Deaths at LA County railroads on the rise
Deaths at LA County railroad crossings have risen since 2020, according to federal data. Statewide, railroad-related accidents are also up.
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LA passes resolution condemning the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots
A resolution condemning the 1943 Zoot Suit Riots, days of violence and attacks against Mexican American community during a dark chapter in Los Angeles’ history, will be considered Friday by the City Council.
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Wrong-way SUV driver killed in head-on Long Beach crash that injured 6
A wrong-way SUV driver was killed when he crashed head-on into three other cars in a collision that was captured on dashcam video in Long Beach.
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Advocates remain skeptical after state announces final cleanup plan for Santa Susana Field Lab
The state of California released a final report that lays out a cleanup plan for the Santa Susana Field Lab in the hills above the San Fernando and Simi Valleys. Advocates for a full cleanup say the plan will leave the majority of the toxic waste behind.
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Driver in stolen Mercedes arrested after pursuit through LA
A man driving a stolen Mercedes is in custody after leading law enforcement on a wild, three-hour long pursuit.
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Video shows classic pickup go up in flames as Fairfax residents fear serial arsonist
After someone torched a man’s classic pickup, residents in Los Angeles’ Fairfax neighborhood are concerned about what appears to be a series of arsons.
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Small quake reported northeast of Sierra Madre
A small earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.2 has been reported roughly four miles northeast of Sierra Madre and 4.2 miles northwest of Monrovia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was reported at 3:08 p.m. No Injuries or damage have been reported. Check back for updates.
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Pawprints in the sand reveal a bear's ‘midnight stroll' on a Malibu beach
Nocturnal visitors of the ursine variety have called upon the area “at least twice” in recent days.
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Powerball ticket worth $239,862 sold in Santa Monica
A Powerball ticket worth $239,862 was sold at a tobacco store in Santa Monica.
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Man killed in stabbing near Metro train tracks at East LA intersection
A man in his 20s was found dead Thursday following a stabbing at an intersection in East Los Angeles.
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38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in South LA
About 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized Wednesday at a South Los Angeles area warehouse.
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Staff at Guatemala hotel pamper beloved stuffed animal left behind by Chino Hills teen
It could happen to anyone: rushing to leave a hotel room and leaving behind a valuable item in the midst of travel chaos. Fifteen-year-old Natalia from Chino Hills did just that. She left behind her favorite stuffed animal named Strawberry while she was traveling in Guatemala last month. “I was very sad,” said the teenager, who only wished to be... -
Overnight earthquake shakes Long Beach area
Light shaking was reported overnight when an earthquake rattled Long Beach and Los Angeles’ South Bay area.
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Ex-worker at SoFi Stadium apologizes for flipping family's hot dog cart
A former worker at SoFi Stadium issued a public apology after flipping a family’s hot dog cart and injuring a 12-year-old girl in the process.
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Customers struggle to get banks to reimburse them for check fraud
Mark Wilding noticed something was different at a mailbox in New York City last fall when he mailed some checks to pay bills. “The one thing I remember is that it was just a little sticky. And I thought, well, it’s New York City, things are either sticky or dirty,” he said. Wilding forgot about it until a credit...
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Dodgers drop season-high 4th straight game in 8-6 loss to Reds
Elly De La Cruz hit a 458-foot drive for his first major league homer and Will Benson hit a game-ending home run in the ninth that lifted the Cincinnati Reds over Los Angeles 8-6 on Wednesday night and extended the Dodgers’ losing streak to a season-high four. De La Cruz hit an 0-1 fastball from an again ineffective Noah Syndergaard… -
Record snowpack re-charges spectacular waterfalls at Yosemite National Park
The waterfalls of Yosemite National Park are in all their splendor after a record snowpack starts melting down with warmer temperatures.
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Casino holdup crew arrested in murder of guard in North Hollywood
Four men were arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a beloved security guard at an underground casino in North Hollywood.
