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Mystery surrounds bizarre 'El Chapo' letters sent to federal court in Brooklyn, N.Y.
More than 20 handwritten letters attributed to Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' have been sent to his trial venue. But his lawyers say he didn't write them....
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Now arriving, a free World Cup Fan Zone at LA's historic Union Station
What to KnowLos Angeles will be home to 10 World Cup 26 Fan Zones at locations throughout Southern California featuring match watch parties, food, drinks and other events. On Thursday, a four-day FIFA Fan Zone kicks off at downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Featured matches inc...
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Lionel Richie cuts opening night concert short after feeling dizzy onstage
Lionel Richie’s opening night performance Wednesday in Saint Paul, Minnesota — the first stop on his joint tour with Earth, Wind & Fire — was cut short after he told the audience he was feeling dizzy, according to videos circulating on social media. In one clip posted on X, Ri...
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Venezuela reeling after powerful twin earthquakes kill at least 32 people as promises of aid pour in
Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela in quick succession Wednesday evening killed at least 32 people and injured 700, the nation's acting president said....
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Glendale to open applications for rental assistance program
Glendale officials announced this week that applications will open next month for a rental assistance program aimed at helping renters facing financial hardships remain housed. The Glendale Rental Assistance and Stabilization Program, or GRASP, will begin accepting application...
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FIFA Fan Zone to trigger Downtown LA closures
Temporary street and freeway ramp closures around Union Station are set to begin Thursday for a FIFA Fan Zone event, according to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. The closures will remain in effect through Sunday. Starting Thursday, LADOT will close the followi...
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Supreme Court allows Trump to end temporary legal protections for Haitians and Syrians
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disaster in Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation. In a 6-3 decision, the conservative justices over...
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Shohei Ohtani takes control of Dodgers’ win after miscommunication with Dalton Rushing - Los Angeles Times
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Ex-state parks boss accused of filming lifeguards
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall faces 31 charges for secretly filming 23 naked lifeguards and employees in a Huntington Beach locker room....
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Venezuela earthquake: Staggering destruction is urgent warning for California over seismic risk
The devastation from two massive earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday offer a stark warning for California and other seismically vulnerable areas of the toll catastrophic shaking can bring to urban areas....
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VIDEOS: Celebrations across Southern California after Mexico's FIFA World Cup group stage win
Celebrations break out in Santa Ana after Mexico beat Czechia in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Violence erupted near World Cup watch party in Koreatown; SoCal man ID'd, charged
The shooting took place June 18 as hundreds gathered for the Mexico vs South Korea match in Koreatown.
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San José State professor fired over Gaza protest controversy must be reinstated, arbitrator rules
Arbitrator finds the dismissal of the tenured professor was excessive, according to Cal State faculty union officials.
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Mexico beats Czech Republic 3-0 to win all 3 World Cup group-stage matches for 1st time
Mexico beat the Czech Republic 3-0 to win all three of its World Cup group-stage matches for the first time.
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Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Minnesota Twins 3: Late chances stranded - Yahoo Sports
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Shohei Ohtani's eight strikeouts vs. Twins - MLB.com
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First look: Space Shuttle Endeavour in ready-to-launch position at California Science Center
This fall, space fans will get to see the Space Shuttle Endeavour like never before in its new permanent home at the California Science Center
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District Attorney Hochman Discusses Charges in Explosives Cases, Vows Aggressive Enforcement Ahead of July 4
June 24, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov District Attorney Hochman Discusses Charges in Explosives Cases, Vows Aggressive Enforcement Ahead of July 4 In one case, 75 tons (150,000 pounds) of mortar-style fireworks were seized from a Gardena stor...
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TSA says more than 300 drones have been seized near World Cup sites
Hundreds of "unauthorized" drones have been seized at FIFA World Cup sites since the tournament began earlier this month. Here's what to know.
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No verdict yet in Palisades Fire trial
A federal jury in Los Angeles deliberated Wednesday in the trial of 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the most destructive wildfire in the city's history....
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Best deals for Amazon Prime Days under $25
Here are the best deals for Amazon Prime Days 2026 under $25. Shop now before they expire.
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Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
Among those who received invites to the Oscar voting body are Teyana Taylor, Josh O'Connor, Jenna Ortega, Jacob Elordi and Simu Liu.
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Jason Momoa returns to DC as wild antihero Lobo in 'Supergirl'
Jason Momoa shares why his dream is coming true in the form of a cigar-smoking, motorcycle-riding bounty hunter in the new DC film, "Supergirl."
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Were you at Burbank Airport on June 17? LA County is warning of measles exposure
A traveler who had measles flew on Southwest Airlines through Burbank Airport on the morning of June 17. L.A. County health officials are warning people at the location of possible exposure to the highly contagious virus. (Megan Garvey / LAist)L.A. County health officials Wednes...
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Twelfth Post-Election Night Ballot Count Update for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
June 24, 2026 Media Contact: Mike Sanchez: (562) 462-2648 Media Info: (562) 462-3054 Twelfth Post-Election Night Ballot Count Update for the 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean C. Logan announced th...
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Teen falls 50 feet on Disneyland ride with no belts or lap bars; state finds no operational issues
California's Division of Occupational Safety and Health's Amusement Ride & Tramway Unit inspected Tiana's Bayou Adventure after the incident, which occurred Sunday, and approved it to reopen....
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LAUSD names Andrés Chait as new superintendent after Carvalho's resignation
The LAUSD Board of Education appointed Andrés Chait as the new superintendent of the nation's second-largest district.
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Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake strikes off northern Japan, meteorological agency says
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast on Thursday, the meteorological agency said.
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Los Angeles Names a New Schools Superintendent After Scandal - The New York Times
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Cal State Park superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards and others
The state park employee is facing multiple criminal charges and a civil lawsuit by one of the victims.
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LAUSD Board appoints longtime administrator Andres Chait as next superintendent
Andres Chait, acting superintendent, at a March 2026 LAUSD board meeting. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)The Los Angeles Unified Board voted unanimously to appoint Andres Chait, a longtime district administrator, as superintendent days after his predecessor r...
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Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County
June 24, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Confirms Measles Case in LA County Public Advised to Take Preventive Steps and Ensure Measles Protection The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in a ...
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LA families struggle to reach loved ones in Venezuela after twin earthquakes
Some Angelenos with family and friends in Venezuela have been anxiously waiting for updates from their loved ones after powerful back-to-back earthquakes rocked the country on Wednesday evening. Rescue crews in Venezuela were racing to reach survivors trapped in damaged buildi...
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A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake hits Venezuela, swaying buildings in the capital
A powerfuel 7.1-magnitude earthquake shook Venezuela on Wednesday, swaying buildings and homes in the capital of Caracas.
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OC state parks superintendent accused of secretly filming naked lifeguards, others
Bolsa Chica State Beach at sunset. (Courtesy Dave Gibbs / LAist)A former state parks superintendent who oversaw Orange County beaches was charged Wednesday with secretly filming naked male lifeguards and other workers inside the locker room at Bolsa Chica State Beach. The former ...
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Federal judge in California blocks immigration courthouse arrests
A federal judge has thrown out a Trump administration policy that allowed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to make mass arrests inside immigration courthouses....
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Andres Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho's resignation
The L.A. school board selected longtime insider Andres Chait to lead LAUSD just three days after Alberto Carvalho resigned amid an FBI investigation.
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Andrés Chait selected to lead LAUSD three days after Carvalho’s resignation - Los Angeles Times
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Is Tiny's, a burger stand in South Coast Plaza, kicking off a new era in mall food?
The konbini-style snack shop at Tiny's, stocked with imported chips, Japanese Kit-Kats and a refrigerated wall of drinks.(Gab Chabrán / LAist )Making your way through South Coast Plaza — the sleek consumer cathedral in Costa Mesa, a sort of mall of malls — past Uniqlo window dis...