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Cornell fraternity gang rape case reopened
According to court documents, the alleged victim ("Jane Doe") claims the suspects involved were given the the opportunity to "mitigate their conduct by submitting essays to Cornell." Cornell University issued a statement denying the claims the suspects were given the option to wr...
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Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach this weekend, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
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Santa Ana police say viral Gaboon viper image was AI-generated
Santa Ana police say an image of a Gaboon viper near Edinger was AI-generated and a hoax.
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New world record for longest dance marathon set by Nigerian dancer
Benjamin Daniel, known as Ben Dancer, danced continuously for 168 hours.
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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills area in Los Angeles, California, is
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, accused of shooting at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s home in Los Angeles, California, was found mentally competent by a judge to stand trial....
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'Absolutely disgusting': Therapist who recorded young girls in bathroom gets prison time
Joseph Toews, 31, admitted to installing a hidden video recording device in a women's bathroom stall at his Manhattan Beach workplace that captured minor victims....
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Death investigation leads to evacuations after grenade, ammo found inside Canoga Park home
Police investigating a death in Canoga Park discovered a grenade and ammunition inside a home, prompting evacuations and street closures.
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Court records detail hostility before NYT engineer allegedly killed by in-laws
A New York Times engineer allegedly killed by his elderly in-laws was in the middle of a bitter divorce and custody dispute with his wife, according to court documents....
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Remains of 2 people found as deputies wield shovel in old greenhouse in Lancaster
The remains of two people were found Tuesday afternoon in a remote area of Lancaster, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
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‘I miss my grandbaby.' Foster family of woman arrested following baby's death expresses grief
The foster family of a woman who was arrested on suspicion of murder after her 4-month-old daughter was found in a dumpster in South Los Angeles expressed their grief in a vigil on Tuesday. Community members gathered at the site where the infant was discovered to pay their respec...
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What are 'non-ultraprocessed' foods? With a new label, California is about to make that call
California is creating a front-of-package label for what it deems non-ultraprocessed foods. Some say a nationwide definition is needed to avoid confusing consumers....
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Supreme Court rules Trump administration can continue rapidly deporting migrants to 3rd countries
The Trump administration can continue deporting migrants to third countries without prior notice after the Supreme Court paused a lower court order blocking the policy....
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Orcas spotted off Newport Beach as El Nino, Hurricane Polo continue to push rare wildlife to SoCal
Hurricane Polo and El Niño are combining forces off the coast, bringing unusual and rarely seen sea life into the waters of Southern California.
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Data from 911 calls at ICE detention centers must be disclosed under new California law
A detention officer waits outside the main entrance of the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego on Feb. 20, 2026. (Adriana Helditz / CalMatters ) A new law will require local agencies to publicly disclose audio recordings and written records of 911 calls originating from priva...
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Bass, Raman address Jewish Angelenos at mayoral forum
Mayoral candidate Nithya Raman Tuesday night defended her appearance and comments she made criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza during an interview with Twitch streamer Hasan Piker last spring. Raman, who represents Los Angeles’ 4th City Council District, took the stage and sat a...
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Cornell fraternity gang rape allegations: Gov. Hochul calls for independent investigation
Gov. Kathy Hochul called for an independent investigation into Cornell’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape after the district attorney reopened the case....
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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
This aerial view shows the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif., Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong / AP Photo) Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury c...
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US Supreme Court sides with Trump administration in third-country deportations
Migrants deported from the U.S. get off an airliner at the runway of the Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, Costa Rica, in April 2026. (Ezequiel Becerra / AFP via Getty Images) The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the administration to resume, for now, deport...
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Dancing Horses are a favorite in local parades. Meet the father and son duo who train them.
Jeremy Fabian grew up on the saddle, learning the art of horse training from his father. Now, the father-son duo works side by side.
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News organizations ask court to bar White House enforcement of access ban
A logo on a booth for CNN is seen in the press area at the White House, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Washington. (Rod Lamkey / AP) Three news outlets that President Donald Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month asked a federal court to block the ban until the...
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Tiffani Thiessen goes from student to headmaster in new series 'Coven Academy'
Tiffani Thiessen is stepping into a new role with the series "Coven Academy," playing the headmaster of an elite boarding school for witches and warlocks....
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E-bikes are Orange County teens’ ticket to independence. But are they too dangerous?
Police examine an e-bike at the Orange County District Attorney's buyback event on Sept. 13, 2026 at Angel Stadium. (Jill Replogle / LAist) The bell had already rung on a recent morning at Newport Beach’s Ensign Intermediate School. But two of the school’s students hadn’t made it...
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Teachers unions make pitch to renew California tax worth billions for education
Fremont teachers union President Victoria Chon and Jervon Graves, a California Teachers Association staff member, go over the route for canvassing in Fremont Unified. (John Festerwald / EdSource) Vicky Chon started canvassing on a recent Saturday morning in the Glenmoor neighborh...
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Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol” has been convicted of murder in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.
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10 missing after boat carrying dozens of migrants capsizes near Puerto Rico: US Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday it had rescued 49 people and was searching for 10 others after a boat carrying migrants recently capsized in open waters west of Puerto Rico....
business
Kaiser lays off 147 employees in California
Kaiser Permanente will layoff 147 business and administrative employees across California in November, the health giant said
parks
The final showdown of Alaska’s Fat Bear Week comes down to heavyweights Bear 910 and Backpack
This image from video provided by explore.org shows a brown bear known as “Backpack,” officially named Bear 89, wading through Brooks River on Sept. 8, 2026, in the Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. (Explore.org / Associated Press) After a week of fierce competition, B...
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Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted of killing his wife while he was having an affair.
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3.8-magnitude earthquake rattles Piru in Ventura County
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake rattled Piru on Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake was registered at about 8 p.m. at a depth of 10.7 kilometers. Residents in Ventura, Thousand Oaks, Moorpark and surrounding areas reported feeling the earthquak...
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New laws make incremental tweaks to California’s mental health court, while bigger changes nixed
People walk by the San Diego Superior Court in San Diego on Nov. 17, 2025. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters . Sign up for their newsletters. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills Sunday designed to help his mental health court reach mor...