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Boyle Heights Lineage warehouse fire: Ask ABC7 is answering your questions
ABC7 Los Angeles is getting answers to your questions about the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights.
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UPDATE: Los Angeles Unified bans screen time before second grade under new policy - EdSource
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Former LAFD chief sues Bass, says mayor should pay out of pocket for campaign remarks
Crowley's new lawsuit on Tuesday sues Bass personally for defamation. She argues that comments the mayor made on the campaign trail aren't protected by government immunity....
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LAUSD bans screen time before the second grade, among the strictest policies in the nation
LAUSD passes a historic policy banning classroom screen time before second grade and cutting laptop use, becoming a pioneer in digital restrictions in school....
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L.A. voters will be asked to increase taxes, yet again. Will they do it for firefighters?
If approved by voters, the sales tax hike would raise an estimated $345 million per year for new fire stations and the hiring of more firefighters.
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Police storm building in Santa Ana to bust suspected drug operation
Detectives served a search warrant at a building in Santa Ana for an illegal pot distribution on Tuesday, police said. Santa Ana police and California state police stormed the building on the 3600 block of West Pendleton Avenue at around noon. “They ended up busting out the...
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Company at center of Boyle Heights fire faces scrutiny over its record, earlier blaze
A fire continues to burn at a cold storage warehouse in Boyle Heights, prompting questions about operator Lineage Logistics.
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Mamdani proves his power in New York House races. Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani waded into Democratic U.S. House primaries to boost three progressives over establishment-backed candidates. All of them won Tuesday, defeating two incumbents and essentially ensuring that two self-described democratic socialists will be elected...
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LAUSD's new screen time rules: No device time for youngest students, more limits for older grades
LAUSD is changing its screentime policy to be more restrictive.(Hector Retamal / Getty Images)The Los Angeles Unified School Board unanimously approved a policy Tuesday to limit student screen time starting in August.The decision follows a board vote in the spring that required t...
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LA officials vote to phase out oil drilling within city limits — again
In the city of L.A., three-quarters of active oil wells are within a third of a mile of locations such as schools, homes and parks — including this pumpjack at a park in Wilmington.(Erin Stone / LAist)The Los Angeles City Council took a first step Tuesday to reinstate a law that ...
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Businesses say smoke from Boyle Heights warehouse fire is keeping customers away
After days of thick smoke covering the region from the warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, conditions are finally improving — a positive sign for some nearby businesses that say the smoke has been keeping customers away. The fire sparked last Wednesday at the 500,000-square-foot ...
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Half-cent sales tax to fund LA city fire department heads to the Nov ballot
An LAFD firefighter responds to an incident in downtown Los Angeles on May 1.(Patrick T. Fallon / Getty Images)The L.A. City Council on Tuesday agreed to place a half-cent sales tax to fund the fire department on the November ballot. The vote was 14-0.If approved by voters, the m...
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Man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite. An investigation is underway
Man reportedly falls from nearly 600-foot Nevada Fall in Yosemite. An investigation by the National Park Service is underway.
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Los Angeles tries again to phase out urban oil production
The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry....
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Democrats want California voters to give them more flexibility over spending
The California Legislature will vote on a constitutional amendment Thursday that seeks to amend a spending limit and give lawmakers more flexibility over how they appropriate state revenue....
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As Trump pulls funding for HIV healthcare, Latino and queer communities suffer
In his 2019 State of the Union address, President Trump promised to "defeat HIV in America." But L.A. nonprofits say his recent budget cuts have led to a rise in HIV spread among Latinos and little funding for lifesaving tests and medicine in L.A. County....
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EPA tracking air quality as dangerous pollution levels spike overnight near Boyle Heights fire
A temporary air sensor placed a few blocks from the cold storage facility fire in Boyle Heights recorded a dramatic spike in pollution levels overnight....
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Feds bust bizarre $27M California hospice scam that billed dead patients
A $27.7M California hospice scam using data from dead people was exposed in a historic $6.5B nationwide healthcare fraud crackdown by the DOJ.
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Tucker Carlson says he’s no longer supporting the Republican Party: ‘I’m out’
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson says he won't support the Republican Party ahead of the November midterm elections. Here's what to know....
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Bill Gates told Congress he suspected Jeffrey Epstein ‘contemplated blackmailing' him over affairs
Billionaire Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee this month that he believed Jeffrey Epstein “contemplated blackmailing” him over extramarital affairs, according to a transcript of the Microsoft co-founder’s interview released Tuesday. “He never blackmailed me, but lo...
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California leaders yet to reach deal to keep billionaire tax off the ballot. Time is running out
Keith Anthony Sakura among other supporters at a February Billionaire Tax Now rally in Los Angeles (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images )State leaders are feverishly negotiating with special interests behind a few high-profile measures ahead of a Thursday deadline ...
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Landmark housing bill advances in Congress with bipartisan support
Measures to provide federal funding for housing production in big cities could be particularly significant to California.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond making a comeback, searching for oldest expired coupon
Bed, Bath & Beyond is making a comeback, and to promote its return, the company is holding a contest to find the oldest existing expired coupon.
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In symbolic vote, Congress directs Trump to remove forces from Iran war
The U.S. Capitol and National Mall is seen on June 13, 2026.(Rahmat Gul / AP) Updated June 23, 2026 at 17:17 PM ET A bipartisan majority in Congress has voted in favor of a war powers resolution to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran. The Senate voted 50 to 48 o...
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Fresno man sentenced for mailing more than 22 pounds of meth through U.S. mail
A Fresno man has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to transporting drugs through the U.S. mail, according to the United States Attorney's Office....
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Family of teen killed by Santa Ana police files legal claim, alleging officers were ‘trigger-happy’
The family of 15-year-old Jaden D. Michaca has filed a legal claim against the city of Santa Ana following a fatal police shooting on June 14.
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Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
The Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
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California bans Glock-style handguns from commercial sale
Assembly Bill 1127 bans California retail dealers from selling new Glock-style handguns due to trigger conversion risks, while protecting current ownership....
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Winners and losers from 2026 NBA Draft first round: Bulls, Warriors on list
Thirty picks down, 30 more to go. The 2026 NBA Draft completed its first round on Tuesday, as 30 prospects found new homes in the majors. It started with the first four picks going as planned: BYU forward AJ Dybantsa went to the Washington Wizards, Kansas guard Darryn Peter...
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Heat and a chance of thunderstorms: A look at LA’s elevated fire risk this week
Visitors walk on a pathway amid fields of blooming flowers at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve on Monday.(Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press)A chance of dry lightning and thunderstorms could increase fire risk across the region as this week’s heat lingers, accordi...
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50 years of punk: the LA misfits who changed American music and culture
X was one of the first bands in the L.A. punk scene in the late 70s. (Dean Musgrove / Los Angeles Herald Examiner Photo Collection / L.A. Public Library)Punk rock — known for its fast, aggressive sound — evolved out of an underground anti-establishment subculture in the 1970s and...
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Savannah Guthrie tearfully pleas for help after second ransom note says her mother is dead
Savannah Guthrie made a tearful plea for help to the public after it was revealed a second ransom note in her mother's abduction said Nancy Guthrie was dead....
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Big Tigger arrested; accused of injuring wife during fight
Longtime radio personality and former television host Big Tigger was arrested over the weekend on child cruelty and battery charges in Fulton County after allegedly pushing his wife into an office door during an argument, causing a deep facial cut, according to court documents....
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California may force the release of 911 calls at immigration detention centers
People walk in the parking lot outside the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, May 27, 2026.(Jill Connelly / AP Photo)A Long Beach state lawmaker is pushing legislation that would require local agencies to release 911 call records from immigration detention centers. It’s part of a g...
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Suspect charged with several counts after hitting pedestrians during Culver City chase
Culver City police released new video showing the disturbing moments that unfolded before they started chasing a carjacking suspect who hit eight pedestrians....
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Ventura County father gets 1 year in jail for incest after daughter’s suicide
Stephen Vincent Chavez of Moorpark was sentenced to one year in jail and probation for felony incest involving his daughter, 18-year-old Makayla Settles, who died by suicide five months after the sexual assault....
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Fire burns near 405 Freeway in Mission Hills
A brush fire is burning near the northbound 405 Freeway in Mission Hills on Tuesday evening, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Video from the scene showed a semi-truck on fire. No structures are threatened, and no injuries have been reported, officials said. ...
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Pasadena police make historic 10,000-pound illegal fireworks bust linked to Nevada street gang
The massive cache, uncovered at a Los Angeles home, was allegedly smuggled from Nevada by a criminal street gang for distribution across the San Gabriel Valley ahead of the July 4th holiday....
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1 dead after crash, shooting near March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County
One person is dead following a shooting and a crash near the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County Tuesday morning.
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1 dead after shooting near March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County
One person was killed following a shooting near March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County on Tuesday, sheriff’s officials said.
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Big Bear free trolley: Mountain Transit offering new route to 7 trailheads
Now through October, visitors to Big Bear's most popular trails can enjoy free trolley rides, thanks to a new Mountain Transit program.
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ESPN and Disney Jr. team up to help preschoolers discover the joy of sports!
Disney and ESPN are bringing back grants, sports clinics and Mickey-themed programming to help preschoolers stay active.
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Viral video shows violent attack on hot dog vendor outside mall in downtown LA
A video making the rounds on social media showing a violent attack on a hot dog vendor outside a mall in downtown Los Angeles last week is now part of a police investigation. In the video from June 15, a woman is seen squirting what appears to be sauce onto hot dogs cooking on...
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Shark stalks paddleboarders off San Barbara coast, video shows
Drone video captured the terrifying moment a great white shark stalked a pair of paddleboarders off the coast of Santa Barbara.
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Man allegedly strangled a woman in Target until customers stopped him, prosecutors say
A man who allegedly strangled a woman in Target in a violent incident captured on video is being charged with attempted murder, Ventura County prosecutors announced....
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Disney+, Hulu announce 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' streaming date
Gird your loins. "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu soon. See when you can start streaming.
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13-year-old climbs out of Disneyland's Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride, slides down 50-foot drop
A 13-year-old boy was evaluated at a hospital after exiting a Tiana's Bayou Adventure boat mid-ride at Disneyland, prompting a state safety inspection....
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85-year-old arrested for allegedly street racing in Florida
An 85-year-old man and another driver were arrested last week after deputies say they were racing at more than 100 mph on a roadway in Lake County, Florida....
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to score in 6 World Cups after goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments by getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal’s match against Uzbekistan....
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Tesla car crashes into house: Company says driver overrode autopilot in Texas crash that killed woman
A Tesla drove through the wall of a home in Texas, killing a woman inside. The company says autopilot was overridden.
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Cristiano Ronaldo becomes first player to score in six World Cups with goal against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments on Tuesday, getting a goal in the sixth minute of Portugal's match against Uzbekistan....
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New documentary explores Eaton Fire aftermath, threat to Altadena’s historic Black community
More than a year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena’s historic Black community faces a new crisis. Filmmakers behind the new documentary "Beneath the Ashes: The Past Reimagined," join Good Day LA to share how underinsurance and developers threaten a generational legacy....
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Tucker Carlson says he'll no longer support the Republican Party
Longtime conservative commentator Tucker Carlson said on a podcast that "there's no chance I would support the Republican Party" ahead of the November midterm elections....
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M&M's is cutting 2 colors from its bags — here's why
A top chocolate candy in the U.S. is dealing with a case of the blues — or, more accurately, lack thereof. On June 18, the Wall Street Journal reported that M&M’s will be temporarily removing two of its colors — blue and brown — as part of its transition from artificial to nat...
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Formula 1 solidifies Las Vegas future with historic 10-year extension through 2037
Formula 1 has announced a major 10-year contract extension keeping the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the Strip through 2037.
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A US-Iran dispute over nuclear inspections clouds work to finalize a war-ending deal
A man walks past a welcoming billboard featuring Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center, with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, right, and Shehbaz Sharif along a roadside in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.(Anjum Naveed / AP) ISLAMABAD — The U.S. and Iran were...
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Culver City carjacking, hit-and-run suspect charged with 10 counts of attempted murder
Juan Luis Estrada faces ten counts of attempted murder following a violent carjacking and hit-and-run spree through Los Angeles and Culver City.
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One Year Later, LA County DEO Reaffirms Commitment to Small Businesses and Workers Impacted by Federal Immigration Enforcement
June 23, 2026 Contact: Angela Herrera Perez, Senior Public Information Specialist press@opportunity.lacounty.gov One Year Later, LA County DEO Reaffirms Commitment to Small Businesses and Workers Impacted by Federal Immigration Enforcement Los Angeles, CA — One year after fe...
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FIFA Fan Zone event triggers major downtown LA, 101 Freeway closures
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation announced major street and 101 Freeway ramp closures near Union Station from June 25–28 for a FIFA Fan Zone event....
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Senate passes bipartisan housing bill aimed at increasing supply, lowering prices
The Senate passed a bipartisan housing bill on Monday that aims to reduce federal regulations and expand local control, one of the most sweeping efforts in recent decades to increase supply and bring down prices....
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