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Jury awards $11 million to family of man killed by LAPD during mental health crisis
Wilver Blanco, 42, was shot in 2024 after police were called to the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood for a report of man seen chasing an elderly man with a knife, possibly while under the influence of drugs.
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Former Beverly Hills deputy fire chief arrested, accused of vandalism and stalking
The former deputy fire chief for the city of Beverly Hills has been arrested on suspicion of vandalism and stalking, police said.
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Single-engine plane crashes in Hesperia, 2 passengers found dead
Two people were killed after a plane crashed in Hesperia Thursday morning.
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Hurricane Polo is coming. Here's what it means for Southern California
Two hurricanes in the Pacific could combine with high tides to cause flooding and erosion at Southern California beaches early next week.
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Flea-borne typhus outbreak prompts renewed warnings in Los Angeles County
Health officials issued a warning after a second wave of flea-borne typhus was reported in Los Angeles County.
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California woman missing since 2007 found buried under mountain home. Her ex is arrested
The former husband of Jill Maiorca is accused of killing her in 2006 and hiding her body under the Big Bear Lake home "without the homeowner's knowledge," authorities said.
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Ballot seizure by Riverside County sheriff was 'unlawful,' California Supreme Court rules
The state's high court issued a ruling Thursday on whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco had the authority to seize more than half a million ballots in what the former Republican candidate for governor claimed was an investigation into voter fraud.
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Northern California college wrestling star dies in fall at Yosemite National Park
Santa Rosa Junior College sophomore Ryan George died in an apparent accident at Yosemite National Park on Sunday, his college wrestling coach posted in a statement Tuesday.
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'Woefully inadequate': Bass orders review of how LAPD deals with mentally ill people
A new executive directive announced Thursday by Mayor Karen Bass seeks to boost crisis intervention training for police officers, among other reforms.
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California farmworkers face health hazards amid inconsistent pesticide enforcement
An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines.
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Troubled LAX People Mover delayed again and it might not be the last time
The contractor of the LAX Automated People Mover, LINXS, believes the train could open in early January.
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Thunder beast or swamp rhino? Fossils of prehistoric animal uncovered at SoCal construction site
The fossilized remains, which belonged to a large, hoofed animal are believed to be more than 40 million years old.
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Haphazard pesticide enforcement puts farmworkers in California at risk
An analysis of 40,000 state records shows that health and safety violations are penalized inconsistently, and regulatory action rarely results in fines.
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High cost of living tops voter concerns, Becerra remains front-runner in governor's race, new poll shows
As Californians prepare to elect a new governor in November, the top concern they want the new leader to prioritize is reducing the state's entrenched high cost of living, according to a new poll.
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Raman's polling lead puts pressure on Bass to win undecided voters – and go negative
The mayor's camp dismissed the Berkeley IGS/L.A. Times poll as an outlier, but one Bass insider said the survey 'put a pit in stomachs.'
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How Trump's plan to make Head Start English-only would hit L.A. classrooms
The Trump administration wants to make Head Start English-only, altering learning for two-thirds of California children enrolled in the federal early childhood program. Critics say the plan goes against decades of dual language research.
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You better Beliebe it. Justin Bieber played a set at MacArthur Park
MacArthur Park got an unexpected guest Tuesday: Justin Bieber, who joined several members of his band for an impromptu performance.
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Onetime 'world's youngest hacker' arrested on suspicion of antisemitic vandalism of SoCal homes
Kristoffer Von Hassel, 18, was arrested Tuesday in Imperial Beach in the alleged vandalism, the San Diego County Sheriff's Office said.
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Wildfire and water research grants saved as Trump EPA permanently restores $19 million to UC
The EPA has agreed to permanently restore about $19 million in UC research grants canceled by the Trump administration.
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'Like a horror movie.' Man following UC Berkeley student scales apartment complex gate
A chilling surveillance camera recording captures a homeless man scaling the locked gate of an apartment complex and following a UC Berkeley student inside. The suspected trespasser has an extensive criminal record and was wanted on a felony arrest warrant.
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Young boy killed after father backs Cybertruck into him, police say
A California man accidentally hit and killed his 6-year-old son while backing out of the family's driveway near Temecula in a Tesla Cybertruck, according to police reports.
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In blow to tribes, Newsom vetoes bill that would have remade little-known state forests
Gov. Gavin Newsom said AB 2494 could have hampered research in demonstration forests, dealing a setback to tribes and environmentalists pushing to curb commercial logging.
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L.A. approves $466 million in affordable housing spending, the largest pool ever
L.A. City Council approved $466.6 million in affordable housing funding on Tuesday. It'll go toward developers, nonprofits and land trusts developing housing projects.
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California and Washington state to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
Linking California and Washington state's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.
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California and Washington to join forces on carbon markets, aiming to cut pollution and raise billions
Linking California and Washington's carbon markets will cut more pollution and increase revenue for key state programs, officials said.
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'Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!' Military training jet plunges into ocean off California coast
According to FlightRadar24, the aircraft, which went by call sign SNAKE4, was conducting exercises off the coast of Monterey County and San Luis Obispo County.
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Death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son, sparks questions over drug supplier, L.A. luxury rehab center
The Santa Monica Police Department said there is no indication of foul play at this time and that they are also investigating Gerber's apparent overdose.
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Teen boy killed, sister hurt in L.A. crash. Neighbors say speeding has been an issue for years
Two siblings crossing the street in Hyde Park were hit by a car Tuesday night. One of the victims, a teenage boy, has died.
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'The mom was screaming.' Teen boy crossing street with sister dies in L.A. crash
Two siblings crossing the street in Hyde Park were hit by a car Tuesday night. One of the victims, a teenage boy, has reportedly died.
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Lopez: Misplaced glasses, forgotten names. How to know when to worry, and how to thrive
A new book by Dr. Zaldy Tan, director of the Cedars-Sinai Memory and Healthy Aging Program, contains profound insights into aging, memory loss and resilience.
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D.A. calls Justin Bieber's surprise MacArthur Park gig a 'testament to ... progress'
An impersonator may have tricked a Las Vegas nightclub last year, but those at the park Tuesday appeared convinced of their brush with Bieber. L.A. County's district attorney was too.
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Dark turn for SoCal animal rescue: 500 cats, living and dead, seized by authorities
Authorities served search warrants in Claremont and Upland as part of probe.
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Dolly Parton's manager reportedly embroiled in feud with the late singer's nephew
Dolly Parton's estate has reportedly accused the late singer's nephew of extortion and threats against staff.
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UC San Francisco illegally favored Black and Latino medical school applicants, DOJ alleges
The Justice Department alleges UC San Francisco's medical school favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian applicants. UCSF disputes the findings.
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Sons, mothers of people killed by ICE agents demand answers: 'We still have so many questions'
The forum, led by Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach), included the mothers of Renee Good and Ruben Ray Martinez, and the woman who filmed Alex Pretti's death.
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California deal on Paramount-Warner Bros. merger spurs frustration, questions about political pressure
Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's agreement clearing the $111-billion merger followed intense pressure from state leaders including Gov. Gavin Newsom and dissent among fellow Democratic state attorneys general.
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Investigation fails to find cause of massive Boyle Heights fire
Firefighters were unable to determine a definite cause for the fire that destroyed a cold-storage facility in Boyle Heights that burned for days.
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Hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico, portending another beating for SoCal coast
Forecasters warn the powerful storm churning off Mexico's coast could deliver another blow to Southern California's already battered coastline.
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Hurricane Polo intensifies off Mexico, could mean a continued beating for SoCal coast
Hurricane Polo could bring heavy rains that will pommel parts of southwestern Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center. Impacts to California are expected to be limited
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These Californians can opt out of jury duty forever, no need to 'jump through hoops'
Californians over 80 years old will be able to permanently opt out of jury duty for medical reasons without supporting documentation starting in 2028.
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Traffic sign on 405 hacked to display pro-Iran website
A temporary traffic sign perched on the 405 Freeway in West Los Angeles appears to have been hacked earlier this month to display a link to a pro-Iran website.
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Bronze Jesus is sawed off at the ankles, carted away: 'Is nothing sacred?!'
Police say two men cut through a chain-link fence at an Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
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Bronze Jesus is sawed off at the ankles, carted off: 'Is nothing sacred?!'
Police say two men cut through a chain-link fence at an Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
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'Is nothing sacred?!' Jesus statue is the latest in a string of SoCal bronze thefts
Police say two men cut through a chain link fence at the Orange County church property and took an electric saw to the statue of Jesus.
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Lithium-ion battery fire keeps hundreds of homes under evacuation orders for second day
Roughly 200 homes remained under evacuation orders in La Verne on Wednesday as fire crews continued to work to stabilize lithium-ion batteries burning inside the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California facility, authorities said.
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Lithium-ion battery fire in La Verne spurs neighborhood, school evacuations
Evacuations orders have been issued in the city of La Verne after a hazardous lithium-ion battery fire was reported at the Metropolitan Water District facility.
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Mosquitoes are thriving in L.A.'s miserable humidity, worsening the spread of West Nile virus
Experts say recent intense and usual humidity could have fueled the rise in West Nile virus cases in Southern California.
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Former Santa Clara County undersheriff pleads guilty in gun permit bribery scheme
Prosecutors accused former undersheriff Rick Sung of leveraging the Sheriff Office's rarely-issued gun permits to secure 200 iPads as well as a luxury suite for Smith and her friends at San Jose Sharks games.
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Nick Reiner asks court for trust fund money owed to him before parents' slayings
Nick Reiner is asking a judge to give him access to a trust fund to pay for his legal defense on charges that he killed his parents. The executor of the trust has argued Reiner is barred from accessing the funds by law.
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Sea turtles laying eggs at Huntington Beach and Seal Beach are first known cases of nesting on West Coast
Two olive ridley sea turtles have laid eggs on the sand on Southern California beaches.
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Sea turtle laying eggs at Huntington Beach is first known instance of nesting on West Coast
At least one olive ridley sea turtle has laid its eggs on the sand in Huntington Beach.
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Fentanyl and other drugs killed Hayden Panettiere; officials look for supplier
Hayden Panettiere died from fentanyl and a mix of other drugs, according to a coroner's report released Tuesday.
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Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the 'Speed Freak' killer duo that terrorized California, dies
Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the Speed Freak Killers duo who murdered multiple women in the Central Valley in the 1980s, has died at 60.
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Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the 'Speed Freak' killer duo who terrorized California, dies
Wesley Shermantine, one-half of the Speed Freak Killers duo who murdered multiple women in the Central Valley in the 1980s, has died at 60.
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A lonely cafe in the California desert was a cult icon. Now, it's struggling to survive
California desert icon, the Bagdad Cafe on Route 66, is in limbo
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This major California river has gotten too warm for its salmon
The Sacramento River has gotten too warm for salmon eggs. Environmental advocates blame the Trump administration for taking too much water out of Shasta Lake.
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A 'super' El Niño is about to crash into California: 9 essential ways to prepare
Amid warnings of a wet and potentially destructive winter, The Times asked experts for their best tips to be prepared.
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L.A. struggling to get Olympics transit money from Sacramento
L.A. Metro asked the Legislature for $379 million for Olympics-related capital projects, and got just $20 million.
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How the University of California built the Golden State and fractured it
In "California Dreams," journalist Miriam Pawel traces the UC system's evolution from an ambitious land-grant promise to a modern culture war battleground.
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Costa Mesa approves Fairview Development Center project
A large-scale housing development has been approved on the former site of a state hospital campus in Costa Mesa.
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Inglewood mayor, embroiled in groping allegations, accuses rivals of smear campaign
Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts held a news conference denying allegations that he inappropriately touched a high school student while posing for a group photo at a community event last week.
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Police search for possible source of drugs in death of Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford's son
Presley Gerber, the supermodel's son with businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27.
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Chabria: A 'fight worth fighting': Paramount settlement is less than desired, more than nothing
The company has to keep open and running both the Paramount and Warner Bros. lots maybe one of the most visible wins for the city.
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Wild California crime rampage: Man linked to slaying, stolen guns and forest fires, police say
A murder suspect who led police on a violent manhunt across Placer County, ramming into a patrol car and lighting forest fires as authorities closed in, was killed in a shootout Monday morning.
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Gunman shoots 3 co-workers at South L.A. senior living facility, police say
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. on Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
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Gunman opens fire at senior living facility in South L.A., wounding 3
A shooting at an assisted-living facility in South L.A. Monday morning left three victims wounded and a gunman in custody, Los Angeles police said.
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Popular San Diego hiking spot begins months-long closure
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California.
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Tropical Storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?
Tropical Storm Polo is expected to become a "small but very dangerous" hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Tropical storm Polo is strengthening. Could it mean more rain for California?
Tropical storm Polo is expected to become a "small but very dangerous" hurricane by Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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Carnival cruise passenger goes missing after cameras capture him going overboard
The cruise line company confirmed the passenger had gone overboard after reviewing CCTV footage. He is still considered missing.
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Newsom signs bills to regulate data center industry, criticizes Trump for inaction
California's growing data center industry will have more oversight after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed seven bills to regulate the industry's electricity costs and track water consumption.
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Two killed in helicopter crash fighting wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Two people aboard a helicopter fighting a wildfire in Yosemite National Park were killed in a crash Sunday, authorities said.
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California declares statewide emergency ahead of projected epic El Niño storms
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.
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California declares statewide emergency ahead of epic El Niño storms
A statewide emergency has been declared in California in anticipation of a rough El Niño-fueled winter.
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Father of 3 disappeared amid violent waves. How a single bone unraveled the case
In 1999, father of three Johnathan Raxa went missing after his fishing ship crashed. A washed-up bone helped to find him almost three decades later.
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Despite court wins, California election war with Trump rages on
L.A. County says it has received federal grand jury subpoenas demanding voter registration information on dozens of individuals the Trump administration suspects may not be U.S. citizens.
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Presley Gerber, son of model Cindy Crawford, dies at age 27
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and her husband, businessman Rande Gerber, died Sunday at a rehab facility at age 27, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
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Campus jobs for undocumented students blocked by Newsom veto
Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 713, the Opportunity for All Act, blocking a measure that would have opened paid campus employment to undocumented students at UC, CSU and community colleges.
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L.A. County inmate killed in coordinated attack at Pelican Bay State Prison, officials say
Rene B. Lopez was found dead last week at Pelican Bay State Prison. Surveillance footage revealed five inmates worked together to kill him, authorities say.
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Raman says she's running for L.A. mayor because the city is 'really, really struggling'
In an interview with The Times, Councilmember Nithya Raman addressed topics including homelessness, how her stance on the LAPD has changed over time, and her biggest mistake on the council.
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Seeking reelection, L.A. Mayor Bass calls herself 'an activist fighting for change'
In an interview with The Times, Mayor Karen Bass talked about her response to the Palisades fire, police hiring, her management style at City Hall and her biggest mistake as mayor.
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From Watts to L.A. wildfires: The rise of California's troubled FAIR Plan
As leading insurers have retreated from California, one carrier has stepped in to fill the gap.
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California Republicans walk a tightrope as Trump jumps into midterms campaigning
California Republicans running in the state's most competitive House races are appearing to keep some measure of public distance from Trump ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Jedi-themed protest outside Lucas Museum targets L.A. Olympics over worker rights
Ahead of major sporting events in L.A., like the Super Bowl and the Olympics, the Fair Games Coalition gathered outside of the Lucas Museum to rally for better workers' rights.
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Man arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying fellow filmgoer for using phone during movie
A 34-year-old Los Angeles man was arrested after allegedly pepper-spraying a fellow moviegoer using a cellphone at a Burbank AMC theater, leaving at least two others needing hospital treatment.
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California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmates
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was previously found guilty of charges that he ordered and participated in the torture of prisoners while he headed the Adra Prison.
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In chaotic L.A. skies, news helicopter pilots juggle competition, camaraderie, risk
The NBC4 helicopter crash has prompted soul-searching in the world of TV news helicopter pilots and focused attention on safety issues.
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Newsom signs bills to shield California elections from Trump interference, increase transparency
In an effort to guard against potential interference in the Nov. 3 election, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to boost security for state's voting systems and voters' ability to cast ballots.
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Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas
In a statement, a spokesperson said that the entertainer was 'receiving the care and support he needs,' TMZ reported.
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Person with measles rode Amtrak through six California counties, officials say
Public health officials are sounding the alarm after an unvaccinated Amtrak passenger who traveled across the U.S., including a stop at Los Angeles Union Station, was hospitalized with measles.
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Lopez: We don't need AI to threaten the future of humanity. We've got Trump's climate policies
Trump's ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.
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UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rules
A judge barred UC from enforcing part of its anti-harassment policy against members of a conservative education group whose member may use names and pronouns for transgender people that do not match their gender identities.
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The fall of once-mighty McClatchy newspapers underscores California's news crisis
The union that represents McClatchy journalists said that more than 90 unionized journalists and media workers across 17 publications had been laid off.
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California is losing its oaks. One man is planting 10,000, including in tree-scarce Altadena
For years, he'd been a classroom science teacher in suburban San Diego County. Now he hopes to meaningfully contribute to the regrowth of oaks in burned Altadena.
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A conservative win: UC temporarily blocked from enforcing transgender name and pronoun rules
A judge barred UC from enforcing part of its anti-harassment policy against members of a conservative education group whose member may use names and pronouns for transgender people that do not match their gender identities.
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Newsom rejects effort to roll back CEQA exemptions for advanced manufacturing
Senate Bill 954 would have rolled back parts of last year's controversial overhaul of CEQA that allowed for advanced manufacturing facilities to be sited in communities without environmental review.
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Overflowing pool causes partial hillside collapse in Hollywood Hills
An overflowing pool caused a hillside to partially collapse in Hollywood Hills on Friday, prompting evacuations, according to authorities.
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Community colleges will be able to grant more bachelor's degrees under law signed by Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills that would let community colleges offer more bachelor's degrees. The new degree options would be tied to regional workforce needs and campus performance.
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'Super cute' Hello Kitty cards draw crowds to the L.A. County Library
Hundreds of people across Los Angeles County braved long lines to score the limited-edition library card, which is available through mid-October. All California residents are eligible for one.
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Wanted: Notorious Lake Tahoe tree poisoner. Reward? $147,000
A question has bedeviled a wealthy Lake Tahoe enclave for years: Who is poisoning the towering trees that stand sentry on the lake's North Shore?