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Shocking video shows car slam through front of Droopy's Tattoo Shop in Inglewood
Shocking video from a strip mall in Inglewood shows a car careening into Droopy's Tattoo Shop on Thursday, with two men miraculously walking away.
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El Niño-related wave headed to SoCal could bring dangerously high sea levels
A major Kelvin wave moving across the Pacific is expected to arrive in SoCal next month, raising sea levels by 6 to 12 inches.
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Crews make progress on Northern California fires that have charred nearly 60,000 acres
In Mendocino County, the total area burned by three fires grew to nearly 60,000 acres on Saturday.
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Traffic safety organization paints unpermitted crosswalk in Hollywood
A traffic safety advocate known for painting unpermitted crosswalks across the city of Los Angeles is once again taking matters into his own hands. Jonathan Hale and his group People’s Vision Zero painted a crosswalk at the intersection of Sycamore and Lexington avenues in Hollyw...
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Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets
Elena Rybakina wins the U.S. Open for her third Grand Slam title and second of 2026, beating Aryna Sabalenka in 3 sets.
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Encino collision leaves 1 dead, 5 wounded
At least half-dozen people were injured in a crash in the San Fernando Valley late Saturday morning, authorities say, with one official deceased.
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Trespasser stopped outside Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff's Malibu home
On-site security intercepted a trespasser at former Vice President Kamala Harris's Los Angeles-area home while she and Doug Emhoff were away, according to police....
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What is the healthiest sport? The No. 1 pick, according to science
Tennis is often proclaimed to be “the world’s healthiest sport ,” with the slogan emblazoned on the court at the U.S. Open in previous years. “Tennis is uniquely situated to inspire healthier people,” Dr. Brian Hainline, a neurologist and former president of the U.S. Tennis Assoc...
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Man with knife shot and killed by police inside Hollywood Hills home: LAPD
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by police inside a home in the Hollywood Hills on Saturday night, officials said. Officers responded to the home on Warbler Way near Doheny Drive after a 911 call about a man with a knife inside just after 9:30 p.m., according to the L...
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Volunteers clear brush in Altadena as 9/11 Day of Service events continue
Volunteers gathered in Altadena for a 9/11 Day of Service project organized by LA Works to clear brush and assist Eaton Fire recovery.
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1 dead, 4 hospitalized following two-vehicle crash in Encino
One woman has died and four people were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash at a busy intersection in Encino on Saturday morning.
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Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
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Celine Dion breaks down during emotional first concert in 6 years: ‘I missed you'
The Queen of Power Ballads is BACK! Celine Dion made her return to the stage on Sept. 12 at the Plenitude Arena just outside Paris, France . It was the first concert in six years for the singer , who took a break after she publicly revealed her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. An...
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Trespasser stopped on former Vice President Kamala Harris' Malibu property
A trespasser tried to enter former Vice President Kamala Harris' cliffside property in Malibu.
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Union leader behind California billionaires' tax proposal accused of threatening, harassing women
The California labor leader behind a proposal to tax billionaires has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women.
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1 killed, several others injured in violent Encino crash involving 2 vehicles
One person was killed and several others were injured in a violent crash that shut down a large portion of Ventura Boulevard in Encino on Saturday afternoon....
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‘It's getting worse.' More beachfront homes in Dana Point red-tagged after high surf
Two more beachfront homes in Dana Point have been red-tagged, bringing the total to 10, and new efforts are underway for homeowners to salvage what they can. Days after powerful waves battered Beach Road , homeowners say contractors have been working day and night to drop boulder...
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Anthropic and OpenAI CEOs call for AI development to slow down, OpenAI to delay IPO
Demonstrators participate in the "Stop the AI Race" protest march in San Francisco on July 11, 2026. Researchers who spoke to NPR say the leading AI companies are too focused on racing to develop more capable and autonomous AI systems while safety is falling behind. (Karl Mondon ...
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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says AI industry needs to give safety measures time to catch up
The CEO of Anthropic says the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up.
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Road closure in Agoura Hills extended for wildlife crossing work
A section of Agoura Road will remain closed for an additional day Monday due to recent weather and rain during construction of the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills, Caltrans announced....
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Dog pepper-sprayed during Lake Balboa home break-in, police say
A woman says her dog is recovering after police say it was pepper-sprayed during a home break-in Friday night in Lake Balboa. Visibly shaken, Janistie Medina says she feared the worst after her security system alerted her that a door had been opened. “I checked my cameras, and th...
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Simi Valley man gets 39 years to life for father's stabbing death
Gerardo Arroyo Almanza of Simi Valley was sentenced to 39 years, four months to life in prison for the murder of his father, Alfredo Arroyo Sancen, in 2024....
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Proposition 39: California voters to decide if valid ID should be required to vote
Is California too lax when it comes to voter identification? A proposition on the midterm ballot will let Californians decide if a valid ID should be required to vote....
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Simi Valley Target strangulation suspect ruled competent to stand trial for attempted murder
The assault happened less than 24 hours after Rejean Tabor was released on supervision for two previous criminal cases.
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LA County court approves placement of sexually violent predator in Lancaster
The Los Angeles County Superior Court has approved placing sexually violent predator Harold Wachter in Lancaster despite pushback from local officials....
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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'Slow down or risk extinction': Anthropic CEO sounds alarm on unchecked AI
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei is calling for an AI development slowdown and outlines a global safety proposal amid rising cybersecurity and biological weapon concerns....
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Officers nab arson suspect near brush fires along Sherman Oaks freeway
The California Highway Patrol received a call around 8:21 a.m. about a brush fire on the right corner of the southbound 405 Freeway to the westbound 101 Freeway....
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
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Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. arrested on suspicion of DUI at Universal Studios
Boxer Fernando Vargas Jr. was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a multi-vehicle collision at a Universal Studios Hollywood parking lot on Sept. 10....
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San Jose woman arrested after accusing father of trafficking daughter in viral video
"Doesn't look like your child": Video of the confrontation captured the San Jose woman accusing the man of trafficking his own daughter because of their skin color. Authorities say the woman is connected to other similar encounters....
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In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
Experts say children need to struggle with everyday problems to develop independence, emphasizing the importance of letting kids figure things out on their own....
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Santa Monica PD releases bodycam video of fatal police shooting at Palisades Park
Warning: Some viewers may find the video disturbing. The Santa Monica Police Department Saturday released body-worn-camera footage in connection with an Aug. 22 fatal police shooting at the city’s Palisades Park, authorities said. The footage was part of a Critical Incident Commu...
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El Niño conditions bringing unusual sea creatures to warming waters off SoCal coast
El Niño conditions off the coast are bringing a host of unusual sea creatures to Southern California.
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Lopez: Abandoned properties, fire hazards. Are L.A. mayor candidates part of the fix, or the problem?
Fires in Studio City and Larchmont followed years of unanswered complaints.
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Where have all the Atlantic hurricanes gone? El Niño's might brings record slow storm season
The Atlantic hurricane season is unusually quiet this year due to a strong El Niño, which disrupts storm formation over that ocean.
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Diesel fuel prices in California reach an all-time high
The average price for a gallon of diesel fuel in California has reached an all-time high. The average reported Saturday by motor club AAA was $8.0956, nearly $3 more than one year ago. One month ago, a gallon of diesel averaged $6.8692 in California. In Los Angeles County, a gall...
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Price of diesel in California hits high of $8.09, breaking another record
The price of diesel hit another record high in California overnight, rising to $8.09, and that increase could pass down extra costs onto shoppers.
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The deal that helped bring SoFi Stadium to Inglewood isn’t legally valid, judge rules
SoFi Stadium. (Gary Coronado / The LA Local ) This story first appeared on The LA Local . The contract Inglewood’s SoFi Stadium was built on is void, a judge ruled, upending a 10-year-old deal at the center of a larger fight between the city and the stadium developer. Companies t...
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Deputies called after woman illegally entered property of Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff
Security team members stopped a person Friday night who illegally entered the Malibu property of former Vice President Kamala Harris and husband Doug Emhoff, a spokesperson for Harris said. The former U.S. Senator and her husband were not at the residence at the time. “Last night...
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US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Chevron confirmed that it will expand operations in Venezuela after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation's oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits....
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Attack on key Saudi pipeline is blamed on Iran-backed militias in Iraq
Iraq's government raced Saturday to contain the fallout after local Iran-backed militias were accused of attacking and shuttering a key Saudi pipeline....
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Waymo pulls over, calls cops on juvenile riders who had 'ghost gun,' authorities say
Two young people riding in an autonomous vehicle were arrested in San Francisco after authorities allegedly found them in possession of an illegal 'ghost gun.'...
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Camels in LA? Inside the military’s wild experiment
A camel at the Drum Barracks in Wilmington circa 1865. (Courtesy University of Southern California Libraries/California Historical Society Collection) Los Angeles County has exotic wild animals roaming about, such as wild parrots and peacocks. But what about camels? No, we’re not...
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Gallery featuring neurodivergent artists opens on Venice's Abbott Kinney
Some of the featured art at "Limitless" (Courtesy Help Group ) A new space celebrating the art of autistic and neurodiverse youths has opened on Abbott Kinney Boulevard in Venice, amid the trendy coffee shops and boutiques. Called “Limitless,” the space is a project of Help Group...
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How does a farm in Irvine end up hosting the first-ever Tanaka Day?
Tanaka Farms in Irvine. Tanaka Day, an epic meet-and-greet of people with the Japanese surname, is happening the weekend of Sept. 19 and 20 at — wait for it — Tanaka Farms in Irvine. "I'm the idea guy around here," said proprietor Glenn Tanaka — aka Farmer Tanaka — who dreamed up...
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1 killed, 5 injured after crash in Encino
One person is dead and five others are injured after a two-vehicle crash at an Encino intersection Saturday morning. The crash was reported at about 11:30 a.m. near Ventura Boulevard and Densmore Avenue. Video of the scene showed what appeared to be a SUV on the sidewalk and a ca...
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Ben Shelton beats Frances Tiafoe and will play Alexander Zverev for the US Open title
Shelton pulled out a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 victory on Friday and will play No. 1 seed Alexander Zverev on for the U.S. Open title.
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Rams say travel isn't to blame for their Australia debacle
Before Sean McVay jumped on his second 15-hour flight in less than two days, he insisted the Los Angeles Rams ’ unorthodox travel plan for Australia wasn’t the reason his Super Bowl-contending team took a thrashing from the San Francisco 49ers in its season opener. If the coach i...
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Arson suspect in custody after Sherman Oaks grass fires
An arson suspect was in California Highway Patrol custody after grass fires near a freeway transition road in Sherman Oaks. About five separate spot fires burned Saturday morning near the transition road connecting the southbound 405 Freeway to the westbound 101 Freeway. There we...
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UCLA chancellor rebukes law school event with 9/11 'mastermind' attorney; organizers push back
After a UCLA law school symposium on 9/11 that featured an attorney who represented alleged 9/11 'mastermind' Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk issued a rare message distancing the university from the event. Event organizers and law school faculty pushed back on...
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Sam Altman backs Anthropic CEO's call to slow down the global AI race
The CEOs of two of the world’s leading AI companies are publicly agreeing that the race to build increasingly powerful AI systems needs to be slowed, continuing this week’s cascade of warnings from researchers working on the technology. Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, maker o...
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Your health insurance bills are about to go up
Most Americans can expect to pay significantly more each month for health insurance next year, whether they get it through work, Obamacare or Medicare. In some cases, the premium increases may be the largest in decades and are driven by numerous economic pressures. But they won’t...
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Family seeks harsher charges against Orange County sheriff's deputy accused of killing fiancée
An Orange County sheriff's deputy accused of fatally shooting her fiancée appeared in court. The victim's family says the current charge doesn't go far enough....
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California to change license plate sequence for 1st time in 40 years due to shortage of combinations
For the first time in 46 years, California is changing its license plate sequence after running out of available combinations.
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Ocean Way Fest: New Santa Monica music festival canceled due to beach erosion from Hurricane Marie
Ocean Way Fest, set to happen later this month, has been canceled due to damage from the recent tropical weather that wreaked havoc on the coast.
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'Disney Voluntears' pack meals for charity on 9-11 National Day of Service
The anniversary of the 9-11 attacks is now a federally recognized National Day of Service.
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Union leader behind billionaire tax measure alleges 'smear' campaign against him
Dave Regan claims he is the victim of a "smear" campaign orchestrated in part by wealthy Californians who are opposed to the billionaire tax measure he championed....
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Workers and families keep annual Tribute in Light shining after 25 years
Among the people who have helped keep the Tribute in Light shining is Valerie Webb, who was asked to flip the switch for the first Tribute in Light just six months after the attacks....
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Neighbors help rescue elderly residents from fire at Glendale assisted living facility
Seven people were hospitalized as a precaution after a fire tore through an assisted living facility in Glendale.