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Members of the Lindsay Clancy jury open up on the holdout juror
Three jurors in the Lindsay Clancy case are speaking publicly for the first time about the highly publicized murder trial that ended in a mistrial last week....
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Meet the New York City chefs who kept Ground Zero workers fueled after the 9/11 attacks
In the weeks after the World Trade Center was destroyed, city chefs and thousands of New Yorkers banded together to help feed Ground Zero workers around the clock....
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Alex Murdaugh today: Judge picks new location for double-murder retrial
Judge Debra McCaslin ruled last month that the retrial cannot take place anywhere in the 14th Circuit.
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Apple Event 2026: New CEO to unveil latest iPhone lineup with foldable version expected
Apple is unveiling its latest generation of iPhones, widely expected to include a foldable version, on Wednesday at an event headlined by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook on Sept. 1....
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2 women sentenced to life without parole for murder of transgender man Sam Nordquist
Precious Arzuaga and Jennifer Quijano were sentenced Tuesday to life without parole for the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man, in Ontario County, New York....
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Steve Hilton pledges to abolish California DMV if elected governor
Republican Steve Hilton made a bold pledge to abolish California's Department of Motor Vehicles if elected.
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Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz in latest-finishing match in US Open history
Ben Shelton stunned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set thriller that became the latest-finishing match in US Open history, ending at 3:33 a.m....
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Travelers recount restraining unruly passenger on American Airlines flight to Newark
Two New Jersey travelers are speaking out after helping restrain an unruly passenger aboard American Airlines Flight 618 headed to Newark, saying the man became belligerent, made racial and derogatory remarks and later turned physical with other passengers....
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NTSB to release readout from cockpit voice recorder following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway....
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Commentary: 'Help Wanted/Leave Now!' How U.S. immigration policy remains maddeningly consistently inconsistent
A new exhibition at the California Museum in Sacramento, 'Help Wanted/Leave Now!' focuses on the country's 'revolving door' of programs and practices toward immigrants....
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Best things to do in LA and SoCal: Sept. 9-15
Celebrate Orange County's Latino communities at Santa Ana's Fiestas Patrias on Sept. 12 and 13. (Courtesy City of Santa Ana) I was fortunate to get a sneak peek at the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art last week and given how many thoughts our Best Things to Do readers had on the...
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Trump and GOP hosting first midterm convention in Dallas, but notable Republicans plan to skip
President Trump and Republicans will support the slate of candidates running this year and tout the administration’s agenda in the first-ever GOP midterm convention....
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Oil prices climb over $100 per barrel as US war in Iran continues
Brent crude oil prices, a benchmark for global trading, climbed on Wednesday.
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Corie Walsh Illinois: Mom charged with murdering 2-year-old child ordered held in custody
An Illinois mom charged with murdering her 2-year-old son was denied a request to be released in her first court appearance Tuesday.
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Salvadorans anxiously await news on whether TPS protections will end
The Department of Homeland Security has not yet announced whether it will end or extend Temporary Protected Status for some 170,000 Salvadorans, including 36,000 in California....
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Bass or Raman for mayor? In Pratt's Pacific Palisades, some say that's no choice at all
Some voters in affluent Pacific Palisades see Raman as too far left, and Bass as the mayor who wasn't there for them during the devastating 2025 firestorm....
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A bus lane through Eagle Rock is slated to open before the Olympics. Will it hurt businesses?
Residents and small-business owners in Eagle Rock have for years questioned Metro's plans to create a bus lane they believe will inundate the area with new traffic....
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Trump administration tells California its key water plan is 'unworkable'
The Trump administration and Westlands Water District are objecting to California's water plan for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta.
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Hilton proposes eliminating DMV, slashing vehicle registration fee if elected governor
Republican candidate Steve Hilton is vowing to abolish California's DMV and cap annual vehicle registration at $73, reviving memories of Arnold Schwarzenegger's fee reduction....
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Newsom's defamation case against Fox News scheduled for trial in 2028
Gov. Gavin Newsom's defamation case against Fox News is scheduled to go to trial in early 2028, when the California Democrat could be in the midst of a presidential bid....
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L.A.'s 'perfect' Mediterranean weather is a birthright. Why did it disappear this summer?
It's been hot in SoCal, but at least it's a dry heat. Wait. It's not dry — at all. Locals' favorite summertime cliche has been brutally terminated by the worst humidity we've ever seen....
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Riverside family seeks answers after hit-and-run crash leaves 15-year-old girl critically injured
A Riverside family is pleading for information after a 15-year-old girl was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash while walking home from school last Friday....
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‘High-seas fail’: Steve Hilton calls for action as Long Beach Peninsula takes pounding
Steve Hilton called for action as Hurricane Marie’s powerful swells battered the Long Beach Peninsula.
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A jury foreperson says the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit.
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Serial 'butt sniffer' sentenced to 5 months behind bars
Calese Crowder, 39, has been sentenced to 170 days, more than 5 months, behind bars.
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Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie remembered at memorial
More than 1,000 people attended a memorial at Fawn Park near Big Bear Lake to honor Jackie, the beloved bald eagle who died last month.
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Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after' 9/11 attacks
At an event ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 , President Donald Trump told a story Tuesday in which he said two firefighters picked him up off the ground near the U.S. Steel Building close to ground zero “right after” the terrorist attacks and whisked him away because they t...
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Four injured in 'welding-related' explosion at construction site in Arleta
Four people were injured in a possible welding-related explosion at a construction site at 14265 W. Van Nuys Blvd. on Tuesday, authorities said.
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Boardwalk damaged, structural integrity of homes questioned due to destructive Long Beach waves
Long Beach neighbors are assessing damage and preparing to rebuild after massive swells battered homes, damaging the boardwalk and eroding sand.
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Pizzamania arson suspect is arrested as beloved restaurant readies for a comeback
Nearly two years after the Pizzamania restaurant burned to the ground in Whittier, an arson suspect has been arrested. And the beloved pizza joint has secured a new location to reopen....
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Dept. of Animal Care & Control Promotes Emergency Preparedness Month
September 8, 2026 Media Contact: Christopher Valles accpio@animalcare.lacounty.gov Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control Promotes Emergency Preparedness Month LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) urges all residents ...
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Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home damaged after massive sinkhole swallows driveway
A massive sinkhole formed in the driveway of a Malibu home belonging to actor Nicolas Cage.
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See what's inside the 2026 Emmy nominee gift bags and find out how you can get these items, too
Countdown to the Emmys: See what the stars are getting in the Emmy nominee bags and grab the same items for yourself.
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Authorities respond to a leak of an unknown chemical from a tank in La Habra
Emergency vehicles repond to the chemical leak in LA Habra on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press) A slow leak from a chemical tank smeared an orange cloud across the sky of a Southern California neighborhood on Tuesday, but authorities said they quickly got i...
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Sex offender known for 'butt sniffing' incidents sentenced to 170 days in jail
A notorious sex offender accused of sniffing women's rear ends has been sentenced to 170 days in county jail for violating his parole.
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Serial 'butt-sniffer' sentenced to 170 days
A man known as a serial ‘butt-sniffer’ was sentenced to 170 days in county jail for violating his parole following his latest arrest in Glendale.
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US warns Americans about exit bans and 'unjust' detention in popular destination
Americans who may be planning a trip to China are urged to take extra precautions, as U.S. officials warn travelers to "keep a low profile" while visiting the country....
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Arleta construction site explosion leaves several hurt: LAFD
An explosion at a San Fernando Valley construction site left several people hurt in Arleta.
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4 people hurt in construction site explosion in Arleta, fire department says
Multiple people were injured in an explosion at a street construction site in Arleta on Tuesday.
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25 years later, 9/11 survivor works to educate future generations, preserve memories from the attack
A central part of his mission is making sure people who did not experience the attacks understand what happened.
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Lakers to unveil statue of championship-winning coach Phil Jackson next year
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson celebrates after defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. (Christian Petersen / Getty Images North America) The Los Angeles Lakers will unveil a statue of former coach Phil Jackson outside their downtown arena next year. The La...
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Council backs L.A. fast-food worker scheduling protections as businesses complain of tight margins
The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance to extend Fair Work Week scheduling rules to fast-food workers, adding predictable shifts and paid labor-rights training for tens of thousands of employees....
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Chad Powers brings the Season 2 hype to Venice Beach with immersive pop-up experience
Set, hike! Fans brought their A-game to the "Chad Powers" pop-up at Venice Beach to celebrate Season 2.
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Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Lindsay Clancy following mistrial
Lindsay Clancy’s attorney, Kevin Reddington, asked President Donald Trump to pardon Clancy, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch resigns amid attacks from Trump administration
Amid attacks from the White House, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch is stepping down from his position after seven years of leading the Smithsonian Institution....
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Record humidity to create sweltering conditions in SoCal
Clouds form over Venice Beach in August. Tropical moisture from Hurricane Marie is currently causing extreme humidity in Southern California this week. (Apu Gomes / Getty Images North America) Topline: The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for much of So...
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L.A.'s record-level humidity can make you sick. How to survive the misery
Officials are sounding alarms about the potential health impacts related to this week's oppressive humidity and intense heat, that's only expected to rise, across Southern California....
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'Live with Kelly and Mark' and 'The View' kick off new seasons on ABC
"The View" is celebrating the landmark 30th season of the daytime talk show.
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Program gives young adults with intellectual, developmental challenges pathway to permanent career
Project Search, a partnership program by LAUSD and Kaiser Permanente, gives young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities career help.
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Recalling the US Secret Service's seen and unseen heroism on 9/11
Agents across the nation scrambled to prevent attacks on U.S. leadership in the wake of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
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2,977 flags at Porter Ranch church tell the story of lives cut short on 9/11
A memorial display honoring the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing visitors to Shepherd Church in Porter Ranch.
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OC Board of Education member faces more penalty fees for failing to report millions in income
Mari Barke, photographed at the California Policy Center in Irvine in 2024. Topline: An O.C. Superior Court judge increased the economic penalties for Orange County Board of Education member Marilyn “Mari” Barke for failing to report millions of dollars in economic disclosure fil...
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US strikes Iranian tankers after more attempted missile attacks on Navy warship
The U.S. on Tuesday struck multiple Iranian tankers in response to more attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, according to a U.S. official.
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California man gets 188 years in prison in DUI crash that left five dead
Cameron Garcia's sentencing comes about three years after the deadly crash.
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Survivor shares story after deadly crash in Wrightwood
On Tuesday, the Los Angeles County medical examiner released the names of all four people killed in a crash in Wrightwood last Friday. The victims were identified as 20-year-old Neveah Harper, 19-year-old Cole Torres, 21-year-old Rebeka Citlali and 19-year-old Jason Potter. Naomi...
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Where are the happiest people in America? These states rank highest
Where you live may have more to do with your happiness than you think. New data is revealing the happiest states in America. See the list.
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Bass to step down from LA's lead homeless agency commission. LAist found she was often absent
L.A. Mayor Karen Bass speaks at a news conference on May 31, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Mario Tama / Getty Images) Mayor Karen Bass is stepping down from the governing body for the L.A. region’s embattled lead homeless services agency, she told KFI last week. The decision comes after...
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Conference appeals Western Michigan result, asks NCAA, CFP to recognize Broncos as winner
The Mid-American Conference appealed the outcome of the Michigan-Western Michigan game on Tuesday and asked NCAA and College Football Playoff administrators to recognize the Broncos as the actual winner....
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Chemical leak at La Habra neighborhood prompts shelter-in-place notice
Emergency crews are on scene of a reported chemical leak in a La Habra neighborhood as nearby residents are being asked to shelter in place.
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Sen. Adam Schiff on the Trump administration, US-Canada trade war and California's voter ID measure
In an interview, Sen. Adam Schiff discussed a wide range of topics including voting rights and the upcoming midterm elections, and the escalating trade war between the U.S. and Canada....