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DNA from Thomas Jefferson's hair delivers compelling new evidence in centuries-old paternity mystery
A centuries-old question over Thomas Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings, a woman he enslaved, is back in the spotlight — and new DNA evidence reinforces what historians have long concluded....
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Tracking Hurricane Polo: What the storm's path near Mexico means for Southern California
Hurricane Polo continues its path north toward Mexico. Here's how it will impact Southern California.
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Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging....
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Newsom signs 4 new California DUI laws. Advocates want more next session
Jennifer Levi addresses the media during a press conference at the Capitol Annex Swing Space in Sacramento on Feb. 12, 2026. Levi recounted how her son, Braun Levi, was killed by a drunk driver in May of 2025. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters ) Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signe...
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California enacts 'Braun's Law' to crack down on repeat DUI offenders with tougher penalties
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Braun’s Law to crack down on repeat DUI offenders, closing legal loopholes to ensure drunk drivers who kill face murder charges....
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Iconic SoCal bookstores Vroman's and Book Soup have found a new owner
The beloved bookstores have been searching for a buyer for two years, ever since owner Joel Sheldon, whose family has helmed Vroman's for more than a century, announced his retirement in 2024....
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DUI drivers face increased penalties under new laws signed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed four bills that would increase penalties against DUI drivers in California.
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Hurricanes in the Pacific threaten Hawaii and Mexico with floods and high surf
Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo....
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Mayor Bass and challenger Raman each raise about $2.5 million in campaign funds
The two mayoral hopefuls were effectively neck and neck as they pulled in donations of up to $1,800 while also tapping the city's pool of taxpayer matching funds....
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Southern California woman arrested year after newborn baby boy found abandoned in dumpster
Riverside police arrested 26-year-old Astrid Nohemi Lopez Ramos for child endangerment more than a year after her newborn baby boy was found abandoned in a dumpster....
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Dodgers manager Roberts expects Ohtani to get the at-bats he needs for playoffs by season's end
Shohei Ohtani doesn’t need to put up huge numbers in October for Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts to be thrilled with his success following his latest injury absence. Having two two-way star healthy and in the Los Angeles lineup as the leadoff batter will be plenty — and ...
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Nor'easter to lash the East Coast with strong winds, flooding and heavy rain
A powerful nor’easter has intensified, generating storm-force winds and massive waves along the East Coast.
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100 days after Boyle Heights warehouse fire, health concerns persist in surrounding neighborhood
One hundred days after the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, health care providers say residents continue to experience physical and mental health effects linked to the disaster....
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Sea turtle eggs found in OC transferred to Aquarium of the Pacific over concerns of high surf, tides
Eggs from two endangered olive ridley sea turtle nests discovered on Orange County beaches were moved to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach.
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LAFD couldn’t determine what caused the Lineage fire. City attorney candidates want to investigate
Firefighters fight a warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (Jae C. Hong / AP Photo) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Los Angeles fire investigators stopped short of identifying what caused the June fire at the Lineage w...
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Warmer waters likely attracting sea creatures; sea turtle nests in OC linked to 2 endangered turtles
Two historic sea turtle nests discovered in Southern California have been confirmed to belong to two different endangered olive ridley sea turtles, according to NOAA Fisheries....
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Husband arrested for wife's 2006 murder
Human remains found under a Big Bear Lake house in 2020 were positively identified in 2023 as Jill Maiorca, who went missing in 2007.
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Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killed
A new report on Charlie Kirk's assassination last year says his Turning Point USA organization insisted he speak outdoors despite security concerns.
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Rep. Ro Khanna unveils nearly $1 trillion universal childcare proposal with eye on 2028 presidential campaign
Khanna continues to campaign on behalf of candidates spread across the country – though he’s not coy about his political ambitions ahead of the 2028 presidential race....
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Bicyclist killed by hit-and-run driver near 710 Freeway on-ramp in Paramount
A search is underway for a driver who hit and killed a bicyclist near the 710 Freeway in Paramount and then drove away.
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Long Beach as the new Amsterdam? Bike lane boom sparks cheers, debate in the city
Long Beach has been working toward this vision since it adopted its bicycle master plan 25 years ago, now with mounting urgency as auto-related fatalities rise....
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House signaled Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trump’s Saturday trip, the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. The news organization was replaced by Real Amer...
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NTSB releases preliminary report on northwest Fresno, California plane crash that killed 4 Eady family members
The NTSB released a preliminary report on a northwest Fresno, California plane crash that killed 4 members of the Eady family.
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El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?
A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming....