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SoCal assisted-living facility worker accused of shooting 3 people at work
Three people were wounded in a shooting at an assisted living facility building in South Los Angeles and an employee is in police custody.
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney cites double jeopardy in bid to dismiss charges
The defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three young children, have filed a motion today to dismiss the murder case against her....
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GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports
A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports.
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Newsom signs bills to create new system for community college bachelor’s degrees
Students walk on the campus of Fresno City College (Ashleigh Panoo / EdSource) Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a pair of bills that will create a new system for approving community college bachelor’s degrees . Senate Bill 960 and Assembly Bill 2694, which were sent to Newsom as a tw...
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3 workers injured in shooting at Los Angeles senior living facility, fellow employee in custody: Police - ABC News
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Wild California crime rampage: Man linked to slaying, stolen guns and forest fires, police say
A murder suspect who led police on a violent manhunt across Placer County, ramming into a patrol car and lighting forest fires as authorities closed in, was killed in a shootout Monday morning....
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Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade
September 21, 2026 Contact: media@ph.lacounty.gov (626) 430-5360 Public Health Reports Highest Number of West Nile Virus Cases in Nearly a Decade Public Health Urges People to Take Immediate Steps to Prevent the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Illness The Los Angeles County Department o...
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'Demon Slayer' anime film 'Infinity Castle' sets Hulu streaming date
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is coming to Hulu Sept. 28, bringing the blockbuster anime film and its epic demon battles home for streaming.
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Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Christine De Anda, Operator of Rock N’ Pawz Animal Rescue
September 21, 2026 Media Contact: Christopher Valles accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Following Rescue of More Than 300 Animals from Lake Hughes Property in March LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) thanks t...
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Florida judge dismisses lawsuit over faceless Reese's pumpkins
Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”...
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Meet the artists behind Pasadena Humane’s ‘poorly drawn pets’ fundraiser
Pasadena Humane's popular "poorly drawn pets" fundraiser returns after exceeding expectations last year. (Makenna Cramer / LAist) It’s back! Pasadena Humane’s popular “poorly drawn pets” fundraiser is returning for another year, and the artists are already deep into drawing as of...
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Jason, Christina Nye, 6-year-old daughter killed in Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; son wounded: police
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
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They live near Lineage but didn’t qualify for relief. They say they feel abandoned
Joaquin Angeles and Aurora Flores pose for a portrait outside their home in East Los Angeles on Aug. 27, 2026. (Isaac Ceja / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Cynthia remembers the sound of her 1-year-old daughter’s cries as she tried to desperately ...
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Gunman shoots 3 co-workers at South L.A. senior living facility, police say
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. on Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
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Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.
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'Big Dave' uplifts world with hugs in memory of friend lost on 9/11
'Big Dave' is known for uplifting communities around the world with the power of a hug. It started when he lost his friend on September 11th, 2001.
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Family remains hopeful as 12-year-old boy Xavier Taylor continues recovery four months after baseball injury
Family remains hopeful as 12-year-old boy Xavier Taylor continues his recovery four months after a baseball injury.
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3 shot at South LA senior living facility
One person was arrested and three people were hurt after shots were fired at a senior living facility in South LA on Monday.
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7 On Your Side: SoCal homeowners seeking garage door repairs fall victim to overcharging scam
More and more homeowners across Southern California are falling victim to a common garage door repair scam. What seems like a great deal at first can quickly spiral into a nightmare, with some people being hit with shocking five figure bills....
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CA will coordinate temporary deployment of thousands of officers for LA Olympics
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2411 on Sunday at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum to support Los Angeles’ efforts to prepare to host the upcoming 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. (The Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom) California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill directing the state to coor...
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Tropical Storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?
Tropical Storm Polo is expected to become a "small but very dangerous" hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Aviation regulators turn to AI to help manage the nation's airspace
An American Eagle plane takes off from Hollywood Burbank Airport in October 2025. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) WASHINGTON — The federal agency in charge of air traffic control is turning to artificial intelligence to help manage the nation's airspace. The Federal Aviation Administ...
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Gabriel's Law: Palmdale boy inspires new law that can save kids' lives
A bill named after a Southern California boy who died after months of horrific abuse was signed into law Monday to bolster protection for children from parental or familial abuse. The so-called Gabriel’s Law was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom after the bill, Assembly Bill 2304, was ...
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Neither Becerra nor Hilton will commit to AI safety guidelines Newsom laid out Friday
From left, gubernatorial candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton during The Western Growers California Gubernatorial Candidate Forum at Fresno State in Fresno on April 1, 2026. (Larry Valenzuela / CalMatters) As governments and political leaders increasingly push for regulatio...
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'Gabriel's Law,' named after 8-year-old Palmdale boy Gabriel Fernandez, signed into law by Gov. Newsom
"Gabriel's Law," named after Gabriel Fernandez, the 8-year-old who was killed by his mother and her boyfriend back in 2013, has been signed into law by Gov. Newsom....
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3 staff members hurt in shooting at South LA senior living facility
A custodian was arrested after shooting and injuring three fellow staff members at a South Los Angeles senior living facility following an argument late Monday morning....
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A California frog is on the brink of extinction. Long Beach's aquarium has a plan to save it
Inside three water tanks in a tucked-away room at the Aquarium of the Pacific, biologists are tasked with bringing back a population of frogs that once thrived across the state’s mountainous streams but has since reached the brink of extinction. It’s a program that’s nearly close...
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States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery....
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Who may face the greatest risk from potentially historic El Niño storms
Ahead of a potentially historic El Niño season in California, state emergency officials sounded the alarm Monday that heavy rain and strong winds could create dangerous and deadly conditions for Southern California communities, especially for people on the road. As Gov. Gavin New...
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Family of delivery driver shot in Austin ICE encounter demanding answers: Lawyer
A man was shot and injured in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement incident in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, according to officials.
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California reaches settlement with Paramount, paving way for Warner Bros. merger
Skydance-owned Paramount reached a settlement Monday with California and other states that had sued to challenge the company’s buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward....
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U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials. The Saudis have been asking Trump for the U.S. military to take action agains...
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California declares state of emergency ahead of 'historic' El Niño forecast
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency to boost available resources ahead of this winter's El Niño, expected to bring “historic" storm conditions to California....
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Carnival cruise passenger goes missing after cameras capture him going overboard
The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.
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Newsom again vetoes bill to allow undocumented college students to work on campus
Students rally in support of undocumented students, urging University of California leaders to remove hiring restrictions for them, in front of Kerckhoff Hall at UCLA in Los Angeles on May 17, 2023. (Pablo Unzueta / CalMatters) California college students without legal immigratio...
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Doula helps mom deliver baby girl on roadside in San Francisco after parents get struck in heavy Golden Gate Park traffic
A baby girl was born on the side of the road in Golden Gate Park after her parents became stuck in heavy traffic while heading to the hospital.