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A truckload of bricks was scattered on the 101 Freeway early Tuesday morning after a big rig crash in Tarzana. The crash was reported at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday on the northbound 101 Freeway, just south of the Tampa Avenue exit. A big rig with a flatbed trailer overturned. No ser...
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Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired pilot who successfully landed a commercial airliner filled with passengers in the Hudson River after the plane lost thrust in both engines, announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “It is early stage. For now, ...
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We should hail the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo the way we one day will the life of Lorenzo Arellano — as Mexicans who made it, challenges be damned....
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Congress is expected to consider a bill this week that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states.
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Linked Learning Alliance has gathered findings from its fifth annual survey, contributing a student perspective to its career-centered high school education framework....
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Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that it is possible to predict a coastal landslide hours, sometimes days, before it happens....
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A Lancaster mother has been charged with murder and other felony counts in the 2025 death of her 2-year-old son, Legend Lee.
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What to KnowThe Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028.The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is July 14, 2028 with competition through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. Los Angeles Memoria...
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Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce’s daughters played a big role in their NFL star uncle Travis Kelce’s wedding to Taylor Swift. The couple’s four little girls — Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and Finnley, 1 — served as flower girls when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end tied the ...
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E. Jean Carroll has collected her $5 million judgment against President Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show. The money, which was being held in a court escrow account, has been “disbursed” ...
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Bacteria warnings were issued for some Los Angeles County beaches as extreme heat drives many Southern Californians to the coast in search of cooler temperatures. Beach visitors were warned to avoid entering the water at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels that c...
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Watch parties are coming to Pomona, San Pedro and Burbank for the final matches of the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more. Each Zone will offer a “distinct and locally inspired experience,” a...
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A brush fire erupted in Azusa, growing to about 25 acres and prompting the closure of Highway 39, officials say.
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U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Depart...
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Four months after a fire destroyed their home, the Galicia family says squatters and vandals continue breaking into the property.
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Two corpse flowers bloomed at The Huntington, drawing thousands of visitors willing to wait hours for a whiff of the short-lived spectacle.
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A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police....
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The San José State University Police Department and the FBI have nabbed a man they say is the culprit behind a series of violent and hateful written messages left in men's and gender-neutral bathrooms at the university....
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The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S. The action...
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People-search sites can expose your address, relatives and phone number, fueling identity theft and targeted scams.
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Rayzhanna Greenhoward, 28, was charged Monday by L.A. County prosecutors with killing 2-year-old Legend Lee.
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The fatal crash killed the two fathers and critically injured the daugther of one of the men, according to family.
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The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture in Riverside showcases over 700 pieces of Cheech's decades-long Chicano art collection and the stories behind it....
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A group gathered in downtown Los Angeles last week to give a red card to FIFA and 2026 World Cup corporate sponsors.(Libby Rainey / LAist)This summer's World Cup has been a bonanza for corporate sponsors.Hydration breaks are "powered by Powerade." Each game crowns a Michelob Ultr...
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Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella was one of eight people killed when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
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Having spent decades acting, singing and dancing, Mark Ballas is now adding judge to his list of credits with "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro."
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Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the state....
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Health officials are tracking a severe cyclosporiasis outbreak Georgia residents need to watch out for as state case counts climb.
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It’s never too early to start protecting your bone health. The body reaches peak bone density around age 30. After this point, bones gradually become weaker with age. Bone density refers to how porous our bones are, measured by the amount of calcium and other minerals. Think o...
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An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a beloved family-owned Mexican market in Sun Valley.
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An influential UC admissions committee abruptly pulls back its road map for studying whether the university should reinstate SAT tests in admissions.
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Prosecutors have charged a mother with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, who authorities say died after suffering severe burns....
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As crews clean up tons of spoiling food at Lineage's warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents have complained about persistent smells.(Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat)Topline:Air quality officials have cited Lineage LLC for “rotten, sour, garbage-type odors” emanating from its Boy...
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California's mobile ID program is expanding after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law.(Courtesy California DMV)Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that expands the state's mobile ID program to 60% of licensed drivers, his office announced Monday.For the last few years, particip...
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An apartment building in Santa Monica (GarySe7en / via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr)At the Sea Castle apartments, just steps from the beach in Santa Monica, a small one-bedroom with an ocean view starts at $2,900 per month. But some tenants pay only about 30% of their income,...
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What to KnowMore than 20 local organizations have received funds donated by Lineage to the California Community Foundation (CCF) to distribute to residents affected by the fire.Those organizations are connecting residents to direct cash assistance, mental health support, househol...
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Public health officials in Los Angeles County report the county's first case of West Nile virus in 2026.
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A woman at Echo Park Lake shades herself with an umbrella last week. You might need one of those yourself — for shade and light rain this week. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The heat is piling on Southern California this week, with temperatures rising to potentially dangerous l...
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The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry's fan favorites and biggest stars....
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A woman has entered a plea deal over charges that she married multiple men in Las Vegas in exchange for money for her gambling habit, according to authorities....
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Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it raised prices on guests by more than 10% in Pasadena in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton fire....
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A shirtless man was arrested after video showed him standing atop a Waymo in East Hollywood, vandalizing the self-driving car.
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Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers, Seth MacFarlane, the cast of Percy Jackson and more....
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Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives, authorities said Monday as investigations began....
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Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning in the Angeles National Forest in the Azusa area, emergency personnel announced Monday. The Zebra Fire was reported sometime before 7 p.m. on Highway 39. Due to the ongoing response, the highway has been shut down to all traffic a...
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July 13, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026 Public Health encourages all residents to take precautions against mosquitoes The Los Angeles County Department of Public Heal...
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July 13, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Langham to Pay $320,000 to the LA County District Attorney’s Office, County Counsel to Settle Price Gouging Lawsuit Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation must additionally pay at least $216,795 in restitut...
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A construction worker was killed Monday after a tractor he was operating rolled over and trapped him at a site in the Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw neighborhood....
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After the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, South Carolina's governor has named Darline Graham Nordone to temporarily fill his Senate seat.
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President Donald Trump plans to address the nation during a primetime speech later this week.
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The state Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) logo at the regional office in Sacramento.(Rahul Lal / CalMatters) California’s largest public pension fund just had a banner year, riding a soaring stock market to record its second consecutive double-digit annual investm...
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A 79-year-old woman was killed after plunging her car off an embankment Friday night in Laguna Beach, according to authorities.
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A naked man allegedly grabbed a 7-year-old girl at a Portland park before her parents and bystanders fought him off as officers arrived to the scene.
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SoCal will see its hottest days this week. The monsoon-like weather brings a chance of thunderstorms in some areas prompting a Beach Hazards warning.
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The Jordan Brand tent went up in Inglewood for NBA All-Star Weekend earlier this year. It's going to become a permanent fixture for school district events, according to officials.(Isaiah Murtaugh / The LA Local)This story first appeared on The LA Local.The Jordan Brand tent that ...
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Gotham FC is just days away from making history as part of the first women's soccer event to be held at Citi Field in NYC.
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The off-duty officer was not injured in the shooting, the suspected robbers remain at-large
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For 34 seasons, the celebrities have been the stars of the ballroom -- now, for the first time, it's the dancers' turn.
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The sheriff's office said it was possible the man was pushed down the shaft at the construction site.
