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January 16, 2023, 4:33 AM
Teacher dies hours after being tased by LAPD officer
Los Angeles Police Department officials released body camera video of officers using a stun gun on an English teacher who later died. His family is now demanding answers.
January 16, 2023, 4:33 AM
January 13, 2023, 4:06 AM
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54: Report
The 54-year-old singer has died at the age of 54, according to her mother Priscilla Presley, The Associated Press reported.
January 13, 2023, 4:06 AM
January 12, 2023, 3:41 AM
LA Council again struggles with fallout from racism scandal
The Los Angeles City Council is struggling with a still-unfolding racism scandal that left behind a dilemma about how to deal with a disgraced member who has resisted calls from President Joe Biden to step down
January 12, 2023, 3:41 AM
January 4, 2023, 10:35 PM
Dog rescued from frozen Quebec lake
A family heroically rescued a dog that fell through thin ice into a frozen Quebec lake, safely pulling it from the freezing water and returning the dog to its owners.
January 4, 2023, 10:35 PM
January 3, 2023, 9:37 PM
LA County to pay $20M for Black family’s seized land
Southern California beachfront property that was taken from a Black couple through eminent domain a century ago and returned to their heirs last year will be sold back to Los Angeles County for nearly $20 million
January 3, 2023, 9:37 PM
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Rapper Theophilus London reported missing in Los Angeles as police urge public for help
Police in Los Angeles are asking for the public's help in the search for rapper Theophilus London, who has been missing since October, the LAPD said Wednesday.
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Rapper Tory Lanez found guilty on all charges in shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
A jury in Los Angeles found rapper Tory Lanez guilty on all three charges in the shooting of hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion on July 12, 2020 in the Hollywood Hills.
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Tori Spelling, Jennie Garth visit beach apartment where 'Beverly Hills, 90210' filmed
Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth paid a visit to the beach apartment their "Beverly Hills, 90210" characters lived in on the show.
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Los Angeles declares homelessness an emergency
Bass made homelessness a central focus of her campaign.
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Famed Hollywood mountain lion captured after killing dog
Wildlife officials say Southern California’s most famous mountain lion, P-22, has been captured in a Los Angeles neighborhood
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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declares homelessness an emergency
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declared homelessness an emergency in the California city.
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Los Angeles council member involved in fight with activist
A Los Angeles City Council member embroiled in a scandal over racist remarks and an activist fought at a Friday night holiday event
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Los Angeles County holds off on mask mandate even as it enters 'high' COVD transmission category
Los Angeles County officials said they are holding off on an indoor mask mandate even after the county moved into the "high" COVID-19 community transmission category.
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Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting a minor in 2001
Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter has been accused of sexually assaulting and raping a minor in 2001, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
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Trans woman found dead in mountains above Malibu
The police are investigating a possible drug overdose as the cause of death.
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Firefighters respond to call for potential overdoses at Los Angeles middle school
Dozens of firefighters responded to a call for potential overdoses at a Los Angeles middle school, with at least 10 children experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of a substance that wasn't fentanyl.
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Los Angeles County mask mandate could return as COVID cases rise
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase in Los Angeles County, health officials say they soon may reimposing indoor mask mandates.
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Thanksgiving traffic jams Los Angeles freeways
Thousands of drivers are traveling ahead of the holiday weekend. Watch as tail lights flood the freeways of Los Angeles.
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Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player's death
A Los Angeles jury has rejected a claim by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death
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Comedian Jay Leno is out of the hospital after suffering severe burns
Comedian Jay Leno has been released from the hospital, 10 days after suffering severe burns during a gasoline fire in his garage.
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Wrong-way driver who crashed into van carrying police recruits is under arrest
Police say they’ve arrested the driver who crashed into a van carrying police recruits, driving the wrong way on a highway outside of Los Angeles and injuring 25.
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Investigation after dozens of sheriff’s recruits injured by driver going wrong way
25 people were injured after a runaway SUV driving the wrong way struck a group of 75 L.A. county sheriff and police recruits Wednesday in Whittier, California.
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25 police recruits hurt in Los Angeles car crash
A van carrying 75 police recruits was hit by a driver going the wrong way in east Los Angeles with 25 recruits injured.
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Jay Leno in ‘good condition,’ undergoing treatment for severe burns
Television host Jay Leno is undergoing treatment for severe burns after being caught in a fire while working underneath his car in his garage. His doctor said he is in "good condition."
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Jay Leno in 'good spirits' despite 'serious' burns
Leno sustained burns to his face, hands and chest in the Nov. 12 accident.
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Recruits with LA County sheriff’s office hit by car
Twenty-two recruits were injured while running together after being hit by a car.
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Christina Applegate gives speech after receiving star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
The actress made her first public appearance since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and thanked her daughter for standing by her.
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7 hurt when car plows through Los Angeles festival
The suspect was charged with felony hit and run.
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Driver arrested for allegedly driving car through South Los Angeles festival, injuring 7
Police have arrested a driver who allegedly crashed his car through a street carnival in South Los Angeles on Saturday night, injuring seven people.
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158 people arrested for coronavirus violations at 'massive underground party' in LA County: Authorities
Los Angeles County deputies arrested nearly 160 people at a "massive underground party" that violated state coronavirus orders, authorities said.
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Movie executive discusses Indigenous representation in Hollywood
Crystal Echo Hawk, the founder and executive director of IllumiNative, discusses the contemporary representation of Native peoples in pop culture.
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4 workers injured by gas release at Los Angeles airport
Four workers have been injured by a release of carbon dioxide in a Los Angeles International Airport utility room
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LA police investigating if racist recording taped illegally
Los Angeles detectives are investigating whether a recording last year that captured city councilmembers’ racist remarks was made illegally
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LA Council member refuses to resign despite public outcry
Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin De León said he does not plan to resign amid a public outcry over a leaked audio scandal.
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Ex-UCLA gynecologist found guilty in LA sex abuse case
A former gynecologist at the University of California, Los Angeles has been found guilty of five counts in a sexual abuse case in a Los Angeles court
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LA Council member says he will not resign despite public outcry
Los Angeles Council Member Kevin De Leon said he will not resign from the council, apologizing to his colleagues and constituents.
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Authorities seize 12,000 doses of fentanyl at LAX airport
Authorities seized 12,000 doses of fentanyl hidden in candy bags at LAX airport.
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1 killed, 12 injured after car crashes into Los Angeles taco stand
Three people are currently listed in critical condition.
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1 killed, 12 injured after car crashes into Los Angeles taco stand
Police arrested a 26-year-old woman accused of crashing into a taco stand on Friday, killing one person and injuring 12 others, authorities said.
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LA City Council cancels meeting amid continued calls for more resignations
The Los Angeles City Council canceled its meeting Friday amid renewed calls for the resignations of two members caught on a recording where racist comments were made.
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Racist remarks: Hurt, betrayal among LA's Indigenous people
The explosive recording of Los Angeles City Council members making racist and disparaging remarks have deeply hurt the city’s Indigenous immigrants from Mexico
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LA City Council member resigns over racist comments
Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez has announced her resignation after racist comments came to light.
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LA City Council member resigns over racist comments
Los Angeles City Council member Nury Martinez has announced her resignation after racist comments came to light.
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Calls for 3 Los Angeles council members to resign over racist remarks grow
Nury Martinez, who said she is stepping down as city council president, is facing allegations.
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Los Angeles City Council president steps down amid controversy over racist comments
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez was recorded making offensive comments about co-workers.
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Former LA City Council President Nury Martinez takes leave of absence amid racism allegations
Former LA city council president Nury Martinez is taking a leave of absence after a recording was leaked of her making racist and offensive comments.
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Ex-Angels employee gets 22 years in Skaggs overdose death
A former Los Angeles Angels employee has been sentenced to 22 years in federal prison for providing Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose death in Texas
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Los Angeles City Council president steps down amid controversy over racist comments
Nury Martinez will remain as a member of the city council, but will relinquish her leadership role.
4 months ago
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LA City Council president steps down over racist remarks
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez has stepped down after a recording emerged of her making racist and offensive comments about fellow council members.
4 months ago
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City council president resigns over racist comment
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez was recorded making offensive comments about co-workers.
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