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A memorial turns deadly: What we know about the boat accident near Alcatraz
Authorities are trying to determine the cause of a boat sinking on San Francisco Bay, leaving one person dead and three missing and presumed dead.
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George Santos joins cast of FOX's ‘Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test’
Fifteen celebrities – including former congressman George Santos, sports champions, and reality TV royalty – are about to face the ultimate test of survival on Season 5 of FOX’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test."...
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Chase suspect swims into ocean off Pacific Palisades in attempt to evade police
A suspect who was being chased by police swam into the ocean off the coast of Pacific Palisades Thursday morning.
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Pursuit suspect attempts to swim away from authorities
A bizarre foot pursuit came to an end at Will Rogers State Beach on Thursday morning.
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LA pursuit suspect arrested after jumping into ocean to evade police
A bizarre pursuit unfolded at Will Rogers State Beach on Thursday morning.
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Flash flood emergency occurring in same Texas region as Camp Mystic tragedy
There is growing concern about rapidly rising creeks and rivers across the Texas Hill Country following hours of torrential rain.
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Pursuit suspect leads authorities to beach
The foot pursuit of a suspect ended at Will Rogers State Beach on Thursday.
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White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources
President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say....
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Dorm room essentials under $50: Top picks for back to school 2026
Back to school 2026: Save big on dorm essentials for $50 or less
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LIVE: Major water main break floods West Hollywood, trapping cars and closing major roads
A major West Hollywood water main break near N. Palm Avenue and Harratt Street has flooded local streets, leading to major transit detours and road closures....
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America 250: Watch history come to life on Independence Mall
From History Makers to musical performers, watch this illustration of America's 250th birthday unfold on Independence Mall.
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The Philadelphia Sketch Club is the oldest artist club in America
The Sketch Club is a nonprofit organization welcoming all artists of many disciplines and offers courses, live model drawings, and gallery space.
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Senate undecided on future of daylight saving time bill
A bill to make daylight saving time permanent has passed in the House. However, it is not clear how much support the U.S. Senate has to make it become law....
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Water main break in West Hollywood floods Sunset Boulevard
A water main has broken in West Hollywood, flooding a neighborhood off Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive.
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Waymos are everywhere in much of LA. But how many people are taking them?
A Waymo autonomous Jaguar electric vehicle is seen in Tempe, Ariz.(Charly Triballeau / AFP via Getty Images)Waymos sometimes feel like they’re all over many parts of Los Angeles, but the vast majority of Angelenos haven’t been quick to adopt the new technology.About 5% of L.A. Co...
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Rushing water floods West Hollywood streets after water main break
Several streets in West Hollywood were flooded with rushing water following a water main break overnight.
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France vs. England Bronze Final preview: Will stars play in third-place game?
France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami....
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Boyle Heights residents call on Newsom to declare disaster zone 1 month after warehouse fire
A Southern California heat wave is hitting Boyle Heights hard as food inside a burned down warehouse rots, and residents in the area are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom for help....
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Deadline looms for school districts to put property tax measures on the ballot
The lockers at Hosler Middle School in the Lynwood Unified School District where voters approved an $80 million bond in 2024.(Ashley Balderrama / LAist)With students are out of school, district leaders across L.A. County are deciding whether to ask voters to approve property tax ...
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OC Fair opens Friday. Here's the lowdown on the annual summer fest
The 2026 Orange County Fair kicks off Friday and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to Costa Mesa. (Michael Goulding / OC Fair )The 2026 Orange County Fair kicks off Friday and is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people to Costa Mesa. To help you best pl...
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After wildfires destroyed 95% of this California tribe's forests, members uncovered 1,200 ancestral sites
After devastating fires turned their forest into a moonscape, members of the Konkow Valley Band of Maidu found evidence of their vibrant tribal history everywhere....
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'It'll buy us time': Feds to pay millions to prop up dwindling Lake Mead
A Southern California water agency is among those partnering with the federal government to prevent a large reservoir from reaching a critically low water level....
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'I didn't cheat.' California DMV's test fraud claims spark frustration, anger
Frustration is growing among California drivers and legislators asking what evidence of suspected cheating led the DMV to invalidate 11,000 knowledge tests....
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California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years, driving up the cost of family coverage in California to more than $30,000....
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Update: Zebra Fire grows to 25 acres in Los Angeles County, containment now at 80% - Sacramento Bee
Update: Zebra Fire grows to 25 acres in Los Angeles County, containm...
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LAHSA delays release of 2026 homeless count results
LAHSA has not yet released Los Angeles County’s 2026 homeless count results nearly six months after the annual Point-in-Time Count, despite saying they should be available soon....
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Becerra leads Hilton by wide margin in California governor's race, new poll finds
A new poll in the race for California Governor shows Democrat Xavier Becerra is leading Republican Steve Hilton by a wide margin
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Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor's race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to AI data centers and nuanced views on environmental policies and affordability....
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South Los Angeles business owner says crime, drug activity push neighborhood to breaking point
A South Los Angeles business owner says ongoing crime, drug activity and trash outside his auto body shop have created unsafe conditions.
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Crime pushing business to breaking point: Owner says
A South Los Angeles business owner says ongoing crime, drug activity and trash outside his auto body shop have created unsafe conditions.
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Put your clothes back on! Beloved San Gregorio nude beach to become part of public state park
For decades, nudists and naturists flocked to San Gregorio Ranch to romp clothes-free, but that will end when the beach becomes part of the state park system....
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'It was a scene from the Titanic': Fishermen recall rescuing passengers from sinking boat in SF Bay
"It was a scene from the Titanic in real life. Like people banging on the window trying to get out. It's probably something I will never forget." Two commercial fishermen described the desperate rescue efforts they undertook after a three-level vessel sank in San Francisco Bay wi...
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Unsolved LA: A mother holds onto memories as search for Marcelis Gude's killers continues
Five years after 22-year-old Marcelis Gude was gunned down on a Watts street, his mother and the LAPD say they are still searching for answers.
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Palisades fire suspect expected in court Thursday ahead of October retrial
Jonathan Rinderknecht's status conference was delayed until Thursday after he did not appear in court Wednesday.
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Deadly crash in San Fernando Valley destroys Ukrainian couple's American dream
A Ukrainian woman who fled the war with her fiancé is now mourning his death after a fatal crash, which police say was caused by a driver running a red light....
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Man jumps to his death from Los Angeles City Hall - Yahoo
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Person Dies After Jumping From Los Angeles City Hall, Death Investigation Underway - TMZ
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Blue Angels conducting review after jet flies over Florida beachgoers
Officials with the U.S. Navy's elite Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron said they're conducting a review after social media footage showed a jet flying low over a crowd of beachgoers in Pensacola Beach, Florida....
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Consultant worked on $577,000 airport contract while advising Bass for free
Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500....
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At Van Nuys bakery, fans cheer as Argentina reaches World Cup final
Argentina advanced to the World Cup final after defeating England on Wednesday, sending fans into celebration at Mercado Buenos Aires in Van Nuys.
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Irvine puts ranked-choice voting on the November ballot — with a caveat
An Orange County voter casts his ballot in November 2025.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)Irvine voters will have an important question at the ballot box in November: Do you want ranked-choice voting?Late Tuesday, the City Council agreed to place a measure t...
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 15 - Sacramento Bee
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 15 ...
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Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect....