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The Menendez brothers case reflects a shifting culture across decades
The trials of Lyle and Erik Menendez came at a time of cultural obsession with courts, crime and murder, when live televised trials captivated a national audience.
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LA nonprofit that empowers young girls opens flagship location in Crenshaw
The LadyLike Foundation teaches middle and high school-aged girls everything from life skills to college prep.
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Former La Cañada Flintridge city manager charged with fraud, embezzlement
A former La Cañada Flintridge assistant city manager was charged with stealing nearly $200,000 in proceeds from insurance claims meant for the city coffers but diverted to his own personal bank account, LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday. Carl F. Alameda, 45, allegedly sent demand letters to insurance companies between 2016 and ... -
California Assembly advances bill to toughen penalties for soliciting sex from older teens
The California Assembly on Thursday approved harsher penalties for soliciting sex from 16- and 17-year-olds, with some exceptions.
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Is Gov. Gavin Newsom rebranding himself ahead of potential presidential run?
Gavin Newsom hosts President Donald Trump’s allies on his podcast. He’s pushing city officials to crack down on homeless encampments. And this week, he proposed limiting health care coverage for immigrants in the country illegally. Make no mistake: California’s Democratic governor is appealing to the political center and trying to shed his national... -
Ex-LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva loses suits over ‘no-rehire' listing
The former lawman allege that the county’s oversight panel investigated him without informing him or giving him a chance to respond.
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Crews put out fire burning thick plastic tubes in Long Beach
A fire that erupted in Long Beach sent a dark plume of smoke hundreds of feet in the air Thursday.
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‘It's a miracle.' 2 SoCal families move into brand-new homes built by Habitat for Humanity
One of the homes is customized for twin sisters who live with disabilities.
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‘Horror story.' 6 Victorville kids tortured for 2 years until the oldest escaped home
A Victorville family accused of “repetitively” torturing six children pleaded not guilty during their initial court appearance Thursday.
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Teenager dies in Riverside County after contracting flu
This flu season has been the deadliest in 15 years, public health officials said.
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Woman followed, repeatedly punched in ‘unprovoked assault' in Culver City
A man was arrested after allegedly following a woman then attacking her in Culver City, police said Thursday.
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Sky's the limit for LA Olympics. LA28 seeks to use air taxis between key locations
Los Angeles’ goal of a car-free Olympics includes the possibility of electric-power air taxis designed to fly up to four passengers at a time between venues and other locations, the LA28 organizing committee announced Thursday. The plan is to use Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft to transport people around Southern California during the ... -
LA County will erase medical debt for 134K people. See if you qualify
More than 134,000 people will receive notices with good news that their medical debt is being erased.
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Watch: Officers chase robbery suspect in Los Angeles area
Officers believed the driver to be a robbery suspect.
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Date set for Menendez brothers parole suitability hearings. Here's what to know
Lyle and Erik Menendez immediately became eligible for parole after the judge’s surprise ruling following a resentencing hearing in Los Angeles.
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Request denied to place LA Zoo elephants' move to Oklahoma on hold
A judge denied a request Thursday to place the planned move of two Los Angeles Zoo elephants to a zoo with a preserve in Oklahoma on hold. The temporary restraining order request sought to place the plan to move elephants Billy, 40, and Tina, 59, on hold until after a hearing on whether a preliminary injunction should be issued that…
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Chargers schedule reveal video is a Minecraft-style romp through the NFL season
It’s only mid-May, but the Chargers already have a win. The franchise’s social media team rolled out a 2025-2026 schedule reveal video in the pixelated style of Minecraft worlds, taking the viewer on an entertaining trip through the 18-week NFL season. Each opponent is revealed in a world of creative touches — some readily apparen...