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Street artist Tom Bob turns everyday objects into ephemeral displays of whimsy
He turned a pipe in Lower Manhattan into a colorful snake, and now he has set his sights on a Greenpoint warehouse
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‘Brentwood Pooper': Residents say woman has been defecating in public for years
Neighbors in Brentwood are frustrated because they say a woman has repeatedly defecated on the sidewalk for years and that they want city leaders and police to do something about it. The woman — who some neighbors call the “Brentwood Pooper” — has been seen repeatedly going to th...
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Third teenager dies, 1 hospitalized after SUV veers off 5 Freeway in Anaheim ejection crash
The death toll rose to three after a crash involving an SUV that veered off the 5 Freeway in Anaheim, leaving three teenagers dead and another injured....
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LA County Library Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Lynwood Library
September 4, 2026 Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov LA County Library Celebrates Reopening of Newly Renovated Lynwood Library Supervisor Janice Hahn and LA County Library Director Dr. Skye Patrick joined community members to mark completion of $8 million transformation LYNWOOD, C...
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Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?
With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.
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Driver of stolen Mercedes led police on erratic, slow-speed chase through South L.A.
A driver in a stolen Mercedes led CHP on a 40-minute, slow-speed pursuit through South L.A. Thursday night, obeying red lights before CHP ended the chase on the 10 Freeway....
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Nearly 6,000 homeless people could be affected by security plans around Los Angeles Olympic venues, report says
Nearly 6,000 unhoused people could be affected by security plans for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, according to a new report.
government
How will LA’s next mayor take on the city's environmental challenges? 3 candidates’ forum takeaways
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and Councilmember Nithya Raman separately explain their environmental positions at a mayoral forum held Thursday at L.A. Trade Tech in downtown Los Angeles. With a little more than two months to go until the general election, the two mayoral candidates runni...
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Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day 2026
The federal holiday, which falls on Sept. 7 this year, means government offices and banks will be closed.
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Harmful algal bloom shuts down swimming in Riverside County’s Lake Hemet
A boat motors through green water during a harmful algal bloom in at Lake Elsinore, in 2022. Now another Riverside County lake, Lake Hemet, is reporting issues. (David McNew / Getty Images) Topline: Visitors and residents are being warned to avoid swimming in another Southern Cal...
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4 dead, 2 critically injured after car goes off cliff on Highway 2 near Wrightwood
Tragedy unfolded near Wrightwood after a rollover crash left four people dead and two others critically injured early Friday morning at the start of the Labor Day weekend....
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
business
Shop the best 2026 Labor Day sales: From beauty essentials to shoe favorites
Labor Day 2026 shopping spree: Find top deals on beauty, shoes, and more!
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Frankfort mom accused of killing toddler called him ‘anti-Christ,’ followed Lindsay Clancy trial: prosecutors
New details revealed in court documents shed light on what happened inside a Frankfort home where a 2-year-old boy was found dead, as the child's mother faces three first-degree murder charges....
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass summoned to testify as House committee examines homeless spending
A congressional subcommittee has asked L.A. Mayor Karen Bass to testify over homeless funds.
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Go behind the scenes of The Lion King on Broadway with Faith Musembi, director of NatGeo's 'Lion'
From the savanna to Broadway - join director of National Geographic's "Lion," Faith Musembi, behind the scenes at The Lion King on Broadway.
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Spatula-wielding hero leaps through In-N-Out window to protect workers
A Southern California man has drawn praise for using a spatula to confront a stick-wielding woman who reportedly was threatening employees of an In-N-Out in Lake Elsinore....
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Neighbors say pleas for help about Beverly Grove property have gone unanswered
Homeowners in Beverly Grove say their pleas for help about a nearby “ problem property ” have gone unanswered for years. It appears to be a case of a man who needs help. Neighbors are worried for him but also for themselves, and city and county efforts to help are not getting any...
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He uncovered wasteful LA homelessness spending. He was just demoted, without explanation
L.A. Homeless Services Authority Commissioner Justin Szlasa (left) at a commission meeting with L.A. Mayor Karen Bass (right) on Feb. 28, 2025. (Nick Gerda / LAist) Since joining the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s governing commission nearly two years ago, Justin Szlas...
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LOVB Los Angeles player and Olympian Haleigh Washington surprises Compton volleyball athletes at practice with Saving Our Daughters
Saving Our Daughters launched its Behind the Scenes in Careers program Sept.2 in Compton with Haleigh Washington.
business
Tesal Cybercab: Feds open probe into Elon Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides
Tesla is facing a probe into the safety of its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs a day after the company run by Elon Musk launched the taxi service with fanfare....
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Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
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Police investigating after man shot in Sawtelle
Police are investigating a shooting in Sawtelle on Friday afternoon. Officers responded to Sawtelle Boulevard and Ohio Avenue around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. Details about his condition were ...
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Federal civil rights data about students is finally out. It's different under Trump
(Win McNamee / Getty Images) A massive trove of data about the civil rights of American students was quietly published on the U.S. Education Department's website this week. The Civil Rights Data Collection includes information about which groups of students are being bullied, whi...
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Multiple cars involved in crash in Sherman Oaks
Multiple cars were involved in a crash in Sherman Oaks on Friday afternoon. The call came in for a collision in the 15000 block of Ventura Boulevard near Noble Avenue just before 4:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. It’s unclear if anyone was injured. Aerial f...
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Amazon, Target and Walmart pull ‘German soldier' Halloween costume from websites
Amazon, Target and Walmart have removed a controversial Halloween costume from their websites following criticism that it resembled uniforms worn by German soldiers during World War II. The costume, produced by Orion Costumes and marketed as the “German Army Soldier Adult Costume...
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Community colleges suddenly oppose plan to let them offer more bachelor’s degrees
Students walk through the MiraCosta College campus in Oceanside on Sept. 26, 2024. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) California’s community colleges have been trying for several years to offer more bachelor's degrees. This year, they put their hopes in two sweeping bills designed to ...
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NFL calls on prediction market apps to ban 'objectionable bets'
NFL writes to prediction apps reiterating concern for certain trades
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New details emerge in 'Wheel of Fortune' announcer suspension
More details about the alleged circumstances that led to Jim Thornton's suspension as the announcer for "Wheel of Fortune" are being revealed.
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All eyes turn to federal court in Alabama as SEC tries again to ban former pros from LSU roster
The Southeastern Conference's next - and maybe last - chance to keep players who spent time with NFL teams this summer from being added to LSU's football roster comes in a federal court in Alabama....
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Hurricane Marie brings rain chances, high surf to Southern California over Labor Day weekend
While Hurricane Marie isn’t expected to hit Southern California directly, it may still dampen some plans over Labor Day weekend.
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Celebrate California Wildlife Day in honor of iconic Big Bear bald eagle Jackie
Admirers of Jackie the bald eagle, who became an internet sensation from her perch overlooking Big Bear Lake, will have yet another chance to celebrate the bird's legacy....
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Walk of Fame star honoring Lea Salonga unveiled
Lea Salonga today became the first Filipina with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, honored for her groundbreaking Broadway career, highlighted by her Tony Award-winning performance in “Miss Saigon.” “This is surreal,” Salonga said as she accepted the honor during a ceremony i...
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Caregiver sentenced in strangling murders of 2 dementia care residents
A caregiver who strangled two residents at a facility for seniors with dementia using a plastic bag was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without the possibility of parole....
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Exclusive look at 'Moana' bonus features showing how they created Moana's island home
"Moana" filmmakers reveal how they created Moana's island home in the most unlikely place! The film heads to digital platforms Sept. 8
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A federal judge ordered fixes at Adelanto. Now a congresswoman wants the state to step in
Rep. Norma Torres, left, speaks in July 2025 during a news conference at Adelanto. She's now calling on the state to do more to protect people held at the privately run facility, which is under contract by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as an immigration detention cente...
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Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial; grants defense 1 hour to appeal
Jurors told the judge Friday they are deadlocked on whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children, leading to a hung jury. Without the jurors present in the courtroom, the judge said he intends to declare a mistrial but has given the defense an h...