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Crews knock down fire at La Verne water treatment plant that prompted evacuations for neighborhood
A fire erupted at a battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne Tuesday, prompting nearby schools to evacuate.
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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape
The social media influencer Clavicular has been charged by Massachusetts prosecutors with raping a 17-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint....
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CHP pursuit of stolen SUV ends in violent crash in Alhambra
The high-speed pursuit of a stolen SUV ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday afternoon.
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Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty in gun permit bribery scheme
Prosecutors accused former undersheriff Rick Sung of leveraging the Sheriff Office's rarely issued gun permits to secure 200 iPads as well as a luxury suite at San Jose Sharks games....
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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says
Speaking by phone, Wilber Perez said doctors didn't remove the bullet because it's near his spine. He said ICE pressed for him to be released quickly from the hospital so it could move him to a detention center....
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Dodgers' Ohtani set for return Wednesday after IL stint; Roberts says he's ‘considerably' better
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be back in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup on Wednesday after a stint on the injured list. The two-way superstar has been on the IL since Sept. 9 due to right biceps inflammation and lingering soreness in his left knee. Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtan...
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Fast-food rivalry: Cops arrest 2 Wendys' employees for breaking into a McDonald's employee's car
Two Metro Atlanta Wendy's employees were arrested after allegedly breaking into a rival fast-food worker's car in a McDonald's parking lot.
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Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero'
Taylor Swift said her new music was recorded in celebration of "The Life of a Showgirl."
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Clavicular’ charged with rape in Massachusetts
Social media influencer "Clavicular" has been charged in Massachusetts with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
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Nick Reiner asks court for trust fund money owed to him before parents' slayings
Nick Reiner is asking a judge to give him access to a trust fund to pay for his legal defense on charges that he killed his parents. The executor of the trust has argued Reiner is barred from accessing the funds by law....
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A powerful El Niño is brewing. Newsom wants California ready for the worst
An automated National Weather Service weather station collects data on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Montara, California, on April 5, 2016. Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday as California braces for a potentially historic El Niño. (Paul Chinn / The San Fra...
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Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep says
Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
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San Bernardino street vendors call on county to join MEHKO program
Thousands of families across California are generating income by selling home-cooked meals as part of a permit program approved by the state, and some residents in San Bernardino are wondering why the county hasn’t opted in to the program. AB 626, which went into legislation in 2...
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Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan star in Disney's 'Darkwing Duck' revival series
35 years after its original debut, Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen revive Disney's Darkwing Duck character in newly greenlit series for Disney+.
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Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated
A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Removing César Chávez’s name has given this school a chance to define its own identity
A pedestrian walks past the front of Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Long Beach on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . When a school suddenly loses its name, what should the new one represent? At the Lo...
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Trump in United Nations speech says 'big decision' ahead: Make a deal or 'annihilate' Iran
Trump threatened other countries during his speech, asserting American dominance over the Western hemisphere.
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ASU hockey didn't submit training plans to school before player's collapse, report shows
Arizona State hockey coaches were present when a player collapsed during an outdoor workout , but plans for the training session were not submitted to the school, according to a preliminary report issued by the university on Tuesday. Matthew Mayich collapsed during an Aug. 20 wor...
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Dozens of LA shelter dogs enjoy day out and about thanks to volunteers
Hundreds of dogs received a break from Los Angeles-area shelters over the weekend thanks to dozens of animal lovers who volunteered to take them out for the day. Tails were wagging and there were smiles aplenty as nearly 400 dogs from six Los Angeles Animal Services shelters were...
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How LA’s Indonesian Muslims found a spiritual home in Pico Union
Imam Honest Qashidi outside the Masjid At-Thohir mosque in Pico Union. (Avidha Raha / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . From the outside, the Gothic architecture of Masjid At-Thohir does not immediately announce itself as a neighborhood mosque. The white f...
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'Toy Story 5' comes to Disney+ as cast reflects on film's success and timely, emotional message
The stars of 'Toy Story 5' talk about the franchise's incredible success and why this fifth installment is resonating with parents and kids alike.
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Republican senator calls for Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, asks the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden's associations with foreign leaders.
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Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
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Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
A female olive ridley sea turtle is making history along the Southern California shoreline, with two nests documented in Orange County, according to NOAA Fisheries....
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Childhood friend of Eugene Horsch reveals insight into family's past amid missing women investigation in Philadelphia, PA's Olney
A childhood friend of Eugene Horsch revealed insight into the family's past amid an investigation in the Philadelphia, PA Olney neighborhood.
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Sea turtles laying eggs at Huntington Beach and Seal Beach are first known cases of nesting on West Coast
Two olive ridley sea turtles have laid eggs on the sand on Southern California beaches.
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Netanyahu blasts Mamdani on social media ahead of visit to New York for UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, posting a video on social media ahead of his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly....
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Metro bus crash suspect still unable to appear in court
Bailee Rios, 36, did not appear in court on Tuesday, causing a fourth delay in her formal arraignment for a double-fatal Metro bus crash.
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These are shipping deadlines for U.S. Postal Service ahead of winter holidays
Ahead of the winter holidays, Southern California residents planning to send gifts and cards through the mail can start circling December deadlines: the U.S. Postal Service Tuesday released its recommended shipping dates for Christmas delivery. For mail and packages traveling wit...
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US military plane crashes near US air base in Germany, injuring pilot
An American military aircraft crashed at a U.S. air base in western Germany on Tuesday, injuring the pilot, the American military said.
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Grand jury declines criminal charges in Nolan Wells death
A Mississippi grand jury will not indict anyone in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black man whose body was found after a boating trip with friends during the Fourth of July weekend....
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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
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Nor'easter brewing along East Coast: What to know about this type of storm
Nor'easters usually develop between Georgia and New Jersey. Here's what to know about this type of storm.
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GOP senator calls for subpoenaing Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden over their business dealings
A Republican senator is calling for an investigation into the business dealings of Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden following the revelation that a Russian oligarch paid for Trump Jr.’s post-wedding festivities in the Caribbean earlier this year. Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, sent a...
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Los Angeles Fire Department unable to determine cause of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Los Angeles fire investigators were unable to determine the cause of the fire that erupted inside a Boyle Heights cold food storage warehouse in June, according to the LA City Fire Department (LAFD) Tuesday. The blaze inside Lineage Logistics’ 500,000-square-foot facility on Los ...
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Fentanyl and other drugs killed Hayden Panettiere; officials look for supplier
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and a mix of other drugs, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.
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These are the top-ranked HBCUs, according to US News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has released its ranking of the top historically Black colleges and universities, with Spelman College taking the No. 1 spot. Howard...
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Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to Mexico but remain offshore....
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Elderly couple found dead inside Newbury Park home
An elderly couple in their 80s was found dead inside a Newbury Park house after deputies conducted a wellness check at the home, Ventura County authorities said Tuesday. The sheriff’s office said a man called Monday morning to request that deputies check on his family members, sa...
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Judge won’t block Trump administration from giving SpaceX acres of wildlife refuge in land swap
A federal judge refused to block the Trump administration from giving SpaceX more than 700 acres of wildlife refuge as part of a land swap in Texas.
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Arraignment delayed again for driver in deadly Chatsworth Metro bus crash
Court proceedings for Bailee Rios are postponed for a fourth time after the 36-year-old Simi Valley resident failed to appear in court on Tuesday due to her medical condition. Rios faces charges including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the deaths of Daniel ...
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Metro bus crash suspect may be formally charged today
Bailee Rios remains jailed in lieu of $4.1 million bail.
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Evacuation order issued for lithium battery fire in eastern LA County
A lithium battery fire broke out in the city of La Verne in eastern Los Angeles County Tuesday, prompting elementary and high school students and staff in the area to shelter in place. The fire was reported inside a battery storage container belonging to the Metropolitan Water Di...
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California, New York sue to block deals canceling offshore wind projects
Democratic attorneys general from California and New York sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its plans to buy back offshore wind leases as President Donald Trump seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. California Attorney General Rob Bon...
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For veterans, these are the top schools according to US News & World Report
The Windy City is once again home to the highest-ranked university in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of “Best Colleges for Veterans," while the school that made the biggest leap into the top five is right along the I-55 corridor as well....
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Galveston County Sheriff's Deputy fired after seen on video tailing car, preventing traffic from passing, Texas officials say
A Galveston County Sheriff's Office deputy was relieved of duty after a posted video showed them tailing a driver too closely in Texas.
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Lucas Museum visitors: Enjoy a neighborly discount at the Natural History Museum
What to Know Lucas Museum of Narrative Art ticket holders may enjoy a discount at the Exposition Park museum’s neighbor, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Lucas Museum guests visiting the Natural History Museum will receive $5 off an adult ticket and a $3 ticket di...
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DoorDash settlement: Company to pay $131.5M after underpaying New York City delivery workers
DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to settle claims it underpaid New York City delivery workers, ending a legal battle with the city.
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It's the first day of fall - Will our clocks still 'fall back' this year?
For decades, some Americans have objected to the twice-yearly ritual of changing our clocks: losing an hour of sleep in the spring and plunging into early darkness in the fall....
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Flea-borne typhus rising in LA County with latest case reported in Wilshire Center
Typhus, a flea-borne bacterial disease, is on the rise in Los Angeles County, with the latest localized case reported in the Wilshire Center neighborhood, public health officials said Tuesday. The disease is spread to humans by infected fleas that commonly live on rats, opossums,...
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Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
Fat Bear Week was started in 2014 as an interactive way to inform the public about brown bears, the coastal cousins of grizzlies.
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Hurricane Polo could bring rip currents, large swells to SoCal's already battered beaches
Another hurricane churning in the Pacific Ocean could unleash another round of rough weather along the Southern California coast by early next week.
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Are you on Medi-Cal? Here’s what to know about big changes coming in January
L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn at the launch of the "Keep L.A. Covered" event in Lynwood in September 2026. (Christian Galeno / L.A. Care Health Plan) Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, many Medi-Cal enrollees will face new work requirements and eligibility checks — the result of sweepi...
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Worker killed in tower amusement ride crash at Munich Oktoberfest
An employee died after an accidented involving a free-fall tower ride at the world-famous Oktoberfest in Munich.
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Sept. 22 is the autumnal equinox: What to know as fall officially arrives
This year, the autumnal equinox falls on Sept. 22 at about 8:05 p.m. EDT, bringing shorter days and cooler temps.
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World Alzheimer's Day: The earlier you know, the more you can do
Monday marked World Alzheimer's Day, a day that has taken on special meaning following Bill Ritter's diagnosis earlier this year.
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What to know about dengue fever as Florida reports 1st death and cases rise
The Florida Department of Health confirmed the state's first death this year from dengue fever as cases of the mosquito-borne illness continue to rise....
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Trump to sign agreement with leaders of Greenland and Denmark at United Nations
President Donald Trump signed a security deal with the prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly....
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
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These are the top colleges, universities in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
A new college ranking evaluates nearly 1,700 institutions across the country based on academic quality, student outcomes, faculty resources and other factors....