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New Peak-Hour Bus Lanes on Florence and on Alvarado - Streetsblog Los Angeles
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On 10th anniversary, Boleros de Noche’s legacy is celebrated by L.A. City Hall - Los Angeles Times
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California agencies disciplined officers for biased conduct, but they rarely lost their jobs
An investigation by The California Newsroom and UC Berkeley’s Investigative Reporting Program found that many California officers disciplined for biased conduct remained employed in law enforcement. (Anna Vignet / KQED)In April 2023, the FBI discovered that Rafael Silva, an o...
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Sushi master chef Katsuya Uechi, founder of Katsuya chain, has died
Chef Katsuya Uechi at Katsuya Brentwood (Michael Kovac / Getty Images)Topline:Master sushi chef Katsuya Uechi, the founder of L.A. restaurant chain Katsuya has died at the age of 67. Uechi opened the first location in Studio City in 1997 and became known for signature dishes like...
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Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development Programs Earn National Recognition for Advancing Public Safety and Opportunity
June 26, 2026 Contact: David Stevenson Senior Public Information Specialist DStevenson@dyd.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development Programs Earn National Recognition for Advancing Public Safety and Opportunity National Association of Counties recogniz...
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Red flag warning for critical fire weather in place across swath of Southern California
Areas of San Bernardino, Kern, Inyo and Tulare counties are under a red flag warning until 11 p.m. Saturday as forecasters warn that strong winds and critically low humidity are generating dangerous fire weather conditions....
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Lakers point guard predicted to leave Austin Reaves, Los Angeles for Heat - Yahoo Sports
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Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship
Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike....
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Taylor Swift: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame displays artifacts from 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video
✨The life of a showgirl! ✨ A new Taylor Swift display debuted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the "Legends of Rock" exhibit.
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Collenette School of Ballet in San Marino has rich history in ballet, celebrates 100th anniversary
Collenette School of Ballet in San Marino has a rich history in in the dance world and is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
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Katsuya Uechi, sushi chef who helped redefine Japanese dining, dies at 67
Katsuya Uechi, the pioneering sushi chef whose Katsu-ya restaurants helped redefine Japanese dining in Los Angeles, has passed away.
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LA and Orange counties certify primary election results
A voter prepares a ballot at a voting booth during voting in Los Angeles.(Robyn Beck / Getty Images)Los Angeles and Orange counties have certified the results of the June 2 primary, officially ending the vote count.In Los Angeles, more than 2,227,000 people cast ballots — approxi...
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En las zonas más violentas de México, el miedo se impone al entusiasmo por el Mundial
Hay rincones de México de alta actividad de los cárteles donde el Mundial se vive de otra manera: con miedo.
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LA property owners vote down streetlight fee increase
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced in March an initiative to transition 60,000 streetlights in the city to solar power over the next two years. (Courtesy the L.A. Mayor's Office)Los Angeles city property owners voted down a fee increase that sought to address a massive backlog of st...
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Over 100 dogs found dead, many with bullet holes at Northern California rescue, authorities say
Investigators recovered 117 intact canine remains, 21 canine skulls and hundreds of additional bones during a second search of a Northern California animal rescue property. Inside a barn on the property, investigators said they discovered an area they believe was likely used to k...
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CA appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but says he must be resentenced
An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him....
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Trump threatens 100% tax if European countries impose digital services tax
President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies....
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Long Beach's first West Nile virus case marks California's first symptomatic case this year
Long Beach confirmed its first human case of West Nile virus and the first symptomatic case reported in California this year, the city’s health department said on Friday. West Nile virus is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, but most people infected do not have s...
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Family Style Los Angeles Invites You to Get Your Food Kicks on June 27 - Complex
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CHOC to extend trans youth care for 6 months. Where does that leave families?
Protesters gathered outside the Orange County children's hospital in January. (Kevin Tidmarsh / LAist)More than 1,000 families in Southern California learned this week that they will be able to access healthcare for transgender youth under 19 for at least another six months. That...
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Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children
Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home....
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Possibly 'distracted' lifeguard drives over sunbather in Half Moon Bay, officials say
A lifeguard who was allegedly distracted drove over a woman lying in the sand at Francis Beach in Half Moon Bay Wednesday, officials said. She was injured but is expected to survive....
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Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction upheld, but court says he must be resentenced
An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein’s 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered the trial judge who gave him 16 years in prison to resentence him. A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the ...
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Certified Election Results for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
June 26, 2026 Media Contact: Mike Sanchez: (562) 462-2648 Media Info: (562) 462-3054 Certified Election Results for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan certified the final results for t...
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Gracie the Giraffe, who was on the loose in West Texas, found safe, authorities say
Gracie the wandering giraffe was found on Friday afternoon after escaping her owner's ranch in West Texas, authorities said. Recovery efforts to return her home are reportedly underway....
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US strikes Iran over Strait of Hormuz attack: CENTCOM
The strikes were announced shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "you're going to find out" if the U.S. will respond....
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Trump administration takes aim at California Coastal Commission, again
The Trump administration has initiated a review of the California Coastal Commission and other powerful state coastline watchdogs.
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Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding
Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.
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Voters nearly had a chance to gut the 'mansion tax.' Now, L.A. approves $544 million in spending
L.A. City Council has approved a $544-million spending plan for Measure ULA funds during the 2026 fiscal year, including $381 million for affordable housing initiatives and $163.3 million for homelessness prevention programs....
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Investigators seek additional victims after arrest of Temecula martial arts instructor
A Temecula martial arts instructor was arrested Friday on multiple sexual assault charges after a minor reported being assaulted during a martial arts lesson, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators identified the suspect as Dzung Mai, 62, of Temecula...
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Crews knock down fire at U-Haul facility in Westlake
Multiple U-Haul trucks were destroyed after a fire erupted at a facility in the Westlake District.
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U-Haul trucks go up in flames at Westlake facility
Fire crews responded to a fire at a U-Haul facility in the Westlake District on Friday afternoon.
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125 years later, Brooklyn's oldest restaurant Gage & Tollner is still building community
Here's how Gage & Tollner, the most famous restaurant in Brooklyn honors its historic past without standing still.
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Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' to debut in theaters this November
Happy 626 Day! Disney Animation has announced an all-new short, "Lilo & Scratch," debuting in theaters this November with Disney's upcoming animated feature, Hexed." Stitch may have finally met his match when Lilo brings home a mischievous new cat!...
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‘Not Enough Evidence’ for Conviction in Palisades Fire Trial, Juror Says - The New York Times
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Cold case killing of Cheri Jo Bates continues to haunt Riverside 6 decades later
Nearly 60 years after the killing of Cheri Jo Bates on the campus of Riverside City College, the case remains unsolved, with investigators still pursuing leads and family members continuing to search for answers....
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$80 million streetlight funding increase rejected by L.A. property owners
The assessment has not changed since 1996, and the funds are used to operate and repair the city's streetlight system.
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Trump calls LA mayoral election 'rigged,' urges Spencer Pratt to fight results
During a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump claimed without evidence that the Los Angeles mayoral primary was rigged after former reality TV star Spencer Pratt lost his runoff spot....
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'I'm a better rider than you': Teen's e-motorcycle impounded after trying to outrun police in O.C. park
A 13-year-old boy was riding an e-motorcycle without a helmet when an officer tried to stop the teen inside a park in Orange. But the boy had other ideas and tried to speed away, police said....
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California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot
A man's shirt and sticker are displayed at the Billionaire Tax Now booth at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 2026.(Jeff Chiu / AP Photo)California hospitals and the state’s largest health workers union reached an agreement Thursda...