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April 20, commonly known as the unofficial 4/20 holiday that celebrates marijuana, was widely celebrated in the Los Angeles area. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on April 20, 2024.

A man who was caught on camera abusing a dog in Anaheim has been arrested.

The U.S. House has voted in favor of banning TikTok. The motion now moves to the U.S. Senate. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News on April 20, 2024.

A remarkable Santa Ana student is celebrating after she was accepted to 15 universities, including Harvard, Columbia, Brown and more. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Overcrowded animal shelters were struggling to find space for a growing number of dogs who were surrendered. 

Mothers Against Drunk Driving is hosting a hiking event in the city of Brea to raise awareness of the dangers of getting behind the wheel while drunk. Annette Arreola reports for the NBC4 News on April 20, 2024. 

Police responded to an altercation in the Florence-Graham area where two people were arrested and three officers were injured. As seen on air on April 20, 2024.

Amid controversy over its decision to cancel the commencement speech of its pro-Palestinian valedictorian, USC has called off all speakers at the ceremony. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Frustrated customers say a pet cremation company took their money and failed to give them their pets’ ashes back. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Mayor Karen Bass is pushing for increased security measures on LA Metro buses following a series of assaults over the past two weeks. Anastassia Olmos reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Israel is assessing damage from its limited strike on Iran. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 7 on April 19, 2024.

USC announced it will not have commencement speakers at its upcoming ceremony following controversy over the institution’s decision to cancel a speech from its pro-Palestinian valedictorian. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Drivers will have to wait until the fall to pass through a portion of Topanga Canyon Boulevard due to a landslide. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

Early morning fog and sunny afternoon skies are expected in Long Beach for this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix. David Bigger reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.

The LA County Department of Public Health is distributing free fentanyl testing kits, but the littering of the needles near schools moves the city of Santa Monica to protest against the program. Ted Chen reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024. 

Days after LA Mayor Karen Bass asked the wealthy to help fund homeless housing during her State of the City address, billionaire Rick Caruso responded to the her latest plan. Alex Rozier reports for the NBC4 News on April 19, 2024.