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Los Angeles walking photography club shines a light on southeast communities one photo at a time
There's a new photo club focused on capturing the people, color and culture of southeast L.A. David Hernandez and Alan Arvizu started SELA Photo walk a couple months ago, hoping to shine a positive light on southeast L.A. also known as SELA....
business
Time running out for Inglewood businesses facing displacement for transit connector project
Some businesses in Inglewood were given 90-day notices to vacate in order to make way for a SoFi Stadium shuttle.
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Santa Monica College faces increased scrutiny after years of financial struggle
Santa Monica College is facing increased fiscal monitoring after years of financial struggle. (Alisha Jucevic / CalMatters) Santa Monica College has money problems. Spending has outpaced revenues over the last three fiscal years. And the college doesn’t have enough in its coffers...
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Podcaster charged with making threats against Trump
Former TV host Benjamin Azariah Southworth was arrested in Los Angeles on federal charges alleging he threatened to assassinate President Donald Trump and cyberstalked his lawyer's family....
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California kills bill regulating Flock cameras even as public rage grows
California lawmakers have tried and failed five times since 2022 to regulate technology that tracks license plates. Meanwhile, a national backlash against the tech has gained momentum. A protester holds a sign while demonstrating on the corner of Broadway and 14th Street in Oakla...
government
LA Mayor Karen Bass called to testify to Congress for fraud hearing on federal homelessness dollars
Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a press conference before LAHSA's annual homeless count at El Rio Community School on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA. (Carlin Stiehl / LAist) Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has been called to testify before Congress for an investigation into “p...
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Three spots serving up DIY grilling this Labor Day — without the host duties
Diners at the Venice Room season and grill their own steaks to order. While Labor Day is meant to celebrate your hard-earned time off from work, many people mark it with a barbecue — which often means manning the grill while everyone else relaxes with a plate and a cold beverage....
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Young girl among two bodies pulled from Dominguez Channel, homicide investigators say
Sheriff's homicide detectives are investigating after the heavily decomposed body of a young girl was recovered from the Dominguez Channel in Carson.
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Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
schools
California schools are sitting on arts money. A change in law might get them to spend it
Third grade students participate in an art class at San Pasqual Valley Unified School District at Winterhaven in Imperial County on Dec. 12, 2023. (Kristian Carreon / CalMatters) A bill to clarify how schools should spend California’s $1 billion annual investment in arts educatio...
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Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
The United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms.
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3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta
Three stranded hikers rescued on Mount Shasta told officials they relied heavily on Google’s AI assistant Gemini for information about the route and what to pack....
business
Lawsuit accusing Lizzo of harassment, discrimination tossed out by judge in LA
A lawsuit in which a former wardrobe assistant sued singer-rapper Lizzo and her production company for alleged harassment and discrimination has been tossed by a federal judge in Los Angeles, according to court papers....
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Top Labor Day TV deals to upgrade your setup in 2026
Make your game day better with these Labor Day TV deals and enjoy a better viewing experience.
parks
Shaikin: What's in a team name? In Anaheim, maybe the future of the Angels
Stan Kroenke is buying the Angels with great leverage he carries into negotiations with Anaheim over development of Angel Stadium and its parking lots....
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ICE officer charged with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan man, sources say
The ICE agent accused of lying to investigators in the shooting of a Venezuelan man during an immigration crackdown in Minnesota has been federally charged....
safety
'It drives me nuts': Mulholland Drive eyesore draws neighbors' ire, safety concerns
An abandoned Mulholland Drive home in L.A. is drawing neighbor anger over fire risks, trash, and graffiti. Local residents are calling for action.
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Dolly Parton's star on Hollywood Walk of Fame being repaired after vandalism damaged tribute site
Workers are making repairs to Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after it was vandalized earlier this week.
safety
What LAPD requires during stops — and where its gang unit fell short
Inspector General Matthew Barragan, left, and LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell attend the Los Angeles Police Commission meeting on Sept. 1, 2026, where officials discussed an audit of the department’s gang unit. (Martin Romero / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . I...
safety
Alabama police roast high school seniors for prank attempt
Hartford Police Department roast local high school seniors on social media in their prank attempt after they toilet papered the police station.
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Maduro seeks to have charges dismissed under immunity claims
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's lawyer said he is immune from prosecution because he is a head of state.
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Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC30 bring free youth sports clinic to Fresno
ABC30, Disney Jr. and ESPN hosted a free Fresno sports clinic introducing young kids to soccer, T-ball and flag football.
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2 bodies, including that of young girl, found along Dominguez Channel in Carson, California
2 bodies, including that of a young girl, were found along the Dominguez Channel in Carson, California.
safety
Mom of Anaheim girl killed in firework explosion launches boba truck in her honor
The mother of an 8-year-old Anaheim girl who was killed by an illegal firework explosion last year has started a business in her daughter’s honor. Haley Doan parks her new boba truck at Sigler Park in Westminster. It’s called Sassy Boba, named after Doan’s daughter Jasmine who di...
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Hurricane Marie tracking away from L.A., but beaches will still be hit hard
Hurricane Marie is expected to stay off the California coast, reducing the potential for significant flooding and strong winds, but the storm is poised to deliver dangerous surf conditions and some tropical rain over Labor Day weekend....
Local
County Officials Warn Property Owners About Fake Property Tax Relief Scam
September 3, 2026 Contact: Stephen R. Whitmore, Public Information Officer pio@assessor.lacounty.gov (213) 974-3101 County Officials Warn Property Owners About Fake Property Tax Relief Scam Seniors, homeowners beware of fraudulent claims promoting nonexistent “1098-SR” form LOS A...
government
Chabria: Trump has a new scheme to surpress the California vote this November. The threat is real
The Voting Rights Project at UCLA files a lawsuit to stop Americans' personal data from being swept up by the federal government to further Trump's false conspiracy about illegal immigrants voting in elections....
safety
Firefighters rescue dumpster diver trapped for hours inside San Francisco garbage truck
Firefighters rescued a man trapped for hours inside a garbage truck in San Francisco early Wednesday.
safety
Christian podcaster arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of threatening President Trump
Los Angeles-based podcaster arrested at his home Thursday morning on suspicion of threatening to kill President Trump.
safety
LA podcaster Azariah Southwest arrested over alleged Trump assassination threats
Los Angeles podcaster Azariah Southworth faces up to 12 years in federal prison after being indicted for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump and cyberstalking his lawyer's family....