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Retired LAPD detective arrested for 1994 Ventura County sexual assault and robbery case
A sexual assault case involving a former LAPD detective has been reopened in Ventura County, with the victim waiting more than three decades for justice....
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Charges dropped for man arrested with loaded guns at SoCal Trump rally
Vem Miller, 51, was charged with two misdemeanor firearms violations in October 2024. They were dismissed last month.
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Amid fire danger, Malibu declares emergency to clear homeless encampments — fast
Citing dangerously dry brush, the city approved the declaration to reduce the risk of fires associated with homeless individuals cooking outdoors or using fires to keep warm at night....
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Mystery of missing SoCal nurse deepens as human remains are found but deemed not to be hers
The San Diego Sheriff's Office said human remains found in Palomar Mountain State Park were not believed to belong to an Oceanside ER nurse who has been missing for more than a month....
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Enjoy this break from the heat while you can. It won’t last long
A low pressure system is bringing mild, cloudy weather to Southern California this weekend, with heat expected to return next week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images) Southern California is getting a dose of unseasonably cool weather — a welcome break after a series of hot, humid heat wa...
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Becerra maintains commanding lead over Hilton in California governor's race, poll shows
We're less than three months away from the November election when voters will pick a new California governor.
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LA Countyology: Disasterology with Kevin McGowan
Welcome to LA Countyology—the show that takes you behind the sciences delivering LA County services. Join host David Sommers as he digs in and discovers how the Office of Emergency Managment prepares for, responds to and deals with the aftermath of disasters in Los Angeles County...
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Dogs to have their day at the pool on the last day of the Los Angeles County pool season
With a heat wave baking Southern California, dogs get invited to cool off at five Los Angeles County pools.
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Lineage unlikely to meet deadline to clear 88 million pounds of rotting food from Boyle Heights
Cleanup continues Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at the Lineage warehouse. (Laura Anaya-Morga / Boyle Heights Beat) The deadline set by L.A. Mayor Karen Bass for the removal of all rotting food from the Lineage Logistics cold storage facility in Boyle Heights is fast approaching. Bass...
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Disney and Formula 1 extend partnership through 2028, adding Pixar's 'Cars'
Disney and Formula 1 are extending their collaboration through 2028, introducing Disney and Pixar's "Cars" to the global program with Lightning McQueen racing into the Formula 1 Gran Premio d'Italia at Monza....
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Pedal boats are coming back to MacArthur Park. 'Boy, this water is nasty'
Pedal boats are expected to return to MacArthur Park next year, bringing back a longtime attraction as the city looks to draw more families and activity to the park....
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New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions
A new Mississippi law added sexual battery of a child under 12 to the list of crimes eligible for the death penalty.
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Perez Hilton has long road to recovery, had struggled with depression before self-harm, sister says
In her first public interview, Perez Hilton’s sister opened up about discovering her brother during his self-harm incident, revealed he had been grappling with depression and offered thoughts about his long road to recovery. Barbara Lavandeira told Page Six that Aug. 4 “will fore...
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California failed to protect female inmates from sexual abuse by staff, Justice Department report finds
The U.S. Justice Department is exposing, what it says is, a “horrific” environment of staff misconduct and sexual abuse inside California women's prisons....
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Dodger legend Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday.
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Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore
Round Stingray (Urolophus halleri) in an aquarium. (shurub / Getty Images/iStockphoto) Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he wound up sitting at the lifeguard station soaking his foot in a pail of hot water alongside four other beachgoers. It i...
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Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs
The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.
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California prisons fail to stop guards from sexually abusing women, Justice Department finds
Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla is one of two state prisons that house women that were the focus of the Justice Department investigation. (Libby Rainey / LAist) California's prison system has systematically failed to protect incarcerated women from sexual abuse ...
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A ballot initiative to put housing on the Santa Monica airport is officially dead — for now
Aerial view of the Santa Monica Airport (Konabish - Greg Bishop via Flickr) Proponents of a plan to set aside a quarter of the land at the soon-to-close Santa Monica Airport for housing failed to turn in enough signatures to place their measure on a future ballot. Instead, they s...
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Ex-LAPD detective and convicted rapist rearrested in 1994 cold case
Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested in Santa Barbara County after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime....
business
Grocery chain Lidl recalling spice mix over salmonella concerns
Lidl’s recall involves Vitasia Chinese Style brand Asian Style Wok Spice Mix, which was distributed in store locations in multiple states including Georgia, New York, and Pennsylvania....
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Feds settle lawsuit with L.A. County Sheriff's Department over concealed firearm permits
The U.S. Department of Justice claimed "a huge win for the residents of Los Angeles County and for the Second Amendment," announcing a settlement Thursday in a lawsuit filed against the Sheriff's Department over delays in processing applications for permits to carry concealed fir...
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Check your bathroom cabinet: Hair mousse recalled over explosion risk
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
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Dinner and a movie on a DTLA rooftop — and a wine list that won’t wreck your budget
Golden hour hits different at CineOpera — the burrata on this Panzanella practically glows. (Yewon Perry / Courtesy CineOpera) Next time you visit the Arts District, head to CineOpera , an expansive rooftop patio where a DJ plays soft, bumping beats while Raging Bull plays on a l...
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Macy's launches exclusive Disney collection: Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon takes center stage
Macy's debuts Disney collection inspired by iconic Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey balloon.
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Lineage will miss deadline to clean up the Boyle Heights warehouse site, council member says
A city-imposed deadline for Lineage to clean up the rotting food sitting inside its warehouse in Boyle Heights is Friday afternoon and a city council member says the company will not be done in time....
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California couple's surrogate gives birth in Texas after refusing abortion for baby's heart defect
A surrogate carrying a baby for a California couple gave birth in Texas after fleeing state lines over an alleged demand to abort the fetus due to a heart defect....
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FedEx, Staples, LAZ Parking cut 500 jobs as new round of layoffs hit SoCal
Hundreds of people across the southland are headed to the unemployment office as FedEx, Staples and LAZ Parking cut jobs.
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Christy's Foundation: New Northridge job resource center offers free classes and food to help job seekers
Christy's Foundation not only feeds those in need, they're also offering free classes at their job resource center, from from forklift training, to nutrition and cooking....
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
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World War II Memorial vandalized with spray paint, fountains overflow with bubbles;
Police are investigating after the National World War II Memorial was vandalized with spray paint and soap in the fountains on Thursday.
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Tupac Shakur murder: Jury selected in Las Vegas trial for suspect Duane 'Keefe D' Davis
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
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Police seek driver after teen on eMoto killed in Menifee
Menifee police are searching for the driver of a white vehicle allegedly involved in a crash that killed a teenager riding an electric motocross-style motorcycle, authorities said Thursday. Officers responded Wednesday to Briggs Road and Gabriel Road at approximately 8:19 p.m. af...
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Ex-LAPD detective accused of kidnapping, robbery
On Thursday, officials announced Michael Douglas Brambles, a former LAPD detective and convicted rapist, is accused of kidnapping for robbery of a Thousand Oaks business owner in 1994....
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Long Beach says library fence cost $790K. Records show $418K in construction costs
A new fence surrounding an outdoor terrace at Long Beach’s Billie Jean King Main Library cost taxpayers nearly $790,000, according to the city. But public records obtained by NBC4 Investigates show the company hired to build the fence was paid significantly less. The records show...
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Federal judge poised to restrict immigration arrest tactics in Los Angeles raids
A man is detained by immigration agents at a car wash in Montebello on Aug. 15, 2025. (Gregory Bull / AP Photo) A judge on Thursday indicated that she’s inclined to order federal immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants in Los Angeles if they haven’t assessed ...
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Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
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Lawsuit alleges Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in SoCal are unlawful
A lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security challenges the Trump administration's warrantless immigration raids in Southern California.
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Costco brings back fan-favorite Kirkland treat after two-year absence
A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
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He was a star LAPD investigator, then he went to jail. Now he might be going back
Once the golden boy of LAPD, a former detective is now accused of kidnapping a woman as part of a robbery decades ago.
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LAist's 'Imperfect Paradise' wins National Murrow for episode on prison reentry, ultrarunning
The story of Cesar Quijano, center, with his Amity support team at the finish line of the San Diego 100, has been honored with a National Murrow Award. (Courtesy RTDNA, Lucy Copp/LAist) LAist’s weekly podcast Imperfect Paradise has won a 2026 national Edward R. Murrow Award — amo...
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Federal judge signals a halt to warrantless immigration arrests in SoCal unless person is likely to escape
A California federal judge signaled Thursday that she is likely to order immigration agents to stop arresting people without warrants unless they determine they are likely to escape....
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Surrogate opposing abortion over baby's heart defect gives birth in Texas
A surrogacy battle playing out in Dallas, Texas, is getting national attention and taking a new turn. The baby at the center of the dispute was born Wednesday, and now the fight is over who should care for him. The battle started with a surrogacy agreement and a diagnosis earlier...
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Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
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Wildfire survivors warn California utility proposal could limit compensation after future fires
Local wildfire survivors and advocates are raising concerns about a proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office that they say could protect electric utilities from paying the full costs of future fires caused by their equipment. The governor’s office says the proposed changes would ...
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Guns drawn, wigs stitched, and yard lines crossed: New trailer drops for Season 2 of 'Chad Powers'
Glen Powell is back on the field as 'Chad Powers,' but tensions are higher than ever. Watch the trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers," streaming Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....