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New video of serial 'butt-sniffer'
New video has surfaced showing the serial "butt-sniffer" Calese Crowder, 39.
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Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized
A week after the death of country music icon Dolly Parton, her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was vandalized.
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Notorious crouching sniffer known throughout Glendale and Burbank is arrested again
Serial butt sniffer Calese Crowder, feared for his crouching prowess throughout Glendale and Burbank, was arrested again by Glendale police on Friday afternoon near the scene of previous apprehensions....
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Los Angeles County prepares for possible Labor Day weekend storm and El Niño risks
Los Angeles County leaders are monitoring a Pacific storm system ahead of Labor Day weekend.
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7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
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$10 million in Adidas and Nike streetwear found at Arcadia warehouse, all fake, authorities say
Los Angeles County sheriffs trailed 25,000 units of counterfeit branded shoes and streetwear from a port of entry to an Arcadia warehouse.
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Loma Linda doctor’s cello performance gives veteran patient hope before amputation surgery
Dr. Paul Kalmansson of Loma Linda University Health used music to calm a veteran and offer him hope before undergoing surgery to amputate his leg.
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Rare Torrey pines faring worse than expected after Santa Rosa Island fire: 'Heartbreaking'
Up to 80% of the grove's trees may die as a result of the largest fire in Channel Islands National Park history.
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Amid public outcry, Tarrant County, Texas cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterm elections
Officials in Texas' third most populous county voted on Tuesday to reduce polling locations by 92.
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Aliso Beach becomes latest shoreside community to fight beach erosion
Laguna Beach has closed portions of a parking lot because of damage from erosion amid tropical storm swells in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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Why LA County emergency managers are prepping for the worst ahead of this year's El Niño
L.A. County emergency management officials are preparing now for a possible deluge of rain this winter, driven by a potentially historic El Niño weather pattern. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP via Getty Images) Emergency management officials Tuesday told L.A. County supervisors they're...
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CA lawmakers pass new safety rules for smoke-damaged homes. Will Gov. Newsom sign them into law?
A smoke remediation van is parked on a residential street in Pasadena, a few blocks away from where homes burned down in the Eaton Fire. (David Wagner / LAist) California legislators passed two bills Monday that would require insurance companies to follow new state rules for test...
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Amid blood shortage, grateful man knows all too well that donors are heroes
The blood from a typical donation only lasts about 42 days, so the Red Cross and hospitals need a constant supply.
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Hilary Fire updates: All evacuation warnings lifted for 74-acre brush fire near Palmdale
The Hilary Fire near Palmdale briefly triggered evacuation warnings for some Los Angeles County residents on Tuesday.
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Coverage for smoke damage, money for protecting homes passed to help wildfire victims
California lawmakers passed laws that would ensure insurance companies provide better coverage for smoke-damaged homes and financing for upgrades protecting residences from future fire damage....
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Tiger Woods strikes plea deal in Florida DUI crash case; driver's license suspended for 5 years
Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge after his DUI crash arrest in Florida earlier this year.
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Viral 'Oreogate' parenting debate, likely sparked by sneaky ad on Instagram, strikes real nerve about over-stepping
What is "Oreogate?" The viral parenting debate on Instagram is striking a nerve about boundaries and over-stepping.
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Judge dismisses Justice Department lawsuit challenging California transgender sports policies
A federal judge threw out a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit challenging California school policies that allow transgender athletes to compete in girls' sports....
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14-year-old girl, father wanted after baby found dead on side of road in Monterey County, California
California officials are searching for a teen they suspect murdered her baby, and her father, Sergio Galvez Perez, who is accused of impregnating her.
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Hilary Fire briefly threatens homes in Palmdale
The Hilary Fire has forced evacuation warnings for parts of Palmdale.
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Monterey Park Library offers deals for library card holders
The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library celebrated Library Card Sign-up Month Tuesday with the start of a program offering library cardholders discounts and other deals at participating local businesses. The Reader Rewards program, running through Sept. 30, allows Bruggemeyer Libra...
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Wildfire liability bill dies without a vote on final day of session
Smoke from the Eaton Fire fills the sky behind electrical infrastructure in La Cañada Flintridge on Jan. 8, 2025. (Jules Hotz / for CalMatters ) After nearly a month of intense closed-door negotiations, California lawmakers on the last day of session killed a compromise bill that...
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Two unsolved rap murders haunted police for decades. Why Tupac case closed but not Biggie Smalls'
A jury found a onetime Compton gang leader guilty in the slaying of Tupac Shakur. The killing of Biggie Smalls, a.k.a. the Notorious B.I.G., remains unsolved....
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Arellano: Arte Moreno finally sells the Angels. Anaheim's long nightmare is over
You stewarded nada, Arte: You destroyed. You started with so much hope and ended up with fans like my friends shooting venom at you like pissed-off cobras....
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Court documents show Tiger Woods plans to change not guilty plea in DUI case in Florida
Court documents showed Tuesday that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
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Doorbell camera captures dramatic moments when New York man struck by lightning
Dramatic video shows a man struck by lightning last week on Staten Island during strong storms.
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Student arrested after threatening Woodland Hills school social club: Source
A man accused of making a threat toward a student social club at a Woodland Hills school was arrested Tuesday, a law enforcement official exclusively told NBC4 Investigates. Saleh Pasha, 20, was arrested for publishing a threat to a school social club, a Los Angeles County Sherif...
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Altadena family celebrates groundbreaking after losing home to Eaton Fire
An Altadena family that lost their beloved home to the deadly Eaton Fire gathered Tuesday to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new home. Miguel Alvarenga beamed with excitement as he and his loved ones looked through the blueprints and renderings of what will be their rebuilt...
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California lawmakers kill wildfire bill after utility complaints
Legislation that would have helped wildfire victims receive compensation more quickly, but that utilities said didn't do enough to reduce their financial risks, died in Sacramento after the Assembly declined to vote on it....
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Get rattled! LA Zoo has new baby snakes as part of endangered species program
These rattlesnake pups share the same light gray and tan scales and their parents, but weigh just 5-6 grams and are half the length of a pencil. (Carl Myers / Courtesy L.A. Zoo) Two litters of a rare southwestern rattlesnake were born at the L.A. Zoo last month. The six New Mexic...
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"Scrubs" drops Operation-inspired teaser for Season 2 premiere on ABC and Hulu
The countdown to the return to Sacred Heart is on! Check out how J.D., Turk and Elliot get playful with an Operation-themed teaser ahead of the Season 2 two-episode premiere on ABC and Hulu!...
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Westmont neighbors concerned by questionable activity at abandoned home
An unsightly property in the middle of a Westmont neighborhood is concerning neighbors about trespassers, illegal drug use in the area and prostitution activity. Residents say the home, which is near the intersection of West Century Boulevard and Western Avenue, has been a proble...
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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame star vandalized; repairs underway
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star is under repair after it was apparently vandalized by someone who scratched over the singer's name.
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These college majors lead to the highest-paying jobs for California students
Students sit around a fountain on the campus of San José State University on Feb. 18, 2025. Computer science, nursing and electrical engineering are among the most lucrative fields of study for recent California undergraduates, who on average earn well over $100,000 four years a...
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Dog rescued from Santa Ana house fire
A family was grateful Tuesday after firefighters saved their four-legged fur baby named Agusta and also took one person to a hospital in a house fire in Santa Ana. Firefighters responded to the house fire around 4 p.m. Monday on West Fight Avenue, where they were able to confine ...
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Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years
Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....
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Teen who livestreamed California mosque shooting charged with murder
A 17-year-old girl faces a murder charge for allegedly livestreaming a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three people and circulating the attackers’ writings....
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California man, 14-year-old girl wanted after newborn found dead on roadside
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office issued arrest warrants for a 14-year-old girl and 38-year-old Sergio Galvez Perez, accused of murder and child sex crimes, respectively....
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Haitian who just graduated high school takes his own life after losing TPS status, advocacy group says
A 20-year-old Haitian who had just graduated high school and had recently lost temporary protected status died by suicide on Monday, according to an advocacy group....
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Lake Tahoe swim instructor Lynnette Bellin recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
A Lake Tahoe swimmer is recovering after what's believed to be a river otter, attacked her during a swim.
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Lake Tahoe swim instructor recounts rare river otter attack, receiving 38 stitches
WARNING: The video may be graphic for some. Lynnette Bellin, a swim instructor who teaches self rescue lessons, said she was on her weekly swim in the lake when the otter encounter occurred. "It was teeth and claws and I was pushing it away," Bellin said, describing what she says...
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Meet the rescuers saving the stray cats of Brooklyn
These cat rescuers are saving Brooklyn's stray cats while inspiring rescuers-to-be around the world.
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House passes short-term funding bill to avoid federal government shutdown before election
The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection....
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LA County rolls out revamped public comment system for Board of Supervisors meetings
The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors meeting on April 15, 2025. (Samanta Helou Hernandez / LAist) Los Angeles County rolled out a new way to participate in Board of Supervisors meetings Tuesday with a revamped registration system that officials say will make it easier for residen...
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Video shows moment FBI agents surround Swalwell at SFO amid federal investigation
The video shows Swalwell getting off a plane wearing a black hoodie and baseball hat before investigators approach him. He appears to cooperate and hands over what is presumed to be his cellphone to a female agent....
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Pennsylvania police officer charged with voluntary manslaughter in killing of college student
A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Rams owner Stan Kroenke agrees to buy the Angels
Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke has reached an agreement to buy the Angels, ending the tenure of longtime owner Arte Moreno.
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MLB’s Los Angeles Angels to be sold to Rams, Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke
Angel Stadium of Anaheim. (Katelyn Mulcahy / Getty Images North America) Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has reached a deal to purchase controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno. The company led by Stan Kroenke made the surprising announcement Tuesday, say...
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Nicole Kidman shares excitement for ‘Practical Magic 2’ at premiere with Sandra Bullock in Los Angeles
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite as the Owens sisters in “Practical Magic 2,” sharing why they returned for the long-awaited sequel.
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Germany blames Russia for last month's attempted drone attack at airport
The German government on Tuesday blamed Russia for an attempted attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month using a drone laden with explosives, and announced that it would shut down a Russian consulate among other measures....
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Swimmers urged to watch out for 'purple meanie' jellyfish at Jersey Shore
A type of Jellyfish, known as the mauve stinger or "purple meany," has been moving along the New Jersey coast.
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Rams owner Stan Kroenke buys Los Angeles Angels, ending Arte Moreno's era
A new era has begun for the Los Angeles Angels, ending Arte Moreno’s time with the franchise.
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Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends
The effort is part of the implementation of President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail voting.
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18-year-old Five Guys employee critically injured by stray bullet in Oxnard shooting
Oxnard police have arrested a 16-year-old suspect on suspicion of attempted murder after Jonathan Vasquez was critically wounded by a stray bullet while he was on break inside the restaurant....
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Convicted MAGA election denier declines job in California amid pressure from Newsom
Tina Peters, who served prison time for tampering with election equipment in Colorado, has declined a job offer in Shasta County, her attorney said.
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Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials
A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida....
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Bill that could block Forest Lawn Drive safety fix heads to Newsom
Forest Lawn Drive, which has become a contentious street safety topic in the run up to the mayoral election, provides access to Griffith Park. (Robyn Beck / /AFP via Getty Images) Topline: A bill that threatens a long-planned project to slow cars on Forest Lawn Drive near Griffit...
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LA County sues State Farm over handling of wildfire claims
Los Angeles County has filed a lawsuit against State Farm, alleging the insurer mishandled claims stemming from the Eaton and Palisades wildfires through delays, denials and underpayments....
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Bank of America worker killed in 'unprovoked' Times Square stabbing identified: Police
The NYPD said two people were stabbed in a "random and unprovoked" attack by 39-year-old Pamela Cisneros of Queens.
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North Carolina teen dies from rare brain-eating amoeba found in freshwater: Health officials
State health officials say the teenager died Monday.