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Dwayne Johnson reveals two reasons why it was an honor to bring Maui to live-action 'Moana'
Dwayne Johnson shares two reasons why it was an honor to play Maui again in live-action "Moana." Plus, Catherine Laga'aia on mirroring Moana's story in her real life!...
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Controversial billionaire tax will appear on November ballot
Proponents of a controversial billionaire tax pledge to make sure it appears on the November ballot to backfill federal healthcare funds.
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Driver plows into crowd celebrating Mexico's World Cup win over Czech Republic in Los Cabos
Several people were injured Wednesday night after a vehicle plowed into a crowd celebrating Mexico's victory over the Czech Republic in the resort city of Los Cabos, authorities said....
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Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to be named 2026 All-Star - Los Angeles Times
Shohei Ohtani is the first Dod...
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Newsom blesses Uber ballot measure truce — but fight over car crash lawsuits continues
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday limiting medical billing in ride share accident litigation, averting a November showdown between Uber and the state's trial attorneys. The agreement comes as Uber pushes forward with a lawsuit against two prominent L.A. law firms....
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From kindergarten to 'Dances With Film': Friends debut 'Hamilton House' at indie film festival
Los Angeles filmmakers and longtime friends Mayan Lopez and Jordan Rowe are bringing "Hamilton House" to the Dances With Films indie festival after years of creative partnership....
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More than a quarter-million Californians will have their medical debt abolished
Paramedics take a patient to a hospital on April 12, 2020 in downtown Los Angeles, California.(Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images)Topline:Over 261,000 Californians will have medical debt erased, according to nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. That totals more than $550 million in medica...
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LA County Launches Small Business Concierge Program to Accelerate Altadena’s Post-Wildfire Commercial Recovery
June 25, 2026 Contact: Angela Herrera Perez, Senior Public Information Specialist press@opportunity.lacounty.gov LA County Launches Small Business Concierge Program to Accelerate Altadena’s Post-Wildfire Commercial Recovery New Initiative Pairs Altadena Businesses and Property...
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Judge orders HB to adopt 'ranked-choice' voting to settle dispute over Latino votes
An aerial view of Huntington Beach, which could see its traditional way of voting upended.(trekandshoot/Getty Images / iStockphoto)The traditional way of voting in Huntington Beach could be upended after a judge’s ruling this week in a case accusing the city of diluting the elect...
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2026 Toluca Lake Pride Fest: NoHo Gym owners launch neighborhood's first LGBTQ+ Pride celebration
The first-ever Toluca Lake LGBTQ+ Pride Fest is happening Sunday, June 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy an inclusive day of fun, including drag bingo, DJs and entertainment....
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New developments in Palisades Fire trial
New details have been released after it was revealed the jury is deadlocked in the trial.
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Judge rules Vermont Avenue bus project will move ahead, for now, without bike lanes
This rendering shows a concept for Metro's bus rapid transit project on Vermont Avenue.(Courtesy L.A. Metro)A judge has ruled that a Metro bus project in a congested area of Los Angeles can go forward, for now, without incorporating bike lanes that street safety advocates argue a...
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Emmy Rossum is on the hunt for a female serial killer in Hulu's 'Furious'
"Female killers... kill for power control." Get your first look at Emmy Rossum's new series, "Furious." The first three episodes stream July 27 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
The Park Police posted surveillance footage and asked for help "identifying the individual depicted here in connection with a Destruction of Government Property investigation."...
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Rotting meat, foul smell at site of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Firefighters got the upper hand on a weeklong blaze in a Boyle Heights cold storage warehouse, but the work at the site is far from over.
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Jury appears deadlocked in Palisades fire arson trial, signaling possible mistrial
A federal jury weighing arson charges in the Palisades fire says it is at a standstill after 13 hours of deliberations, raising the prospect of a mistrial....
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Jurors deadlocked in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect
After previously stating they had reached a verdict, a jury is now deadlocked in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.
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Luigi Mangione's defense team discussed plea deal in federal case: ABC News sources
The sources told ABC News it was not clear how close the two sides came to an agreement before the negotiations stopped.
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Jury reaches verdict in arson trial of Palisades Fire suspect
A jury reached a verdict Thursday in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of setting what eventually became the Palisades Fire.
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A Reminder to Be Earthquake Ready | Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department - Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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UN agency pauses evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz after attack on vessel
A United Nations agency paused the evacuation of ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after the British military said a vessel was hit by a projectile....
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Verdict reached in trial of man accused of sparking destructive Palisades Fire
On Thursday, a Los Angeles jury reached a verdict in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknect, who is charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire....
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Turkey stuns USA 3-2 with final kick of World Cup Group D finale
That’s not quite the way the U.S. men’s national team wanted to end the World Cup group stage. With the final action of the game, Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan stabbed home from close range in he 98th minute to take all three points in a 3-2 win in Los Angeles. Ayhan came off...
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Boyle Heights fire: What happens to spoiled food inside damaged facility? ABC7 gets answers
Crews are working to remove millions of pounds of spoiled food from a fire-damaged cold storage facility in Boyle Heights as officials aim to prevent potential health risks and mitigate strong odors....
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Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later
Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified "Jane Doe" case....
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Electric scooter rider dies in crash in Riverside
A man is dead after an electric scooter crash in Riverside on Thursday afternoon, police said. The incident happened in the 6800 block of Butte Drive just after 2 p.m., according to the Riverside Police Department. When officers arrived, they found a 56-year-old man lying n...
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Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against maker of Roundup weedkiller
The Supreme Court sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller Thursday in a ruling expected to block thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people the product could cause cancer....
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Support a good cause with t-shirts designed by SoCal artists
Proceeds from ABC7-inspired merchandise support AIDS Walk Los Angeles, the LA Regional Food Bank, the LAFD Foundation and spcaLA.
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Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple announced an increase in prices for Macs and iPads, citing a memory chip shortage brought on by the artificial intelligence boom.
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Man in custody after dog attack led to boy's drowning in Kern County, police say
A man was taken into custody in connection with a dog attack that led to the drowning of a 12-year-old boy in Kern County, police said Thursday. The California City Police Department said Kenneth Dobbins was taken into custody on Thursday after receiving a tip from someone who...
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Trump budget request omits funds for L.A. fire relief, prompting criticism from senators
The omission is the latest strain in a yearlong standoff between California leaders and the Trump administration over federal disaster aid.
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San Diego woman accused of spying on ex-husband's family gets probation
A San Diego woman pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after she was accused of using Ring cameras to spy on her ex-husband.
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Suspect arrested in brutal attack on street vendor in downtown Los Angeles
A suspect has been taken into custody for allegedly attacking a street vendor at her stand in downtown Los Angeles, an incident that was all caught on video....
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Local advocates respond to SCOTUS ruling on refugees: ‘How do you prepare to say goodbye?’
Members of the National TPS Alliance rally outside the Supreme Court in April.(Alex Wroblewski / Getty Images)The Supreme Court today ruled that the Trump administration can revoke Temporary Protective Status from hundreds of thousands of Syrian and Haitian refugees.The TPS progr...
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22-year-old dies after falling over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, officials confirm
A 22-year-old man died after officials say he fell over Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park.
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She brought her late dad's vintage camera to her wedding. The film developed with a surprise
For years, Mia Chard imagined what her wedding day would feel like without her dad. Her father, Doug Chard, who died in 2018 at age 72 after a long illness, had been one of her closest companions. Mia describes her father as “tough and tender.” Friends often thought he look...
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Big Bear Lake businesses optimistic about 4th of July after slow winter seasons
With the Fourth of July approaching, Big Bear Lake is getting ready to welcome visitors to help its economy. But some people have concerns with how the annual fireworks show may impact the beloved bald eagles perched nearby....
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Some California cities pay up to $1,000 for reporting illegal fireworks. See which ones
This Fourth of July, you could earn some reward money for reporting illegal fireworks in these California cities.
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Things To Do This Weekend in Los Angeles [6-26-2026 to 6-28-2026] - WE LIKE L.A.
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Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains
A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday....
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Ghislaine Maxwell seeks to overturn conviction, citing new evidence in released files
Ghislaine Maxwell, the former British socialite and girlfriend of convicted felon and accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, is looking to overturn her conviction and sentence, saying her rights were violated....
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Massive methamphetamine bust in Palmdale
Over 800 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered in the city of Palmdale while authorities were investigating a possible illegal dumping incident, officials announced Thursday. Code enforcement officers, who initially responded to a vacant lot, made the “extraordinary discove...
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'Lucky Strike' reunites Scott Eastwood, Rod Davis Lurie for WWII film
Inspired by true events, the new film "Lucky Strike" takes audiences back to World War II and honors veterans like 107-year-old Colonel Herb Stern.