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2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations and presenters: See the full list
The field is set for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna leads the nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards with 11 nods, followed by Taylor Swift with nine. Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter earned seven nominations apiece. The ceremony will also celebrate some of ...
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Riverside County sheriff must return seized election ballots, court says
The Riverside County sheriff and one-time gubernatorial candidate who seized more than half a million ballots in a 2025 special election must return them to county election officials, the California Supreme Court ruled Thursday. Sheriff Chad Bianco in February seized approximatel...
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses U.N. General Assembly amid protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday that attacking Iran "was one of the easiest decisions I've ever had to make."
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How Trump's plan to make Head Start English-only would hit L.A. classrooms
The Trump administration wants to make Head Start English-only, altering learning for two-thirds of California children enrolled in the federal early childhood program. Critics say the plan goes against decades of dual language research....
government
Raman's polling lead puts pressure on Bass to win undecided voters – and go negative
The mayor's camp dismissed the Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll as an outlier, but one Bass insider said the survey 'put a pit in stomachs.'
government
High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows
As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll....
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California farmworkers face health hazards amid inconsistent pesticide enforcement
An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines....
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Thunder beast or swamp rhino? Fossils of prehistoric animal uncovered at SoCal construction site
The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal, are believed to be more than 40 million years old.
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Troubled LAX People Mover delayed again — and it might not be the last time
The contractor of the LAX Automated People Mover, LINXS, believes the train could open in early January.
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What to expect in Southern California and Mexico from powerful Hurricane Polo
Hurricane Polo delivered heavy rain on Mexico’s Pacific coast Thursday as the powerful system appeared on a track to deliver indirect impacts to Southern California this weekend. Polo has changed between Category 4 and 5 strength and was expected to skirt Mexico’s coast over the ...
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Taylor Swift's ‘Patient Zero' music video to debut at 2026 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday
Taylor Swift is giving fans another reason to tune into the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop superstar’s music video for her new single “Patient Zero” will make its world premiere during the VMAs on Sunday, Sept. 27, airing on CBS and MTV and streaming on Paramount+ in the U....
business
Judge blocks Trump’s ban and says CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have White House access restored
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to restore CNN, MS NOW and POLITICO's White House press credentials.
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Longtime Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter dies at 76
Longtime Los Angeles Lakers public-address announcer Lawrence Tanter has died, the team announced.
business
Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
parks
You better Beliebe it. Justin Bieber played a set at MacArthur Park
MacArthur Park got an unexpected guest Tuesday: Justin Bieber, who joined several members of his band for an impromptu performance.
safety
High-speed chase ends after driver crashes in Sherman Oaks
A high-speed police chase on freeways and surface streets ended in Sherman Oaks when the fleeing driver crashed.
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West Nile virus surges in Los Angeles County as mosquito spraying gets underway
Los Angeles County is increasing mosquito spraying as West Nile virus cases surge.
safety
High-speed LA police chase takes dramatic turn
A high-speed police chase ends in a dramatic crash in Encino.
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'American Horror Story: 13' premiere held in New York City
Some fan-favorite characters are back for the latest season of "American Horror Story," with the big-name stars who made them famous.
business
Woman who threatened to call ICE on taco vendors now getting scathing business reviews online
The woman says the backlash has damaged her house cleaning business, while a man who criticized her says she redirected angry calls and texts to his phone....
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Meat recall: Raw pork, beef and goat products recalled after being sold without USDA approval | What to know
The USDA said any product bearing the false establishment number "EST. 1363" should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
safety
Santa Monica nearing agreement to allow local police to patrol Metro E Line platforms
Santa Monica is close to finalizing an agreement with Metro to allow local police officers to patrol Metro stations within the city limits, according to Santa Monica city leaders....
safety
Santa Monica close to having patrol on Metro platforms
Santa Monica is close to finalizing an agreement with Metro to allow local police officers to patrol Metro stations within the city limits, according to Santa Monica city leaders....
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Hazmat spill temporarily shuts down eastbound 10 Freeway in West Covina
A hazardous materials leak from a semi-truck temporarily prompted a closure of the eastbound 10 Freeway in West Covina, according to authorities.
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Orange County man dies after contracting West Nile virus, family says
The family of an Orange County man says he died after contracting West Nile virus and is sharing his story in hopes of warning others about the risks associated with the disease....