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How a former gang member helped shape FX's 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' and give back to his city
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" bridges the divides between Los Angeles fictional and real, past and present, with the help of Skipp Townsend.
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3rd victim in LA news helicopter crash identified as 29-year-old man
The third victim who died Tuesday when the news helicopter working on coverage for KNBC and KVEA crashed has been identified as a 29-year-old man, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29, was visiting the city from Cuilapa, Guat...
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'Leno's Law': California bill exempting classic cars from smog inspections signed by Newsom
California on Wednesday passed Senate Bill 1392, known as 'Leno's Law,' exempting qualifying 1976 to 1985 classic collector vehicles from state smog checks....
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Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport
An Islamic State group member was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at the Kabul airport five years ago during the American military's ch...
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Bail set at $4M for woman suspected in deadly Metro crash
Officials with the Los Angeles Police Department identified the suspect as 36-year-old Bailee Rios of Simi Valley. She is accused of causing a crash that left two dead and six others injured at a busy intersection in Chatsworth....
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They were the 'eyes and ears in the sky.' NBC4 helicopter crew were SoCal news veterans
On Tuesday evening, KNBC reporter Eliana Moreno and pilot George Marciniw flew together for the last time, before their NBC4 news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth....
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Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name
"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles helicopter crash: 3rd victim identified after NBC4 helicopter crashes in Chatsworth; NTSB analyzing footage
The third person who was killed after news helicopter crashed in LA has been identified as the investigation continues into what caused the aircraft to go down....
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Feds arrest 3 LA homelessness nonprofit executives in $12M fraud takedown
Federal agents arrested Michael Young, Lakiya Malone, and Donye Mitchell following a massive public corruption crackdown on homelessness nonprofit fraud in Los Angeles....
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New evidence shows that you are only slightly hotter than a T. rex
These cold-blooded killers were probably as warm-blooded as mammals, according to new research.
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Final word from ABC7 anchor Marc Brown on deadly KNBC helicopter crash
At the end of Eyewitness News at 11pm, ABC7 anchor Marc Brown offered a final word on the difficult evening of reporting on the deadly KNBC helicopter crash....
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18-year-old Cal State Fullerton student dies after frat party
Anthony Joseph Blas was pronounced dead shortly after someone dropped him off at Providence St. Jude Medical Center around midnight, Fullerton police said....
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New arrests linked to LA homeless fraud, corruption
Federal agents raided a home and made an arrest in the Westmont area near South Los Angeles Wednesday as part of an investigation into fraud tied to the alleged misuse of funds for the homeless....
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Mariachi Estrella keeps the tradition alive while looking toward the future in Los Angeles
Mariachi Estrella blends tradition, culture, and a modern sound while keeping the roots of mariachi music alive for a new generation
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Newsom signs law to let these Californians get out of jury duty — for good
A box of juror name tags at the San Diego Superior Court in downtown San Diego on Aug. 12, 2025. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) Starting Jan. 1, 2028, Californians ages 80 and older can opt-out of jury service permanently due to a medical condition, without needing a note from a h...
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Footage from NBC4 helicopter before crash is 'most important evidence' to analyze, NTSB says
The video from aboard the NBC4 helicopter before the crash is the "most important evidence" for the NTSB to analyze for probable cause, the agency said....
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Brain-eating amoeba that killed NC teen linked to water feature tied to man-made creek at Durham mental health facility
A man-made creek at a Durham facility was the most likely source of exposure to the brain-eating amoeba that killed a 17-year-old boy, NCDHHS says
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Chatsworth bus crash: Bailee Lynn Rios arrested for murder, 2 victims ID'd in violent crash involving SUV that slammed into Metro bus
Bailee Lynn Rios was arrested in connection with a crash involving an SUV that slammed into a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people.
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Dodgers Foundation announces $1.4M Dreamfields Project in Altadena
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation announced Wednesday a $1.4 million project to build two Dodgers Dreamfields at Charles S. Farnsworth Park in Altadena as part of ongoing recovery efforts following the Eaton Fire. The two fields will be the 69th and 70th Dodgers Dreamfields deve...
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Simi Valley woman faces murder charge in deadly bus crash
Officials identified the suspect of a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth as 36-year-old Bailee Rios. Two people were killed and six others were injured.
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Unrestrained: Inside L.A. County's system for issuing and enforcing restraining orders
The Times investigated how L.A. County issues and enforces restraining orders, finding a system that advocates and victims say is deeply flawed.
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Woman arrested in Chatsworth bus crash that left 2 dead, 6 injured
Simi Valley resident Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, was arrested in connection to a deadly bus crash in Chatsworth that left two people dead and six others injured. Her bail was set at $4 million, the LAPD said....
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FBI stops Russian intelligence murder-for-hire plot in US
The FBI has exposed an alleged network of Russian intelligence operatives who tried to kill a prominent Russian dissident believed to be living in the U.S....
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Arrests made in crackdown of fraud, misuse of funds meant to combat Los Angeles homeless crisis
At least two people were arrested Wednesday for alleged fraud and misuse of millions of dollars in taxpayer money that was intended to combat the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, officials announced....
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Press Release Correction: LA County Library and Sanrio® Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends Library Card
September 16, 2026 Contact: pio@library.lacounty.gov LA County Library and Sanrio® Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month with Exclusive Hello Kitty® and Friends Library Card Sanrio®’s first of its kind collaboration with LA County Library features a limited-edition library card, t...
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Family of Texas pregnant woman Tierra Walker who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death
The family of a pregnant woman who died sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on Tuesday, claiming she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life....
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What are the top threats posed by AI and should you be worried? Experts explain
The most powerful figures in the AI industry issued grave warnings in recent days.
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Charlie Kirk's family moves to sue Utah Valley University, the state and key individuals for wrongful death
Charlie Kirk's family has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, the state of Utah, and key individuals involved in campus leadership and security decisions. The family alleges that their failures led to the wrongful death of the founder of Turning Point USA....
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What the Fed interest rate hike likely means for borrowers and savers
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point , the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The hike will likely make it even costlier to borrow for ho...
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CMA will honor Dolly Parton in a two-hour live TV event on ABC and Disney+
An honor for an icon. The Country Music Association is producing a two-hour tribute to Dolly Parton. It'll air October 21 on ABC and Disney+
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Senate takes first step to overhaul college sports system
Senate takes first step to advance legislation to drastically overhaul college sports system as we know it, passing a procedural vote for a full Senate vote, 74-24....
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Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Sept. 16-22
'Water for Elephants' will be at the Pantages through Sept. 27. (Matthew Murphy / Broadway in Hollywood) I have heard about so many people starting new things this week — new jobs, new schools, new projects. It’s also the start of the Jewish New Year, so a fortuitous time for new...
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California K-12 schools with military-style rifles don’t always disclose them as law requires
A row of Los Angeles School Police officers in uniform sit together during an outdoor ceremony. (Courtesy Los Angeles School Police Department) Police forces at California’s K-12 schools have quietly been purchasing and using military equipment for decades — and some have yet to ...
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Audio evidence key as NTSB probes fatal Chatsworth news helicopter crash
NTSB and FAA investigators are analyzing live broadcast audio and severely burned wreckage to determine what caused a fatal news helicopter crash in Chatsworth following a deadly bus collision....
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Coast Guard, FBI investigating after 2 oil tankers bound for US hit with cyberattacks: Sources
U.S. authorities said there were no reports of "operational disruptions."
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Charlie Kirk's family signals intent to sue, alleging 'stunning failures' led to on-campus assassination
The family of Charlie Kirk alleges that a "series of stunning failures and reckless decisions" by Utah Valley University led to the conservative activist's assassination....
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Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds
A commonly used drug has been linked to a higher risk of death in a new study.
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Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years amid persistent inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday for the first time since 2023 in an effort to quell stubbornly-high inflation , a move that could spur a sharp response from the White House. The quarter-point increase lifts the Fed’s key rate to about 3.9% and, ov...
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Patrick Clancy gives his 1st interview after the Lindsay Clancy trial
Weeks after the Lindsay Clancy trial ended with a hung jury , her ex-husband, Patrick Clancy , is set to give his first television interview. Clancy spoke to “60 Minutes” — the conversation with Ross Douthat will air Sunday night, according to CBS News, which posted a video showi...
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Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery
A Paris court on Tuesday awarded 1 euro ($1.15) to Kim Kardashian for having been the victim of an armed robbery in the French capital in 2016
government
House votes for a third time to end the Iran war as conflict drags on
The House approved a war powers resolution late Tuesday that would halt President Trump’s ability to continue military action without congressional approval....
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Why is it so hard to get a restraining order? Only 1 in 5 granted in L.A. County
The restraining order system is "riddled with barriers and drop-out points," and can be very difficult to navigate, according to victims of domestic violence and advocates interviewed by The Times, often leaving those who seek protection more vulnerable than when they began....
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Prompted by new California and U.S. laws, two new lawsuits demand return of Nazi-looted art
Two lawsuits were filed this week in California demanding prominent museums relinquish artwork seized by Nazi officials.
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Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the 1st time since 2023
Trump criticized the moving, calling on the Fed to "LOWER THE INTEREST RATES."
safety
‘Something didn't look right.' Witness describes LA news helicopter tragedy
What to Know A Los Angeles news helicopter crashed Tuesday as its crew provided coverage of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth. Pilot George Marciniw, NBCLA and Telemundo 52 journalist Eliana Moreno and a third person on the ground were killed in the Chatsworth crash. A witne...
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SUV driver in Chatsworth bus crash arrested on suspicion of murder, LAPD says
The driver of a sport utility vehicle traveling the wrong way before colliding with a Metro bus, killing at least two people, has been arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the LAPD. Six people were injured in the Tuesday afternoon crash near the intersection of Nordhoff ...