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3.2-magnitude earthquake rattles Long Beach area, USGS says
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck the Long Beach area early Friday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake reported near Signal Hill
A preliminary 3.2-magnitude earthquake was reported near Signal Hill.
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High surf pounds Southern California coast as Tropical Storm Rachel approaches
Large waves generated by Tropical Storm Rachel battered parts of the Southern California coastline Thursday as the storm made its way to the region.
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Actor Keegan Allen says he was robbed in West Hollywood
Deputies with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department responded to the West Hollywood area Thursday night to a report of a man who was assaulted and robbed. The victim is believed to be actor Keegan Allen, who posted a video on social media saying he was assaulted and robbed by two ...
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Chinatown commercial fire prompts power shutoff as nearby residents shelter in place
A fire broke out in Los Angeles' Chinatown neighborhood Thursday night, engulfing commercial buildings and sending a large plume of smoke into the air....
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Franklin High students march after classmate's death on campus
High school students marched through Highland Park as they called for action after a 17-year-old classmate fell to his death last week.
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Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane as it nears Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Flo...
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Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice
The South African-born jurist and former U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay, who is currently an ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her efforts to promote peace and international law. Pillay’s work “is a source of hope and...
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Residents of Palisades condo building say LADWP hurdles are delaying rebuild
Residents of a Palisades condo building say LADWP-related issues have stalled rebuilding efforts after the devastating fire.
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Fast-moving Danny fire prompts evacuations in Gorman, closes stretch of the I-5
The fast-growing wildfire has burned more than 150 acres and prompted evacuations near the Grapevine.
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Delta passenger charged after stealing airport tug at John Wayne Airport
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
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LAist asked the experts for their hottest takes on all 14 California propositions
AirTalk host Larry Mantle, left, speaks with a panel of experts to guide us all through the 14 state propositions on the Nov. 3 ballot. (James Van Evers for LAist / LAist.com) Californians will decide on more than a dozen ballot initiatives this November, covering a wide range of...
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LA County supervisors push to extend funding for disaster case managers for fire survivors
Hundreds of Palisades and Eaton Fire survivors rely on disaster case managers to navigate their recovery.
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'Danny Fire' shuts down 5 Freeway, forces evacuations near Gorman
Crews are working to contain a brush fire that broke out along the 5 Freeway near Gorman, California.
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Skid Row drug bust: LAPD and feds target gang-run operation in sweeping raid
LAPD and federal agencies executed a major sweep on Skid Row, arresting 23 suspects and identifying 28 in a crackdown on gang-run drug networks operating out of homeless tents....
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5 Freeway shut down, evacuation warnings issued after brush fire erupts in Gorman
Evacuation warnings have been issued for a brush fire in Gorman that has prompted the closure of the 5 Freeway, authorities say.
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World's largest wildlife crossing is on track to open this winter — unless El Niño intervenes
Despite political backlash and past weather delays, the massive wildlife bridge over the 101 Freeway in Agoura Hills is racing toward a Dec. 2 opening. Now, the only threat to the deadline is Mother Nature....
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Person shot during interaction with federal agents in New York City: NYPD
The person's condition was not immediately clear. The New York Police Department, which said it was not involved in the shooting, said the person is conscious....
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$50K reward offered amid search for suspect in deadly South LA hit-and-run
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Thursday evening announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the driver who struck and killed an 83-year-old pedestrian in South Los Angeles and fled the scene. Akil Saud Batani-Khalfani, of Los Angeles, was walking eas...
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Firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
The Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be "public."...
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Graphic crime scene video shown as Faith Hedgepeth's family endures emotional day in court
The final witness of the day was a Chapel Hill Police forensic evidence technician who walked jurors through video recorded at the crime scene.
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California state workers were teleworking from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama, audit finds
A state audit found two employees at the California State Controller's Office teleworked from Idaho, Tennessee and Alabama. The office also failed to quickly remedy salary overpayments to two other employees, the audit said....
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NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 splashes down off L.A. coast after 100-million-mile orbital journey
A nearly eight-month stint aboard the International Space Station came to a splashing end for NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 on Thursday, when their recovery vessel safely splashed down off the coast of Los Angeles....
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White House targets Stanford, Caltech and tech giants in visa crackdown
The White House is expanding its campaign against international workers, targeting elite study and work visa holders with restrictions and a new investigation....
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Mold, larvae and dehydration: New report paints grim picture inside Adelanto ICE facility
In a court filing, immigrant law and advocacy groups said the Adelanto facility has violated the court's order.
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City of LA will establish a fund to clean the 6th Street Bridge
Cyclists ride across the Sixth Street Bridge in Los Angeles in 2022. (Trevor Stamp / LAist) The city of Los Angeles will establish a fund to clean the 6th Street Bridge, where trash and other waste often pile up on pedestrian walkways. In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the City Cou...
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Emotion spills over as USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after grueling 321-day deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after its crew spent 321 days away. At least eight members attempted suicide amid reports of poor conditions on board....
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Home at last: USS Abraham Lincoln completes record-setting deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group returned to its Southern California homeport on Thursday
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Shooting involving ICE agents near the Bronx, Mayor Mamdani says 'abolish ICE'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says that an ICE agent reportedly shot a New Yorker in a neighborhood near the Bronx earlier today.
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US sees worst Dengue Fever outbreak since the 1930s, experts say
Florida state health officials say more than 200 people have contracted Dengue Fever, making it the largest outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in about 90 years....
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Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday....
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Souplantation announces return to California in 2027
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020....
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Filmmaker finds roadblock in Sierra Madre
One location scout is calling out a local city that he says wanted thousands for him to shoot there, making it unaffordable for a small production.
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High swells are hitting Long Beach again, and weekend rain is on the way thanks to another hurricane
A man stands on the boardwalk as he watches waves slam the wooden bulkhead that protects homes on the Peninsula in Long Beach on Sept. 28, 2026. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . After weeks of stifling heat , Long Beach is prepa...
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New York Comic Con returns for 20th anniversary
Organizers said the milestone year is bringing an expanded celebration for fans
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Inglewood buildings go up in flames, prompting major firefight
A fire broke out and burned through the roof of a commercial building in a strip mall in Inglewood Thursday, forcing crews to take up defensive positions....
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Passenger arrested after breaching gate and stealing vehicle at John Wayne Airport airfield
A Washington man was arrested after he broke into the airfield in John Wayne Airport and stole a vehicle.
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n/naka marks 15 years celebrating its own version of kaiseki cuisine
The opening course at n/naka pairs an oyster with asparagus, elderflower, dill and horseradish. (Gab Chabrán / LAist ) The first bite at n/naka , the acclaimed Westside Japanese restaurant, asks you to slow down. The meal opens with an oyster dressed with asparagus, elderflower, ...
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LIVE: Crews battling massive fire at Inglewood strip mall
Los Angeles County firefighters are battling a fire that broke out at a commercial strip mall in Inglewood Thursday afternoon.
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Some guardrails on OpenAI's ChatGPT for Teens don't work as promised, watchdog group says
Some of the guardrails that OpenAI included in its ChatGPT for Teens product don't work as intended, according to a report by Common Sense Media.
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Infamous hoarder house surrounded by trash in Fairfax District draws new action from Los Angeles mayor's office
Trash has again piled up outside a notorious Fairfax home, prompting court action as neighbors question whether the problem will ever be resolved.
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'Reasonable Doubt' stars unpack the first three episodes of season four and what lies ahead for Jax
"This really transforms her." Emayatzy Corinealdi unpacks the dramatic and explosive start to "Reasonable Doubt" season four and the chaos that's about to ensue. It's streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
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The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs...
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Dad accused of child abuse for allowing 7-year-old to climb Yosemite's El Capitan
A Colorado dad who climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with his seven-year-old son is speaking out. Joe Evermore revealed that someone called Child Protective Services....
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Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
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What’s the oldest thing you have that’s still in commission?
What's an old item you still use? (Yuriy Gluzhetsky / iStockphoto) A sense of purpose : Whether it's sentimental, useful or just never out of style, we all have that one item that has stuck with us through thick and thin. Listeners of AirTalk, LAist 89.3's daily news show, shared...
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Crews battle structure fire in Chinatown
Crews are battling a structure fire in Los Angeles’ Chinatown neighborhood on Thursday evening, officials said. The blaze broke out along North Main Street, just north of downtown LA, around 7 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Officials say it started as an outs...
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'Coven Academy' stars visit Disneyland Resort for the first time
"Coven Academy" is taking on Disneyland Resort! Join Malina Pauli Weissman and Louis Thresher on their first visit. Plus, co-star Jordan Leftwich joins in on the fun....
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One killed after sheriff's deputy collision sets off chain-reaction crash in Commerce, officials say
A person was killed Thursday morning after a Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy set off a chain-reaction collision in Commerce, according to authorities....
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LADWP sends an elderly couple $9K bill over broken water meter
While this year’s heat waves drove up electricity use for countless Southern California families, an elderly Los Angeles couple received a shocking utility bill for their water: more than $9,200. The bill that Joyce Howell, a retired nurse, and her Vietnam War veteran husband rec...
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Inglewood mayoral challengers weigh in on video billboards and transparency; Butts skips forum
Mayoral candidates, from left, Fre’Drisha Dixon, Joseph Soto, Arturo Martinez, Gloria D. Gray, and Raina Carrillo, at the Inglewood Mayoral Candidate Forum held at Inglewood Unified High School on Oct. 7, 2026, in Inglewood (Gary Coronado / The LA Local) Inglewood Mayor James But...
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Morgan Hill mom beaten to death, her face was 'unrecognizable:' court docs
The family of a 34-year-old Morgan Hill woman, who allegedly died at the hands of her husband, is trying to help her three surviving children, some of whom witnessed her brutal death....
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Hundreds of Orange County workers plan to strike next week. Here's what services it could disrupt
Hundreds of Orange County workers from the Teamsters Local 952 are planning to strike next Tuesday, Oct. 13. (Photo courtesy of Teamsters Local 952 ) Topline: More than 465 Orange County workers from the Teamsters Local 952 are planning to walk off the job next Tuesday, Oct. 13, ...
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El Niño strengthens to highest category with 70% chance of record-breaking winter, new report says
A major update from the Climate Prediction Center shows a "very strong" El Niño now has a 70% chance of exceeding all previous ones on record as it continues to strengthen through the winter. Northern California could see double its normal monthly rainfall for either December, Ja...
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Ex-boyfriend arrested, charged after allegedly pushing young mom, baby off NYC balcony: Police
A mother has died and an infant is in critical condition after they were pushed from a balcony in a Bronx apartment building on Tuesday.
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Man with gun, knife fatally shot by security at Nashville federal courthouse, police say
A man armed with a pistol and knife was fatally shot by a security officer Thursday just inside the busy entrance of a federal courthouse in Tennessee's largest city, authorities said....