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Funeral services pending for victim of Venice Canals assault
Funeral services were pending today for a 53-year-old woman who was viciously attacked nearly two months ago near the Venice Canals.
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Men posing as utility workers attempt to break into Whittier home
A Whittier family was left shaken up after three men who claimed to be utility workers attempted to break into their home.
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Dodgers lose season-high four straight games after 3-1 loss to Reds
Spencer Steer and Will Benson homered, Hunter Greene pitched six innings of one-run ball and the Cincinnati Reds dealt the Los Angeles Dodgers a season-high fourth straight loss, securing the weekend series with a 3-1 victory Saturday night. After outlasting the Dodgers 9-6 on Friday, the Reds got some big hits and shutdown relief pitching to clinc... -
LA County health officials issue warning for 5 area beaches
People looking to escape to the beach over Memorial Day weekend should be aware that excessive bacteria levels have prompted the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to advise against swimming, surfing and playing in ocean waters at five area beaches.
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Richard M. Sherman, who fueled Disney charm in ‘Mary Poppins' and ‘It's a Small World,' dies at 95
Richard M. Sherman, one half of the prolific, award-winning pair of brothers who helped form millions of childhoods by penning the instantly memorable songs for “Mary Poppins,” “The Jungle Book” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” — as well as the most-played tune on Earth, “It’s a Small World (After All)&#... -
Metro ridership grows in April as safety concerns impact transit agency
Shortly after Metro’s Board of Directors approved motions to address public safety concerns due recent violent attacks tied to the region’s transit system, officials announced Friday that ridership increased by 10.8% compared to the same time last year.
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Police say man killed for interrupting catalytic converter theft in downtown LA
A man was fatally shot this morning by one of three suspects who were in the process of stealing his vehicle’s catalytic converter on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles, authorities said.
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Ontario student accused of planning school shooting may get plea deal
A high school student who was arrested on suspicion of planning a shooting at his Ontario school could reach a plea agreement, according to his attorney.
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Caitlin Clark helps Indiana Fever get first win of the season 78-73 over L.A. Sparks
Want a courtside seat to see the top-two picks in the WNBA draft at Crypto.com Arena? They were still available early Friday morning for $523.
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Jonathan India's grand slam powers Reds to 9-6 win over the Dodgers
Jonathan India hit a grand slam in Cincinnati’s six-run fifth inning, Spencer Steer had a three-run homer and the Reds took advantage of some sloppy pitching to beat the Dodgers 9-6 on Friday night. Stuart Fairchild also homered for the Reds, and the center fielder robbed Will Smith of a home run with a leaping catch in the deepest part of th... -
Artist behind latest Kobe Bryant mural in Watts explains his inspiration
As the latest homage to the late Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, a new mural is now on display in Watts.
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3 arrested in Highland street takeover that cracked a deputy unit windshield
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department has arrested three people in connection to a series of street takeovers in Highland.
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Why LA Metro is still grappling with violence, according to former official
A former security director for LA Metro says the Metro Board’s decision to spend millions of dollars to have transit ambassadors was a mistake.
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UCLA Police arrest 18-year-old accused of attacking protesters at campus encampment
Edan On has no affiliation with the university and was booked for felony assault with a deadly weapon.
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Memorial Day weekend: Here's the best time to travel to avoid traffic
With a record number of people hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend, authorities urged people to pack their patience.
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Planning to be out and about for Memorial Day weekend? So are police officers
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, the California Highway Patrol Friday will implement a statewide traffic enforcement effort to help everyone reach their destination safely.
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Drowning deaths on the rise after decades of decline, CDC says
According to the CDC, drownings are on the rise across the country following decades of decline. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020 to 2022, 500 more than in 2019.