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Fiancé remembers reporter Eliana Moreno one week after deadly helicopter crash
Reporter Eliana Moreno's fiancé shared a message of gratitude and remembrance, thanking people for their support while mourning her loss.
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UC San Francisco illegally favored Black and Latino medical school applicants, DOJ alleges
The Justice Department alleges UC San Francisco's medical school favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings....
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Netanyahu blasts Mamdani on social media ahead of visit to New York for UN
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took aim at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, posting a video on social media ahead of his visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly....
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California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general....
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After Hurricane Marie damage, Long Beach declares local emergency ahead of El Niño
Long Beach has declared a local emergency ahead of an expected El Niño after Hurricane Marie's surf damaged the boardwalk and flooded homes.
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LA advocates and lawmakers urge Newsom to sign bill barring police from moonlighting for ICE
Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez spoke in support of the bill at a press conference outside L.A. City Hall. (Julia Barajas / LAist) State and local lawmakers are joining immigrant rights groups in urging Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that would bar California law enforcement f...
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3 new lawsuits allege X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain caused major brain injuries
Three new lawsuits filed against Six Flags Magic Mountain allege riders suffered major brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. merger faces pushback over mass layoff concerns
Members of the "Block the Merger Coalition" rallied outside Paramount Studios on Tuesday to protest the studio's acquisition of Warner Bros.
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Investigation fails to find cause of massive Boyle Heights fire
Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
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VIDEO: Man scales locked gate after chasing UC Berkeley student home
The video shows the college student buzzing into her apartment complex. Seconds later, a man can be seen scaling the locked gate and entering the property. He then pulls out what Berkeley police said was a barbecue lighter. "We deserve stricter laws so that things like this aren'...
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New lawsuits allege catastrophic brain damage after riding Six Flags Magic Mountain rollercoaster
Three lawsuits were filed this week alleging serious brain damage suffered by three people who rode the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
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Texas investigators seek evidence of manslaughter, other crimes in 27 flood deaths at Camp Mystic
Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls, court docs show.
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Sons, mothers of people killed by ICE agents demand answers: 'We still have so many questions'
The forum, led by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), included the mothers of Renee Good and Ruben Ray Martinez, and the woman who filmed Alex Pretti's death....
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How Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time
Ella Langley's song "Choosin' Texas" is officially the longest-running No. 1 single in the U.S., spending 23 weeks at the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100....
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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental from drugs, including fentanyl: Coroner
Actress Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental from drugs including fentanyl, according to the Greenville County Coroner’s Office in South Carolina....
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Nolan Wells' parents make plea for justice after no charges filed in his death
Nolan Wells' family held a press conference Tuesday and said they will not give up after a grand jury found that no criminal charges are warranted in his death....
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Hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico, could mean a continued beating for SoCal coast
Hurricane Polo could bring heavy rains that will pommel parts of southwestern Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. Impacts to California are expected to be limited...
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Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website
A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website....
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Crews knock down fire at La Verne water treatment plant that prompted evacuations for neighborhood
A fire erupted at a battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne Tuesday, prompting nearby schools to evacuate.
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La Verne lithium battery storage fire forces evacuations near water district facility
A small explosion and fire broke out in an outdoor lithium battery storage unit at a Metropolitan Water District facility in La Verne.
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New study offers possible explanation for ‘mommy brain’ during pregnancy
Scientists may have found a biological explanation for "pregnancy brain." Here's what to know.
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Bill Clinton takes veiled public shot at Trump's actions: 'Hard to make up'
Former President Bill Clinton slammed the Trump administration’s recent actions such as pushing for a triumphal arch and running the government as a "profit center."...
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Proposition 39 author says ballot initiative ‘not the same’ as Trump’s efforts to constrict voting
Assemblymember Carl DeMaio speaks during an Assembly floor session at the state Capitol in Sacramento on Jan. 23, 2025. (Fred Greaves / CalMatters) Republican State Assemblyman Carl DeMaio is seeking to distance the voter ID measure Californians will see on their November ballot ...
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'Soulm8te' trailer teases a terrifying take on AI, love and obsession
"Soulm8te" explores a dangerous bond between a grieving engineer and his AI companion. The horror thriller streams Oct. 1 on Hulu.
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Metro bus crash arraignment delayed yet again
Rios faces two counts of second-degree murder, felony DUI, and reckless driving after allegedly driving an SUV into a Metro bus, killing two passengers and injuring six on Sept. 15....
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The people have spoken: OC Pride returns to Santa Ana next month after public feedback
Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana. (Photo courtesy of OC Pride.) Topline: Orange County Pride is bringing its annual festival and parade back to downtown Santa Ana on Oct. 10, and it’s shaping up to be its largest festival y...
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Lithium-ion battery fire in La Verne spurs neighborhood, school evacuations
Evacuations orders have been issued in the city of La Verne after a hazardous lithium-ion battery fire was reported at the Metropolitan Water District facility....
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Judge strikes down Trump anti-DEI initiative that cut $600M in teacher training
A U.S. Department of Education building. (Greggory DiSalvo / iStock) A federal judge in Massachusetts struck down a Trump administration anti-diversity, equity and inclusion initiative that resulted in $600 million abruptly cut from K-12 teacher training grants aimed at combating...
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to fans from LA and galaxies far away
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on Tuesday, Sept. 22, the grand opening day. (Makenna Cramer / LAist) Gather the Rebel Alliance — the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is officially open to the public in Exposition Park. The 300,000-square-foot building, sitting on a 13-acre campus...
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Police chase ends in crash after suspect loses control of reportedly stolen car in Alhambra
A high-speed police chase across multiple Southland counties ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday.
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Hulu releases chilling trailer for new 'Clown Panic' documentary
Take a deep dive into the "killer" clown sightings of 2016 in Hulu's "Clown Panic," streaming Oct. 12.
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'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape
The social media influencer Clavicular has been charged by Massachusetts prosecutors with raping a 17-year-old girl, according to a criminal complaint....
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CHP pursuit of stolen SUV ends in violent crash in Alhambra
The high-speed pursuit of a stolen SUV ended in a violent crash in Alhambra on Tuesday afternoon.
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Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty in gun permit bribery scheme
Prosecutors accused former undersheriff Rick Sung of leveraging the Sheriff Office's rarely issued gun permits to secure 200 iPads as well as a luxury suite at San Jose Sharks games....
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Man shot by ICE, detained in Texas with a bullet in his back is back in the hospital, attorney says
Speaking by phone, Wilber Perez said doctors didn't remove the bullet because it's near his spine. He said ICE pressed for him to be released quickly from the hospital so it could move him to a detention center....
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Republican senator calls for Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden
Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, asks the Senate Judiciary Committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden's associations with foreign leaders.
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Fast-food rivalry: Cops arrest 2 Wendys' employees for breaking into a McDonald's employee's car
Two Metro Atlanta Wendy's employees were arrested after allegedly breaking into a rival fast-food worker's car in a McDonald's parking lot.
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Trump to sign agreement with leaders of Greenland and Denmark at United Nations
President Donald Trump signed a security deal with the prime ministers of Greenland and Denmark on Tuesday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly....
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Taylor Swift announces new single 'Patient Zero'
Taylor Swift is releasing new music, she announced Tuesday on Instagram.
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Clavicular’ charged with rape in Massachusetts
Social media influencer "Clavicular" has been charged in Massachusetts with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
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A powerful El Niño is brewing. Newsom wants California ready for the worst
An automated National Weather Service weather station collects data on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Montara, California, on April 5, 2016. Newsom declared a state of emergency on Monday as California braces for a potentially historic El Niño. (Paul Chinn / The San Fra...
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Lindsay Clancy's attorney cites double jeopardy in bid to dismiss charges
The defense attorneys for Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts woman charged with killing her three young children, have filed a motion today to dismiss the murder case against her....
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Lionel Richie pausing touring due to heart procedure, rep says
Music superstar Lionel Richie is taking time off from touring after undergoing a heart procedure, his representative confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday.
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Hurricane Polo could bring rip currents, large swells to SoCal's already battered beaches
Another hurricane churning in the Pacific Ocean could unleash another round of rough weather along the Southern California coast by early next week.
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Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan star in Disney's 'Darkwing Duck' revival series
35 years after its original debut, Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen revive Disney's Darkwing Duck character in newly greenlit series for Disney+.
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Lindsay Clancy attorney wants holdout juror investigated
A lawyer for Lindsay Clancy is asking a judge to probe the lone holdout juror whose refusal to acquit Clancy led to a mistrial in the murder case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Removing César Chávez’s name has given this school a chance to define its own identity
A pedestrian walks past the front of Cesar Chavez Elementary School in Long Beach on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . When a school suddenly loses its name, what should the new one represent? At the Lo...
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Middle East wars loom over UN General Assembly, and other Mideast developments
The president is also set to meet with Gulf leaders impacted by the war with Iran during his trip to New York City.
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Trump in United Nations speech says 'big decision' ahead: Make a deal or 'annihilate' Iran
Trump threatened other countries during his speech, asserting American dominance over the Western hemisphere.
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How LA’s Indonesian Muslims found a spiritual home in Pico Union
Imam Honest Qashidi outside the Masjid At-Thohir mosque in Pico Union. (Avidha Raha / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . From the outside, the Gothic architecture of Masjid At-Thohir does not immediately announce itself as a neighborhood mosque. The white f...
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'Toy Story 5' comes to Disney+ as cast reflects on film's success and timely, emotional message
The stars of 'Toy Story 5' talk about the franchise's incredible success and why this fifth installment is resonating with parents and kids alike.
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Riverside, California man may lose both legs after helping pregnant woman escape fire
A man is recovering from emergency surgery and could lose both legs after he says he tried to help a pregnant woman escape a burning apartment complex....
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Ridley sea turtlelays eggs in first documented West Coast nesting
A female olive ridley sea turtle is making history along the Southern California shoreline, with two nests documented in Orange County, according to NOAA Fisheries....
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Childhood friend of Eugene Horsch reveals insight into family's past amid missing women investigation in Philadelphia, PA's Olney
A childhood friend of Eugene Horsch revealed insight into the family's past amid an investigation in the Philadelphia, PA Olney neighborhood.
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Sea turtles laying eggs at Huntington Beach and Seal Beach are first known cases of nesting on West Coast
Two olive ridley sea turtles have laid eggs on the sand on Southern California beaches.
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Metro bus crash suspect still unable to appear in court
Bailee Rios, 36, did not appear in court on Tuesday, causing a fourth delay in her formal arraignment for a double-fatal Metro bus crash.
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These Californians can opt out of jury duty forever, no need to 'jump through hoops'
Californians over 80 years old will be able to permanently opt out of jury duty for medical reasons without supporting documentation starting in 2028.
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'Is nothing sacred?!' Jesus statue is the latest in a string of SoCal bronze thefts
Police say two men cut through a chain link fence at the Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.'s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
Experts say recent intense and usual humidity could have fueled the rise in West Nile virus cases in Southern California.
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Nick Reiner asks court for trust fund money owed to him before parents' slayings
Nick Reiner is asking a judge to give him access to a trust fund to pay for his legal defense on charges that he killed his parents. The executor of the trust has argued Reiner is barred from accessing the funds by law....