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Family of Santa Ana 15-year-old killed by police files legal claim against city
The family of a 15‑year‑old boy shot and killed by Santa Ana police is pursuing legal action against the city, alleging officers used unjustified deadly force during what they describe as a mental health crisis....
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In Downey, police can now use drones to spot illegal fireworks
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / Getty Images)The Downey City Council voted 5-0 to allow local police to use drones to patrol neighborhoods for illegal firework activity over the...
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Family members, residents call for oversight after Grand Jury report on Riverside County jail deaths
More than a dozen families who've lost loved ones in Riverside County jails are calling for changes to the system following a Grand Jury report examining a high number of deaths in county jails....
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Wendy’s stock surged so much that trading was halted multiple times
An explosive start to the trading day for Wendy’s meant that trading of the fast-food chain’s stock needed to be halted multiple times during the day.
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The East LA oil spill was much worse than we thought
Crews clean the scene along Cesar E. Chavez and Eastern avenues, where gallons of crude oil spilled onto the street. (Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat)This story first appeared on The LA Local.Three companies were issued notices of violation from the South Coast Air Quality Ma...
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Member of cultlike Zizians group charged in the killings of her parents in suburban Philadelphia
A member of the cultlike group known as Zizians has been charged with murder in the shooting of her parents at their home on her 30th birthday.
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Woman fired from job after Knicks trash can theft
A woman who was caught on camera stealing a Knicks parade garbage can was apparently fired from her job shortly after a video surfaced and went viral.
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17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....
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Event permit request fuels speculation of possible Taylor Swift‑Travis Kelce wedding at MSG
An event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near MSG, the first concrete sign of planning for a possible Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding July 3, two city officials told ABC News....
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24 Southern California hospitals warned by White House for hiding price data, face $2M fines
The Trump administration has warned 24 California hospitals and hundreds nationwide to publish transparent pricing data or face $2 million annual fines....
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Three dead after car plunges 400 feet off embankment in Santa Cruz mountains, CHP says
Two men and a 17-year-old are dead after their vehicle went off a mountain road in the Santa Cruz Mountains Monday night.
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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report
After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of "The Bachelorette" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report....
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Ex-curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum arrested after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom
A Bay Area pop culture writer and former curator of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum was arrested earlier this month after allegedly filming people inside his bathroom during a birthday party....
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Olympian skier Bode Miller pleads not guilty to Idaho misdemeanor drug charges
Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms....
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Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's Bolsa Chica locker room
Former California State Parks supt. Kevin Pearsall was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in the men's Bolsa Chica locker room.
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Trump kicks off the Great American State Fair after musicians pulled out
President Donald Trump treated the kickoff Wednesday to the Great American State Fair as a victory lap for the U.S. — and for himself. “Tonight, as we stand at the edge of our 250th year, I am thrilled to declare that America is back,” Trump said in a speech on the National Ma...
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Trump renews push to shift homelessness funding. What’s at stake
Rows of tents at the O Lot Safe Sleeping site in San Diego on Aug. 12, 2024. The city of San Diego opened the site in 2023 to offer temporary shelter for unhoused residents after it began implementing the Unsafe Camping Ordinance, which bans homeless encampments.(Adriana Heldiz /...
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Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii
The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported....
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Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues Mayor Karen Bass for defamation
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a defamation lawsuit against Mayor Karen Bass. Crowley alleges the mayor lied about her response to the Palisades Fire to shift blame and protect her own image....
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California July 1 new laws: Wage hikes, phone-free schools, and tech crackdowns
Check out the major California laws taking effect July 1, covering school cell phone bans, restaurant allergen rules, minimum wage increases, and robotaxi tickets....
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In internal shakeup, Mayor Karen Bass replaces her top campaign strategist
Doug Herman, the top strategist for Bass' reelection bid, has been replaced by Julie Chávez Rodriguez, who was campaign manager for the Biden Harris campaign in 2024....
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10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks, marijuana products seized in Pasadena
About 10,000 pounds of illegal fireworks are now off the streets, and the city of Pasadena is calling it one of the largest seizures of illegal fireworks in the city's history....
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Universal Studios Hollywood entry process has changed. Here's what to expect
Just like many things in Hollywood, the security process at Universal Studios Hollywood has gotten a makeover. The theme park has implemented a new security set-up, requiring theme park guests as well as customers to CityWalk to go through metal detectors. Previously, only the...
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Trump cancels plans to sign housing bill, in latest sign of tension with his party
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., watches as President Trump speaks to the media as they arrive at the Capitol on Wednesday.(Andrew Harnik / Getty Images) Roughly an hour before President Donald Trump was set to sign bipartisan housing legislation on Capitol Hill alongsi...
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Man charged with arson after ‘suspicious fires' in Culver City, police say
A man has been charged in connection with multiple “suspicious fires” that damaged vehicles, trees and park property in Culver City, police said Wednesday. Rizwan Ahmed, 41, was taken into custody on June 12 and is facing aggravated arson, arson and felony vandalism charges, a...
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LAPD officer who fatally shot Canoga Park dog should not serve the city, attorney says
The woman whose dog was shot and killed by an police officer earlier this month demanded the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) take accountability, which should include the termination of the officer and an apology, the attorney for the Canoga Park woman exclusively told NBC L...
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'King of the Hill' Season 15 trailer shows Hank and Peggy's retirement, Bobby's love life and more
"King of the Hill" Season 15 trailer tackles Hank and Peggy's retirement woes and phone scams, as well as Bobby's relationship drama.
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Ex-California State Parks superintendent accused of secretly filming nude lifeguards in locker room
Former California State Parks Superintendent Kevin Pearsall has been charged with 31 counts for allegedly secretly filming 23 male employees inside a Bolsa Chica State Beach locker room....
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Video shows Six Flags Over Georgia ride stall, leaving guests stuck mid-air
An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video....
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LAUSD approves strict limits on screen time for students. Here's what you need to know
The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved some of the most strict screen time limitations for students in the country.
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Former CA State Parks superintendent accused of secretly recording lifeguards in men's locker room
A former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County has been released on bond after being accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room, authorities said....
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Los Angeles County Probation Department Joins Local Law Enforcement Partners for Southeast Cities Compliance Operation
June 24, 2026 Media Contact: prob.news@probation.lacounty.gov (562) 315-3388 Los Angeles County Probation Department Joins Local Law Enforcement Partners for Southeast Cities Compliance Operation LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County Probation Department joined local law enfor...
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High-severity wildfires burn 30 times more area than in 1985, UCLA study finds
High-severity wildfires that kill large numbers of trees are now burning far more acreage in California than they did four decades ago, according to a UCLA study....
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Proposed rock quarry on San Andreas fault prompts concern among Wrightwood residents
Concerns are growing among residents of Wrightwood over a proposed rock quarry project near the San Andreas fault, a region long recognized for its earthquake risk....
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California's 'robotaxi crackdown': New law allows police to cite driverless cars
California's Assembly Bill 1777 cracks down on driverless robotaxis by allowing police to issue traffic citations to AV manufacturers and mandating emergency geofencing rules....
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Why the Kogi x Sam Woo collab is a love letter to the SGV
Kogi x Sam Woo collab is happening this weekend. Two icons of Los Angeles are coming together in Alhambra for a food pop-up this weekend — each has carved a unique place in Asian America.On one end you have Kogi, bringing its Korean-Mexican fusion kimchi taco and blackjack quesad...
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Tesla news: Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family files lawsuit against car company, driver
There is Tesla news. Texas crash victim Martha Avila's family filed a lawsuit against the car company and driver.
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'Miss Anita' retires after 50 years of story time in Cape May
Miss Anita has spent the last 50 years reading stories and singing songs to kids in Cape May, New Jersey. Now, she is moving on to the next chapter.
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Why Karen Bass should be concerned after Democratic Socialists' big win in New York
After progressive candidates who ran against the Democratic Party’s establishment-backed incumbents won big in U.S. House primaries in New York Tuesday, political observers and voters in Los Angeles are wondering whether the city’s mayoral election will have a similar outcome in ...
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4 California ice cream shops named among Yelp's Top 5 'most saved' in America
California sweeps Yelp's all-time ranking of the most saved ice cream shops in America, capturing four out of the top five national spots.
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Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine opens a waitlist for tickets
The Daisy Chain Fields music festival, founded by Olivia Rodrigo, will debut at Irvine's Great Park in August. (Kevin Mazur / Getty Images)Topline:Fans will now have to join a waitlist for tickets to the largest music festival to hit the Great Park in Irvine after presale windows...
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Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
The Constitution "does not grant the President any specific powers over elections," the judge wrote.
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Boyle Heights is going all out for Mexico’s World Cup matches as air quality concerns linger
The warehouse fire is complicating an otherwise jovial time in Boyle Heights, a predominantly Latino neighborhood that's gone all out for the World Cup.(Libby Rainey / LAist)A crowd clad in green jerseys took over the street in Boyle Heights last Thursday to watch Mexico battle i...
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Van Nuys opens new tiny home village with 100 beds for people experiencing homelessness
A new tiny home village with 50 units and 100 beds has opened in Van Nuys, marking the fourth such site in Council District 2 and expanding efforts to transition people out of homelessness....
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Measles exposure reported at Hollywood Burbank Airport, county health officials say
Los Angeles County health officials announced Wednesday they are investigating a confirmed case of measles involving a traveler who may have exposed people to the highly contagious disease at Hollywood Burbank Airport and elsewhere in the county. The traveler arrived on Southw...
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California Science Center visitors will see space shuttle Endeavour in launch position this fall
California Science Center’s expansion for space shuttle Endeavour to open this fall.(Makenna Cramer / LAist)After years of construction, the California Science Center’s expansion in Exposition Park will be open to the public on Nov. 13, officials announced Wednesday.The Samuel Os...
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Philippine national who posed as US citizen to fund cruise casino spree sentenced to over 4 years
Philippine national has been sentenced to over four years in prison for identity theft and falsely impersonating a U.S. citizen on an Alaskan cruise.
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More than 300 drones have been seized since start of World Cup, officials say
Federal authorities have seized more than 300 drones flying near World Cup stadiums across the U.S. since the tournament began June 11.