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MTA bus part of 'rollover collision' in Baldwin Hills; 9 hurt, officials say

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First responders were treating several passengers in a multi-car 'rollover' collision involving a Los Angeles Metro bus in Baldwin Hills on Thursday afternoon.

Thursday, Mar 28

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A former CSU Northridge director was gunned down at L.A. Live. Two have been arrested

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In November, a former CSU Northridge director was gunned down as he ate dinner. Sidney Barrett Morris was also the nephew of a Motown singer.

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Former top LAPD official accused of tracking woman with AirTag alleges cronyism by ex-chief

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One-time LAPD assistant chief Al Labrada has filed a claim alleging mistreatment by ex-chief Michel Moore over handling of allegations against Labrada.

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Men arrested in O.C. kidnapping case had criminal record. What did they do with the victim?

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The two men charged with kidnapping Tony Lam from outside his Midway City home were former parolees with one serving nearly two decades behind bars for second-degree murder, Orange County prosecutors wrote in court records.

Easter weekend storm dousing plans in L.A.: When will it rain? What's been canceled?

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It's shaping up to be a wet Easter weekend in Southern California. Here is a timeline of what to expect.

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An advocacy group for California cities supported Prop. 1. Now some members are leaving

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Three Orange County cities, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Orange, vote to withdraw from the California League of Cities after it backed Proposition 1.

Efforts underway to remove Baltimore bridge ruins; search suspended for 4 workers presumed dead

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Cleanup the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore begins and authorities announce suspension of the search for four workers.

Hay grown for cattle consumes nearly half the water drawn from Colorado River, study finds

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Much of the Colorado River's water is used for agriculture. A new study shows 46% of the water that is diverted is used to grow hay to feed cattle.

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Orange County convicted killer who ditched halfway house is rearrested in Mexico

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Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, was busted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials in Rosarito on Wednesday after crossing the border into Mexico.

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California legislators push law change after ruling against family in Nazi looted art case

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California lawmakers will introduce a bill to strengthen state law in favor of Holocaust survivors and others seeking to recover looted artwork and other property.

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Opinion: California has to conserve water. Why is Sacramento dragging its heels?

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The state water board knows California is facing a hotter, drier future, but it's letting urban utilities ignore appropriate 'water budgets' for a decade or longer.

New York's fanciest 'Korean wave' restaurants go where L.A. doesn't: caviar and kimchi

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Being a student of Korean foodways is essentially written in my job description as a Los Angeles critic. A visit to New York is showing where a new frontier might be heading.

Calmes: Is this the worst Congress ever? Let's count the ways

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The 118th Congress is on track to pass the least amount of U.S. legislation in modern times, all because of the self-defeating GOP House majority.

Opinion: American happiness just hit a new low. Don't blame your parents.

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The United States dropped out of the top 20 happiest nations. It's the under 30s that are dragging us down.

Another casualty of escalating clashes in the West Bank: The Palestinian olive harvest

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As Israeli settlers use the war in Gaza as a pretext for a land grab in Palestinians' other territory, olive farmers fear their way of life may be on the verge of extinction.

San Francisco just canceled its 420 fest. Marijuana fans thought it had gotten too commercial anyway

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This year's 420 festival at San Francisco's Hippie Hill was canceled by organizers. Some cannabis advocates say it needs to get back to its activist roots.

When Martin Luther King Jr. came to L.A., only one white politician was willing to greet him

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The moment between King and L.A. County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn remains important in the minds of many Black residents. It is now memorialized with a bronze statue.

What the Supreme Court's abortion pill case could mean for California

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The high court is weighing a case that could rewrite the rules of care in more than two-thirds of U.S. abortions, limiting access to a popular drug even in states where it remains legal.

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Where to find Richard Serra's sculptures in Southern California

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Famed American artist Richard Serra, who died Tuesday, was known for creating large-scale, site-specific sculptures made of steel. Here's where to see them in Southern California.

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Opinion: How the U.N. Gaza resolution could lead to a lasting cease-fire

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The Security Council resolution calls for a cease-fire only until Ramadan ends. But it's a key building block for serious negotiations with Israel and Hamas.

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman should lose his license, judge rules

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The judge's recommendation to yank the Trump advisor's license to practice law in California will go to the state Supreme Court, which has the power to approve it.

Wednesday, Mar 27

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Berkeley halts landmark natural gas ban after legal fight

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The California Restaurant Assn. and Berkeley have agreed to a settlement halting enforcement of the city's ban on natural gas appliances after a lengthy legal battle.

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Will killing thousands of invasive owls save threatened ones? That's the government's plan

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The federal government has proposed a plan to shoot 500,000 barred owls to save another owl species that inhabits California.

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Letters to the Editor: The Baltimore bridge collapse is tragic. This the wrong solution

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Readers weigh in on the fallout of the deadly Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.

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Higher prices on the menu as fast-food chains brace for California's big minimum wage jump

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With the state's mandatory minimum wage for fast-food workers set to increase to $20 an hour, many restaurant chains are preparing to raise prices.

Starvation has decimated gray whales off the Pacific Coast. Can the giants ever recover?

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Researchers suspect that starvation may have killed half off all gray whales off the Pacific Coast of North America. What happened to their food source?

Betty Yee officially enters the 2026 California governor's race

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Former state Controller Betty Yee launched her campaign for California governor, joining a field of Democrats vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2026.

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Column: Sam Bankman-Fried will be sentenced Thursday for his crypto fraud. Throw the book at him

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Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers say he still has a lot to contribute to society. His prosecutors say he's still lying. The difference can be measured in decades in prison.

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Easter plans in jeopardy? SoCal storm bringing rain, snow, possible mudslides

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Another storm will bring more rain to most of Southern California this weekend, with officials warning of a moderate risk of significant flooding.

Judge skeptical of Hunter Biden's effort to dismiss tax case as politically motivated

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The president's son has asked a federal judge to dismiss a nine-count indictment for alleged tax-related violations on millions of dollars of income.