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Brush fire burning in rural community near Lancaster

Los Angeles County firefighters battled a brush fire that broke out in the rural community of Fairmont in the Antelope Valley Wednesday. After receiving a call about the blaze at 11:20 a.m., fire crews arrived at the scene on West Lancaster Road near North 215th Street in Fairmont, west of Lancaster, within 20 minutes, according to the LA County Fire Department.

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

KTLA

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L.A. police search for fleeing driver in deadly hit-and-run crash

A pedestrian was killed in an apparent hit-and-run crash in the San Fernando Valley Thursday evening, authorities said. The collision occurred around 6 p.m. near the intersection of Cedros Avenue and Hamlin Street in Van Nuys, according to Officer Miller with the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Division. Police said the driver involved apparently […]

Los Angeles, CA · 17h

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Man Charged in Deadly Police Pursuit from Tustin to Santa Ana

A 21-year-old man was charged Thursday with multiple felonies for a deadly pursuit from Tustin to Santa Ana. Andrew Raul Gonzalez of Downey was charged with gross vehicular manslaughter, leading police on a chase causing death, reckless driving causing injury to a victim other than a driver, all felonies, as well as a misdemeanor for driving on a suspended or revoked license.

Santa Ana, CA · 22h

ABC7

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Suspect taken into custody after slow-speed LAPD chase ends in shooting

A suspect was taken into custody following a police shooting that ended a slow-speed police pursuit that began in the Westlake area of Los Angeles.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

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Cudahy Crowd Mistakes Fontana Officers for ICE, Damages Their Vehicles

Fontana police officers conducting a narcotics investigation in Cudahy had several vehicles damaged on Oct. 30 after a crowd mistakenly believed they were federal immigration agents. At least three cars had flattened tires. The officers had arrived to search a home. According to NBC Los Angeles, the officers were conducting...

Fontana, CA · 5h

CBS LA

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Historic African American Firefighter Museum in South LA vandalized

The historic African American Firefighter Museum in South Los Angeles is cleaning up the debris from yet another break-in, just one year after an arson damaged part of the building.

Los Angeles, CA · 14h

NBC Los Angeles

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The famous Pasadena Doo Dah is transforming into a tune-filled ‘Love-In' in 2026

11 a.m. to sunset (give or take) Don an outlandish costume and come dance to live music, hobnob with artists and creative people, and bask in the singular and surreal Doo Dah spirit. If you've Doo-Dah'd over the last several decades, whether as a parade fan or an online follower...

Pasadena, CA · 2d

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Homicide Detectives Swarm South Main Street in Gardena After Fatal Shooting

14000 S. Main St. — Approximate Shooting Investigation Location. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives descended on the 14000 block of South Main Street in Gardena early Wednesday to investigate a shooting death, though authorities have released almost no details about what happened or who was killed. The...

Gardena, CA · 2d

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LA Man, 97, Dances One Last Time Before Dying At His Own Birthday Party

510 S. Vermont Ave. — Approximate County Aging Services Context. Vito’s friends gathered for a Halloween birthday party he had asked for, with cake and music. The 97-year-old Los Angeles man danced with them that night and, according to his friends, died peacefully after the celebration, surrounded by loved ones.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

TMZ

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L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman Rips Gavin Newsom For Commuting Death Sentences

California · 22h

LOCAL NEWS PASADENA

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Pasadena High Football Coach Ron Jones out after disputed season

Ron Jones, head football coach at Pasadena High School, says the school has ended his...

Pasadena, CA · 1d

LOCAL NEWS PASADENA

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Tacos, tequila and a good cause in SoPas

I decided to take a week off from visiting restaurants and put on my “do...

South Pasadena, CA · 1d

LA Public Press

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ICE arrests and sightings across LA County, Nov. 1–5

Federal agents continue hunting immigrants in LA. We're tracking it. Help fund independent local journalism in Los Angeles →

Los Angeles County, CA · 22h

The Mirror US

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Troy Aikman 'embarrased' by scenes at alma mater UCLA despite unbeaten record

Troy Aikman is bothered by the small crowds at the Rose Bowl, as unbeaten UCLA football team drew just 24,611 fans for its 27-0 win over Nevada

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

LAist

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LA County courts are making it easier to request recordings of some hearings

People in certain cases can now ask for an official audio record of their hearing if there's no official court reporter and they can't afford a private one.

Los Angeles County, CA · 1d

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Police Seek Help ID’ing 2 Suspects in Venice Attack

Police sought the public’s assistance Thursday in identifying two suspects who assaulted a tourist in Venice, leaving him with a laceration on his head. Officers responded around 12:35 a.m. Friday to Speedway and Washington Boulevard on reports of an unconscious man suffering from a cut to the right side of his head, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Los Angeles, CA · 21h

15 Minutes of Murder

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Los Angeles County Prosecutors File Murder Charges In Mysterious Disappearance of Christina Downer

The formal charging of Delorean Brandon and Kaylee Markowski marks a definitive turning point in the year-long investigation into the disappearance of Christina Downer. As Los Angeles County prosecutors assemble their case for the upcoming grand jury or preliminary hearings, the hyper-local community continues to seek answers regarding the location and recovery details of the victim.

Los Angeles County, CA · 21h

Los Angeles Times

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High school flag football: City Section playoff scores and schedule

CIF City Section high school girls' flag football playoff scores and schedule.

Los Angeles, CA · 15h

royalreporter.org

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Stepping into the Spider-verse at the junior high retreat

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Rosary Academy opened its arms to three different schools for their annual 7th grade junior high retreat. Rosary’s Campus Ministry and Servite’s Ambassadors got the opportunity to serve group leaders on this faithful retreat. Throughout the school year, Rosary Academy gives back to the...

Fullerton, CA · 1d

Hey SoCal / Civic News

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Baldwin Park council rejects 104-unit townhome project

The Baldwin Park City Council on Wednesday rejected a 20-building, 104-unit townhome development proposed for a vacant school district parcel, upholding the Planning Commission’s earlier denial of the project. The decision followed public comments in which residents argued the 5-acre site at 1314 LeBorgne Ave. is one of the...

Baldwin Park, CA · 1d