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Crash involving 2 semi-trucks blocking westbound 101 Freeway in Tarzana
Two semi-trucks crashed on the 101 Freeway, forcing the closure of all westbound lanes in Tarzana Tuesday morning.
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Trump administration orders ICE to suspend most vehicle stops after deadly shootings
Trump administration officials told Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to suspend most vehicle stops after two deadly shootings within a week, people familiar with the decision said Tuesday. The order came after an ICE officer shot and killed a Colombian driver Monda...
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When and where is the 2026 World Cup final being played?
The number of potential 2026 World Cup champions is down to four. Argentina, England, France and Spain have reached the semifinals of the inaugural 48-team World Cup, the largest field in the history of the soccer tournament. This is the first time that the top four teams i...
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Trump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be 'put back into service soon'
President Trump said the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was drained Monday to make repairs and that it "will be refilled and put back into service soon," again saying that vandals gashed the pool's lining....
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LA28 is enlisting 60,000 volunteers for the Olympics. Here's how to become one of them
The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles are officially two years away.(Myung J. Chun / Getty Images)The 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Los Angeles are officially two years away, and applications are now open to volunteer at the Games.Organizers are seekin...
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Sheriff's watchdog group needs new lawyers to do its job, civil grand jury says
Sheriff's oversight commission is fighting its own county attorneys, arguing they are hindering real oversight over the Sheriff's Department.
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E-bike crashes into SUV in Fullerton
Fullerton police Tuesday continued to investigate a collision between an electric bicycle and a SUV. The crash was reported near Orangethorpe and Basque avenues at around 9:09 p.m., according to the Fullerton Police Department. When officers responded to the crash scene, th...
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Trump rolls out the White House welcome mat for new Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi
President Trump is welcoming Iraq's new prime minister to the White House on Tuesday after strongly backing the political neophyte in his bid for office....
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US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S....
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Supreme Court justices tell Congress their safety is at risk and more must be spent on security
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers Tuesday that a sharp increase in threats targeting her and other justices is increasingly encroaching on their personal and family lives. During a rare appearance by justices before Congress, Barrett said she had to wear a...
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FIFA has nearly 1,200 tickets on sale for World Cup final at $7,380 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey
FIFA had nearly 1,200 category two tickets priced at $7,380 on sale for the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey...
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Live updates: France and Spain clash in heavyweight World Cup semifinal
What to KnowFrance and Spain are meeting in the first 2026 World Cup semifinal today, with a spot in Sunday’s final on the line.Kickoff from Dallas Stadium, an indoor venue, is set for 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT. Les Bleus come into the game as FIFA’s top-ranked team, with Sp...
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Bricks scattered on 101 Freeway after Tarzana crash
A truckload of bricks was scattered on the 101 Freeway early Tuesday morning after a big rig crash in Tarzana. The crash was reported at 4:10 a.m. Tuesday on the northbound 101 Freeway, just south of the Tampa Avenue exit. A big rig with a flatbed trailer overturned. No ser...
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Sully Sullenberger, ‘Miracle on the Hudson' pilot, says he has Alzheimer's disease
Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the retired pilot who successfully landed a commercial airliner filled with passengers in the Hudson River after the plane lost thrust in both engines, announced Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. “It is early stage. For now, ...
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Arellano: Two Lorenzos from Mexico. One fulfilled his American dream. ICE killed the other
We should hail the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo the way we one day will the life of Lorenzo Arellano — as Mexicans who made it, challenges be damned....
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Permanent daylight saving time is on the table. Would California scrap being on standard time?
Congress is expected to consider a bill this week that would put an end to the annual clock-switching practiced in most states.
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These high schoolers show how 'majors' are not just for college students
Linked Learning Alliance has gathered findings from its fifth annual survey, contributing a student perspective to its career-centered high school education framework....
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Can we predict deadly cliff collapses along the California coast? Scientists say it's possible
Scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography found that it is possible to predict a coastal landslide hours, sometimes days, before it happens....
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Lancaster mom charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son
A Lancaster mother has been charged with murder and other felony counts in the 2025 death of her 2-year-old son, Legend Lee.
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Suni Lee announces return to gymnastics with sights on Los Angeles Olympics
What to KnowThe Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028.The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ceremony is July 14, 2028 with competition through July 30, 2028. The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. Los Angeles Memoria...
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Jason Kelce says his daughters were ‘incredible' as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's flower girls
Jason Kelce and Kylie Kelce’s daughters played a big role in their NFL star uncle Travis Kelce’s wedding to Taylor Swift. The couple’s four little girls — Wyatt, 6, Elliotte, 5, Bennett, 3, and Finnley, 1 — served as flower girls when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end tied the ...
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E. Jean Carroll collects more than $5 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case
E. Jean Carroll has collected her $5 million judgment against President Donald Trump, more than three years after a jury found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming her, court records show. The money, which was being held in a court escrow account, has been “disbursed” ...
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Some LA County beaches are under bacteria warnings. See the list
Bacteria warnings were issued for some Los Angeles County beaches as extreme heat drives many Southern Californians to the coast in search of cooler temperatures. Beach visitors were warned to avoid entering the water at several locations due to elevated bacteria levels that c...
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Where to find FIFA Fan Zones in LA to watch the World Cup semifinals
Watch parties are coming to Pomona, San Pedro and Burbank for the final matches of the 2026 World Cup. The FIFA Fan Zone community events feature live match broadcasts, fan activations, music, food and more. Each Zone will offer a “distinct and locally inspired experience,” a...
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Brush fire in Azusa grows to 25 acres, prompts closure of Highway 39
A brush fire erupted in Azusa, growing to about 25 acres and prompting the closure of Highway 39, officials say.
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Falling gas prices cut inflation in June, but renewal of Iran war could limit progress
U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4% in June from May, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Depart...
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Family says squatters still plague property four months after devastating fire
Four months after a fire destroyed their home, the Galicia family says squatters and vandals continue breaking into the property.
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Thousands line up for hours to see 2 stinky, blooming corpse flowers at The Huntington in San Marino
Two corpse flowers bloomed at The Huntington, drawing thousands of visitors willing to wait hours for a whiff of the short-lived spectacle.
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Knife-wielding man wreaks havoc inside Fullerton smoke shop during hours-long standoff
A man allegedly barricaded himself inside a Fullerton smoke shop, wielded a large knife and caused extensive damage during a lengthy standoff with police....
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California grad student left threats of violence in campus bathrooms, sparking fear, prosecutors say
The San José State University Police Department and the FBI have nabbed a man they say is the culprit behind a series of violent and hateful written messages left in men's and gender-neutral bathrooms at the university....
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U.S. attacks and Iran retaliates, threatening a return to all-out war
The U.S. launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports and charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with attacks on Middle East allies of the U.S. The action...
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Why careful people still end up on data broker sites
People-search sites can expose your address, relatives and phone number, fueling identity theft and targeted scams.
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Lancaster mother accused of killing toddler, who was hospitalized with severe burns
Rayzhanna Greenhoward, 28, was charged Monday by L.A. County prosecutors with killing 2-year-old Legend Lee.
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Two fathers killed in South L.A. crash; one was on the way to meet his newborn
The fatal crash killed the two fathers and critically injured the daugther of one of the men, according to family.
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Inside The Cheech, where Cheech Marin's personal art collection tells decades of Chicano stories
The Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture in Riverside showcases over 700 pieces of Cheech's decades-long Chicano art collection and the stories behind it....
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Some critics in LA say FIFA sponsors 'sportswashed' the World Cup and betrayed the city’s values
A group gathered in downtown Los Angeles last week to give a red card to FIFA and 2026 World Cup corporate sponsors.(Libby Rainey / LAist)This summer's World Cup has been a bonanza for corporate sponsors.Hydration breaks are "powered by Powerade." Each game crowns a Michelob Ultr...
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Procession honors service member killed in B-52 crash at Edwards Air Force Base
Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella was one of eight people killed when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base.
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Mark Ballas trades dance shoes for the judge's chair on 'Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro'
Having spent decades acting, singing and dancing, Mark Ballas is now adding judge to his list of credits with "Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro."
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly tied to salad greens, lettuce, MDHHS says
Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the state....
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Rosemead HS student stabbed to death during fight, 2 others hurt; deputies searching for suspects
Loved ones are remembering a sophomore football player stabbed to death during a fight in El Monte. Two others were also stabbed, and so far, no arrests have been made....
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This is why federal health officials are tracking a stomach bug in 31 states
Health officials are tracking a severe cyclosporiasis outbreak Georgia residents need to watch out for as state case counts climb.
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The 7 best foods to eat to support bone density midlife, according to a doctor
It’s never too early to start protecting your bone health. The body reaches peak bone density around age 30. After this point, bones gradually become weaker with age. Bone density refers to how porous our bones are, measured by the amount of calcium and other minerals. Think o...
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Arson investigation underway after beloved family-owned Mexican market burns in Sun Valley
An arson investigation is underway after a fire destroyed a beloved family-owned Mexican market in Sun Valley.
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UC abruptly suspends plan to reconsider SAT in admissions
An influential UC admissions committee abruptly pulls back its road map for studying whether the university should reinstate SAT tests in admissions.
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Mother charged with murder in death of 2-year-old son in Lancaster
Prosecutors have charged a mother with murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old son, who authorities say died after suffering severe burns....
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Air quality officials cite Lineage for ‘rotten’ odors near Boyle Heights warehouse
As crews clean up tons of spoiling food at Lineage's warehouse in Boyle Heights, residents have complained about persistent smells.(Andrew Lopez / Boyle Heights Beat)Topline:Air quality officials have cited Lineage LLC for “rotten, sour, garbage-type odors” emanating from its Boy...
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More than half of California drivers can now use a mobile ID. Here's how to get one
California's mobile ID program is expanding after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law.(Courtesy California DMV)Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that expands the state's mobile ID program to 60% of licensed drivers, his office announced Monday.For the last few years, particip...
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Section 8 promises renters they can live where they choose. It mostly fails to deliver.
An apartment building in Santa Monica (GarySe7en / via LAist Featured Photos on Flickr)At the Sea Castle apartments, just steps from the beach in Santa Monica, a small one-bedroom with an ocean view starts at $2,900 per month. But some tenants pay only about 30% of their income,...
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More resources available for Boyle Heights residents impacted by warehouse fire
What to KnowMore than 20 local organizations have received funds donated by Lineage to the California Community Foundation (CCF) to distribute to residents affected by the fire.Those organizations are connecting residents to direct cash assistance, mental health support, househol...
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Very ill L.A. County person found to have West Nile amid explosion of virus activity nationwide
Public health officials in Los Angeles County report the county's first case of West Nile virus in 2026.
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SoCal could feel more like Florida this week — yuck. Stay safe out there
A woman at Echo Park Lake shades herself with an umbrella last week. You might need one of those yourself — for shade and light rain this week. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images)The heat is piling on Southern California this week, with temperatures rising to potentially dangerous l...
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The ESPY Awards return to New York City this week: Presenters, attendees and more
The star-studded ceremony will celebrate major sports achievements, revisit unforgettable moments, and bring together the sports industry's fan favorites and biggest stars....
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She married multiple men in Las Vegas, some at the same time, police say. Was it for love or gambling money?
A woman has entered a plea deal over charges that she married multiple men in Las Vegas in exchange for money for her gambling habit, according to authorities....
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Luxury hotel accused of price gouging during L.A. wildfire will pay to settle lawsuit
Langham Hotels Pacific Corporation will pay $320,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging it raised prices on guests by more than 10% in Pasadena in the immediate aftermath of the Eaton fire....
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Shirtless man arrested after police say he climbed, vandalized a Waymo in East Hollywood
A shirtless man was arrested after video showed him standing atop a Waymo in East Hollywood, vandalizing the self-driving car.
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Disney releases programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Big names are heading to Anaheim! 🌟✨ Disney announces an incredible programming lineup for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Aug. 14-16, featuring appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, the Jonas Brothers, Seth MacFarlane, the cast of Percy Jackson and more....
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Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
Minnesota prosecutors have obtained key evidence in their investigations into the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
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Bangkok bar fire kills dozens, more seriously injured; some found trapped in windowless bathrooms
Most of the people who were killed in a huge fire in a Bangkok music bar were found trapped in windowless bathrooms where they may have sought to escape the flames that claimed at least 27 lives, authorities said Monday as investigations began....
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Zebra Fire burns in Angeles National Forest near Azusa
Firefighters are battling a brush fire burning in the Angeles National Forest in the Azusa area, emergency personnel announced Monday. The Zebra Fire was reported sometime before 7 p.m. on Highway 39. Due to the ongoing response, the highway has been shut down to all traffic a...
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Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026
July 13, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Los Angeles County for 2026 Public Health encourages all residents to take precautions against mosquitoes The Los Angeles County Department of Public Heal...
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