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Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
Among those who received invites to the Oscar voting body are Teyana Taylor, Josh O'Connor, Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi and Simu Liu.
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Jason Momoa returns to DC as wild antihero Lobo in 'Supergirl'
Jason Momoa shares why his dream is coming true in the form of a cigar-smoking, motorcycle-riding bounty hunter in the new DC film, "Supergirl."
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Were you at Burbank Airport on June 17? LA County is warning of measles exposure
A traveler who had measles flew on Southwest Airlines through Burbank Airport on the morning of June 17. L.A. County health officials are warning people at the location of possible exposure to the highly contagious virus. (Megan Garvey / LAist)L.A. County health officials Wednes...
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Twelfth Post-Election Night Ballot Count Update for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
June 24, 2026 Media Contact: Mike Sanchez: (562) 462-2648 Media Info: (562) 462-3054 Twelfth Post-Election Night Ballot Count Update for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced th...
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Teen falls 50 feet on Disneyland ride with no belts or lap bars; state finds no operational issues
California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected Tiana's Bayou Adventure after the incident, which occurred Sunday, and approved it to reopen....
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LAUSD names Andrés Chait as new superintendent after Carvalho's resignation
The LAUSD Board of Education appointed Andrés Chait as the new superintendent of the nation's second-largest district.
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Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan, meteorological agency says
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast on Thursday, the meteorological agency said.
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Los Angeles Names a New Schools Superintendent After Scandal - The New York Times
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Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others
The state park employee is facing multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit by one of the victims.
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LAUSD Board appoints longtime administrator Andres Chait as next superintendent
Andres Chait, acting superintendent, at a March 2026 LAUSD board meeting. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The Los Angeles Unified Board voted unanimously to appoint Andres Chait, a longtime district administrator, as superintendent days after his predecessor r...
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Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County
June 24, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a ...
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LA families struggle to reach loved ones in Venezuela after twin earthquakes
Some Angelenos with family and friends in Venezuela have been anxiously waiting for updates from their loved ones after powerful back-to-back earthquakes rocked the country on Wednesday evening. Rescue crews in Venezuela were racing to reach survivors trapped in damaged buildi...
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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital
A powerfuel 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas.
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OC state parks superintendent accused of secretly filming naked lifeguards, others
Bolsa Chica State Beach at sunset. (Courtesy Dave Gibbs / LAist)A former state parks superintendent who oversaw Orange County beaches was charged Wednesday with secretly filming naked male lifeguards and other workers inside the locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The former ...
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Federal judge in California blocks immigration courthouse arrests
A federal judge has thrown out a Trump administration policy that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to make mass arrests inside immigration courthouses....
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Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andres Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
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Is Tiny's, a burger stand in South Coast Plaza, kicking off a new era in mall food?
The konbini-style snack shop at Tiny's, stocked with imported chips, Japanese Kit-Kats and a refrigerated wall of drinks.(Gab Chabrán / LAist )Making your way through South Coast Plaza — the sleek consumer cathedral in Costa Mesa, a sort of mall of malls — past Uniqlo window dis...
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These are the best Prime Day deals on toys
Snag these deeply discounts on toys and games for kids during Prime Day.
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Family of Santa Ana 15-year-old killed by police files legal claim against city
The family of a 15‑year‑old boy shot and killed by Santa Ana police is pursuing legal action against the city, alleging officers used unjustified deadly force during what they describe as a mental health crisis....
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In Downey, police can now use drones to spot illegal fireworks
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / Getty Images)The Downey City Council voted 5-0 to allow local police to use drones to patrol neighborhoods for illegal firework activity over the...
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Family members, residents call for oversight after Grand Jury report on Riverside County jail deaths
More than a dozen families who've lost loved ones in Riverside County jails are calling for changes to the system following a Grand Jury report examining a high number of deaths in county jails....
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Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
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The East LA oil spill was much worse than we thought
Crews clean the scene along Cesar E. Chavez and Eastern avenues, where gallons of crude oil spilled onto the street. (Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Three companies were issued notices of violation from the South Coast Air Quality Ma...
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Member of cultlike Zizians group charged in the killings of her parents in suburban Philadelphia
A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged with murder in the shooting of her parents at their home on her 30th birthday.
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Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft
A woman who was caught on camera stealing a Knicks parade garbage can was apparently fired from her job shortly after a video surfaced and went viral.
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17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....
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Event permit request fuels speculation of possible Taylor Swift‑Travis Kelce wedding at MSG
An event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near MSG, the first concrete sign of planning for a possible Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding July 3, two city officials told ABC News....
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Water polo at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics - NBC Olympics
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24 Southern California hospitals warned by White House for hiding price data, face $2M fines
The Trump administration has warned 24 California hospitals and hundreds nationwide to publish transparent pricing data or face $2 million annual fines....
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Three dead after car plunges 400 feet off embankment in Santa Cruz mountains, CHP says
Two men and a 17-year-old are dead after their vehicle went off a mountain road in the Santa Cruz Mountains Monday night.
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report
After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report....
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Ex-curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum arrested after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom
A Bay Area pop culture writer and former curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum was arrested earlier this month after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom during a birthday party....
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Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms....
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Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's Bolsa Chica locker room
Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.
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Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair after musicians pulled out
President Donald Trump treated the kickoff Wednesday to the Great American State Fair as a victory lap for the U.S. — and for himself. “Tonight, as we stand at the edge of our 250th year, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said in a speech on the National Ma...
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Trump renews push to shift homelessness funding. What’s at stake
Rows of tents at the O Lot Safe Sleeping site in San Diego on Aug. 12, 2024. The city of San Diego opened the site in 2023 to offer temporary shelter for unhoused residents after it began implementing the Unsafe Camping Ordinance, which bans homeless encampments.(Adriana Heldiz /...
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Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii
The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported....
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues Mayor Karen Bass for defamation
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley alleges the mayor lied about her response to the Palisades Fire to shift blame and protect her own image....
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California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets....
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In internal shakeup, Mayor Karen Bass replaces her top campaign strategist
Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden Harris campaign in 2024....
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10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, marijuana products seized in Pasadena
About 10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks are now off the streets, and the city of Pasadena is calling it one of the largest seizures of illegal fireworks in the city's history....
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Universal Studios Hollywood entry process has changed. Here's what to expect
Just like many things in Hollywood, the security process at Universal Studios Hollywood has gotten a makeover. The theme park has implemented a new security set-up, requiring theme park guests as well as customers to CityWalk to go through metal detectors. Previously, only the...
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Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., watches as President Trump speaks to the media as they arrive at the Capitol on Wednesday.(Andrew Harnik / Getty Images) Roughly an hour before President Donald Trump was set to sign bipartisan housing legislation on Capitol Hill alongsi...
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Man charged with arson after ‘suspicious fires' in Culver City, police say
A man has been charged in connection with multiple “suspicious fires” that damaged vehicles, trees and park property in Culver City, police said Wednesday. Rizwan Ahmed, 41, was taken into custody on June 12 and is facing aggravated arson, arson and felony vandalism charges, a...
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LAPD officer who fatally shot Canoga Park dog should not serve the city, attorney says
The woman whose dog was shot and killed by an police officer earlier this month demanded the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) take accountability, which should include the termination of the officer and an apology, the attorney for the Canoga Park woman exclusively told NBC L...
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'King of the Hill' Season 15 trailer shows Hank and Peggy's retirement, Bobby's love life and more
"King of the Hill" Season 15 trailer tackles Hank and Peggy's retirement woes and phone scams, as well as Bobby's relationship drama.
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Ex-California State Parks superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards in locker room
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with 31 counts for allegedly secretly filming 23 male employees inside a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room....
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Video shows Six Flags Over Georgia ride stall, leaving guests stuck mid-air
An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video....