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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit.
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Serial 'butt sniffer' sentenced to 5 months behind bars
Calese Crowder, 39, has been sentenced to 170 days, more than 5 months, behind bars.
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Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie remembered at memorial
More than 1,000 people attended a memorial at Fawn Park near Big Bear Lake to honor Jackie, the beloved bald eagle who died last month.
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Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after' 9/11 attacks
At an event ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 , President Donald Trump told a story Tuesday in which he said two firefighters picked him up off the ground near the U.S. Steel Building close to ground zero “right after” the terrorist attacks and whisked him away because they t...
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Four injured in 'welding-related' explosion at construction site in Arleta
Four people were injured in a possible welding-related explosion at a construction site at 14265 W. Van Nuys Blvd. on Tuesday, authorities said.
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Boardwalk damaged, structural integrity of homes questioned due to destructive Long Beach waves
Long Beach neighbors are assessing damage and preparing to rebuild after massive swells battered homes, damaging the boardwalk and eroding sand.
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Pizzamania arson suspect is arrested as beloved restaurant readies for a comeback
Nearly two years after the Pizzamania restaurant burned to the ground in Whittier, an arson suspect has been arrested. And the beloved pizza joint has secured a new location to reopen....
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Dept. of Animal Care & Control Promotes Emergency Preparedness Month
September 8, 2026 Media Contact: Christopher Valles accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Promotes Emergency Preparedness Month LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) urges all residents ...
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Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home damaged after massive sinkhole swallows driveway
A massive sinkhole formed in the driveway of a Malibu home belonging to actor Nicolas Cage.
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See what's inside the 2026 Emmy nominee gift bags and find out how you can get these items, too
Countdown to the Emmys: See what the stars are getting in the Emmy nominee bags and grab the same items for yourself.
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Authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank in La Habra
Emergency vehicles repond to the chemical leak in LA Habra on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) A slow leak from a chemical tank smeared an orange cloud across the sky of a Southern California neighborhood on Tuesday, but authorities said they quickly got i...
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Sex offender known for 'butt sniffing' incidents sentenced to 170 days in jail
A notorious sex offender accused of sniffing women's rear ends has been sentenced to 170 days in county jail for violating his parole.
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Serial 'butt-sniffer' sentenced to 170 days
A man known as a serial ‘butt-sniffer’ was sentenced to 170 days in county jail for violating his parole following his latest arrest in Glendale.
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US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination
Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country....
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Arleta construction site explosion leaves several hurt: LAFD
An explosion at a San Fernando Valley construction site left several people hurt in Arleta.
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4 people hurt in construction site explosion in Arleta, fire department says
Multiple people were injured in an explosion at a street construction site in Arleta on Tuesday.
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25 years later, 9/11 survivor works to educate future generations, preserve memories from the attack
A central part of his mission is making sure people who did not experience the attacks understand what happened.
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Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images North America) The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year. The La...
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Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thousands of employees....
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Chad Powers brings the Season 2 hype to Venice Beach with immersive pop-up experience
Set, hike! Fans brought their A-game to the "Chad Powers" pop-up at Venice Beach to celebrate Season 2.
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution....
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Record humidity to create sweltering conditions in SoCal
Clouds form over Venice Beach in August. Tropical moisture from Hurricane Marie is currently causing extreme humidity in Southern California this week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images North America) Topline: The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of So...
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L.A.'s record-level humidity can make you sick. How to survive the misery
Officials are sounding alarms about the potential health impacts related to this week's oppressive humidity and intense heat, that's only expected to rise, across Southern California....
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'Live with Kelly and Mark' and 'The View' kick off new seasons on ABC
"The View" is celebrating the landmark 30th season of the daytime talk show.
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Program gives young adults with intellectual, developmental challenges pathway to permanent career
Project Search, a partnership program by LAUSD and Kaiser Permanente, gives young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities career help.
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Recalling the US Secret Service's seen and unseen heroism on 9/11
Agents across the nation scrambled to prevent attacks on U.S. leadership in the wake of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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2,977 flags at Porter Ranch church tell the story of lives cut short on 9/11
A memorial display honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing visitors to Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch.
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OC Board of Education member faces more penalty fees for failing to report millions in income
Mari Barke, photographed at the California Policy Center in Irvine in 2024. Topline: An O.C. Superior Court judge increased the economic penalties for Orange County Board of Education member Marilyn “Mari” Barke for failing to report millions of dollars in economic disclosure fil...
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US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official.
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California man gets 188 years in prison in DUI crash that left five dead
Cameron Garcia's sentencing comes about three years after the deadly crash.
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Survivor shares story after deadly crash in Wrightwood
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County medical examiner released the names of all four people killed in a crash in Wrightwood last Friday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Neveah Harper, 19-year-old Cole Torres, 21-year-old Rebeka Citlali and 19-year-old Jason Potter. Naomi...
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Where are the happiest people in America? These states rank highest
Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.
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Bass to step down from LA's lead homeless agency commission. LAist found she was often absent
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a news conference on May 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Mayor Karen Bass is stepping down from the governing body for the L.A. region’s embattled lead homeless services agency, she told KFI last week. The decision comes after...
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Conference appeals Western Michigan result, asks NCAA, CFP to recognize Broncos as winner
The Mid-American Conference appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game on Tuesday and asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to recognize the Broncos as the actual winner....
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Chemical leak at La Habra neighborhood prompts shelter-in-place notice
Emergency crews are on scene of a reported chemical leak in a La Habra neighborhood as nearby residents are being asked to shelter in place.
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Sen. Adam Schiff on the Trump administration, US-Canada trade war and California's voter ID measure
In an interview, Sen. Adam Schiff discussed a wide range of topics including voting rights and the upcoming midterm elections, and the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada....
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Trial begins for nurse accused in fiery South L.A. car crash that left six dead
Prosecutors say Nicole Linton reached speeds of more than 131 mph when she careened into a South L.A. intersection in 2022, causing a wreck that killed six people, including an unborn baby. Her defense team says she had a seizure....
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Riverside is a ‘childcare desert.’ A new initiative could offer relief
The state approved money in this year’s budget to help with startup costs for a “childcare special district” in the cities of Moreno Valley and Perris in Riverside County. ( Chava Sanchez / LAist) The state has approved money to help create a special district for childcare within...
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Prince William, Princess Kate's son Prince George begins boarding school at Eton
George is following in his father Prince William and uncle Prince Harry's footsteps at Eton.
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PRIDE 365: Southern California LGBTQIA+ events
Check out our list of events and celebrations for the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies in Southern California
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Studio City coyote Wendy euthanized after severe infection
A coyote known to Studio City residents as Wendy was euthanized after a veterinary examination found a severe infection had destroyed part of her upper jaw and revealed two pellets lodged in her head, the wildlife organization that captured her announced Tuesday. Wildlife Care of...
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Malibu driveway collapses into massive sinkhole as coastal flood risks persist
A driveway in Malibu collapsed into a massive sinkhole Tuesday morning as crews responded to a suspected gas main break, according to officials.
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Texas Education Board approves controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam
The Texas Education Board approved a controversial new social studies curriculum for public high schools addressing Islam.
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Family of D4vd's alleged victim sues singer and calls for the death penalty
Relatives of Celeste Rivas Hernández, the 14-year-old girl who prosecutors say was killed by D4vd, filed a lawsuit Monday seeking damages over her death....
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SEC leaders to discuss removing LSU from league over football player eligibility dispute
Leaders of the Southeastern Conference will meet Thursday to discuss whether to take the extraordinary step of kicking LSU out of the league in the wake of an ugly feud over whether players who spent time in the NFL should be allowed back on the team's roster this season....
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Oasis brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher celebrate their documentary, 'Don't Look Back in Anger'
"In my opinion, the music is brilliant." Liam and Noel Gallagher locked arms as they celebrated the premiere of "Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" in Venice and the U.K. The film is in theaters Friday...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass 'not available' for Congressional hearing on homelessness funding fraud
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference before LAHSA's annual homeless count at El Rio Community School on Feb. 18, 2025. (Carlin Stiehl / LAist) Topline: Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass says she is not available to testify before Congress next Tuesday, but that her offic...
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Victims identified in fatal Amazon cargo jet crash at Miami airport
Authorities in Miami identified the five people killed when an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, crashing into vehicles and catching on fire....
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Pamela Anderson opens up on hepatitis C battle: 'I've finally come to terms'
Pamela Anderson opened up about her experience with hepatitis C at a gala hosted by amfAR over the weekend.
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At least 14 homes damaged by powerful waves in Capistrano Beach in Dana Point
Several homes along Beach Road in Dana Point's Capistrano Beach sustained significant damage after powerful waves struck the Orange County coastline, according to local officials and residents....
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'Baby Angelita' case: Amber Alert issues after baby found dead, Sergio Galvan Perez charged with incest in Monterey County, CA
Amber Alert issued for Sergio Galvez Perez and 14-year-old girl in incest case after newborn found dead in California.
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5 killed in Miami Amazon cargo jet crash identified; 5 others injured
The five people killed when an Amazon cargo jet ran off the runway at Miami International Airport were all inside a van used to shuttle crews that clean planes, authorities said....
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Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
President Trump has posted numerous memes on social media that appear to propose renaming the state of New Mexico "New America."
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LAPD officers fatally shoot man with tree trimmer in Boyle Heights
The fatal shooting occurred in a quiet Boyle Heights neighborhood. Police said the man failed to comply with orders to drop the tree trimmer.
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Menendez brothers get 2027 parole hearing
The brothers were initially sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for the murder of their parents. In 2025, they were re-sentenced to 50 years to life, making them eligible for parole....
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LA neighborhood councils: 3 things to know before attending a meeting
Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council meeting on Sept. 8, 2025. (Martin Romero / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . First, find your neighborhood council: Find out which council represents you by searching your address here . Sign up to have counci...
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The sweet story behind that viral picture of a flight attendant holding a baby
A picture of a flight attendant holding a baby on a flight has gone viral on social media for the sweet story behind it.
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Menendez brothers granted early parole suitability hearing after denial last year, family says
The family of Erik and Lyle Menendez is grateful that the brothers were granted an early parole hearing after their denial last year.
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Outraged cruise passengers sound off about 'immense disappointment' after abrupt cancellation
Passengers waiting on a ship in Vancouver since Aug 30 were told to disembark by Sept 2.