Mayor Bass orders surge in law enforcement on Metro after spike in attacks
In a significant shift, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly acknowledged Wednesday that she did not think the city’s Metro system is safe.
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15-year-old boy beaten by group at Watts fast-food restaurant
A teenager is in intensive care after he was brutally attacked by four people while eating at a fast-food restaurant in Watts.
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Dodgers can't complete sweep of Giants, lose 4-1 in finale
Logan Webb pitched six scoreless innings and Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer as the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Webb (4-4) limited Los Angeles to three hits, striking out five and walking three to help the Giants snap a six-game losing streak against their longtime rival... -
California college professor to stand trial in death of pro-Israel protester last year
A judge decided Wednesday that a Southern California college professor will stand trial for involuntary manslaughter and battery in the death of a Jewish counter-protester during demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war last year.
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Man accused of raping women in Angeles National Forest
Eduardo Sarabia, 40, was arrested at gunpoint along Highway 39 when a sheriff’s deputy heard a woman inside his van screaming for help, according to police.
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OC firefighters rescue dog stuck in wall of Garden Grove home
A dog named Faye got herself into a tight situation after getting stuck in a wall of her Garden Grove home.
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Infant abandoned in shopping cart at Lomita store
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying the woman who abandoned an infant at a store in Lomita.
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Royalty at Long Beach Pride inspires charity and visibility
The International Imperial Court of Long Beach crowns fundraisers with royal titles after they work to help raise funds for various LGBTQ+ charities in Long Beach and surrounding areas.
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Mayor Bass says she no longer thinks LA's Metro system is safe
In a significant shift, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly acknowledged Wednesday that she did not think the city’s Metro system is safe.
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Police clear out encampment at UC Irvine campus during pro-Palestinian protest
The University of California in Irvine sent out an alert advising students to avoid the area after a pro-Palestinian protest on campus escalated Wednesday.
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California wants to pay you $400 for ‘Road Charge' program
California is considering Road Charge, an alternative funding system that would replace the gas tax, which funds most of road repair maintenance projects.
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LA Zoo ordered to look into the deaths of two of their elephants
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to have the zoo report back within 30 days to determine the fate of the remaining elephants in captivity before it’s too late.
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Community rallies to support elderly flower vendor after she was reported to police
An 83-year-old woman selling flowers on the side of the road over Mother’s Day weekend was forced to stop after another vendor reported her to the police.
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Plumber charged Acton man $35,000 for repairs that expert says he didn't need
Rapid Plumbing initially fixed the water heater but then said more work was needed. An expert later said the homeowner was duped.
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Burbank residents demand stronger barrier for dangerous intersection
A car, carrying two adults and one toddler, crashed into a home in Burbank Wednesday, taking out a steel railing and a portion of the house.
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Shooter sought after opening fire on Riverside County deputy at traffic stop
A shooter who opened fire on a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputy during a traffic stop was sought by authorities.
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U.S. flags lowered to half-staff for National Peace Officers Memorial Day
U.S. flags were lowered to half-staff Wednesday in California and around the country in honor of National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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Hundreds of rogue goats wander into Rancho Palos Verdes backyard
Goats assigned to eat brush to prevent wildfires wander off the job in Rancho Palos Verdes.
