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Transform your home: Must-have Halloween decor deals from Macy's, Funboy, Wayfair & more
Frightfully fun finds: Top Halloween decorations now discounted at Kohl's, Amazon, Pottery Barn & more.
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Medi-Cal eligibility changes coming for some noncitizens in LA County
New federal rules taking effect Thursday could change federally funded Medi-Cal eligibility for some noncitizens in Los Angeles County, officials said Wednesday. The changes stem from H.R. 1, a federal law that changes how the government classifies some immigration statuses and d...
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Car dealers must disclose full price up front under new California law
Car dealers in California must clearly disclose the total price of a vehicle up front, starting on Oct. 1, under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday. Senate Bill 766, known as the California CARS Act, was introduced by state Sen. Ben Allen of Santa Monica to eliminate...
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Ex-special counsel Jack Smith tells Senate panel 'I stand by' decisions to charge Trump
Former special counsel Jack Smith appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his two criminal probes into President Donald Trump.
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Alleged shooter at Rihanna's LA home indicted on attempted murder charge
The Florida woman accused of firing her weapon at the Beverly Crest home of singer Rihanna was indicted on an attempted murder charge, Los Angeles authorities announced Wednesday. Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, 36, drove up to the nine-time Grammy winner’s home at around 1:20 p.m. on Marc...
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H.R. 1 Changes to Federally Funded Medi-Cal Eligibility Take Effect October 1, 2026
September 30, 2026 Contact: JamesBolden@dpss.lacounty.gov H.R. 1 Changes to Federally Funded Medi-Cal Eligibility Take Effect October 1, 2026 The federal government will change how it classifies some immigration statuses. The change will affect whether some adults can continue to...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson stumping and fundraising for California GOP congressional candidates
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to visit California on Wednesday to stump and fundraise for Republican candidates in a state that could determine control of the U.S. House of Representatives during President Trump's final two years in office....
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LA County Public Health fell short in response to Chiquita Canyon landfill issues, audit says
An aerial view of a truck driving through trash at Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic on Feb. 22, 2024. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images ) Los Angeles County health officials neglected to consistently inform residents living near a landfill about air qualit...
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Mayor Bass orders independent review of how LAPD responds to mental health crises
Mayor Karen Bass on June 10, 2025, in Los Angeles (Eric Thayer / Associated Press) How LAPD responds when someone is experiencing a mental or behavioral health crisis is getting a closer look. Last week, Mayor Karen Bass issued an executive directive ordering an independent revie...
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Nearly 40% of global population exposed to dangerous ozone pollution in 2026: Report
Widespread extreme heat and human-caused air pollution have exposed nearly 40% of the global population to dangerous levels of ground-level ozone so far this year....
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US ends Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq after 12 years
U.S. forces have completed their withdrawal from Erbil Air Base, formally ending the U.S. military mission in Iraq under Operation Inherent Resolve after over a decade of counter-ISIS operations, U.S. Central Command announced Wednesday....
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Central Park pedestrian Richard O'Brien killed after being hit by pedal bike in NYC
A 41-year-old man died after he was struck by a bicyclist while walking to work in Central Park, according to police.
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Tennessee unable to carry out execution by lethal injection of Christa Gail Pike
Tennessee officials were unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death Wednesday for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug. A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure. Pike was alive and loudly snoring after the attempted lethal injection and ta...
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Trump-backed Oakland coal terminal would be far bigger and dirtier than promised, report says
Up to 12 million tons of coal per year would be shipped to a Trump-backed Oakland terminal with open-air storage, defying promises of an enclosed facility....
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UCLA vice chancellor sues to block release of probe into allegations of bullying and misspending
UCLA Vice Chancellor Mary Osako, head of strategic communications, is suing to block release of a workplace investigation report after staff accused her of bullying and misusing funds....
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LAPD is no longer majority white — but a recent scandal shows racism remains an issue
An LAPD recruitment officer recorded his colleagues making derogatory statements about people of color. Unlike in years past, the LAPD is no longer a majority white department....
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How the battle for Pelosi's seat ignited a bitter San Francisco Democratic showdown
The race to replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco) in Congress has divided the progressive city and state Democrats more broadly, splitting them between a prolific gay state legislator and a Chinese immigrant city supervisor with Pelosi's imprimatur....
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Fewer California Republicans approve of Trump, poll says. That could hurt GOP midterm chances
With gas prices high and an unpopular war dragging on, President Trump's approval has slipped with California Republicans, a poll shows
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Arellano: What the 'Taco Stand Karen' fiasco says about right-wing Latinos
The internet dubbed her "Santa Clarita Karen." Francesca Ortega's face-off with taqueros soon went viral, with almost everyone blasting her crassness.
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Bass and Raman split on Gaza and the term genocide during Jewish Federation forum
Councilmember Nithya Raman defended her use of the term genocide, saying she relied on international experts. Asked if she thinks the term is appropriate, Bass said: "No, I don't."...
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US military says its withdrawal of troops from Iraq is complete, ending 12-year mission to fight ISIS
The U.S. military says it has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.
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Pro-Trump ad campaign was financed by DHS: Sources
The Trump administration used funds from Homeland Security to air TV ads featuring President Donald Trump in recent days, according to sources familiar with the matter....
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'Dancing with the Stars': Which couple was sent home on Yacht Rock night?
It was a night filled with musical nostalgia and great performances on week three of "Dancing with the Stars."
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New images released in case of girl found floating in Dominguez Channel
A computer-generated image was available Wednesday of a girl whose body was found earlier this month floating in a Carson channel. The girl’s body was found floating in the Dominguez Channel near the Victoria Golf Course around noon on Sept. 1. Her race and exact age have not bee...
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Stolen car pursuit ends in fiery crash in Lakewood
The pursuit of a stolen car in Lakewood ended in a fiery crash early Wednesday. Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say it was a short chase before the driver appeared to lose control and crashed at Candlewood Street and Premiere Avenue. The driver reportedl...
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Downtown LA alley shootout leaves 1 person in critical condition; LAPD searching for suspects
An investigation is underway after a shooting in a downtown Los Angeles alley sent at one person to the hospital in critical condition, LAPD says.
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LA mayoral candidates clash over use of ‘genocide’ term, Gaza, antisemitism at forum
Karen Bass and Nithya Raman faced questions about antisemitism, homelessness, affordability and the 2028 Olympics at a Los Angeles mayoral forum.
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Woman accused of firing bullets at Rihanna's mansion is deemed mentally fit to stand trial
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz of Florida was deemed mentally competent by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maria Cavalluzzi, meaning the criminal case can proceed....
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Preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake reported near Ventura County
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake was reported in Ventura County, California.
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Newsom seeks cheaper fuel blend as gas prices soar
We're just a few cents away from breaking another gas-prices record in Southern California.
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Magnitude 3.8 earthquake rumbles parts of Ventura and L.A. counties
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported at 8 p.m. Tuesday near the community of Piru in eastern Ventura County.
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Pilot stabbed his co-pilot in apparent attempt to crash Israel-bound plane, Netanyahu says
A pilot stabbed his co-pilot aboard a plane headed to Israel on Wednesday and may have tried to crash the aircraft with 174 people on board, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. “I don’t think it was a hijacking. It looks like a suicide attempt, simply because of what ...
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3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles community of Piru in Ventura County, nearby areas
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck about 2.5 miles southeast of Piru in Ventura County at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the USGS.
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Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame inducts Rita Ferro, Stephen A. Smith
Among the honorees were Andy Cohen and Bobby Flay, along with Disney's President of Global Advertising Rita Ferro and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.
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New CA law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks
Newsom has signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that can deliver electric shocks to people. The ban comes weeks after ICE made plans to give its officers the gloves....
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Poll: How California voters view Trump and Newsom's performance
A new poll released Tuesday by NBCUniversal Local and Telemundo Station Group offers a snapshot of how likely California voters feel about key issues heading into the 2026 midterm elections . The study includes a statewide survey of all likely voters and a separate poll focused o...