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Looking at the history of the First Americans as the country celebrates its 250th birthday
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.
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Single mother moves from homelessness to new Carson apartment with help from local nonprofit
As communities across the country celebrate Independence Day, a local nonprofit is highlighting one woman's journey from homelessness to stable housing....
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Nonprofits provide eye care service to underserved communities in South LA
Ketchum Health takes eye care directly into communities through mobile, and off-site clinics.
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Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, facing hit and run charge in Napa Co. crash
Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit and run charge for a crash in Yountville, Napa County Sheriff's Deputies announced....
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LA Catholic Church urges parishes to join in Venezuelan earthquake relief effort
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles said its parishes and schools in L.A. county will hold emergency collections this month to help with the relief effort.
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Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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6 unlicensed contractors charged in $1.2M wildfire recovery sting in Pacific Palisades
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged six unlicensed contractors targeting wildfire survivors in the Pacific Palisades disaster zone following a sting operation....
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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest....
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LA County launches crackdown on street takeovers during July Fourth weekend
Los Angeles County officials warned that law enforcement agencies will step up enforcement against illegal street takeovers during the Independence Day weekend....
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Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville
Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office....
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Disneyland welcomes 1 billionth guest during 70th anniversary celebration
Disneyland Resort celebrated a historic milestone after welcoming its honorary one billionth guest, an 8-year-old boy celebrating his birthday, during the park's 70th anniversary....
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LA County announces July 4th crackdown on street takeovers
Los Angeles County law enforcement is increasing enforcement and fines up to $1,000 for illegal street takeovers during Independence Day weekend.
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New $32M facility gives Ventura County firefighters a realistic training experience
Flames, and smoke can be triggered by remote control at the new Ventura County Fire Department Life Fire Training Complex in Camarillo, to create simulated firefighting experiences.(Lance Orozco / KCLU)A room on the second floor of a Camarillo building is quickly filling with sm...
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Beyoncé drops surprise new song on July Fourth
The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."
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How to get California’s free state parks pass before the July 6 deadline
California State Parks is offering a free special edition Historian Passport until July 6, providing free admission to over 30 historic sites.
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Gloria Molina Grand Park's Summer Block Party returns to July 4
What organizers call the largest free Fourth of July celebration on the West Coast returned to downtown Los Angeles Saturday after a one-year absence. Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Summer Block Party will run from 4 to 9:30 p.m. Its theme is “Voice and Expression as Power.” The p...
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LAPD arrests 2 after hit-and-run pursuit ends in Watts
A pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect ended in the Nickerson Gardens housing development in Watts Friday night, where LAPD officers detained two suspects....
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How a fertilizer shortage caused by the Iran war could affect US food prices
A worker spreads fertilizer after planting potatoes at Bluff View Farms on April 24 in West Jefferson, North Carolina. High fertilizer prices due to the war in Iran have hit farms already dealing with severe weather, tariffs and the high costs of fuel and labor.(Allison Joyce / ...
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2,000-gallon sewage spill shuts down stretch of Laguna Beach through 4th of July weekend
A malfunctioning sewer pump has forced the closure of a quarter-mile stretch of Laguna Beach over the Fourth of July weekend due to a 2,000-gallon raw sewage spill....
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Young mother surprised with fully furnished home after overcoming addiction, homelessness
A Carson woman is celebrating a new kind of independence this weekend after overcoming a five-year struggle with addiction and homelessness.
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Video shows apparent fireworks mishap after Angel City FC game at BMO Stadium
Fireworks appeared to misfire into the crowd after the Angel City FC soccer match at BMO Stadium in Exposition Park on Friday night, video shows. According to the club’s Facebook page, a fireworks show was scheduled to take place at the stadium following their home game agains...
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But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution
An illustration of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists dumped British East India Company tea into the harbor on Dec. 16, 1773. Some accounts say this marked a pivotal moment when Americans started loving coffee. But one historian says Americans were drinking lots of coffee befor...
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10 injured, including children, in SUV rollover crash on 5 Freeway in Sun Valley
An SUV with 12 people inside crashed into a hillside and overturned on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley.
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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's ‘joyous' 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals on Saturday as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.” Speaking in Washington after storms prompted ...
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LA County targeting holiday street takeovers
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that deputies are ramping up enforcement against illegal street takeovers this Fourth of July weekend, warning that participants will be ticketed....
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Suspect in 210 Freeway shooting dead, tow truck driver critical
A suspect who allegedly shot and critically injured a tow truck driver was fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers Friday in Covina.
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Opening night at a new South L.A. exhibit, “We The People” - Los Angeles Times
Opening night at a new South L.A. exhibit, “We The People” <font ...
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Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths
Mexico is doubling security and limiting capacity at the "Angel of Independence" monument for the Mexico-England World Cup match on Sunday.
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Here's where you can catch firework shows in SoCal for Fourth of July
Fireworks and drones will illuminate the skies of Southern California on Saturday in celebration of the U.S.’s 250th birthday. Fourth of July celebrates the country’s independence from Great Britain and festivities often include barbecuing, parades and, of course, the night’s ...
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory....
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About 10 injured after crash on 5 Freeway in Los Angeles - CBS News
About 10 injured after crash on 5 Fr...
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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 4 - Sacramento Bee
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 4 ...
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Mexico fans dream of more wins in the World Cup, singing 'What if we do?'
The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: "And what if we do?"
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Hot dog eating champs seek to repeat in Nathan's Famous contest
The Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest marks the United States' 250th birthday with chomp and circumstance on Saturday.
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Mount Washington homeowners turn to ABC7 for answers on stalled construction sites
Homeowners in Mount Washington say two clusters of unfinished hillside homes have become persistent eyesores and are raising safety concerns.
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Appeals court rules ICE must allow bond hearings after 90 days of detention
A federal appeals court ruled that immigrants detained by ICE for more than 90 days must have an opportunity to seek release through a bond hearing.
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New free agency intel finally explains Marcus Smart's Lakers exit - Lake Show Life
New free agency intel fina...
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This mahjong revival is headed to a park near you
Stacking the tiles before a game.(Fiona Ng / LAist)Mahjong — the beloved tile strategy game that crosses both cultural and age barriers — is coming to a park near you thanks to a partnership between L.A. County Parks and Recreation and a local club, Common Ground Mahjong.‘Another...
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After Boyle Heights warehouse fire, residents take environmental testing into their own hands
Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas gathers water samples from the L.A. River on Wednesday, July 1. (Steve Saldivar / The LA Local)Wearing gloves and a KN95 mask, Emmanuel Carrera Ruedas hunkered down near a storm drain, just steps away from the smoldering Lineage warehouse fire, as he film...
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A hot summer trend in the sharing economy? Rental swimming pools
The Endless Summer Oasis pool listing on Swimply gets more than 1,000 guests a season, according to owner Jasmine Lawson in Birmingham, Ala.(Stephan Bisaha / NPR) A scorching Alabama day isn't so bad — if there's a pool party. Meghan Clopton invited dozens of guests to a summer b...
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12 people, including children, hurt in crash on 5 freeway in Sun Valley
Twelve people, including several children, were hurt overnight in a car crash in Sun Valley, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. The crash was reported just before 1:30 a.m. on the northbound side of the 5 Freeway at Sheldon Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol...
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Beyoncé surprises fans with a Fourth of July gift — and teases countdown to ‘B'Day' reissue
As if Taylor Swift’s wedding and the nation’s 250th birthday weren’t reason enough to celebrate, Beyoncé is giving fans an excuse to be drunk in love. The superstar released a surprise new single Saturday, “Morning Dew (Donk)” — her first new music since her Grammy-winning “A...
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July Fourth fireworks may bring 'hazardous' air quality to Southern California. What you need to know
Hazardous levels of air pollution are expected across central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday evening through 3 p.m. Sunday....
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Noncitizen voting was gaining steam in L.A. Then fears of Trump backlash scuttled the plan
Some critics said the proposal lacked much-needed specifics, while others worried it would endanger the very people it was designed to help.
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Gunmen sought after 2 men fatally shot in Hyde Park: LAPD
Two people were killed on Friday in a shooting reported in Hyde Park, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The shooting was reported at about 7:45 p.m. Friday near the intersection of 59th Street and Crenshaw Boulevard. There, a group of men opened fire on three oth...