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Legislation that would allow Long Beach to install speed cameras along Pacific Coast Highway cleared a key Assembly committee and is headed to the Assembly floor for a vote, it was announced today. Senate Bill 1279, authored by Sen. Lena Gonzalez, D-Long Beach, cleared the Assemb...
safety
A brush fire led to evacuation warnings Friday afternoon on the edge of San Bernardino National Forest. The Taffle Fire was reported at 12:30 p.m. near Taffle Ranch and Red Mountain roads, southeast of Hemet. About 40 acres of vegetation burned by 2 p.m. Water-dropping air tanker...
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Lineage Logistics will miss Friday's deadline to clear spoiled food waste from its fire-damaged Boyle Heights facility, drawing sharp rebukes from city leaders....
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A three-day operation led by federal agencies resulted in the removal of 17 payment card skimming devices across the greater Los Angeles area, preventing an estimated $17.7 million in potential losses, officials said. Joint Operation LAX, led by the U.S. Secret Service and the U....
safety
Reality TV star Salomes Jackson ("Betty Idol"), known for her appearances on Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta, was arrested in Volusia County for her alleged role in a $196,000 real estate scam....
safety
Isabelle Johnson, a suspected murderer who authorities say had been using multiple disguises and identities, has been arrested and taken into custody.
safety
An American Airlines flight unexpectedly turned around and made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport shortly after takeoff overnight....
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Accused CEO shooter Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court, potentially setting up a double-jeopardy fight in his NY state murder trial....
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Lawmakers on Thursday killed a controversial plan that could have allowed grizzly bears to one day return to California . The Assembly Appropriations Committee spiked Inglewood Democratic Sen. Laura Richardson’s Senate Bill 1305 . The measure would have tasked the California Depa...
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Superstar Selena Gomez and her mother are accused of defrauding investors of their mental health startup, Wondermind, in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday. Wondermind, which was co-founded by Gomez; her mother, Mandy Teefey; and Daniella Pierson in November 2021, touts mental fitn...
government
President Donald Trump on Friday downplayed the toll on American sailors enduring a record-setting deployment of nearly nine months on the USS Abraham Lincoln as concerns escalated about mental health and supply issues aboard the aircraft carrier supporting U.S. operations agains...
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Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty Friday to federal charges accusing him of stalking and killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News....
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The intelligence originated with Israel, which passed it to the United States in real time as Trump prepared to leave Ankara, Turkey, according to the sources....
safety
More than a year and a half after the destructive Palisades Fire, the Palisades Village shopping center is set to reopen this weekend, marking another recovery milestone for the community....
schools
Childcares have been losing older preschoolers which have traditionally helped subsidize younger kids. (Elly Yu / LAist ) Parents could soon be headed for an even bigger child care crunch in California, experts say. That’s because the rollout of a new grade for 4-year-olds in the...
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A jury of 6 men and 10 women has been selected to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur's killing nearly 30 years ago....
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There’s an ongoing animal shelter crisis in the U.S. A total of 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues in 2025, according to Shelter Animals Count . While intakes slightly decreased and adoptions slightly increased compared to 2024, the overall shelter population ...
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Tropical Storm Lala continues to track through the central Pacific Ocean and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches the Big Island of Hawaii....
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According to air traffic control audio from ATC.com, a pilot on a nearby plane, said: "We saw lots of chunks of tire going down the runway."
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Lawyers for Luigi Mangione are expected to discuss a possible guilty plea in his federal case on Friday.
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Simone Biles is back in the gym that built her and teasing a potential gymnastics comeback. The Olympic champion posted a series of Instagram stories from inside World Champions Centre, the Texas gym owned by her parents where she trained for years to became an 11‑time Olympic me...
safety
Palisades Village will reopen to the public Saturday, marking a major milestone in Pacific Palisades’ recovery more than 19 months after the shopping and dining center closed following the devastating January 2025 Palisades Fire. The outdoor center survived the wildfire that dest...
Local
What to Know The LA28 Paralympic Games will kick off Aug. 15, 2028 and close Aug. 27, 2028. The competition will mark the first time Los Angeles has hosted the Paralympics. The Olympics will return to Los Angeles for an historic third time in 2028. The LA 2028 Olympics Opening Ce...
government
California voters are sharply divided over a ballot measure to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund healthcare programs, a proposal already triggering a fierce and expensive political fight as the November election approaches, according to a poll released Friday....
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Destination Crenshaw, a beautification project meant to transform the Crenshaw Corridor, has been stalled for years. After a local town hall demanding answers, the city has started to clean up the construction this week....
Local
A young man serving time for the 2020 shooting of rapper Pop Smoke in the Hollywood Hills pleaded no contest to charges that accused him of smuggling fentanyl into juvenile hall....
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LAX's long-awaited Skylink train is 99% complete yet faces mounting uncertainty, as bond ratings sink into junk territory and looming 2026 deadlines raise the specter of default and termination....
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The shift was noted for the past couple of years and has become even clearer in 2026, prompting health officials to refocus their prevention efforts. The CDC says COVID-19 is growing or likely growing in 43 states, including California....
Local
A three-day celebration honoring the life and legacy of pioneering Los Angeles philanthropist and First AME Church founder Bridget “Biddy” Mason will begin Friday with events highlighting her contributions to the city and the Black community, it was announced today. The “I Am Bid...
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Luigi Mangione, the accused killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, pleaded guilty Friday to federal stalking charges, potentially capping a saga that captivated the public and ignited fiery national debate over the insurance industry. Thompson’s family was in court for th...
safety
A man in his 60s was fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in the South Los Angeles area, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPD tells NBC 4 that the man was crossing the street using a walker around 9:20 p.m. at South Vermont Avenue and West 83rd...
schools
Nominations were being accepted on Friday for a back-to-school giveaway that will provide a Southern California teacher with a donation toward classroom supplies. Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air will accept nominations through Aug. 23 from teachers in its service area. One Southern Ca...
Local
A longtime West Hollywood resident from Brazil was detained by ICE agents during an immigration check-in and friends fear he could be deported to Africa....
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Jackie's long-time partner, Shadow, was finally seen back at his nest -- and he wasn't alone.
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Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
Local
A newborn with a heart defect is at the center of a legal battle between a Los Angeles couple and their surrogate.
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A bill that would have banned the sale of genetically-modified pets for cosmetic reasons died in committee Thursday.
