slain teen threatened to destroy singer D4vd's career before she was killed, messages show
Text messages shown in court on Monday showed some of the final conversations between the singer D4vd and 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who the singer is accused of murdering after she threatened to go public about their sexual relationship....
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Why California prisons are using their own employees as human fire alarms
Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City on Sept. 17, 2024. (Manuel Orbegozo / Hechinger Report) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. California prisons are increasingly relying on an unusual fire alarm system: humans. Between 2020 a...
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Feds move to drop case against LA labor leader David Huerta
David Huerta, president of SEIU California, was arrested while protesting an ICE raid last year. (Ringo Chiu / AP) Federal prosecutors filed a motion Monday to drop their case against labor leader David Huerta, a year after he was arrested protesting an ICE raid in downtown L.A. ...
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Bryan Kohberger waived his appeal rights but plans on pursuing post-conviction relief: sources
The admitted murderer Bryan Kohberger plans to file for post-conviction relief after pleading guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in a 4 a.m. home invasion attack, according to two sources familiar with the matter....
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L.A.'s muggy misery: Intense humidity makes summer heat even more unbearable
Exacerbating the conditions, the ocean water just off the coast has been unusually warm, weather experts say.
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Lineage faces daily fines after health officials cite ongoing violations at Boyle Heights warehouse
The company that operates a warehouse damaged in a massive fire in Boyle Heights last month has been cited for a public health violation, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health....
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Mitch McConnell still in rehabilitation facility, will miss upcoming Kentucky political event, his office says
Sen. Mitch McConnell's office issued a statement on Monday saying that he is continuing his rehabilitation following a June 14 fall that left him hospitalized....
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What do you think about the Olympics coming to Long Beach? Let the city know
US's Miles Evans hits the ball during the men's round of 16 beach volleyball match between USA and Norway at Eiffel Tower Stadium at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, Aug. 5, 2024, in Paris, France. (Louise Delmotte / AP Photo) Long Beach wants to hear from residents ahead of the...
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Saverino's Italian Deli & Market brings a taste of Italy to Redlands
Saverino's Italian Deli & Market in Redlands serves authentic Italian sandwiches, homemade recipes, fresh cannoli, and more.