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In a macho culture dominated by localism, they're fostering inclusivity for LGBTQ+ surfers
Local surf enthusiasts Glen Walsh and Dream Team Surf's Shelly Guidera are creating a safe space at SoCal beaches.
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Union power vs. MAGA politics in California's schools superintendent race
Democrat Richard Barrera and conservative Sonja Shaw clash in a high-stakes battle for California's state superintendent of public instruction post.
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FAA ends brief pause on some flights into LAX
The FAA temporarily paused some flights Monday morning into Los Angeles International Airport, the agency said . The brief pause was due to staffing constraints at Southern California Terminal Radar Approach Control (SCT). Southern California TRACON (SCT) serves most airports in ...
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Minibike takeover on Sixth Street ends with 70+ citations
LAPD officers stopped more than 70 riders and impounded nearly 80 mini-bikes, dirt bikes and e-bikes on the Sixth Street Bridge.
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Orange County car influencer among 2 killed in fiery McLaren crash in Irvine
Two people were killed when a McLaren crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Irvine, including one of the founders of South OC Cars and Coffee.
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70 cited over takeover on Sixth Street Bridge
A weekend minibike gathering on the Sixth Street Bridge turned into a police operation, with LAPD officers stopping dozens of riders and impounding nearly 80 motorized pocket bikes, dirt bikes and e-bikes....
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Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill. But that might not be enough
President Donald Trump had been hearing the message loud and clear for weeks about the sweeping cryptocurrency bill being written in the Senate: to get it across the line, he would have to agree to ethics provisions that apply to him, too. First, Trump agreed to a measure that wo...
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Scores of minibike riders penned in and arrested on 6th Street Bridge. They lost their bikes too
Los Angeles police corralled and arrested scores of minibike riders on Sunday, thwarting a takeover of the 6th Street Bridge, police said.
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Los Angeles police issue citations, impound dozens of minibikes in massive 6th Street Bridge takeover bust
Police issued citations and impounded dozens of minibikes during a massive street takeover. ABC7 spoke to a father and young daughter who were cited.
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East LA celebrates 80th annual Mexican Independence Day parade
Hundreds gathered Sunday for the 80th annual East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival on Cesar Chavez Avenue.
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Orange County car influencer among two killed in McLaren crash in Irvine
Two people, including a well-known car influencer, died in a high-speed car crash in Irvine early Sunday morning.
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Firefighter among 7 injured in crash involving Los Angeles Fire Department ladder truck in South Los Angeles
At least seven people have been injured in an accident involving an LAFD ladder truck and three other vehicles in South Los Angeles.
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Dog leaps into Shasta Lake and man jumps in to save it. Dog survives, but the man does not
Geordan White, 60, of Redding died after attempting to rescue a dog that had jumped into Shasta Lake Friday morning, according to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office....
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California lawmakers urge criminal penalties, emergency legislation to rein in unchecked AI
California lawmakers call for criminal penalties and emergency legislation as tech leaders warn of existential risks from rogue AI.
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Newsom brushes aside escalating federal probe into travel expenses as Trump retribution
Gov. Gavin Newsom dismissed an escalating federal investigation of his administration, including the donations paying for his travel, saying it was retribution for his criticism of President Trump and his policies....
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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets in US Open final to win his second major title.
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Gunfire erupts as authorities respond to El Monte house fire
One person was hospitalized after gunfire erupted as authorities responded to a house fire in El Monte, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Shortly before 7 p.m., Los Angeles County firefighters and El Monte police responded to a reported house fire in the 5100 b...
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‘Bro, this is nuts!': Marathon runners race straight into torrential flooding
Runners in Sunday’s Racefaster Half Marathon in Paramus, New Jersey, suddenly found themselves facing flash flooding. In some cases, the runners had few options for escaping the water that nearly came up to their knees. “Bro, this is nuts!” said runner Zac Clark, panning his cell...
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Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling' after jet was shot down over Iran
In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April detailed his harrowing ordeal, including plummeting to the ground with a damaged parachute. The Defense Department has not identifie...
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Las Virgenes Road in Calabasas closed in both directions due to water main break
A water main break in Calabasas prompted the closure of Las Virgenes Road in both directions, the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Department announced Sunday. The closure extends from Mulholland Highway to Lost Hills Road and is expected to remain in place for several hours. Public Works pe...
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Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC7 host free 'Take Back Sports' event for kids in Oakland
Ira Jinkins Park hosted a free sports event for young children, organized as part of a national initiative by ESPN, Disney Jr., and "Every Kid Sports."...
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Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.
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Man dies after alleged scuffle with security guard at bar in Orange
A man was fatally injured during a scuffle with a security guard at a bar in Orange after initially being escorted out of the establishment for disturbing patrons, authorities said Sunday. Officers responded to a report of an unconscious male in the parking lot of Bikini in a Bot...