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5 arrested in Anaheim drug bust targeting illegal pills sold at indoor swap meet
Five people were arrested after Anaheim police served a search warrant at an indoor swap meet as part of an investigation into the alleged sale of illegal pills, including sales to minors....
government
Xavier Becerra's lead over Steve Hilton widens in California governor's race, new poll shows
With less than two months until Election Day, a new poll in the race for California governor shows Xavier Becerra's significant lead over Steve Hilton widening....
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Buckingham Palace denies claim that Charles said Diana would be forgotten ‘soon enough'
Buckingham Palace has forcefully denied a claim by the brother of the late Princess Diana that King Charles III said she would soon be forgotten after her death. In a new book, Charles Spencer recounts the traumatic days after Diana was killed in a car crash in Paris in 1997 at t...
safety
UN mission finds grounds to believe U.S. committed war crimes in Iran
Human rights experts commissioned by the U.N.’s top human rights body say they have found “reasonable grounds” to believe the United States committed war crimes in two strikes in Iran, including on a school in the southern city of Minab . They also accuse Iran’s theocratic govern...
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'Dancing with the Stars' premiere night 2 sees strong dances, 2nd week 1 elimination
The men had their time in the spotlight for night one, but now it's all about the ladies. Here's who's at the top of the pack and who has been eliminated....
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Retired pilot who flew for LA news stations says Chatsworth helicopter appeared too low to recover
In Kurt Deetz's opinion, it looks like the pilot lost engine power and immediately went into autorotation.
business
OpenAI reveals new instances of ‘concerning' AI behavior during testing
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of “unexpected or concerning” behavior in artificial intelligence models as the debate on AI safety becomes increasingly heated. The AI company also said Wednesday it was introducing a new framework for tracking, probing and disclosing instances o...
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The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says
Peter Max died on Monday, his son said in a statement. No cause was given, but he had been suffering from advanced dementia.
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Dozens of people seen on images recovered from home in Philadelphia; some appeared lifeless
Nearly 60 different people can be seen in more than 1 million digital images and videos recovered from a home in Philadelphia.
government
LA Mayor Karen Bass, Rick Caruso come together for Palisades Recreation Center groundbreaking
Construction is underway on the re-imagined Palisades Recreation Center, the heart of the community.
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to President Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine....
safety
22-year-old woman identified as second victim in deadly Irvine McLaren crash
A 22-year-old woman has been identified as the second victim who died alongside a car influencer in a fiery McLaren crash in Irvine.
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Some California cars will get to skip smog checks. What to know about Jay Leno's Law
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited Jay Leno's Burbank garage to sign State Bill 1392, which expands smog check exemptions for certain collector cars.
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Sean Combs unpaid legal fees: 'Diddy' not paying legal bills, lawyer claims, asks judge to withdraw
Sean "Diddy" Combs isn't paying his legal bills while in prison, a civil attorney claims.
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Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before deadly news helicopter crash in LA
Police and LA Metro investigate the scene of a crash between an SUV and a LA Metro Bus that left three people dead on Tuesday in Chatsworth. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A motorist was arrested on murder charges after authorities say s...
government
LAUSD faces tough choices: Which schools to close, update or rebuild as enrollment dives
As LAUSD enrollment drops, district officials face tough choices over school closures and how to prudently spend billions in voter-approved bond funds....
business
$1 million in homeless funds for a nightclub? New LA fraud cases allege bribery and theft
Federal prosecutor Bill Essayli, seen last month, said Wednesday that when it came to homelessness spending in L.A., "nobody was minding the shop." (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Federal and county law enforcement announced charges Wednesday against three...
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WWII Navy veteran celebrates 102nd birthday, credits love and trust for long life
Navy veteran celebrates 102 years, says love and trust are key
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Feds raid home near South LA as part of homeless aid fraud probe
Federal agents in Los Angeles on Wednesday arrested three people accused of homelessness corruption and fraud, including a founder of a Culver City-based nonprofit who allegedly misappropriated more than $7.5 million in taxpayer funds and used the money for commercial real estate...
parks
First look at 'The Swan: Behind The Mirror' digs into the legacy of controversial reality show
These women were sold that beauty is more than skin deep - and endured one of the most controversial reality show experiences ever. Watch the trailer for the new documentary, "The Swan: Behind The Mirror," coming to Hulu Sept. 29....
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Twin sisters conjoined at the head underwent successful separation surgery: Hospital
Surgeons successfully separated infant twin sisters, who had been born conjoined at the head, a children's hospital in Missouri said.
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Mellody Hobson steps down from LA28 committee
Mellody Hobson and George Lucas speak onstage during the preview of the now-open Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Sept. 03, 2026. Hobson said this week she is stepping down from the LA28 Olympic committee. (Stefanie Keenan / Getty Images) Mellody Hobson, investor and Lucas Museum...
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The opposite of a guard dog: Golden retriever begs to play with intruder in San Diego break-in
A friendly golden retriever tried several times to play with an intruder during a bizarre San Diego break-in. The man was later arrested.
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California high-speed rail consultants flew first-class, visited bars on taxpayers’ money
Ian Choudri, CEO of California High Speed Rail, speaks during a press conference on the high-speed rail project at the Wasco Rail Yard facility in Wasco on Feb. 3, 2026. (Larry Valenzuela / CalMatters) California’s High Speed Rail Authority paid nearly $600,000 in unallowable tra...
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Here's who will be on ‘SNL' when Season 52 starts next week
“Saturday Night Live” added two new names to its cast for its 52nd season, while another cast member is moving on. Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter will join the sketch comedy show as featured players when it resumes next weekend, “SNL”announced Wednesday. “Welcome to the cast...
Local
Commentary: News helicopters are very L.A. It's a dangerous job
Los Angeles and airborne reporting were always a match made, if not in heaven, then a quarter-mile or so closer to it than the rest of us earthbound beings....
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Novig CEO says Sydney Sweeney was 'driving' visuals in controversial sports betting commercial
The Novig CEO says Sydney Sweeney was "driving" the visuals in a controversial sports betting commercial.
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Bystanders chase down suspect after stolen Tesla speeds down boardwalk in San Diego, California
A man driving a stolen Tesla crashed onto a busy boardwalk at a San Diego beach, police say.
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Santa Ana bans city employees from moonlighting for ICE
Santa Ana city employees are prohibited from getting outside employment that involves federal immigration enforcement activities. (Alex Brandon / Associated Press) Santa Ana employees are prohibited from obtaining outside employment that involves federal immigration enforcement a...
government
California billionaires tax has slim lead in new poll
Healthcare workers and other supporters with the Billionaire Tax Now coalition hold placards during a media briefing in Los Angeles on April 27, 2026. Healthcare workers and allies outlined the next steps in their effort to get California's Billionaire Tax on the ballot for the N...
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Trump stumps in NC for former GOP chair Michael Whatley, who's facing Roy Cooper in key Senate race
President Donald Trump delivered remarks in Gastonia, the hometown of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Michael Whatley
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Unsolved LA: Four years later, no arrests in killing of up-and-coming chef gunned down in South LA
Four years after James Henry Hall III was gunned down outside his girlfriend's South Los Angeles home, authorities are still searching for the three men responsible for his killing....
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The Fed raises interest rates for the 1st time in over 3 years
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and his colleagues are widely expected to raise their benchmark interest rate Wedneday, in an effort to tamp down demand and bring prices under control. (Win McNamee / Getty Images North America) Updated September 16, 2026 at 15:32 PM ET The Fede...
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La Opinión, the chronicler of Latino life in L.A., reflects on a century of change
The paper celebrated its centennial milestone by publishing a series of 100-word columns.
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Gov. Newsom signs Leno's Law, exempting more classic cars from smog tests
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 1392, suitably nicknamed Leno's Law, after well-known car collector Jay Leno went to bat for changing California's smog check policy....
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How Magnolia Bakery Built a Banana Pudding Empire | Local to Legendary
NYC icon Magnolia Bakery is bringing its iconic baked goods worldwide.
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Crocs has launched a new Disney and Pixar Cars Collection that fans will love
Celebrate 20 years of Disney and Pixar's "Cars" with this new limited-edition Crocs collaboration.
government
House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans had planned to remain in session until Thursday, but will now take their last votes Wednesday evening on a major White House priority....