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About 20 homes evacuated after fireworks incident near Whittier: LASD

About 20 homes were evacuated after a fireworks incident that injured a man near Whittier on Thursday night, authorities said. Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Bunbury Drive in unincorporated Basset around 7 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Officials say the man was taken to...

Whittier, CA · 13h

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5 things to know about L.A. Mayor-elect Nithya Raman

Los Angeles Mayor-elect Nithya Raman isn't a newcomer to city politics, but she was when she came onto the scene six years ago. A grassroots movement in 2020 led to Raman defeating a sitting Councilmember David Ryu. When she ran for mayor, she was considered a city council insider. On Thursday, after a heated campaign, Mayor Karen Bass conceded the race to Raman, making her the first Asian American mayor of the city. Here are five things to know about Raman: 1) Where did Nithya Raman grow up? Raman was born in Kerala, India, and moved to Louisiana when she was 6 years old. She moved to Los Angeles in 2013 and worked for the city administrative officer. Raman currently lives in Silver Lake with her family. 2) When did Nithya Raman become a naturalized citizen? Raman was 22 years old when she became a naturalized citizen . She took her oath of citizenship in Boston. 3) Where did Nithya Raman go to college? Raman received her bachelor’s degree from Harvard and her graduate degree from MIT. She went to school to be an urban planner. 4) Who is part of Nithya Raman's family? Raman is married to Vali Chandrasekaran,

Los Angeles, CA · 20h

KTLA

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Longtime L.A. gang intervention leader arrested, accused in murder plot

A well-known South Los Angeles gang interventionist who has spent decades working to reduce violence in the city’s neighborhoods was arrested by Los Angeles police this week on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder, according to reports. Clifford “Skipp” Townsend, 62, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit organization 2nd Call, was taken into […]

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

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Family's 9-year-old dog found dead, hanging from leash in California alley: reports

LYNWOOD, Calif. (TNND) — A California family's 9-year-old husky was reportedly found dead and hanging from a leash in an alley after disappearing from its home. The dog, Ruso, was found on October 4, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigating, according to KTLA. "He was like my...

Lynwood, CA · 1h

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LAPD Officer Dies During Training Exercise

A Los Angeles Police Department officer who was killed during an on-duty training exercise was identified Friday. According to the police department, Officer Thomas Denton who served in the Metropolitan Division was killed around 11 a.m. Thursday while participating in an on-duty training exercise. No details were released about the...

Los Angeles, CA · 6h

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Overnight lane, ramp closures slated for 605 Freeway in Whittier

A weekend of overnight lane reductions and ramp closures for paving work on the northbound 605 Freeway in Whittier begins tomorrow. The closures between Beverly Boulevard and Rose Hills Road are scheduled to begin as early as 7 p.m. Friday and last through 6 a.m. Monday, according to Caltrans spokesman Marc Bischoff, who said there will be no full freeway closures associated with the operation.

Whittier, CA · 1d

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Man Killed in Nickerson Gardens Identified

A 35-year-old man fatally shot at the Nickerson Gardens public housing development in Watts was identified Thursday. The shooting was reported at 10:22 p.m. Sunday in the 1400 block of West 114th Street, near Compton Avenue, according to a Los Angeles Police Department spokeswoman. The victim was neither conscious nor...

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

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Overturned big rig spills bales of hay all over 605 Freeway in Cerritos, causing hourslong closure

It took crews hours to clean up the massive mess and reopen the roadway.

Cerritos, CA · 2h

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Baldwin Park Opens 113-Unit Supportive Housing Development at Former Grand Park Inn

Ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday morning in Baldwin Park to celebrate the opening of The Weingart Sycamore, a 113-unit permanent supportive housing development at the former Grand Park Inn. City of Baldwin Park officials joined project partners to mark the opening of the development, which will provide housing and supportive...

Baldwin Park, CA · 19h

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Woman, 50, Killed in South El Monte Apartment Building Fire Identified

A 50-year-old woman killed in an apartment fire last week in South El Monte was identified by county authorities Wednesday. Anna Henriquez-De Paz died at a hospital, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office, which deferred a finding on her cause of death. A man also sustained...

South El Monte, CA · 1d

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Ex-LASD deputy sentenced for attempting to smuggle heroin into jail inside Pringles cans

A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was sentenced on Thursday for attempting to smuggle more than one pound of heroin, concealed inside Pringles potato chips cans, into a county jail. Michael Meiser, 40, of Lancaster, was sentenced to 67 months in federal prison after admitting that he tried to bring the drugs into […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 23h

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Interact and play with animals at the Montebello Barnyard Zoo

A child’s first time at a zoo is filled with joy, wonder and curiosity. And when it’s a small, family-run zoo that lets kids pet some animals, it becomes a sensory experience they won’t soon forget. That’s what happens at the Montebello Barnyard Zoo, a sanctuary for...

Montebello, CA · 1d

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7-year-old boy dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in South LA; 1 driver sought after fleeing

A 7-year-old boy died after being struck by two vehicles in South Los Angeles, police said. One of the drivers was being sought after fleeing the scene.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

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Loved ones search for missing 23-year-old Southern California man

Loved ones are searching for a Los Angeles County man who has been missing for days. Michael Duncan, 23, was reported missing on Nov. 2, 2026, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Duncan, who is considered at-risk, was last seen in the city of Monrovia around 6 a.m. Family members said Duncan is […]

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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A ‘Bay to LA’ Takeover Weekend Left 22 Arrested and 7 Cars Impounded for 30 Days

Los Angeles County deputies made 22 arrests and impounded seven vehicles for 30 days over a weekend of street takeovers that drew a large group from Northern California, the sheriff’s department says. In a social media post, the Los Angeles…

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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La Habra gets untracked with opening round CIF Division 4 playoff victory over Etiwanda

La Habra Coach Frank Mazzotta talks to his team after Thursday’s win. (PHOTOS: Tom Connolly, For OC Sports Zone). Before Thursday’s CIF Division 4 first round playoff football game, Etiwanda Coach Nick Baiz said it was essential for his team to stop La Habra quarterback DJ Mitchell and running back CJ Dickerson for his team to win.

La Habra, CA · 12h

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Southern California forecast: High winds, high tides before next storm

Southern Californians will enjoy a warm but windy weekend as Santa Ana winds develop, bringing summerlike temperatures and an elevated fire risk. There is also the potential for additional coastal flooding – ahead of a more dramatic shift to wetter weather later next week. According to the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles/Oxnard, offshore […]

Southern California, CA · 1d

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SoCal Concert Lineup: November 6–12

Deftones turn Petco Park into a festival, Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean celebrate 30 years of The Score under the Hollywood Bowl shell, Don Omar opens and Smashing Pumpkins close a huge Kia Forum week, Ricky Martin plays Temecula and Miranda Lambert closes Highland — and Palm Springs Pride fills the desert streets all weekend.

Los Angeles County, CA · 20h

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Man arrested after thousands of dollars in brass vases stolen from local cemetery

A Southern California man has been arrested after allegedly stealing more than $4,000 worth of brass flower vases from a cemetery, including those placed at the gravesites of a woman’s deceased parents, authorities announced Wednesday. The investigation began in mid-August when a woman reported that brass flower vases had been removed from her parents’ headstones […]

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

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How Robert Luna toppled Alex Villanueva to win two terms as L.A. County sheriff

On Tuesday, voters extended L.A. County's Robert Luna era, electing him to a second consecutive term as sheriff — a feat not seen since Lee Baca's tenure ended in 2014.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d