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Man arrested in connection with hit-and-run that killed family dog in Culver City
A man suspected in a hit-and-run crash that killed a family dog in Culver City last week has been arrested, police said Thursday. The crash happened near Higuera Street and Lucerne Avenue on Aug. 14 at around 5:45 p.m., according to the Culver City Police Department. Investigator...
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3 things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt
The federal debt topped $40 trillion for the first time this week. Investors who buy government bonds are demanding higher interest rates to finance the growing debt load. (Mandel Ngan / AFP) The Treasury Department reported this week that the U.S. federal debt had reached $40 tr...
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Project Runway's Bi Pham found himself through fashion
For Project Runway's Bi Pham, fashion is about more than clothes; it's about building confidence, having fun and finding yourself.
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Pregnant woman Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz held for weeks in Dilley, Texas ICE custody after immigration lawyer scam: family
Pregnant woman Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz was held for weeks in Dilley, Texas ICE custody after an immigration lawyer scam, her family said.
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Pomp and tuition dollars at work: USC convocation is more emotional for parents than freshmen
USC freshmen donned academic gowns for convocation to mark the start of college, joined by Beong-Soo Kim in his first ceremony as university president....
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The system meant to protect ICE detainees has collapsed
Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, N.J., on June 3. (Lianne Milton for NPR) One of the last remaining checks on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and private-prison contractors running immigration detention centers has all but collapsed, leaving thousands of people trappe...
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Back-to-school checklist: 10 things parents overlook that should be on your list
Don't forget these 10 back-to-school essentials for parents!
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6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Xavier Becerra gets to play it safe in the race for governor, and he isn’t making promises
Gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra speaks at the California Democratic convention in San Francisco on Feb. 21, 2026. (Jungho Kim / CalMatters) Xavier Becerra says California needs to build more housing by reducing permitting times and making affordable housing funding easier ...
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brings stars, cosplay and Disney Legends together
Step inside D23 with On The Red Carpet and experience the stars, surprises and fan moments that made this year's event unforgettable.
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Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ....
parks
Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren adopts pig seen running loose through West Hollywood
Wilbur, the runaway pig who was spotted scampering through a West Hollywood neighborhood, has found a forever home.
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Robin Williams' movies, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Dead Poets Society,' arriving on 4K Ultra HD
Watch iconic Robin Williams' movies, "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Dead Poets Society," at home for the first time this fall in 4K Ultra HD!
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Long Beach responds after neighbors say trash is going uncollected for days, even weeks
Trash, flies and discarded furniture are becoming a frustrating sight for some Long Beach neighbors who say they’ve waited days — and in some cases weeks — for the city to collect garbage and bulky items. “I want to say at least two to three weeks,” said Ivan, a Long Beach reside...
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Ability First celebrates 100 years of empowering people with disabilities
A community organization is celebrating 100 years of helping people with disabilities live their best lives.
schools
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
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To Encourage Whistleblowers to Come Forward, LAPD Officer’s Illegal Recording Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors
August 20, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov To Encourage Whistleblowers to Come Forward, LAPD Officer’s Illegal Recording Charges Reduced to Misdemeanors Court grants Daniel Flores’ request for judicial diversion for one year for 16 misdemeanor cha...
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Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
business
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest....
parks
The Vision Theatre is set to reopen after 15 years of renovations
The newly renovated Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in Leimert Park on Aug. 19, 2026. (LaMonica Peters / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . The wait is over, and the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center is preparing to reopen, ushering in a new era o...
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LA taqueros meet Baja’s best for two-night DTLA taco festival
Chef Ray Garcia's take on a jerk chicken taco, char-kissed and loaded with mango salsa, at The Brown Sheep inside Level 8. (Gab Chabrán / LAist ) Finding a good taco in Los Angeles isn't as hard as it used to be, but finding an excellent one requires an almost obsessive devotion ...
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Masked suspect accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia identified: Police
The Philadelphia Police Department identified the suspect in the Aug. 12 assaults as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes.
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US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion
The national debt for the United States has now surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history.
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Eric Swalwell briefly detained as feds seize his phone at S.F. airport, source says
The latest developments in the federal investigation come four months after Swalwell dropped his gubernatorial bid denying allegations of sexual assault and misconduct....
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AI jobs are booming and paying more — but women are being left behind
AI is creating some of the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the U.S., but women remain significantly underrepresented in the field.
parks
Water main break floods Westlake streets and homeless encampment
A water main break Thursday morning near a homeless encampment flooded streets around 3rd Street and North Occidental Boulevard.
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Good Goosey! Pet goose alerts family to fire, helping save barn animals
"He's a hero and deserves to be famous:" When something was wrong, the newest member of the Gerber family noticed and sprang into action.
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One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry
Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills.
safety
Man on dirt bike leads police on chase through downtown L.A., makes phone call, stops for gas
The young man rode on surface streets while talking on the phone and, at one point, stopped to fill up with gas to continue to evade arrest.
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LASD deputy shoots dog during arrest near Sunland Park Recreation Center
A Los Angeles County deputy shot a dog while an arrest was being made near the Sunland Park Recreation Center on Thursday, authorities said. The shooting happened in the 8600 block of Foothill Boulevard at around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. D...
business
Neutrogena addresses backlash over its past brand deal with Hayden Panettiere
Neutrogena responded Thursday to mounting backlash over its alleged treatment of its former ambassador Hayden Panettiere, saying on an Instagram post that the company understands it “made her feel unsupported during a very difficult time.” Panettiere, 36, was found unresponsive S...
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters gathered Thursday outside the courthouse where she is on trial in the killings of her three children.
business
Lineage faces key deadline today to remove food from Boyle Heights warehouse
Workers continue to clear out the Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights. (Steve Saldivar / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . After missing the city’s Aug. 14 deadline to clear out the 88 million pounds of food from the burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Height...
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Two Milligan University cyclists killed, others hurt after car crashes into team
Two members of a college cycling team were killed, and multiple others were injured after a car crashed into the team on a Tennessee highway.
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Riverside man fostered dozens of children over decades. Now he's accused of child sex abuse
A Riverside man has been arrested after he was accused of sexually abusing children over two decades ago.
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Los Angeles Man Charged With Murdering Three Men in Hollywood Apartment
August 20, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Los Angeles Man Charged With Murdering Three Men in Hollywood Apartment Patrick Spurlock, a convicted felon, also faces allegations of prior serious or violent felony convictions and personally using a fi...
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USS Lincoln headed home after extended deployment and concerns over conditions on board
The USS Abraham Lincoln is on its way home after a historic deployment that included nearly 275 consecutive days at sea and reports of mental health challenges and shortages aboard while it was supporting the Iran war. A U.S. official told NBC News the Lincoln has been sailing ho...
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Bear attacks man at Colorado apartment complex as state records high number of encounters this year, officials say
A bear attacked a man at a Colorado apartment complex, as the state records a high number of bears this year, officials say.