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Simi Valley man faces multiple charges on alleged Target store attack

A Simi Valley man has been charged with attempted murder and several other offenses after allegedly strangling a shopper and attacking multiple people who tried to intervene inside a Target store, Ventura County prosecutors announced Monday. Ventura County District Attorney Er...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

parks

California now offers free passes to state historic parks (just don’t miss the deadline)

Historical buildings are visible at Sonoma State Historic Park, Sonoma, California, May 31, 2026.(Smith Collection/Gado / Getty Images)More than two dozen state historic parks are free through the end of the year in honor of Juneteenth — and the 250th anniversary of the signing o...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 22, 2026

safety

LA Councilmember Jurado calls on independent investigation into Boyle Heights fire

The company that occupies the cold food storage facility that’s been burning in Boyle Heights believes the fire was caused by subcontractors who were working on the roof’s solar panels. In a statement, Lineage clarified that it’s the tenant of the burning building on South Los...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

schools

California gave every student in prison a laptop. How community colleges are using them

Garret Eiferman, a graduate student, inside the Project Rebound study room at Cal State Northridge on May 26, 2026.(Jules Hotz / CalMatters)Across California, every incarcerated individual taking a college course now has a tool those of us on the outside take for granted: a lapto...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 22, 2026

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‘Country Roads' is taking the World Cup by storm

World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home. John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads” is enjoying a new wave of popularity as its singalong chorus becomes a staple among soccer fans nationwide. U.S. Soc...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

safety

The Justice Department is linking public safety money to immigration enforcement

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Department of Justice on June 11 in Washington, D.C. The DOJ is offering public safety grants to cities and police departments across the country.(Win McNamee / Getty Image...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 22, 2026

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Tay Keith, hip hop producer, dies at 29

Grammy-nominated hip hop producer Tay Keith, the producer behind chart-topping tracks like Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode," has died.

FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)Jun 22, 2026

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USMNT in the World Cup semifinals? Why a former player believes

The U.S. men’s national team are riding a never-seen-before high at the 2026 World Cup. With two wins over Paraguay and Australia and Turkiye being eliminated early, the U.S. secured its spot in the knockout rounds with a game to play for the first time in history. Of cours...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

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LA County Library Launches Summer Programs for All Ages

June 22, 2026 Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov LA County Library Launches Summer Programs for All Ages Free summer meals, tutoring, reading challenges, and library events help residents stay engaged all season long LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CA –LA County Library is inviting reside...

County of Los Angeles - NewsJun 22, 2026

business

Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis

Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana. Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just bus...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

safety

Video shows car strike people at gas station in Culver City rampage

Video released Monday captured harrowing scenes at a Culver City gas station where several people struck by an armed carjacking suspect in a sedan who was later arrested after a pursuit in Los Angeles. Juan Luis Estrada, 45, was charged in connection with the violent chain of ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

Local

Motorcycle rider shot in back during possible road rage altercation in Saugus

A motorcycle rider involved in a possible road rage confrontation with a driver was shot in the back Sunday night in Saugus. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded at about 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of Bouquet Canyon Road and Seco Canyon Road ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

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Nancy Guthrie case: Second note sent to media outlets said she had died

The second note sent to media outlets following the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie indicated that she had died but contained no apology or request for payment for the release of her body, three people familiar with the matter told NBC News. The existence of the note was known,...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

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Songwriter Diane Warren shares tribute to hitmaker Clive Davis

Prolific songwriter Diane Warren shared words of gratitude Monday praising music industry titan Clive Davis, whose family announced his death at age 94. Davis collaborated with Warren for decades, helping to find artists who gave voice to the powerhouse songwriter’s extensive ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

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Lionel Messi scores twice as Argentina clinches spot in World Cup knockout round

Argentina will officially get a chance to defend its World Cup title in the knockout rounds. Led by two more goals from Lionel Messi, Argentina clinched its spot in the Round of 32 after defeating Austria 2-0 at Dallas Stadium on Monday. The game nearly had its first goal i...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026

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La Copine's music-fueled desert cooking comes to Cookbook Live

Nikki Hill, left and Claire Wadsworth at La Copine with their cookbook.(Sheva Kafafi / Courtesy La Copine )It all began with a business contract signed inside a pickup truck in the desert — with little more than a dream and a song — and became something far bigger than anyone cou...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 22, 2026

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Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal: June 22-25

The new AI art museum Dataland is officially open to the public. ( Refik Anadol Studio)The World Cup and the Hollywood Fringe theater festival may not have a huge Venn diagram of overlapping fans, but perhaps the closest is the theatrics of England fans singing "It’s Coming Home"...

LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)Jun 22, 2026

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Lionel Messi breaks men's World Cup all-time goal record vs. Austria

The greatest of all time’s resume just gets longer. Lionel Messi added to his accolades Monday by breaking the all-time record for men’s World Cup goals, surpassing Germany’s Miroslav Klose. Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal vs. Austria at Dallas Stadium off a feed from ...

NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)Jun 22, 2026