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Pelican returns to wild after being treated for slashed pouch in San Pedro
A Brown Pelican that was found in San Pedro with a slashed pouch was released back into the wild in San Pedro Thursday after undergoing weeks of treatment and receiving more than 500 stitches. The bird, nicknamed Blue, spread her wings and took flight to join other pelicans at White Point Park Thursday morning. Russ Curtis, from the nonprofit Inter... -
USC cancels main stage ceremony for 2024 commencement amid campus unrest
The University of Southern California announced Thursday it was canceling one of the key events of the 2024 commencement ceremonies amid unrest following Wednesday’s mass protest on campus and the cancelation of the undergraduate valedictorian’s commencement speech. The school shared the update with students and faculty members that it would not be... -
Pro-Palestine protesters set up encampment at UCLA
Protesters set up an encampment on the UCLA campus Thursday morning in solidarity with other pro-Palestine demonstrations at universities across the U.S. Hours prior to the establishment of the encampment in Westwood, its hometown rival USC had already faced a large group of demonstrators, some of whom were arrested after refusing to follow the LAP... -
‘I manifested this.' Reggie Bush speaks on the return of Heisman Trophy
Reggie Bush addressed the reinstatement of the 2005 Heisman Memorial Trophy Thursday. The former USC star, who forfeited the trophy in 2010 in the midst of sanctions brought against the program, which included Bush receiving improper benefits during his time with the Trojans, said he “manifested” the return of the coveted trophy during ... -
Security intensifies at USC as campus remains closed
The University of Southern California campus was set to remain closed to the general public Thursday with only students, faculty members and employees with proper identification being given access as classes were expected to as scheduled. The university’s safety officers as well as officials from the Los Angeles Police Department increased se... -
Homicide investigators respond to shooting death in Malibu
A homicide investigation is underway after a man was found dead in Malibu, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
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O Captain! My Captain! Anze Kopitar delivers game-winning goal in overtime as Kings stun Oilers 5-4 to even series
O Captain! My Captain! Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar played the hero role, rescuing his team from the brink of an 0-2 series hole. Kopitar delivered the game-winning goal, firing a breakaway wrist shot past goalie Stuart Skinner in overtime to give the Kings a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers that evened their best-of-seven series at o... -
Frustrated Marina del Rey residents say they warned police about neighbor before shooting
A little more than a week after a man allegedly went on a shooting rampage through a Marina del Rey apartment complex, neighbors there are meeting with the LA County Sheriff’s Department to share their concerns.
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Video: Dog dumped in Long Beach street chases after owner's car
A social media post of a small Bull Terrier mix desperately chasing its owner’s car struck a chord with dog lovers in Long Beach.
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Assistant LA County District Attorney faces felony charges for allegedly mishandling confidential police files
The head of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Ethics and Integrity Unit was charged Wednesday by the California Attorney General’s Office — with allegations she unlawfully accessed confidential files that contained legally-protected information about local law enforcement officers.
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Photos: Pro-Palestine protest at USC
A pro-Palestinian protest went on for hours on the campus of the University of Southern California on Wednesday. Hundreds of students along with other demonstrators demanded an end to the Israel-Hamas war. Officers with the Los Angeles Police Department moved in to break up the protest after issuing a dispersal order. When protesters refused... -
California earthquakes: What to do before, during and after
No matter where you live in California, there is a risk of considerable damage due to an earthquake. Here is what you need to know before during and after the rumbling.
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Shohei Ohtani hits 3 doubles, Landon Knack gets 1st MLB victory as Dodgers rout Nationals 11-2
Shohei Ohtani had three doubles to improve his major league-leading batting average to .371, rookie Landon Knack got his first victory and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Washington Nationals 11-2 on Wednesday night. The Dodgers had a season-high 20 hits en route to their third straight victory, with Mookie Betts and Will Smith each having four ... -
USC offering online class options amid campus protest
USC informed its faculty members in its journalism department that they have the option of instructing classes online through the end of the week as pro-Palentine activists conducted a demonstration, calling for the school to cut financial ties with Israel. “Given events on campus, we would like to offer you the option to hold your classes in... -
Bicyclist killed in rollover crash following police pursuit in South LA
An bicyclist was killed in a violent crash that started with police officers chasing a robbery suspect.
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Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at USC following demonstrations
The Los Angeles Police Department detained demonstrators at a pro-Palestine protest Wednesday at the University of Southern California campus, where officers clashed with participants as tensions rose.
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Couples suing Newport Beach fertility clinic for allegedly destroying embryos
Nine couples in a joint lawsuit have accused Ovation Fertility in Newport Beach of destroying their embryos by exposing them to a lethal amount of poison. At a time when they were hoping to grow their families, they’re demanding to know what happened and blaming Ovation Fertility for a devastating cover-up. “This could have very well been our last....