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A two-county pursuit ended in Torrance with a driver injured and a yellow Corvette mangled on Thursday night.The chase started in Orange County, according to the California Highway Patrol. It continued onto the westbound 91 Freeway and was in the Cerritos area around 8 p.m. before making its way into the South Bay.Video shows the driver trying to...
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Millions of debit cards that the state or California gave consumers in 2022 are set to expire April 30, with hundreds of millions of dollars still loaded on them, state records show. But even if you find your Middle Class Tax Refund card and try to spend your forgotten balance before the deadline, you might face trouble. Sami Motaghedi did. "I...
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In San Francisco, homeless advocates are expressing concern as the city considers potentially closing some of its permanent supportive housing sites. As the San Francisco Chronicle reported, homeless service providers reported that the mayor’s chief of health and human services met with housing providers last month that the city was working on a...
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A burglary investigation was underway in Granada Hills on Thursday night.The incident was reported in the 11900 block of Wood Ranch Road around 8:40 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Police say the homeowner got an alert on their phone showing video of three people entering their property after smashing the rear window with a...
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A carjacking suspect was arrested after crashing into a dental office in San Jose Thursday, according to police.San Jose police said officers responded to the area of Burdette Drive and King Road in response to a disturbance involving a weapon at around 6:50 p.m.According to authorities, a suspect brandished a box cutter at several people in the...
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Historical Native American remains were found at UC Berkeley on Wednesday, according to the university. Officials said skeletal remains were discovered at a construction site on UC Berkeley property. The Alameda County Coroner's Office determined these remains were likely historical Native American remains and not connected to any crime,...
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A second strain of monkeypox was reported in San Francisco by someone who came into contact with a carrier of the virus who had traveled internationally, the city’s Department of Public Health said Thursday.On Tuesday, the SFDPH confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in a resident. The person was not vaccinated against mpox but is improving...
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What to KnowSinger D4vd is suspected in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, who was reported missing in the spring of 2025. The Lake Elsinore girl’s decomposed body was found Sept. 8 in the front trunk of a Tesla impounded at a Los Angeles tow yard.The car was impounded after someone reported it was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills, where...
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The California Highway Patrol shut down a portion of the eastbound 105 Freeway to investigate a shooting that left one person in critical condition.
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A man who worked for the Santa Monica Salvation Army as a captain has been arrested for the possession of child sexual abuse material, the Santa Monica Police Department told NBC4 Investigates exclusively.Ty Michael Baze, 54, of Santa Monica was taken into custody on April 10 without an incident, police said. Baze faced felony charges, including...
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Isaac Castellanos sued the LAPD, alleging officers used excessive force and violated department policies when he was shot in the face with a less-lethal projectile.
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A man suspected of sexually assaulting women while working as a massage therapist in Long Beach was arrested Thursday, and detectives believe there may be more victims.Victor Carlos Flores, a 35-year-old Long Beach resident, was taken into custody in connection with two incidents — one that was reported in March, and the second that occurred in...
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The first major statewide poll conducted after Eric Swalwell dropped out of the California gubernatorial race shows a real shake up on the Democratic side.The non-partisan Emerson College Poll shows while many of the candidates remain clustered, one has risen from virtual obscurity to one of the front runners.Eric Swalwell was leading other...
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Singer D4vd was arrested Thursday in connection with the case of a girl whose decomposing body was discovered inside his Tesla in Hollywood.
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In Oakland, transportation officials are gearing up to transform the far-left lane westbound Interstate 580 into a carpool lane next week.The transformation will begin starting Monday. The carpool lane will cover a 2.3-mile stretch of westbound I-580 and will run from Piedmont Avenue under crossing to the MacArthur Maze where Diamond Lane currently...
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AI has been touted as a tool to improve everything, but one of its biggest targets is health care. On Thursday, one of the biggest names in AI jumped into the health care space.San Francisco-based OpenAI, the makers of ChatGPT, announced they now have a new AI model focused on life sciences and drug discovery. OpenAI is not the only one; many other...
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Residents along Varna Avenue said the encampment has made it unsafe to walk in the area and that they have long complained to the city.
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What to KnowSinger D4vd is suspected in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas, who was reported missing in the spring of 2025. The Lake Elsinore girl’s decomposed body was found Sept. 8 in the front trunk of a Tesla impounded at a Los Angeles tow yard.The car was impounded after someone reported it was abandoned in the Hollywood Hills, where...
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Hoping to inspire young people to get more involved in democracy, the NAACP in Oakland is working to turn students into first-time voters.The Oakland NAACP branch is teaming up with the Alameda County Registrar of Voters to bring voter registration directly to students. It's all part of California’s High School Voter Education Weeks, designed to...
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A man was found with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle along the 105 Freeway near the West Athens neighborhood of South Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol told NBC Los Angeles.As the man and his car were found near the Vermont exit just before 2 p.m., all eastbound lanes except for the #5 lane were closed for hours, backing...
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A Los Angeles pastor has opened his church doors to asylum seekers at a time when many are being released from federal custody with nowhere to go and without a job lined up. Pastor René Molina has quietly built a support system at Resurrection Los Angeles in the West Adams neighborhood, offering shelter and community to immigrants who are...
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The city is Riverside is looking to regulate tobacco shops that are operating too close to schools and homes as officials fear the businesses are creating an unwanted cloud of problems. The new push targets unregulated stores with the goal of putting them into complicance, according to Riverside councilmember Sean Mill. “Right now, it’s a wild...
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First responders rushed to a bus stop in the city of Orange Thursday afternoon after a car crashed into the bus bench. Orange police told NBC Los Angeles that at least two people were injured. They were taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.The driver was only identified as an elderly woman. He stayed at the scene and operated with police, the...
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Everything is not awesome for a grand theft suspect recently arrested in Irvine for allegedly stealing valuable LEGO figurines from sets and replacing them with dried pasta.According to the Irvine Police Department (IPD), Paramount resident Jarrelle Augustine, 28, was busted during his most recent scheme at a local Target.The IPD shared a video of...
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A 3-year-old Southern California tee ball player was so into his Kendrick Lamar walk-up song that he appeared to forget all about his at-bat.Melissa Roque’s son Vince went viral after video of his game-stopping stride onto the field to “tv off” was posted to social media. Dragging the bat behind him, Vince made no move toward home plate and...
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Since the pandemic, L.A. County residents have felt their quality of life has declined, but this year marked the lowest satisfaction level over the last decade.
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Before and after images of the Sierra Nevada snow show the early decline in California's snowpack. Statewide snowpack levels sit at 20% of their historical average.
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L.A. County accounts for 44% of the state's enrollment decline, with about half from L.A. Unified. Fewer births, high costs, immigration enforcement are likely causes.
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Hundreds of teachers at the Little Lake City School District, established in 1871, are striking for the first time in the district's history.
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What to KnowGrammy Award-winning singers Usher and Chris Brown are co-headlining a new tour in 2026 dubbed the “R&B Tour.”The tour includes 33 dates across North America, from mid-June to mid-December.The tour will stop in Los Angeles this fall with two shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Sept. 25 and Sept. 26.“OMG,” Usher fans — this...
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Now, that's a really good boy.A dog named Fillmore is being hailed as a hero after warning his family about a fire ripping through the garage of their home in Orange County.The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) shared the canine's lionhearted tale in a social media post Wednesday, complete with adorable photos of Fillmore.According to the OCFA,...
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A vacant lot in North Hollywood was cleaned up on Thursday after neighbors complained for years that it’s an eyesore for the community.The lot on Varna Avenue in North Hollywood has been a breeding ground for crime and illegal activity, neighbors said, as homeless people often gathered on the property. “Kids can't play on the street. People...
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A 38-year-old man was charged Thursday in connection with an Amber Alert issued earlier this week for a 3-year-old boy reported missing in Los Angeles who was later found safe at a Gardena hotel. Joshua Pendleton was charged with kidnapping for carjacking — a kidnapping during a carjacking — and carjacking, both felonies. Jail records did not...
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A couple now facing second-degree murder charges in the alleged fentanyl overdose death of their 2-year-old girl in San Francisco are being sought on court-ordered warrants after skipping a court hearing on the new charges Thursday.Steve Ramirez, 43, and Michelle Price, 38, were previously arrested and charged with felony child endangerment in the...
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At least five homes in five days have been burglarized in the San Fernando Valley. Detectives are looking into the burglaries.
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A 30-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with a deadly hit and run involving a pedestrian in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood, the district attorney’s office announced Thursday.Valantino Cash Amil allegedly struck and killed 74-year-old Dannielle Spillman with his car Monday afternoon following an apparent verbal...
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A baby owl has firefighters to thank after it fell from a tree and was rescued by a crew in Huntington Beach Wednesday.The great horned owl, which was only about five or six weeks old, fell from its nest in a residential area, according to a Huntington Beach Fire Department social media post. According to the fire department, the young bird was...
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When Maddie Squire joined TikTok in 2021, she hoped to build an audience by posting her outfits and day-in-the-life videos as a junior in college. What she didn’t expect was to lean on that community after receiving a life-altering diagnosis at just 25 years old.Originally from New York, Squire moved to Boston after graduating from...
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When Maddie Squire joined TikTok in 2021, she hoped to build an audience by posting her outfits and day-in-the-life videos as a junior in college. What she didn’t expect was to lean on that community after receiving a life-altering diagnosis at just 25 years old.Originally from New York, Squire moved to Boston after graduating from...
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A naming contest has been launched for the two eaglets born this month to proud and plumed parents Jackie and Shadow, the widely followed Big Bear bald eagle pair whose lives are streamed online.
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A new study out of UCLA shows the outsized impact of climate-related disasters like the 2025 fires on unhoused populations.
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Detectives are looking for three men who stole a portable toilet in Whittier, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department (LASD) announced on ThursdayThe three men entered a property on Pioneer Boulevard off the 605 Freeway in the unincorporated area of Whittier at around 4 a.m. on March 23. They came in a red mid-1990s Chevrolet pickup truck with a...
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A California sea lion pup was found roaming the streets of San Francisco early Thursday morning, according to officials.The young sea lion was spotted near 48th Avenue and Irving Street, not far from Ocean Beach, The Marine Mammal Center (TMMC) said.A trained responder with TMMC, police officers, and parks and recreation department rangers...
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The exit of Eric Swalwell from the California governor’s race may have changed the playing field among the candidates that are still in the running. The latest poll by Emerson College shows a few candidates are gaining steam, picking up supporters that Swalwell left behind. The poll is the first one since Swalwell dropped out of the race.Here are...
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After a couple days of dry and warmer weather, Los Angeles could see some rain next week.
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A Los Angeles County judge formally dismissed manslaughter charges against a pair of former Torrance police officers in the 2018 killing of Christopher Deandre Mitchell.
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Let's go, Angels.The Los Angeles Angels return to Angel Stadium this Friday for a two-series, six-game homestand — the team's first time back in Anaheim since their home opener stretch earlier this month.Here's what you need to know about the team's homestand.LA Angels homestand scheduleThe team will play two teams during this homestand: Three...
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The average San Francisco home sold for nearly 90% over the asking price in March, according to Redfin.The city is now the most expensive metro area in the country.Artificial intelligence is driving much of those costs, as companies grow and hire, with many requiring staff to work in person.Housing inventory, on the other hand, isn't keeping up.NBC...
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.
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A driver in a stolen Traffic Management pickup with a message board mounted on its roof led authorities on a chase Thursday that began in Hollywood and ended on a freeway north of Los Angeles. The pickup was loaded with what appeared to be traffic signs and orange road markers in the bed. The truck’s door logos indicated it belongs to Traffic...
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What to KnowThe 2026 Grand Prix of Long Beach is April 17-19.IndyCar, IMSA sports cars, Stadium Super Trucks, Porsche Carrera Cup cars, drifters and historic racers will be featured on the street course.The featured IndyCar Series race is Sunday with the IMSA SportsCar Grand Prix set for Saturday afternoon. Six different types of motorsports will...
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The race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who terms out after this year, is ramping up with voters able to cast ballots soon.The stunning collapse of Eric Swalwell’s campaign has upended the wide-open contest where no Democratic candidate has emerged as a clear frontrunner and mail-in voting is scheduled to start in May.California has an...
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The biggest FIFA World Cup in history is coming to North America.Teams from across the world will convene in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for the first ever 48-team World Cup. The U.S. has the most matches and host cities, while Canada and Mexico will also welcome teams for the quadrennial event.The 2026 event will mark the United States’ second...
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If you’ve used a credit or debit card to pay for your groceries at Trader Joe’s, you may be eligible to receive a payout as part of a $7.4 million class action lawsuit settlement.The California-based grocery chain has agreed to settle claims that it violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act by printing sales receipts that displayed...
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If you’ve used a credit or debit card to pay for your groceries at Trader Joe’s, you may be eligible to receive a payout as part of a $7.4 million class action lawsuit settlement.The California-based grocery chain has agreed to settle claims that it violated the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act by printing sales receipts that displayed...
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A former San Jose State University football player has been found safe after going missing earlier this month.Hadari Darden, 28, went missing on April 4 after he left his home in Berkeley. His family said he was last seen at the Skyline Plaza shopping center in Daly City.Darden’s mother said they found him in Berkeley. She did not provide any...
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The Los Angeles Rams have unveiled a uniform refresh.The subtle updates to the home and away fits, one of several uniform changes this offseason in the NFL, marks the “next evolution” in the team’s visual identity, the Rams said in a news release.“As we look ahead to the next decade of Rams football in LA, this refresh is about sharpening...
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Berkeley's City Council Budget and Finance Committee will meet Thursday to begin discussions on how to close the city's nearly $30 million budget deficit.The city manager released a proposed budget plan that includes laying off 138 city workers, including police officers.Also under consideration is the shutdown of a fire station and reduced hours...
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The marine heat wave of 2026 is simmering the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, and experts are warning that it could lead to a warm, humid and stormy summer.
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One person was taken into custody and another is being sought after police say they were cutting copper wire in North Hills early Thursday. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, officers were driving near Roscoe Boulevard and North Burnet Avenue around 2:30 a.m. when they spotted two people cutting the wire from nearby utility...
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Educators in the Little Lake City School District went on strike on Thursday following months of what union officials called stalled contract negotiations over health care costs, class sizes and student support services.Teachers represented by the Little Lake Education Association picketed at school campuses beginning early Thursday morning,...
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A man armed with a rifle is facing felony firearms charges after he was seen near the Trump golf club in Rancho Palos Verdes, sheriff's officials said.
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his deals with drugmakers would bring down prescription drug prices in the U.S. But a report released by Senate Democrats finds prices have continued to climb — in some cases, sharply.The report — released Thursday by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the ranking member on the Senate Health, Education, Labor...
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It took just 48 hours for Ben Lopman's 18-month-old son to go from being an energetic toddler to totally listless.Lopman's son Ruben was suffering from severe dehydration from rotavirus, one of the most common causes of diarrhea and vomiting in babies and children. He was so sick, he ended up in the hospital, desperately needing intravenous fluids...
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President Donald Trump has repeatedly said his deals with drugmakers would bring down prescription drug prices in the U.S. But a report released by Senate Democrats finds prices have continued to climb — in some cases, sharply.The report — released Thursday by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., the ranking member on the Senate Health, Education, Labor...
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It took just 48 hours for Ben Lopman's 18-month-old son to go from being an energetic toddler to totally listless.Lopman's son Ruben was suffering from severe dehydration from rotavirus, one of the most common causes of diarrhea and vomiting in babies and children. He was so sick, he ended up in the hospital, desperately needing intravenous fluids...
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For Mount Washington residents, John Ayala's departure represents the end of an era when mail delivery came with a side of conversation.
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The 2.25-mile electric train system at LAX known as the Automated People Mover will begin running without passengers as testing for the long-delayed project advances.
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California in 2026 has already seen its highest number of annual measles cases in seven years. The looming new domestic beachhead comes as vaccination rates have fallen.
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A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel went into effect as Friday began. The agreement could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.Israel has not been fighting with Lebanon itself, but rather with the Iranian-backed...
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A 10-day ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump and agreed on by Lebanon and Israel went into effect as Friday began. The agreement could boost attempts to extend the ceasefire between Iran, the United States and Israel after weeks of devastating war.Israel has not been fighting with Lebanon itself, but rather with the Iranian-backed...
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Police are investigating another burglary at a home in the San Fernando Valley on Wednesday night, just a day after at least two homes nearby were broken into.Officers responded to a report of a burglary in the 6800 block of Vanscoy Avenue in Valley Glen just after 9:30 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. They requested backup...
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BOX SCOREThe Warriors’ 2025-26 season somehow still is alive.Steph Curry erupted in the second half as Golden State rallied to stun the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 in the NBA play-in game on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome.The Warriors will travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a do-or-die 8th-seed game, with the winner advancing to take on...
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On April 15, back in the year 1850, San Francisco was first incorporated as a city. Each year on April 15, many in San Francisco celebrate 415 day, honoring that anniversary and the date that aligns with the city’s area code. Wednesday, thousands of people headed to The Crossing at East Cut for a night market to ring in the occasion. This night...
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The new owners of the Westminster Mall demolished one of the main entrances of the building on Wednesday, breaking ground on the more than 80-acre mixed-use development that will take its place.NBCLA has been covering the property for months as it sat empty, overrun with vandals breaking windows and doors, and taggers spraying graffiti inside....
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The Yearling fire started at the 8500 block of Yearling Way in the Jurupa Valley community of Pedley on Wednesday afternoon.
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An Inland Empire teenager is getting ready to graduate – not only from high school, but from college, as well.Hailey Contreras will soon receive her diploma from Hesperia High School and her degree from Chaffey College. The 17-year-old, who is working to become a corporate attorney, said she's been motivated to pursue dual enrollment by her...
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Former Chapman University law school dean John Eastman was formally disbarred by the state Supreme Court Wednesday, about two years after a recommendation from a State Bar hearing judge in response to Eastman’s role as President Donald Trump’s attorney in the 2021 attempt to delay or block certification Joe Biden’s election.The hearing judge,...
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The attorney for a USC student shot and blinded by a Department of Homeland Security officer at a "No Kings" rally announced Wednesday that they're filing a federal claim against the agency — the first step in filing a federal civil rights lawsuit.
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A San Francisco family is demanding answers after their 2-year-old son died after a fall at an in-home day care in the South of Market neighborhood.According to an incident report from the day care owner, Ethan Sandoval was climbing a wooden toy when he fell and hit the back of his head. The report says he was found unconscious and taken to a...
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BART is investigating what led to two separate breakdowns in trains that became stuck and had to be towed, snarling commutes in the middle of rush hour Tuesday evening and then on Wednesday morning."It's a difficult situation for commuters when something like this happens,” said BART spokesman Chris Filippi. "We have been doing better on...
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On Sunday, a South Bay family was reunited with their lost dog Koko after nearly two and a half years.The French bulldog is one of two dogs that went missing after a gardener left a backyard gate open at the Pichardo's family San Jose home in 2023. The other dog was Gizmo."Time just kept going on and we kept checking, going to local shelters, we...
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Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court for violating a restraining order.
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A brush fire in Jurupa Valley prompted evacuations and injured three people before crews stopped its forward rate of spread on Wednesday.The 34-acre Yearling Fire was reported at a field in the 8500 block of Yearling Way just after 4 p.m., according to Cal Fire. By 11 p.m., all evacuation orders are warnings were canceled, and the fire was 70%...
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Fire crews responded to a building fire in Koreatown after receiving a report of an apartment fire Wednesday afternoon.The fire broke out inside a three-story vacant apartment building on New Hampshire Avenue near Vermont Avenue at around 5:20 p.m., fire officials said. Heavy flames and smoke were reported inside one of the units. At one point,...
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A man shot in West Hollywood on Tuesday survived after an off-duty medic, who happened to be just a few feet away from the shooting, jumped in to help.The shooting, which was reported a little after noon on Tuesday, appeared to be random, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Officials say the man was shot while he was walking...
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A couple was charged with murder in connection with the fatal fentanyl overdose of a toddler on Wednesday, according to the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.The DA's Office said 38-year-old Michelle Price and 43-year-old Steve Ramirez were initially charged with felony child endangerment, possession of fentanyl and possession of drug...
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After months of debate, Oakland has passed a controversial measure allowing the city to clear RVs and cars used as shelter from public spaces, even when no alternative housing is available.Officials said they're still required to make reasonable efforts to offer housing, but in emergencies, the city can shut down encampments with little...
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From October 2017 to November 2019, the defendants used fake host names and other people's identities to list properties, according to prosecutors.
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Anger and frustration were on display in San Francisco Wednesday as unions and city workers protested looming job cuts.The city has already issued more than 100 layoff notices, all part of Mayor Daniel Lurie’s plan to close a $643 million deficit.At San Francisco General Hospital, unions representing the city’s health care and senior services...
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A Newport Beach car rental company allows people to borrow Moke electric vehicles that resemble golf carts: Because of their compact size and open-air design, they are popular at outdoor events like Coachella Festival to shuttle people around.Chad Marta, the owner of Newport Beach Moke, said he wasn’t surprised when he got a last-minute rental...
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One person was injured in a shooting near Sepulveda Middle School in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday afternoon, prompting a brief lockdown on the campus.
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A 13-year-old boy was named the suspect in a shooting that occurred in front of a middle school in North Hills Wednesday.When police responded to the shooting at around 3 p.m., they found the victim, a 17-year-old boy, shot in the thigh, Cpt. Garrett Peyton of the Los Angeles Police Department told NBC Los Angeles.The victim was not a student at...
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Members of AFSCME Local 3299, a union that represents more than 40,000 workers across University of California hospitals and campuses, said they would launch an open-ended strike next month unless they come to agreements for new contracts.
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What began as an effort to bolster kids' safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet.Mandatory age verification, which requires websites and apps to confirm or estimate users' ages before they grant access to certain content, has continued to gain traction nationwide, as more states...
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What began as an effort to bolster kids' safety online has morphed in recent months into a broader debate over privacy and anonymity on the internet.Mandatory age verification, which requires websites and apps to confirm or estimate users' ages before they grant access to certain content, has continued to gain traction nationwide, as more states...
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The filmmakers behind "As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas."Don't fear the dead and don't fear me,” Kilmer's character, Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native...
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The filmmakers behind "As Deep as the Grave,” the indie film that is using an artificial intelligence-rendered version of Val Kilmer in a prominent role, debuted a first look at the recreated actor Wednesday at CinemaCon in Las Vegas."Don't fear the dead and don't fear me,” Kilmer's character, Father Fintan, a Catholic priest and Native...
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A man just sentenced to prison for the murder of a Long Beach special education teacher was found dead in jail of a possible drug overdose, law enforcement officials confirmed to NBC4 Investigates.Enrique Hernandez, 29, died April 4, days after he was sentenced to 179 years and 8 months for attempting to carjack, then killing, teacher Jaime Perez...
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An armed man was detained in Rancho Palos Verdes near the Trump National Golf Course after a concerned resident called authorities. The man, armed with a semi-automatic AR pistol, a loaded revolver and other weapons was spotted running through traffic on Palos Verdes Drive.According to the Lomita Sheriff’s Station, the man was also seen on nearby...
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Pope Leo XIV came to North Africa to honor his spiritual forefather, St. Augustine, who preached that war was only justified to protect the innocent.So perhaps it's fitting the visit has been overshadowed by his escalating feud with Donald Trump over the first American pontiff’s criticism of the war in Iran.Even when not mentioning Trump...
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The San Francisco Department of Public Health on Wednesday announced a confirmed case of measles in an infant, the city’s first reported measles case since 2019.The infant, who is unvaccinated, was exposed to measles while traveling internationally and became infectious after returning and is recovering at home, public health officials said. The...
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Pope Leo XIV came to North Africa to honor his spiritual forefather, St. Augustine, who preached that war was only justified to protect the innocent.So perhaps it's fitting the visit has been overshadowed by his escalating feud with Donald Trump over the first American pontiff’s criticism of the war in Iran.Even when not mentioning Trump...
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The L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency is aiming to build affordable housing cheaper by simplifying a complicated financing process. On Wednesday, the agency approved its first batch of funding for below-market units.
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An entertainment company with ties to the wildly popular K-pop group BTS will soon launch auditions in Orange County and Los Angeles in search of its "next generation” of K-pop superstars.RETOPIA SALON, founded by some of the former HYBE executives who supported BTS' rise to K-pop dominance, announced this week it will host its U.S. global...
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The husband of an American woman who was reportedly swept out to sea in the Bahamas has left the country, his lawyer told NBC News. Brian Hooker left “because his mom is very ill,” but he plans on returning to the islands, attorney Terrel Butler said Wednesday. His attorney said Hooker left on a commercial flight but would not disclose his...
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A San Jose man suspected of driving under the influence when he slammed head-on into another vehicle in Sunnyvale last week, killing the driver, has been charged with murder, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office.Brian Burke, 34, was allegedly drunk and driving the wrong way when he crashed his Ford F-150 pickup truck...
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The husband of an American woman who was reportedly swept out to sea in the Bahamas has left the country, his lawyer told NBC News. Brian Hooker left “because his mom is very ill,” but he plans on returning to the islands, attorney Terrel Butler said Wednesday. His attorney said Hooker left on a commercial flight but would not disclose his...
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The National Park Service broke the law when it greenlit an Australian company's mining operations in the Mojave National Preserve, alleges a lawsuit by the National Parks Conservation Assn.
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Three drivers in San Jose, California, filed a class action suit against the city and police department over the deployment of nearly 500 cameras operated by Flock Safety, a controversial surveillance tech company that uses AI and dedicated cameras to catalogue vehicles' movements.Organized by the Institute for Justice, a libertarian nonprofit law...
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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup less than two months away, Southern California's SoFi Stadium kicked things into high gear Wednesday as it continues to prepare the pitch for the world's biggest soccer tournament.The stadium in Inglewood — dubbed "Los Angeles Stadium” for the World Cup — will host eight FIFA World Cup matches this June and...
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A jury in a high-stakes antitrust trial on Wednesday found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.A group of jurors delivered the verdict in Manhattan federal court after around five weeks of trial, which featured testimony from dozens of witnesses. The jury began deliberating...
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The owner of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday it's eliminating about 16% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 jobs that will be culled in its latest round of layoffs.Snap Inc. said in a regulatory filing that the job cuts will cost about $95 million to $130 million in severance payments and related costs."The headcount reduction is...
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What to Know2026 Big Bear Bald Eagle Chicks Naming ContestSubmit a name or names from April 15-26 at the official Friends of Big Bear Valley site (the official and only place to submit names)Submissions close at 11:59 p.m. April 26$5 for one suggestion; $10 for two names; $25 covers ten entriesAfter the contest closes, a sample will be randomly...
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A jury in a high-stakes antitrust trial on Wednesday found that Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, illegally maintained monopoly power in the ticketing market.A group of jurors delivered the verdict in Manhattan federal court after around five weeks of trial, which featured testimony from dozens of witnesses. The jury began deliberating...
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Law enforcement sources, not authorized to discuss the matter, told The Times the searches are part of a long-term federal public corruption probe.
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A Los Angeles police detective said in court filings that a DNA test in a recent child abuse case led to the identification of a suspect in a 1997 sexual assault in Koreatown.
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A man was killed Wednesday morning in a stabbing attack outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles, according to authorities.
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Los Angeles County officials will conduct an evacuation drill in Topanga Canyon Saturday, including a test of emergency alert systems.The drill, scheduled for 9 a.m., will include a test Wireless Emergency Alert sent to cell phones in Topanga Canyon zones, along with notifications through the Alert LA County system, according to county officials....
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Alex Vesia bounced off the mound and delivered an emphatic fist pump Tuesday night after striking out the side to close out a nail-biting ninth inning in an emotional moment in front of the medical staff who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and his wife during a family tragedy.Vesia then pointed up into the stands at Dodger Stadium, which the...
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Federal investigators served search warrants at multiple locations, including Lancaster City Hall, law enforcement sources told NBC4 Investigates on Wednesday.It was not immediately clear what the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking for or what its investigation entails. NBCLA reached out the FBI and the agency confirmed search...
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Stephen Curry practically glared in delight when he scored and was fouled in his first game back after missing more than two months because of a knee injury. He brought back his celebratory shimmy, shaking his upper body after being sent to the floor on that play following a layup when he drove past former teammate Kevin Durant.Curry’s pregame...
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A homeless encampment that blocked off parts of a post office lot with tents, makeshift houses, mattresses, bulky items and piles of belongings was cleared after complaints from residents.Residents told NBCLA that they contacted the city about the lot west of downtown Los Angeles near West 7th Street and Burlington Avenue. Some of the items,...
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The shoe brand that was once a favorite of the Silicon Valley tech scene is moving away from footwear and onto what its wearers have been obsessing over the most: AI. Allbirds announced on Wednesday that it would be pivoting to focus on AI compute infrastructure, changing its name to "NewBird AI.” The company said it struck a $50 million...
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A driver veered off the 60 Freeway on Wednesday morning and crashed into a car dealership in City of Industry, according to authorities.
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A man was shot in West Hollywood on Tuesday, the second shooting in the city over the last week.
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The Dodgers and Major League Baseball will honor an American hero Wednesday when the league marks the 79th anniversary of a monumental moment on this date in 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier. At Dodger Stadium, several events are planned for Jackie Robinson Day, including one pre-game tradition that began in 2021. The...
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Tougher fines await people in Oakland who are caught illegally dumping trash, which could become easier for city officials to enforce.The city of Oakland is considering deploying drones to detect illegal dumping, raising some privacy concerns.But in Oakland, mounds of old furniture, debris and trash piled up along roads and sidewalks in many parts...
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The deadline for filing taxes has arrived.If you are in panic mode because you won’t be able to file your tax return on the April 15 deadline, the Internal Revenue Service has guidance on what to do next.More than 88 million tax returns had already been filed by March 27, with 63 million people receiving refunds that have averaged $3,521,...
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Powerball is jumping the pond.The lottery game that has made millionaires in the United States will expand this summer to include players in England, Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.An agreement was announced Tuesday between the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs the lottery game, and Allwyn UK, which operates the U.K.’s...
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A man in his 40s has died following a stabbing Wednesday at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. Firefighters were called about 5:30 a.m. to the 800 block of Alameda Street, the location of Union Station, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.The 43-year-old was in grave condition when taken to a hospital, according to a fire...
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Police are investigating two home break-ins that happened within minutes of each other Tuesday night and about a mile apart in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday. The first break in took place on the 12000 block of Hatteras Street in Valley Glen around 9:20 p.m. Police responded to the home after the alarm was set off. When they arrived, they found...
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Graco is recalling its SnugRide Turn & Slide Infant Car Seat due to a structural issue.The company said it voluntarily recalled the product after identifying the issue during a post-production laboratory test.The recall impacts a limited number of SnugRide Turn & Slide products sold in the U.S. between January and March 2026 on Amazon, Babylist,...
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The deadline for filing taxes has arrived.If you are in panic mode because you won’t be able to file your tax return on the April 15 deadline, the Internal Revenue Service has guidance on what to do next.More than 88 million tax returns had already been filed by March 27, with 63 million people receiving refunds that have averaged $3,521,...
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Powerball is jumping the pond.The lottery game that has made millionaires in the United States will expand this summer to include players in England, Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom.An agreement was announced Tuesday between the Multi-State Lottery Association, which runs the lottery game, and Allwyn UK, which operates the U.K.’s...
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After months of preparation and 50 days of warning, San Jose on Wednesday officially started clearing out “The Jungle,” one of the city’s most infamous homeless encampments.The encampment, located near Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, drew national attention in 2012 as a symbol of the Bay Area’s homelessness problem.The city said after months of...
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The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and upscale grocer Erewhon were preparing on Wednesday to open a new café at the museum. Erewhon at LACMA is set to debut Sunday for members attending previews of the David Geffen Galleries and will open to the general public May 4, according to museum officials.The café will operate through the...
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No one circles Tax Day on their calendar with excitement. Between tracking down documents and wondering whether you will owe money, it can feel more stressful than satisfying. Even if a refund is on the way, it usually comes with a sigh of relief rather than celebration.There is, however, a small upside. This year, a wide range of restaurants and...
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L.A.'s real estate market is historically cold, but some experts say the Iran ceasefire could stabilize mortgage rates and give buyers confidence to return to the market.
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With a major LAUSD strike averted, Tuesday changed from a day of anxiety to one of celebrating new deals for unions. But are they too expensive?
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In a Loyola Marymount survey asking Los Angeles County residents to identify their favorite among the 12 pro sports teams within the local market, nearly half picked the Dodgers.
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How much planet-warming methane is coming from water reservoirs? Environmental groups want California to track emissions.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. China's Foreign Ministry has repeatedly denied in recent days that the country is providing any form of military support to Iran.In an interview that aired Wednesday, Trump said...
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that China has agreed not to provide weapons to Iran as reports circulate that Beijing has considered transferring arms. China's Foreign Ministry has repeatedly denied in recent days that the country is providing any form of military support to Iran.In an interview that aired Wednesday, Trump said...
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Residents in North Hollywood say they're fed up with an abandoned lot in their neighborhood that has been taken over by squatters.Some neighbors on the 7700 block of Varna Avenue say they've grown frustrated with mounting trash and violence associated with the property.According to one resident in the neighborhood, the original house that was on...
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King Taco is inching closer to being cemented into Los Angeles history.The Los Angeles City Council Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee voted unanimously to designate the original location in Cypress Park as a historic landmark. The food chain, which has more than a dozen locations across the Southland, opened its first restaurant in...
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Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV should "be careful” when he talks about theology, rebuking the pontiff over his criticisms of U.S. foreign policy.Vance argued that the pope, who has said Jesus "is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs,” was failing to take into account conflicts such...
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L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn asked the FAA to investigate an incident in which a large chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a Whittier home.
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Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV should "be careful” when he talks about theology, rebuking the pontiff over his criticisms of U.S. foreign policy.Vance argued that the pope, who has said Jesus "is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs,” was failing to take into account conflicts such...
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Five men are facing a host of charges related to the sale of narcotics and firearms known as 'ghost guns.'
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More than 400 ducks in Riverside County will soon be available for adoption after they were rescued from a home in an unincorporated area of the county.Investigators were called to a home in Riverside for an investigation into overcrowding of the animals at the property, Riverside County Department of Animal Services (RCDAS) said. The property...
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Celestina Bishop said she's considering selling Woodlawn Celestial Garden, where her mother and sister are buried, along with Civil War veterans.
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A pair of cubs from Monrovia that were orphaned after their mother was euthanized following two separate attacks in the foothill community are steadily growing stronger in the care of a Southern California wildlife facility.The young baby bear brothers were taken to the Ramona Wildlife Center in San Diego County after their mother, who was known as...
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Former Orange County congresswoman Michelle Steel has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Ambassador to South Korea.The 70-year-old Republican must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate before assuming the post.Steel lost her 45th Congressional District seat in a razor-thin 2024 race to Democratic challenger Derek Tran.Steel is...
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn on Tuesday called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to investigate after a large chunk of ice crashed through the roof of a Whittier home last week.The incident occurred on Friday at about 11:18 a.m., when homeowner Thania Magaña received a frantic call from her tenant, Yudar Grau, regarding the...
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A new poll suggests people may be warming to the idea of a proposed new city in Solano County.The poll, commissioned by the California Forever group, shows growing support for the project. Project organizers said it shows a majority of voters surveyed feel the county's economy is struggling. And when voters learned what the new city would bring...
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Oakland has spent years trying to find the right tools to fight illegal dumping. Now, the city appears ready to take to the skies to help clean up “The Town.”A proposal under consideration would use drones to find dumpsites. The city council on Tuesday is expected to vote on a plan to spend about $150,000 to hire dozens of AI-powered drones...
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The man seen dumping a puppy outside an animal urgent care facility in Mission Viejo has been identified, according to the city.Surveillance footage recorded outside the facility showed a man tossing a small puppy through the railings of the property and onto the concrete ground. He is then seen leaving the dog, abandoning it at the site. Mission...
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A date has been chosen to hold a special election to replace Rep. Eric Swalwell, who announced Monday that he would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct and assault allegations.Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation Tuesday, designating Aug. 18 as the special election date to fill the congressional seat for the 14th congressional district....
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Electric bikes could be banned from L.A. city hiking and equestrian trails under a City Council proposal.
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