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Disney brings back D23 FANtastic Prizes: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes
From Super Bowl LXI tickets to a Disney+, Hulu bundle 23 year subscription, D23 FANtastic Prizes: The Ultimate Disney Sweepstakes is back and bigger than ever!...
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California, other states sue Trump administration for 'unlawful' conditions on disaster grants
California, other states sue Trump administration for making disaster aid conditional.
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CoolKicks owner indicted in alleged $2-million Nike warehouse theft scheme
The indictment comes months after a police raid of the company's warehouse that led to the recovery of about $500,000 in stolen Nike goods.
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Chavez Ravine was once home to thousands of Mexican Americans. A new digital archive tells their story
Former residents and descendants of Chavez Ravine gathered in L.A. for the unveiling of "Chavez Ravine: An Unfinished Story," a new archive by Loyola Marymount University that digitizes the community's history....
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Jackie still critical after life-saving blood transfusion but shows improvement, vet team says
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie received a life-saving transfusion from another eagle but remains in critical condition despite showing improvement....
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1 detained after possible explosive device found during child pornography investigation in Harris County, Texas home: officials
1 was detained after a possible explosive device was found during a child pornography investigation in a Harris County, Texas home, officials said.
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Orange County's public health system joins Covered California. What it means for residents
CalOptima Health, Orange County's public health care system, joined the Covered California marketplace. ( Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) Topline: CalOptima Health, the public health system in Orange County, joined the Covered California marketplace this week, allowing members to ap...
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Social Security launches new online tools for disability claims
The Social Security Administration has expanded its my Social Security online services with new tools designed to simplify the disability claims process....
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Homelessness has increased in L.A., dealing fresh setback to Mayor Karen Bass
The numbers from this year's point-in-time homelessness count delivered a major blow to Bass, who is seeking reelection and has made the issue a central part of her agenda....
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Inflatable pool fragments, DNA samples from Tesla: New evidence in D4vd's pretrial hearing
Los Angeles prosecutors Thursday continued to connect the dots between forensic evidence and singer D4vd to demonstration that there’s enough proof to put him on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. One day after alleging the singer, born David Burke, kill...
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D4vd in court: Judge addresses blogger, private investigator
The judge presiding over the preliminary hearing of David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, addressed two people accused of leaking information from inside the courtroom....
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Trump will welcome the World Series champion Dodgers to the White House
President Donald Trump is welcoming Shohei Ohtani and the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Thursday.
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Santa Monica implements AI-powered cameras to target motorists blocking bike lanes
Motorists who block bike lanes in Santa Monica beware! The city is employing AI-powered cameras to identify and cite violators.
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Mayor Bass responds ahead of homeless count expected to show increase in LA
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass responded Thursday to the latest point-in-time count, which is expected to show that the number of unhoused people across the city is on the rise after two years of decreases — an unpleasant look for the incumbent who has made tackling the homeless cr...
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Will Jackie's mate Shadow move on as she recovers? Here's what experts say about the Big Bear couple
As Big Bear beloved bald eagle Jackie continues to receive critical care, we're learning more about a new eagle that is visiting the habitat that she shares with her mate, Shadow....
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New diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak has now sickened 72 people
Federal health officials are investigating a new outbreak involving the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora, after 72 people were reported sick as of Wednesday....
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D4vd's lawyers ask why more DNA testing wasn't done on chain saws, car in teen girl's killing
Lawyers for singer D4vd are questioning police analysts about DNA testing in the case of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death.
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LA's homeless count results will be out soon. Bass says the numbers are up
Volunteers helping with L.A.'s 2023 annual homeless count go over the map of Westwood prior to heading out to conduct the tally. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) The findings of the 2026 homeless count held in January across most of L.A. County are scheduled to be officially ann...
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Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel
President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to add a condition to the newly signed agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program.
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18-year-old charged in fatal stabbing of 15-year-old football player in El Monte
Jonathan Castelan faces murder charges following a stabbing that claimed the life of 15-year-old Rosemead High student Aziel Zacapala in El Monte.
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Rapper YG briefly detained during search warrant raid linked to Drakeo the Ruler murder investigation
Rapper YG was briefly detained Thursday as California Highway Patrol and Burbank SWAT executed a search warrant at a commercial property in Burbank.
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Chabria: AI companies are creating 'all-powerful psychopaths.' Maybe not a great idea?
This week, OpenAI revealed that one of its AI models broke out into the wild and did a bunch of hinky stuff. How many times do we need to hear this story before someone does something to protect humans?...
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Deadly Madison, Wisconsin police shooting of man with knife sparks protests
The shooting death of a man who police said injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled Wisconsin's capital city, with Gov. Tony Evers calling for "transparency and accountability" and Madison community members gathering Thursday at a growing memorial....
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What will a rebuilt Altadena look like? Residents push a state bill that would limit density
People support SB 1090 at a community rally in Altadena in June. (Brian Feinzimer / For Beautiful Altadena) A year and a half after the Eaton Fire burned thousands of homes, Altadena residents are grappling with a question shaping the community’s future: Should rebuilding efforts...
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2 OC Mexican Mafia gang members convicted of murder ordered from behind bars
Ysrael Jacob Cordova and Ricardo Valenzuela were convicted of federal VICAR murder in connection with a fatal 2017 Placentia robbery ordered by incarcerated Mexican Mafia leaders....
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Another cyclosporiasis outbreak investigated as cases of diarrhea-causing illness continue to mount
Officials have initiated a new investigation into a second cyclosporiasis outbreak and are trying to determine the source.
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‘Psychological war’: Inside California’s expanding use of jailhouse stings
When Jason Zapata was arrested for allegedly firing a gun into the air, he was thrown in a dimly lit holding cell with trash strewn across the floor and a broken payphone on the wall. It had nothing more than a rusted toilet, sink and three wooden benches that looked as though th...
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15% more for a Mickey beignet? Sticker shock hits Disneyland customers over food price increases
The Happiest Place on Earth is going to cost you more if you show up hungry. Disneyland food prices jumped as much as 25%.
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For a 2nd time, House approves resolution to end the war in Iran in a rebuke to Trump
The U.S. Capitol is seen from the Cannon House Office Building on July 22. (J. Scott Applewhite / AP) The House on Thursday approved a resolution to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran, in a vote that reflected growing frustration inside Congress over the war and the ab...
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Autopsy reveals grim details in killing of Grammy-nominated gospel singer Jubilant Sykes
The autopsy report for Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes revealed he was brutally beaten and stabbed to death. Police identified his son as the suspect in his killing....
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Back-to-school: Top laptop picks for college students in 2026
Shop the best laptops for college students from top brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo.
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Lineage donated $50,000 to cover utility bills for 219 Boyle Heights households. Is it enough?
East Los Angeles resident Nataly Degante, 35, saw an over $200 increase in her utility bill this month — the result of running five air purifiers in her home 24/7 to keep out pollutants and the stench of rotting food since the Lineage warehouse fire. Her AC unit also runs occasio...
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Flock Safety CEO speaks out after LAPD suspends use of company's surveillance cameras
Flock bills itself as a public safety technology company, using license plate reading cameras to help law enforcement investigate crimes and locate missing people. But critics see something else....
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Nithya Raman attacks Mayor Karen Bass' response to Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman visited a Boyle Heights neighborhood Thursday, more than 5 miles away from Council District 4 that she supervises, as she slammed LA Mayor Karen Bass’ handling of the massive warehouse story fire. Raman, who is running to replace Bass a...
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Jubilant Sykes: New autopsy report details fatal stabbing of Grammy-nominated singer
A newly released autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes suffered nearly 70 stab wounds in the December 2025 attack at his Santa Monica home....
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LAPD rolls out new patrol cars with low-frequency siren technology
Newly deployed LAPD patrol vehicles feature low-frequency Rumbler sirens and synchronized emergency broadcast speakers integrated at no extra cost to taxpayers....
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Men’s Central Jail was supposed to close in 2021. LA County's latest report pushes it beyond 2031
L.A. County's goal to close Men's Central Jail in downtown L.A. has been delayed multiple times since 2020. (Andrew Cullen / For LAist) The team leading L.A. County’s push to close Men’s Central Jail says a full closure is not feasible in the next five years. This is yet another ...
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Exclusive: Report warns flies breeding at Boyle Heights warehouse could spread disease
Waste and high temperatures at a fire-damaged cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights could accelerate the breeding of flies capable of infecting wounds in people and animals, according to the city-comissioned inspection report exclusively obtained by NBC Los Angeles. NBC4 Invest...
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Quadruple amputee chases dreams on race track in Pennsylvania
16-year-old Chase Merriweather, a quadruple amputee, found his calling as an athlete after a life-changing illness.
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Want to weigh in on LAPD's use of license plate readers? Here's how
Communities across the country are terminating ties with automated license plate reader companies. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) The Los Angeles Police Department recently suspended its contract with Flock Safety , a surveillance company whose use of AI-powered automated licen...
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Global oil prices cross $100 a barrel as Iran war sends fuel prices surging
Oil prices surged more than 6% on Thursday.
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From Japadillas to monkfish karaage, the Long Beach izakaya doing it differently
Kyoto-born chef Yoya Takahashi at work behind the counter at Homareya in Long Beach. (Courtesy Homareya ) "Japanese people, we do not eat too much sushi and ramen, actually. We eat so many different things," says chef Yoya Takahashi. You've probably noticed that Japanese food in ...
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Horrific details emerge in Jubilant Sykes' autopsy report
An autopsy report reveals Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed nearly 70 times.
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1st Amendment groups threaten litigation over LA Council's word ban during meetings
First Amendment organizations Thursday threatened litigation against the Los Angeles City Council if they fail to rescind a word ban placed on speakers, arguing the rule violates the Constitution and state law. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and the First Ame...
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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas
The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in St. Bernard Parish about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
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Territorial battle leaves Big Bear bald eagle Jackie fighting for life, new video shows
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle Jackie is fighting for her life at the Ojai Raptor Center following a territorial clash that left her in critical condition....
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Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
Trump says the accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market. But some parents are still waiting for the money....
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LA Dodgers to visit White House celebrating 2025 World Series championship
The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the White House on Thursday during an off day on their East Coast road trip to celebrate their 2025 World Series championship....
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'Bucket filled with organs' found during search of funeral home
Mary Miller's home has been a place where she can feel close to her two late sons, but now she said it's clouded with suspicion.
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Fruit puree pouches voluntarily recalled over potential for plastic contamination
PT Organics Limited is recalling select banana strawberry fruit puree pouches due to an internal packaging defect that may result in plastic entering the product....
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Repairs to Sunset Boulevard water line hit a snag with another leak in West Hollywood
The reopening of Sunset Boulevard this week following a trunk line break that inundated West Hollywood with 17 million gallons of water hit a setback on Wednesday when crews discovered another leak....
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See how to get 95-cent pastrami sandwich in Los Angeles next month
Celebrating 95 years of serving Los Angeles, Canter’s Deli in the Fairfax District will offer its signature hot pastrami sandwich for just 95 cents next month, the the landmark restaurant announced on social media Thursday. The deal is available for dine-in customers only between...
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16-year-old turns himself in after deadly shooting at Santa Monica Pier
A teenager suspected of gunning down a man near the Santa Monica Pier earlier this week surrendered to authorities, police announced Thursday. The initial investigation began when officers responded to Pacific Coast Highway next to Parking Lot 1 at around 12:30 a.m. Monday, accor...
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Southern California's broiling heat wave: How long will it last?
The worst of the Southern California's heat wave is passing, but broiling conditions will continue through the weekend.