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'She does that every morning': Brentwood residents say woman defecating on sidewalk is threatening them
Neighbors say she has been using the sidewalks of Brentwood as her bathroom for years.
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2 bodies in 2 days: Investigations underway after bodies found near Dominguez Channel
The bodies were discovered less than 10 miles away from each other. But there is "no evidence connecting the two death investigations at this time," said a sheriff's spokesperson....
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USC faculty rally in support of unionizing with new, high-placed city allies
USC non-tenure faculty rallied for union recognition with support from Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman as the university appeals the vote.
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ABC7 gets sneak peek inside highly anticipated Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Exposition Park ahead of Sept. 22 opening
The $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art pairs "Star Wars" artifacts with comics, paintings, sculptures and other forms of visual storytelling.
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Woman who fatally stabbed her fire captain wife is sentenced to 36 years to life
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi was sentenced to 36 years to life on Wednesday. She had pleaded guilty Aug. 4 to second-degree murder for killing her wife, Cal Fire Capt. Rebecca Marodi....
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Woman attacked by sea otter at Lake Tahoe was bruised, bloodied but sure one skill saved her
A woman swimming in Hidden Beach was viciously assaulted by a sea otter, needing 38 stitches.
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From Boba Fett to Banksy: Inside Exposition Park's new Lucas Museum
Naboo Starfighter at the entrance to the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art (Lou Caltabiano / Lucas Museum of Narrative Art) Exposition Park’s new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on on Sept. 22 — and LAist got a preview. The 300,000-square-foot building, designed by ...
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Alleged ringleader in Penn State cocaine trafficking case granted bail
One of the fraternity brothers accused of supplying the alleged cocaine trafficking operation at Penn State was granted bail on Wednesday.
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Gibby Fire updates: Shelter-in-place issued for some Orange and Riverside County residents amid brush fire in San Juan Capistrano
Crews are battling a growing brush fire in San Juan Capistrano off Ortega Highway at Gibby Road.
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O.C. surgeon who successfully fought sex assault charges loses his medical license
An Orange County orthopedic surgeon once accused of drugging and sexually assaulting women in a case that grabbed international headlines has lost his medical license, state records show....
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Tim Curry's cause of death revealed
The cause of death for actor Tim Curry has been revealed one week after he died at his Los Angeles area home.
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Northridge music shop liquidating treasure trove of instruments
The sound of instruments at Jammin' Jersey in Northridge will soon fade away after 40 years.
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Democratic socialists endorse Raman in LA mayoral contest
Councilmember Nithya Raman at a campaign news conference in May 2026. (Aaron Schrank / LAist ) Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman on Wednesday won the backing of the Democratic Socialists of America L.A. in her challenge to incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. The DSA-LA is a pot...
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Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, has died at 70
Cassandra Wilson, the two-time Grammy Award-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer has died. She was 70.
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A hurricane is not headed for Southern California. But it will send dangerous surf our way
Forecasters say Tropical Storm Marie, which should reach hurricane strength by Thursday off the coast of Mexico, is expected to create dangerous rip currents and waves at Southern California beaches over Labor Day weekend. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) D...
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Jury rejects insanity claim, ensuring life sentence for man who killed L.A. County deputy
Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, 32, was sane when he fatally shot L.A. County Sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in the back of the head in 2023, a jury ruled Wednesday....
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Woman killed in random Times Square stabbing was at 1st day at work after maternity leave
Piacenti and her husband welcomed a baby girl five months ago, and she was killed on her first day back at work after maternity leave, according to a GoFundMe page....
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Jury finds man convicted of killing LASD Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was legally sane
A jury found Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar was legally sane when he killed Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Palmdale in 2023....
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'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33
Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.
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Norwalk resident became a viral chronicler of a dangerous intersection where the 105 abruptly ends
A Norwalk local has taken it upon himself to post daily updates on a particularly dangerous intersection where the 105 Freeway ends and many cars crash....
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Two bodies found in 2 days near Dominguez Channel in Carson
It's unclear if the two deaths are related.
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Best 2026 Labor Day appliance deals to upgrade your kitchen
Shop the best Labor Day appliance deals right now before stocks sell out.
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Minneapolis shooting: Multiple victims, including 2 officers, officials say
There are multiple victims, including two police officers, in a shooting in downtown Minneapolis, city officials said Wednesday.
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IE youth mariachi group wins 2026 National Mariachi Championship
A youth mariachi group from the Inland Empire is celebrating its big win after taking part in the National Mariachi Championship in Anaheim.
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LAUSD students barred from AI use, in a surprise to school board
Los Angeles Unified is blocking student access to artificial intelligence tools on district-issued devices. (Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images) Los Angeles Unified is blocking student access to artificial intelligence tools on district-issued devices. The district’s decision, ann...
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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star scratched up days after her death: 'Doesn't make any sense'
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was found scratched and marred just days after her death at 80, stunning fans who arrived to lay flowers in tribute....
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Jury finds man convicted of fatally shooting LASD deputy in Palmdale was sane at the time
A jury found that the man convicted of fatally shooting a sheriff's deputy in Palmdale was sane at the time of the 2023 ambush.
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Inglewood teachers push back against $396M bond measure to upgrade district properties
Members of the Inglewood Teachers Association rally at the Inglewood Unified School District headquarters on May 6, 2026. (J.W. Hendricks / For The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Teachers in Inglewood are not happy with a new bond measure that will allocate...
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NBA strips Clippers of 5 first-round draft picks after probe, fines Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer
The NBA announced findings and penalties in connection with a yearlong investigation of the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.
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Unique vending machine sells physical copies of Nipsey Hussle's posthumous album
The estate of Nipsey Hussle has released an album titled “Prolific,” along with a collaboration to sell physical copies of the album at a unique vending machine. “Prolific,” which was a project between Hussle and Bino Rideaux, was released on streaming platforms on Aug. 14. The r...
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NBA suspends Steve Ballmer for one year, fines Clippers $30M, penalizes Kawhi Leonard $700,000 in cap circumvention case
The NBA on Wednesday announced severe punishments for the LA Clippers for violating salary cap circumvention rules when they signed star Kawhi Leonard in 2022....
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I got a golden ticket to tour Thrifty's ice cream factory. Here's what it was like
A larger-than-life Thrifty mascot greets visitors at the entrance to the brand's El Monte plant. (Gab Chabrán / LAist ) My grandfather, Charles Echternacht, came of age during the Great Depression, and it never left him. I don't think I ever saw him eat at a restaurant. But there...
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NBA fines the Clippers $30M, penalizes Kawhi Leonard $700,000 in cap circumvention case
Kawhi Leonard attends National Bank Open tennis tournament as Japan’s Naomi Osaka takes on Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Young / The Canadian Press via AP) Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year by the NBA, a...
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Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the US and Venezuela strike oil deal
Guinea-flagged crude oil tanker Avril waits its turn to be loaded with crude oil at Lake Maracaibo in Maracaibo, Zulia State, Venezuela on May 9, 2025. (FEDERICO PARRA / AFP via Getty Images) Chevron is expanding its existing operations in Venezuela, the Houston-based company sai...
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Coast Guard plane carrying DHS Secretary Mullin makes emergency landing
The Coast Guard plane made an emergency landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, multiple sources told ABC News.
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Researchers estimate close to 6,000 unsheltered people live within a mile of Olympic venues
The Los Angeles Convention Center is one of a handful Olympic venues in downtown L.A. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images) Researchers estimate that close to 6,000 unhoused people live within a mile of Olympic and Paralympic venues in Los Angeles County, and could be affected by secu...
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Family says teen employee shot at Five Guys in Oxnard still in critical condition
An 18-year-old who was shot while working inside a burger restaurant in Oxnard last week is still in critical condition, his family said Wednesday. Santa Paula resident Jonathan “JJ” Vasquez Jr. was taken to the hospital after being shot once at the Five Guys in the 2700 block of...
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Toyota Supra sports car being discontinued, may come back with hybrid power
There is a special variation of the 2026 Toyota GR Supra called Final Edition. So named because Toyota is saying farewell to the Supra. Yes, they're discontinuing the Supra, again....
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5-year-old boy wells up in tears during heartwarming birthday tradition
The glow of a birthday cake’s candles showed a 5-year-old boy’s eyes glistening while fighting back tears as one by one, his family members shared with the birthday boy what they love about him as part of their heartwarming tradition. Matias Gates’ touching reaction to the sweet ...
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L.A. is building a mystery fence around MacArthur Park
Nearly a year after L.A. approved $2.3 million for a fence around MacArthur Park, key details — design, height, timeline and impact on the neighborhood — remain largely undisclosed....
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CA groups sue Homeland Security over alleged attacks on naturalized citizens' right to vote
A coalition of immigrant and voting rights groups filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, claiming the department is attacking naturalized citizens' right to vote....
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Pabst Blue Ribbon offers $20,000 reward to recover 40,000 lbs. of stolen beer in California
Pabst Brewing Co. is offering a $20,000 reward following the theft of 1,602 cases of beer from a Montclair distribution center.
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'Why was the knife so necessary?' New details emerge in case of Beverly Hills fatal stabbing
A case has been presented to the district attorney's office against 19-year-old Conoray Lawantara, who is accused of fatally stabbing a man in a Beverly Hills alleyway....
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Democratic Socialists endorse Raman in L.A. mayoral race
The Los Angeles chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America endorsed Councilmember Nithya Raman for mayor Wednesday, giving the challenger a boost of left-wing, door-knocking energy as she challenges incumbent Karen Bass in the Nov. 3 election....
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Fremont man charged in $20K computer scam targeting elderly Ventura County resident
Fremont resident Ze Li, 5, was charged with grand theft, elder theft, and conspiracy after allegedly stealing $20,000 from an elderly Ventura County resident....
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Neighbors cite problems with abandoned lots in Reseda
For months, several abandoned lots in Reseda have been an eyesore and nuisance for neighbors who say they see illegal trash dumping, unhoused people and other activities day and night. A public notice indicates the area has four lots and that a project named La Estancia is being ...
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Man found beaten to death in alley in Exposition Park, police say
A 54-year-old homeless man was found beaten to death in an alley in Exposition Park, triggering an investigation.
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Defense tech has unleashed a new weapons boom in Southern California
(Illustration by Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters/iStock) The business of military contracting is booming in Southern California. The total value of defense contracts won by companies in Los Angeles County more than doubled in the last 10 years after adjusting for inflation, acc...
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Lauren Dominguez, family file lawsuit after California woman's death linked to kratom
A woman died unexpectedly in her sleep at age 55, her family believes a kratom product was responsible for her death.
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Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
An immigrant rights group sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that it alleged are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to vote. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Wa...
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Lindsay Clancy murder trial: What is postpartum psychosis?
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial highlights critical gaps in understanding and treating postpartum psychosis. Here's what we learned from a doctor.
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This dime sold for $1.2 million. The story behind its extraordinary value
With its darkened silver surface and coppery-gold hues, the more than 130-year-old dime may not look especially remarkable at first glance. But the 1894-S Barber dime is considered one of the rarest coins in American numismatics. On Sept. 1, one example sold for $1,250,500 at auc...
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FCC proposes Robocall Scorecard to rate how well providers protect consumers from illegal calls
The FCC has proposed a new Robocall Scorecard to help consumers understand how effectively phone providers combat illegal robocalls.
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Travis Kelce shares new details of his, Taylor Swift's wedding at MSG in New York City: 'It was insane'
Travis Kelce shared new details of his and Taylor Swift's wedding at MSG, saying "It was insane."
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CA legislature passes bill on addictive social media for younger kids. It has Long Beach origins
California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal speaks at a news conference outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Oakland, Calif. (Noah Berger / AP Photo) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . Long Beach may soon be lea...
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Tribes could co-manage ancestral forests under bill heading to Newsom's desk
Assembly Bill 2494 aims to pivot state demonstration forests away from commercial logging toward ecotourism and Indigenous stewardship. It now heads to Newsom's desk....
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Fake NFL player accused in romance scam
The FBI arrested a man who allegedly pretended to be an NFL player and scammed women in multiple states.
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Beloved toy retailer continues comeback with new California store as nostalgic shoppers rejoice
Toys R Us is bringing its iconic toy aisles back to another American shopping mall as the once-dominant retailer continues a brick-and-mortar comeback that has nostalgic fans buzzing....
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Generative AI banned on LAUSD-issued devices for students
The use of generative artificial intelligence is unavailable for students using school-issued devices across the Los Angeles Unified School District, board leaders clarified in a committee meeting on Wednesday. Parents and board members met on Wednesday to discuss concerns about ...