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‘Here, you are all welcome:' Pope Leo comments on Trump's attempt to bar media from White House
Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him, as he responded to the Trump administration’s attempt to bar U.S. media from the White House and affirmed the importance of journalists covering public figures. Leo spoke to reporters Friday on his way to France for a fo...
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Heavy rain triggers mudslide in San Bernardino County, closing roads
A mudslide in the Inland Empire has closed off several mountain roads. The slide occurred amid what the National Weather Service described as heavy rain from thunderstorms....
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Appeals court orders Trump administration to distribute homeless funds
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has rebuffed a Trump administration effort to dictate how homeless service organizations in Los Angeles can seek millions of dollars in federal housing funds....
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Lineage warehouse fire health concerns persist as LAFD lists cause as undetermined
AltaMed data shows residents near the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire reported increased health problems from June through August 2026.
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More than 12,000 homeless-related fires already reported in LA this year, straining fire crews
So far this year, there have already been 12,241 homeless-related fires in L.A. This 3D map shows how these fires are impacting your neighborhood.
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Xavier Becerra expands lead over Steve Hilton in California governor's race, poll shows
Xavier Becerra has widened his lead over Steve Hilton in California's race for governor, according to a new poll.
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Temporary ground stop issued at LAX due to thunderstorms: FAA
A ground stop was issued at LAX Thursday afternoon due to thunderstorms.
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Donny Osmond residency at Harrah's Las Vegas extended | Here's why he calls it his 'favorite show' he's ever done
Donny Osmond has extended his Harrah's Las Vegas residency through June of next year and explains why the show remains one of his favorite projects.
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Stanford apologizes for using AI to swap race, gender of a student in its marketing materials
A Stanford spokesperson said its housing and dining department had used AI 'to alter the image in violation of university policy.'
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Temperature stabilized in battery unit that caught fire at La Verne facility; evacuations lifted
Evacuations orders have been lifted in La Verne after officials reported progress at a lithium battery storage unit that caught fire at a water treatment facility earlier this week....
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Appeals court clears LAHSA to seek federal funds, rejecting Trump admin effort to sideline agency
A man experiencing homelessness stands on a street lined with tents and motorhomes in the Skid Row area of downtown Los Angeles. (Apu Gomes / AFP via Getty Images ) A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected the Trump administration’s latest attempt to sideline the L.A. region’...
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Vroman's and Book Soup announce new owners
Pasadena institution Vroman's Bookstore and West Hollywood's Book Soup announced Thursday that Robert Hoffman and his family will take over ownership of the two bookstores. (FREDERIC J. BROWN / AFP via Getty Images) Topline: Vroman's Bookstore in Pasadena and Book Soup in West Ho...
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Crews battle commercial building fire in downtown Los Angeles as flames shoot through roof
A commercial building fire prompted a defensive response from firefighters in downtown Los Angeles, where flames were seen coming through the roof of the structure....
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Meet the DTLA chefs making mouthwatering, boundary-breaking Indian cuisine
Charred sweet potato chaat from Brick Lane in the Arts District (Katrina Frederick / Courtesy Brick Lane ) If you're a fan of Indian food, there's a good chance you head to places like Artesia or Orange County when the craving strikes. But there's a growing destination for Desi f...
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A new California law forces one community to try something different over homelessness
At right, Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond speaks with an unhoused person during the city's point-in-time count on Jan. 26, 2026. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr. / CalMatters) The Legislature is forcing the city and county of Sacramento to try something unusual in their fight agai...
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5 delightfully strange museums and why people love them
Critics have varying opinions on the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's unconventional galleries. (The Lucas Museum) Museums around the world serve as a lens into human history, culture, scientific achievement and more. But that fancy-schmancy description gives a sort o...
