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Man arrested in theft of dog at Burbank grocery store

A dog was returned to its owner after Burbank police arrested a man suspected of stealing the animal at a Burbank grocery store. Burbank police responded Wednesday afternoon to the business in the 3700 block of West Burbank Boulevard regarding a reported theft. Store employees re...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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4 supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped

Ed Sheeran’s tour of North and South America was plunged into chaos Tuesday when four of his supporting acts abruptly quit in solidarity with the rapper Macklemore, who was dropped for making pro-Palestinian comments onstage . Hours after Sheeran posted on social media about Mack...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, June 29, 2026, in Washington. (Jacquelyn Martin / AP) The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-w...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 15, 2026

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FBI chief Patel defends loosening of hiring standards on bestiality, prostitution

FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday defended the bureau’s loosening of hiring requirements regarding prostitution and bestiality, saying the changes were meant to enable victims of those acts to apply for employment without fear of automatic disqualification. The FBI quietly issue...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Ed Sheeran addresses Macklemore's tour exit amid Robert Kraft boycott claims

Ed Sheeran was among many who expressed support for Macklemore after the rapper released a statement saying New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft organized a stadium boycott that forced the rapper off Sheeran’s tour. Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, alleged Monday t...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Hispanic Heritage Month: History, celebrations and why it begins on September 15

National Hispanic Heritage Month officially begins on Tuesday, showcasing the vast diversity and culture of Hispanic Americans. During this time, communities across the country host events that showcase Hispanic heritage through art, music, food and public recognition of Hispanic...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Deadly e-bike crash investigation in El Monte

Authorities are investigating the death of a man struck and killed by a vehicle in El Monte in an accident that involved a motorized bike Monday night. One pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle around 10:45 p.m. on the 4100 block of Richwood Ave., an El Monte Police Departme...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Prosecutors won't pursue death penalty for Nick Reiner in killings of parents

Prosecutors announced Tuesday morning that they will not seek the death penalty against Nick Reiner if he is convicted in the killings of his parents Rob and Michele at their Los Angeles home. Los Angeles County’s top prosecutor, speaking to reporters ahead of a pre-trial hearing...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 15, 2026

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Nithya Raman's absences from City Council at issue in race for LA mayor

Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has missed nearly 3,000 votes since being elected in 2020. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman has missed nearly 3,000 votes since she was first elected in 2020, according to an analysis by LAis...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 15, 2026

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Here's who won a primetime Emmy Award

(Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images) The Pitt and Widow's Bay took home the top prizes in television at the Emmy Awards on Monday night. And actor Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night. Here are our takeaways from the 2026 Emmy Awar...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 15, 2026

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Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms

Election workers process mail-in ballots in Industry, Calif., in June 2026. (Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images) Updated September 15, 2026 at 10:28 AM ET The Supreme Court has ruled against President Trump, rejecting his efforts to enact new mail-in voting restrictions for...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Sep 14, 2026

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Shooting near abandoned Mulholland Drive home adds to residents' worries

As law enforcement investigates the shooting of a man near the site of an abandoned home along Mulholland Drive, neighbors say the violence adds to their mounting concerns about the troubled property. Community members who live near the iconic road have expressed fears and frustr...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 14, 2026

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Malibu announces 2 milestones in rebuilding effort from Palisades Fire

The Tobermans received their permit to rebuild in October 2025 and completed the rebuild of their residence in 11 months. Malibu announced Monday that it has issued the first certificate of occupancy for a completed rebuilt home destroyed or damaged in the January 2025 Palisades ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 14, 2026

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Homicide detectives investigate man's death in South El Monte

A man was killed in South El Monte on Monday, prompting an investigation by the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau. The death in the area of Loma Avenue and Rush Street was reported at 1:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The man was pronounced dead ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Sep 14, 2026