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Democratic Socialists of America candidates in Los Angeles raised $30,000 for their campaigns during a fundraiser where they played Dungeons & Dragons.
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The June 2 primary will include two City Council districts where the incumbents are leaving office, one uncontested seat and a Westside race that has topped all others in campaign spending.
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Although homicides and other violent crimes are down to near-historic lows, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass' challengers have zeroed in on homelessness and public drug use.
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The Port of Long Beach aims to become an assembly hub for floating offshore wind turbines, while the state awaits a more favorable federal administration for their deployment.
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California's primary election has been buffeted by a lack of front-runners, redrawn political maps, party infighting and competing voter resentment for President Trump and the state's Democratic establishment.
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In-person voting for the June 2 statewide primary election began Saturday at 122 vote centers in Los Angeles County.The vote centers will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for in-person voting, voter registration and vote-by-mail ballot returns.Eligible voters who have not registered can visit any vote center, complete a conditional voter...
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Two people were found dead inside a vehicle in a SJSU parking garage Saturday afternoon, according to officials.The SJSU police said they responded to a report of two people unresponsive in a vehicle in the West Garage at 350 S. 4th St. just after 2 p.m.Authorities said they found a man and a woman unresponsive. Firefighters administered CPR to...
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More than 100 firefighters are battling a fire at a large pallet yard in Pomona on Saturday, officials said.The fire broke out at the facility on East Ninth Street around 6:40 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Video from the scene shows the fire sent a large plume of black smoke into the sky.No injuries have been reported,...
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California's June 2 primary election is less than two weeks away, and Santa Clara County's Registrar of Voters already opened a number of vote centers for people to drop off their mail ballots, vote in person or get assistance.San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan, who is a candidate for governor, was among the first to casting their ballots in San Jose."Just...
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If the failing chemical tank in Orange County does explode, the aerospace plant where it sits and dozens of homes surrounding it could suffer severe damage, according to a map released by authorities Saturday.
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Officials from the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing Middle-East conflict, according to public statements from President Donald Trump and officials from both nations Saturday.A potential deal would come after a fragile, almost two-month ceasefire between the two nations and weeks of negotiations."An Agreement has been...
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The battle to keep a highly toxic chemical from exploding took a step backward Saturday.
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A failing chemical tank at GKN Aerospace in Orange County sparks mass evacuations. Firefighters battle rising temperatures to prevent a massive MMA blast.
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Thousands fled their homes in Orange County due to the chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace plant, but it remains unclear how long they will need places to live.
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What to KnowA compromised chemical storage tank at Garden Grove’s GKN Aerospace facility is threatening to leak its toxic contents or explode in what the mayor called an “unprecedented” emergency. The hazardous materials situation began unfolding Thursday night when firefighters responded to reports of a problem with the tank containing a...
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The U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a person who opened fire on officers at a security checkpoint on Saturday in an exchange of gunfire that briefly locked down the White House, officials said.The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. when a male approached the Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, pulled a gun from...
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The U.S. Secret Service fatally shot a person who opened fire on officers at a security checkpoint on Saturday in an exchange of gunfire that briefly locked down the White House, officials said.The shooting happened shortly after 6 p.m. when a male approached the Secret Service checkpoint at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW, pulled a gun from...
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Orange County officials have revealed a map detailing the potential areas that would be affected if the damaged chemical storage tank that leaked hazardous materials at a Garden Grove aerospace facility were to explode.About 40,000 people remain under an evacuation order on Saturday after the 34,000-gallon tank began to emit vapors at GKN Aerospace...
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Officials from the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a deal to end the ongoing Middle-East conflict, according to public statements from President Donald Trump and officials from both nations Saturday.A potential deal would come after a fragile, almost two-month ceasefire between the two nations and weeks of negotiations."An Agreement has been...
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After more than three decades, Kelly King, a legendary head football coach at Milpitas High School, returned his whistle.King kicked off his run as the Trojans head coach in 1990. 36 years later, when the school year ends in June, the 62-year-old will retire as math teacher and coach.A graduate of Milpitas High, King won more than 240 career games,...
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An apparent fake threat closed San Jose's Happy Hollow Park and Zoo on Saturday, according to the police department.Police said they responded to a "suspicious circumstance” at the zoo at around 10:20 a.m. There, they were made aware of a possible swatting call in regard to a threat involving explosives.Authorities said the area was evacuated out...
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Hundreds of Scouts from the Western Los Angeles County Council, Scouting America, along with veteran groups and community volunteers, gathered Saturday morning at the Los Angeles National Cemetery to place 90,000 American flags before Memorial Day.
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A 15-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 21-year-old man following a graduation ceremony in Daly City on Friday, authorities said on Saturday.The Daly City Police Department said a fight involving multiple people took place on Westmoor High School campus, following the graduation ceremony at approximately 4:30 p.m....
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An abandoned school in Vallejo was destroyed by flames early Saturday morning, according to the fire department.Fire officials said they responded to a fire at the abandoned Grant School located at 5th and Cherry streets, next door to the fire department, at around 1:24 a.m. There, firefighters found the building engulfed in flames.As of 8:30 a.m.,...
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Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Saturday in response to the ongoing response to the chemical incident in Garden Grove.Roughly 40,000 people are under an evacuation order after a tank containing toxic chemicals began to leak at an Orange County aerospace facility, the Orange County Fire Authority said. The 34,000-gallon tank is...
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In January 2025, Chula Vista police conducted a check on Caleb Vazquez after being alerted to disturbing social media postings and learning there were guns in the family home.
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Two teenage suspects who attacked the Islamic Center in San Diego on Monday, killing three people before turning the guns on themselves, were engaging with far-right extremist content on social media, authorities have said.
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Emergency crews in Garden Grove are weighing all outcomes of the toxic chemical tank leak that forced thousands of residents in Orange County to evacuate, Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Commander Craig Covey said in an update on Saturday.Officials have been monitoring a 34,000-gallon tank that began leaking a flammable liquid called...
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Chad Bianco and Steve Hilton, the two top Republicans running for governor, make their closing arguments in front of a friendly GOP audience near Fresno before the June 2 primary.
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday.The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a "severe illness.” In a new statement, the family said that the NASCAR driver died from a pneumonia that progressed "into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming...
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NASCAR legend Kyle Busch died of severe pneumonia, his family revealed on Saturday.The 41-year-old driver died Thursday May 21 after his family said he was hospitalized with a "severe illness.” In a new statement, the family said that the NASCAR driver died from a pneumonia that progressed "into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming...
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The chemical leak that triggered evacuations across a swath of Orange County on Friday is located at GKN Aerospace, a manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom.
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One of L.A.'s most ambitious seafood restaurants from a Michelin three-star chef will close July 1. Owners Michael Cimarusti and Crisi Echiverri share why. Also, what to expect in the last weeks of Connie & Ted's.
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Students traumatized by the 2025 fires are cultivating campus nurseries to reforest Southern California's fire-scarred landscapes, fulfilling an idea co-conceived by the late conservationist.
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Challengers from both sides of the political spectrum are seeking to unseat City Atty. Hydee Feldstein Soto as she chases a second term in office.
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Evacuation orders have been issued in portions of the cities of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Stanton and Westminster.
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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 82 people, local officials said Saturday, in what was the country's deadliest mining accident in recent years.The official Xinhua News Agency said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening. At a news conference late Saturday,...
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On Friday, Fairfield police announced the officer involved in a incident at Fairfield High School on Wednesday has been "administratively reassigned in the department” as an outside organization conducts an investigation.Police said a school resource officer (SRO) working at Fairfield High School on Wednesday asked for emergency assistance after...
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It was a night of anxiety and questions as people across a wide swath of central Orange County fled their homes due to the risk of a chemical explosion at a Garden Grove aerospace firm.
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Zach Neto homered twice, Wade Meckler and Oswald Peraza also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels pulled away to beat the Texas Rangers 9-6 on Friday night.Angels starter Grayson Rodriguez (1-1) gave up four runs and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. He struck out five and walked two for his first victory since July 31, 2024.Texas trailed 6-4 in the...
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Just days after a deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego, Bay area Muslims gathered to pray on Friday, and they got some extra support from people of other faiths.Muslims walked in to pray at different mosques throughout the Bay Area, and they were met outside by Christians and Jews holding signs and standing in unity. After Monday’s deadly...
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Authorities are investigating a stabbing that ocurred following a graduation ceremony at Westmoor High School on Friday, according to the school.Officials said the stabbing occurred on campus following the ceremony, which was scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. They said police and emergency personnel responded and remain on site as they continue their...
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An Amber Alert about a missing 3-month-old boy believed to be taken by an unknown man in Alhambra was deactivated after the baby was found safe Friday, police said.The alert — issued by the California Highway Patrol — was released after police received a call about a possible carjacking near Hampden Terrace and Sherwood Avenue around 5:25 p.m.,...
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Late last year, a senior U.S. intelligence officer on a helicopter mission to investigate "thuds” near a mountain range encountered a mysterious orange orb — an object that split in two and changed direction."The ground team suddenly radioed that the object had risen from the ground, approached within ten feet of the helicopter, dropped below...
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Late last year, a senior U.S. intelligence officer on a helicopter mission to investigate "thuds” near a mountain range encountered a mysterious orange orb — an object that split in two and changed direction."The ground team suddenly radioed that the object had risen from the ground, approached within ten feet of the helicopter, dropped below...
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A 28-year-old man has been accused in the killing of a man in a wheelchair who was shot in the back of the head in San Francisco’s Mission District.Darryon Harry Chun was charged with using an untraceable pistol, known as a ghost gun, in the slaying about 5 a.m. on Aug. 4, 2024, near the intersection of 20th Street and Shotwell Street,...
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An "unprecedented" situation was taking hold in Orange County on Friday, as a chemical tank was at risk of spewing a highly toxic chemical that can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization, officials said.
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The action forces Caltech to compete for control of the La Cañada Flintridge institution it has managed since NASA's inception in 1958.
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Two Heritage High School students were hurt after an experiment demonstration at Adams Middle School on Friday, according to the Liberty Union High School District.The school district said the incident occurred when Heritage High School students, under the supervision of their teacher, were on the Adams Middle School campus conducting an...
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Waymo suspended its robotaxi service on freeways and paused operations in Atlanta, a spokesperson said Friday.The company says the service suspension is to update software and to improve performance around construction zones and flooded roadways.Waymo has been operating on freeways from San Francisco to the South Bay, as well as in LA, Phoenix and...
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A new Bay Area project is putting both money and attention behind the artists and cultural leaders shaping the region's identity.The Culture Keepers is a new initiative investing nearly $1 million into local artists, nonprofits and cultural institutions working to preserve community and culture.The multi-year initiative is backed by a single donor...
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Erika Girardi, a pop star who appeared on the reality show "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," faced a lawsuit that alleged she should have known her husband, Tom Girardi, was supporting her singing career with money diverted from his now-defunct law firm.
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Rapper Rob Base died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media.The artist, whose real name is Robert Ginyard, was a prominent figure in the '80s hip-hop scene and is best known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two.”His death was announced on his Instagram."Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip...
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Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the world's most influential central bank.Warsh's formal assumption of the role comes after the Senate confirmed him to lead the Fed May 13 in a 54-45 vote along party lines. The only Democrat to cross the aisle was Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.The optics of Friday's...
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Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, the world's most influential central bank.Warsh's formal assumption of the role comes after the Senate confirmed him to lead the Fed May 13 in a 54-45 vote along party lines. The only Democrat to cross the aisle was Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania.The optics of Friday's...
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Rapper Rob Base died Friday at the age of 59 after a cancer diagnosis, according to a post on his social media.The artist, whose real name is Robert Ginyard, was a prominent figure in the '80s hip-hop scene and is best known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two.”His death was announced on his Instagram."Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip...
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A failing tank in Garden Grove holding toxic chemicals has prompted major evacuations. Here's what you need to know.
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Pratt raised nearly 10 times as Bass — $2.72 million — in the last reporting period. Raman trails far behind both Pratt and Bass with less than $1 million.
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California will get $27.5 million in federal funding to find and replace lead pipes that deliver water to homes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday.
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Racing legend Kyle Busch was coughing up blood and lying on a bathroom floor when somebody called for help from a General Motors training facility in North Carolina, according to the 911 call obtained by NBC News. "I've got an individual that's, uh, shortness of breath, very hot, thinks he's going to pass out and is producing a little bit of blood...
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The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain green cards must return to their home countries to "do so through consular processing,” in a major change from current practice. "From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to...
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The Trump administration said Friday that people with temporary visas seeking to adjust their immigration status to obtain green cards must return to their home countries to "do so through consular processing,” in a major change from current practice. "From now on, an alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to...
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Monterey County's Board of Supervisors this week voted to move forward on a plan to restrict parking around Bixby Bridge, arguably the most iconic stop along Highway 1 in Big Sur. The parking moratorium, however, has not yet gone into effect and likely won't several weeks, if not months.
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Firefighters discovered some precious items after coming to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley this week.
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Fans waited in line for hours Friday to watch the unveiling of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame honoring pop star and actor Miley Cyrus.Fashion designer Donatella Versace and actress Anya Taylor-Joy joined the ninth best-selling female artist of all time, 10-time Grammy nominee and three-time winner for the ceremony at 7011 Hollywood Blvd.,...
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Tulsi Gabbard, the top-ranking U.S. intelligence official, told President Donald Trump on Friday that she is resigning from her role following her husband's cancer diagnosis, according to her letter obtained by NBC News.In her letter, which she posted on X, Gabbard said that her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a serious and rare...
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Tulsi Gabbard, the top-ranking U.S. intelligence official, told President Donald Trump on Friday that she is resigning from her role following her husband's cancer diagnosis, according to her letter obtained by NBC News.In her letter, which she posted on X, Gabbard said that her husband, Abraham Williams, was diagnosed with a serious and rare...
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Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams.The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value. ESPN reported the 2027 deal is worth $55 million with a potential to increase to $60 million, a raise from his salary for the...
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Two hours before the deadly attack at a San Diego mosque, the mother of one of the assailants reached out to police warning that her son was suicidal and had taken firearms. But it took police nearly 90 minutes to respond to the initial call.
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Memorial Day weekend is known for backyard barbecues, road trips and the unofficial start of summer. It is also one of the biggest shopping weekends of the season, with restaurants and retailers rolling out limited-time offers on everything from pizza and burgers to clothing and home goods.Whether you are planning a cookout, grabbing takeout for...
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A popular children’s YouTuber known as Danny Go! revealed on Friday that his 14-year-old son has died.Daniel Coleman, the creator and main character in the popular program, posted on Instagram that his son, Isaac Coleman, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday.“Oh my sweet boy. There's so much I want to say, but I don't know how yet. I already...
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Memorial Day weekend is known for backyard barbecues, road trips and the unofficial start of summer. It is also one of the biggest shopping weekends of the season, with restaurants and retailers rolling out limited-time offers on everything from pizza and burgers to clothing and home goods.Whether you are planning a cookout, grabbing takeout for...
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A popular children’s YouTuber known as Danny Go! revealed on Friday that his 14-year-old son has died.Daniel Coleman, the creator and main character in the popular program, posted on Instagram that his son, Isaac Coleman, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday.“Oh my sweet boy. There's so much I want to say, but I don't know how yet. I already...
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A retired plastic surgeon testified Friday that members of his Westlake Village homeowners association were so concerned about the safety of the crosswalk where two boys were killed in a 2020 crash that meetings were held over it and they took their concerns to the city two years prior.Dr. Theodore Corwin told a Van Nuys Superior Court civil jury...
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Los Angeles firefighters found a symbol of the everlasting in the ashes of a family home destroyed by the Sandy Fire.Members of LAFD Engine 85 were sifting through what was left of the Simi Valley home when they found a wedding ring that belongs to the Boyle family. The LAFD was one of several firefighting agencies that came to the aid of residents...
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A pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles early Friday morning resulted in a crude oil spill, according to officials.
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The third and final weekend closure of a busy stretch of San Francisco's Highway 1 (19th Avenue) began Friday morning. Caltrans shut down Highway 1 (19th Avenue) in both directions between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue so crews can complete the final phase of a major repaving project. The full closure started at 7 a.m. Friday and is scheduled...
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Firefighters are increasing containment of three wildfires that have burned thousands acres this week and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties.The fires covered widespread parts of the region with smoke, leading to an air quality alert for parts of of Southern California, but...
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A Santa Clara County juvenile justice court judge on Friday ruled that a then-13-year-old boy is responsible for second-degree murder following the deadly 2025 Valentine’s Day stabbing of another boy at Santana Row in San Jose.The ruling came after a monthslong juvenile court trial centered on the killing of 15-year-old David Gutierrez, who was...
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What to KnowAn oil pipeline ruptured in East Los Angeles early Friday morning when it was struck by a construction crew drilling fiber optic line. Oil spilled onto the road near East Cesar Chavez and North Eastern avenues, then entered the storm drain system and Los Angeles River. The pipe carries the crude oil from Dodger Stadium to the Port of...
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British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct.Thames Valley Police issued the statement as it updated reporters on its investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office by the former prince, now known as Andrew...
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Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ "The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.At the top of his last show, which grew more...
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British police appealed for witnesses Friday as they sought to broaden their investigation into potential offenses by the former Prince Andrew, including sexual misconduct.Thames Valley Police issued the statement as it updated reporters on its investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office by the former prince, now known as Andrew...
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Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ "The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.At the top of his last show, which grew more...
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Hollywood service organizations conducted their own homeless count to help them adapt their outreach to a changing population that has fewer tents and more people sleeping rough or in vehicles
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It's OK to pack medical marijuana when flying out of California, but whether those products will still be with you when you land is an open question, experts say.
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At the start of the 20th century, Southern California was home to an astonishing number of military academies designed to turn boys into officers and gentlemen.
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Pratt, whose home burned in the Palisades fire, has said he is living at the hotel because of threats he has received.
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Three men sacrificed their lives to protect dozens of schoolchildren during an attempted mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
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The Memorial Day weekend travel rush has begun, and this year, the holiday weekend comes at a time when consumers are facing rising gas prices.According to AAA, this week, California’s average gas price was $6.14 a gallon, which is the highest the state has seen for this time of year, with the exception of 2022. The average cost of gas in...
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The Ebola outbreak is raising global concerns, just as thousands of fans prepare to travel for the World Cup.The Santa Clara County Department of Public Health says it's been preparing for months ahead of the World Cup, including how to monitor infectious diseases. While health experts say containing the outbreak is critical, it also says the risk...
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Two residents were displaced by a fire Thursday night at a home in South San Jose, fire officials said.The fire was reported about 8:50 p.m. at a two-story home in the 400 block of Tanfield Lane.Crews had the fire knocked down by 9:34 p.m., according to the San Jose Fire Department.The Red Cross was called to assist two people displaced by the...
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After a two-year research, the San Francisco Symphony named Elim Chan as its new music director, and she is the first woman to hold that position in the symphony's history.The 39-year-old became the first woman who has been named to lead the San Francisco Symphony in its 115-year history. Chan grew up in Hong Kong and then studied at Smith College...
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Police in Danville cited a 12-year-old who was allegedly speeding through a neighborhood on an electric motorcycle.Danville PD says an officer spotted the kid running a stop sign and speeding through the neighborhood at 45 miles per hour.The officer followed him for a mile before discovering the rider was 12 years old.Police say the motorcycle was...
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Videos obtained by NBC News show the recent DUI arrest of pop star Britney Spears, including a conversation she had with an officer while in the back seat of a California Highway Patrol car.In the video from CHP, you can see the moments when Spears was taken away by officers in the community of Westlake Village. Previous...
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A former Mormon bishop is facing multiple sex crime charges stemming from his alleged abuse of several children in Livermore over the course of a decade, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.Michael Morris has been charged with 18 felony counts of non-forcible sexual abuse involving four separate victims.Morris...
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A Culver City man who formerly worked for a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the homeless was arrested Thursday on a federal charge of possessing fentanyl during a police stop near MacArthur Park earlier this month.Christopher Barret Johnson, 42, is charged in Los Angeles federal court with possession with intent to distribute...
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Students at Fairfield High School walked out of class Thursday to protest how police responded to a fight on campus. Viral video taken by students shows an officer hitting one student in the face multiple times. Now, Fairfield police have released their own video they say tells the full story."The child was already down on the ground. He posed no...
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Residents and several businesses in Garden Grove were evacuated as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a leaking storage tank at an aerospace company.
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On Thursday, there was an early Memorial Day ceremony in San Francisco, as military veterans currently working as security officers gathered to honor their colleagues killed on the job.It was a makeshift memorial for security officers killed on the job. One of them was Amin Abdula, the San Diego security guard who was killed in Monday's mosque...
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One day after massive tech layoffs hit the Bay Area, largely because of AI, Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to try and protect workers from AI-related job losses.After a day when companies like Meta, Intuit, and LinkedIn announced layoffs because of AI, and one CEO who just cut 20% of his workforce wrote an article in the Wall Street Journal...
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Richmond rapper Fijiana is a rising artist in the Bay Area’s music scene. Born in Fiji, she is Indian and her culture is very prevalent in her music. In fact, Fijiana just made her debut performance in India.“Welcome to the Bay” was Fijiana’s breakout single in 2025. With more than 20 million social media views, the song was her first to be...
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District officials attributed the need for cuts to steadily declining enrollment: The nation's second-largest school system, with about 390,000 students, is about half as large as in the early 2000s.
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The Ventura County Fire Department said air quality monitoring is being conducted around the fire's perimeter due to the proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
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An Amber Alert sent out to the public Thursday about a missing child in South Los Angeles was in the process of being deactivated when it was sent out, officials confirmed to NBC Los Angeles.The alert, which was issued by the California Highway Patrol on behalf of the Los Angeles Police Department, said a 3-year-old was last seen near Slauson and...
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What to KnowA hazardous materials situation unfolded Thursday at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove when a toxic chemical tank heated up and developed a leak.The leak was stopped, but evacuations expanded Friday due to a valve problem on the tank, which firefighters said left them with few options other than allowing the tank to leak or...
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Crews are battling a grass fire in Contra Costa County, according to Cal Fire.Cal Fire said the fire was reported in the area of Nortonville Road and Black Diamond Way near Clayton. The incident, dubbed Norton Fire, started just before 5:30 p.m., according to Cal Fire's website.Cal Fire reported the flames initially burned up to 10 acres, but later...
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The owner of a longtime Mexican restaurant in East San Jose says construction of the VTA light rail extension from Eastridge to BART has killed his business.La Grullensa Restaurant at CrossRoads Shopping Center on South Capitol Avenue has been serving up meals for more than 35 years, but owner Fernando Galindo is set to shut down his business this...
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Newly released internal records show insiders with California's troubled $456 million Next Generation 911 project lost confidence in the system's chief architect years before he left the state agency overseeing the overhaul. The project is intended to replace California's aging emergency call system with internet-based technology capable of...
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For Japanese Americans settled in San Francisco, the fallout from World War II was a cultural upheaval. Many had been ripped from their lives and sent off to incarceration camps during the war over fears over their loyalties. On top of that, in the 1950s, large swaths of Japantown were devastated by redevelopment that shrunk it to its current six...
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Oakland voters next month will decide on Measure E, a parcel tax city leaders say would help fund public safety, homelessness response and cleaner streets.Mayor Barbara Lee says the city is making progress but still faces major financial challenges. Critics argue Oakland has already approved millions in new taxes without seeing promised results.If...
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Federal prosecutors allege that Christopher Barret Johnson, an ex-employee of a harm reduction organization that has served MacArthur Park, was caught by police with baggies of fentanyl and meth in his car, along with a scale.
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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, NASCAR announced Thursday. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR posted on social media. “He was 41 years old. We extend our deepest...
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Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at the age of 41, NASCAR announced Thursday. “We are saddened and heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup champion and one of our sport’s greatest and fiercest drivers,” NASCAR posted on social media. “He was 41 years old. We extend our deepest...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in a spat with a major oil company over who is to blame for the state’s high gas prices, with the Democratic governor’s office urging drivers not to fill up at Chevron stations over Memorial Day weekend."Pro tip: unbranded gas comes from the same refineries, storage tanks, and pipelines, and it meets the same...
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City Councilmember Traci Park cast the lone opposing vote, saying the plan shortchanges the fire department and cuts the number of homeless encampment cleanups in her coastal district.
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Scientists are using thermal cameras and AI technology to track and locate gray whales off the coast to warn nearby ships.
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Metrolink will offer special rail service for fans and visitors traveling across Southern California during the FIFA World Cup 2026, officials announced Thursday.For the first time in tournament history, the World Cup will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico.In Los Angeles, eight...
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Firefighters responded Thursday afternoon to a brush fire in northern Los Angeles County.The Alta Fire was reported east of the 5 Freeway in the Neenach area, about 45 miles north of Santa Clarita. The fire was at about 330 acres early Thursday afternoon before forward progress was...
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San Jose firefighters are responding to a semi-truck with a damaged axle that is at risk of rolling over near South First Street and East Alma Avenue, officials said.The San Jose Fire Department said the semi could potentially strike a nearby power pole. The truck is carrying an estimated 78,000 pounds of scrap metal, authorities said.PG&E plans to...
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The two teenage suspects in this week's deadly attack on a San Diego mosque appear to have written a 75-page document replete with neo-Nazi ideology, incel rage and racist meme culture drawn from the darkest corners of the internet.In an echo of the 2019 massacre at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the suspects appeared to have worn body...
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Eli Lilly's highly anticipated new weight loss drug, retatrutide, helped people lose up to 30% of their body weight, about 85 pounds, in a late-stage clinical trial, the drugmaker said in a news release Thursday.The results are on par with bariatric surgery, which helps people lose on average 25% to 35% of their total body weight within one to two...
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Two red-tailed hawks are recovering after falling over 60 feet from their nest in Santa Clarita last week, the city announced in a social media post. The baby birds fell nearly 63.5 feet from their tree located at the City Hall Corporate Yard parking lot. Staff members from the city contacted the Ojai Raptor Center, who took in the hawks to...
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Three people were arrested in a deadly stabbing Wednesday afternoon in Hollywood that appeared to stem from a dog attack.Police responded to the assault with a deadly weapon call at about 3 p.m. Wednesday near Hollywood Boulevard and Las Palmas Avenue. A man who had been attacked by a dog pulled out a knife and stabbed the dog, the LAPD told NBC4...
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David Letterman believes the end of "The Late Show” on CBS is a "huge mistake” and a loss for American culture.The legendary former "Late Show” host shared his take with TODAY's Craig Melvin on the cancellation of the CBS late-night program after 33 years on the air. The final episode with host Stephen Colbert airs May 21.Letterman, 79, who...
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Eli Lilly's highly anticipated new weight loss drug, retatrutide, helped people lose up to 30% of their body weight, about 85 pounds, in a late-stage clinical trial, the drugmaker said in a news release Thursday.The results are on par with bariatric surgery, which helps people lose on average 25% to 35% of their total body weight within one to two...
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David Letterman believes the end of "The Late Show” on CBS is a "huge mistake” and a loss for American culture.The legendary former "Late Show” host shared his take with TODAY's Craig Melvin on the cancellation of the CBS late-night program after 33 years on the air. The final episode with host Stephen Colbert airs May 21.Letterman, 79, who...
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Two people were transported to a hospital and two dogs were rescued from a fire Thursday that damaged a two-story apartment building in Sherman Oaks.The fire was reported on the upper floor of an apartment on Dickens Street, near the intersection of Ventura and Beverly Glen boulevards. A 69-year-woman was transported in moderate condition to a...
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A 4-year-old child was hospitalized after falling Wednesday night from a fifth-story window at a Long Beach apartment.Police responded at about 6 p.m. to the 1000 block of Long Beach Boulevard after someone reported the fall. Details about what led to the fall were not immediately available.The child was hospitalized in critical, but stable,...
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A suspected pickpocket crew is facing grand theft charges following a weekend police bust in San Francisco, authorities said.The San Francisco Police Department released drone video that police say shows the suspects in action targeting victims on sidewalks.The arrests followed multiple reports from Chinatown merchants and shoppers.Police said all...
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A man from New York State who was on board the Hondius cruise ship — which became the center of an outbreak of hantavirus that killed three people earlier this month — compared being forced to quarantine at the Nebraska health facility to being in "prison.”The 30-year-old man, who asked not to be identified because of concerns for his safety...
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A psychiatrist testified Wednesday that Nancy Iskander has demonstrated multiple symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder since witnessing philanthropist Rebecca Grossman run over and kill two of her sons in Westlake Village in 2020 in an alleged street race with Grossman’s then-boyfriend, Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson.Dr. Dean Gaines...
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A man from New York State who was on board the Hondius cruise ship — which became the center of an outbreak of hantavirus that killed three people earlier this month — compared being forced to quarantine at the Nebraska health facility to being in "prison.”The 30-year-old man, who asked not to be identified because of concerns for his safety...
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It’s the party of the year: 80-plus bands, celebrity chefs, a silent disco, comedians, wine from Napa’s biggest names, even a spa. From Friday to Sunday, 120,000-plus music lovers and partiers are expected to turn up at this year’s BottleRock Napa Valley festival and afterparties around Napa.The festival is a variety pack of pop culture icons...
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An multi-week investigation into crimes against children in Southern California led to more than 340 arrests, authorities announced Thursday.Operation Firewall involved 112 law enforcement agencies, including the LAPD, across five...
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A record number of Americans are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend despite higher fuel prices, according to AAA.AAA estimates nearly 6 million people will travel to and within California between Thursday and Monday, making it one of the busiest Memorial Day travel periods on record.San Francisco ranked as the sixth most popular...
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Wildfire smoke from several fires has triggered a smoke advisory for wide swaths of Southern California until Thursday evening, according to officials.
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What to KnowA smoke advisory issued earlier this week by the South Coast Air Quality Management District was extended until 10 p.m. Thursday.The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley and the Bain and Verona fires in Riverside County started this week and continue to burn. Weak winds are forecasted over the coming days, limiting smoke dispersal.A smoke advisory...
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The Memorial Day holiday weekend travel crush is expected to begin Thursday, with the Auto Club of Southern California predicting 3.6 million area residents to head out of town for the extended break. According to the Auto Club, the number of people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home between Thursday and Monday is 1% higher than...
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The California Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal early morning motorcycle crash that snarled traffic on the Bay Bridge for hours Thursday.The crash was reported at about 5:30 a.m. just west of the metering lights on the westbound lanes of the bridge, according to CHP spokesperson Officer Mark Andrews.Within two minutes of the 911 call, a CHP...
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Homeowners in wildfire-prone areas of California insured through the FAIR Plan could soon see higher insurance premiums.The FAIR Plan, which stands for Fair Access to Insurance Requirements, was created by the state as an insurer of last resort for homeowners unable to get coverage on the private market, often because they live in areas at high...
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Los Angeles County Metro was offering free rides on Thursday on trains, buses, Metro Bike Share and Metro Micro services in celebration of Bike Day.Metro officials said riders will be able to use the transit system free of charge throughout Thursday, with train turnstiles unlocked and bus operators not collecting fares."Systemwide riders can...
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Police are looking for two people who broke into a furniture store in Canoga Park early Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department reported to the business at around 2:45 a.m. on the 7100 block of Topanga Canyon Boulevard where they found the glass front door of the business...
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For someone who has been on screen from an extremely young age, Brooke Shields, 60, had a surprising reaction when her daughter Rowan Henchy, 23, told her that she was joining the cast of Peacock's "Next Gen NYC” reality show."You were obviously a young actor,” Jenna Bush Hager said to Shields when she joined TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle on...
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For someone who has been on screen from an extremely young age, Brooke Shields, 60, had a surprising reaction when her daughter Rowan Henchy, 23, told her that she was joining the cast of Peacock's "Next Gen NYC” reality show."You were obviously a young actor,” Jenna Bush Hager said to Shields when she joined TODAY With Jenna & Sheinelle on...
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Immigrant detainees are on a hunger strike to call attention to complaints about medical neglect, mold, dirty water and a reduction of food rations.
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From a reality TV antagonist to a contender in the L.A. mayoral race, Spencer Pratt has jolted local politics, turning personal tragedy in the Palisades fire into a 2026 election campaign.
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Fishing groups and environmentalists say the Trump administration's latest plan to send more water to Central Valley farms threatens California salmon.
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For nearly 20 years, Read Books was a fixture of Eagle Rock's quirky charm. Now, a 133% price hike has pushed the family-owned shop to close its doors, but not without a fight.
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With less than two weeks before the primary election, Steve Hilton is leading in the polls for governor, and Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt is making the city's progressive class sweat.
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After the Eaton fire, a movement arose to counter the threat to Altadena's working-class character by investment capital. Now, some investors are welcomed for building what the community needs.
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The San Diego Islamic Center is typically a bustling crossroads, with kids in school, the faithful coming to pray and others simply taking part in cultural activity.
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An Air France flight bound for Detroit was redirected to Canada after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded "in error” amid the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, officials said Wednesday.A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said the agency took "decisive action” by prohibiting the flight from landing at Detroit...
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Stephen Colbert's long goodbye to late-night TV ends Thursday night when the host of "The Late Show” appears behind his CBS desk for the final time.What is planned for the finale has not been revealed but the folks at "The Late Show” have had months to prepare for the end of the network's 33-year franchise. Guests in the final week have...
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An Air France flight bound for Detroit was redirected to Canada after a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded "in error” amid the Ebola outbreak in central Africa, officials said Wednesday.A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesperson said the agency took "decisive action” by prohibiting the flight from landing at Detroit...
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Stephen Colbert's long goodbye to late-night TV ends Thursday night when the host of "The Late Show” appears behind his CBS desk for the final time.What is planned for the finale has not been revealed but the folks at "The Late Show” have had months to prepare for the end of the network's 33-year franchise. Guests in the final week have...
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Thousands of fishing traps lost at sea are damaging ocean ecosystems and threatening marine life, including whales, sharks, turtles, and seabirds, according to wildlife experts."It’s a really massive problem that requires interesting and scalable solutions,” said Neil Nathan, a marine scientist and researcher at The Benioff Ocean Science...
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A popular spot in San Jose is out thousands of dollars after thieves broke in, stole cash and left significant damage behind.Video shared by the business owner shows two people smashing their way into Burbanks Bites and Billiards, a bar and grill on Bascom Avenue. Daniel Ramirez, co-owner of the business, says it happened Sunday morning at around...
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Wednesday evening, San Francisco leaders and community members gathered in the South of Market neighborhood to celebrate what they say is a step in the right direction in curbing overdoses and addiction. They’re citing the city’s recent shift from tolerance of public drug use to pushing people towards recovery and accountability. At Montesacro...
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Traffic was backed up near Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday night after a natural gas line was damaged during construction on a road near the airport, officials said.The northbound lanes of Sepulveda Boulevard at Imperial Highway and the eastbound and westbound lanes on 96th Street were closed, according to the Los Angeles Fire...
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