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Los Angeles man sentenced to life in prison for arranging murder of Arizona barber

ktla.comLos Angeles man sentenced to life in prison for arranging murder of Arizona barberA Los Angeles man will spend the rest of his life in prison for arranging the murder of an Arizona barber in 2022, prosecutors announced Monday. Robert Celifie was sentenced to natural life after a…

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Celebrities and athletes react to Jay-Z headlining Super Bowl halftime show

ktla.comCelebrities and athletes react to Jay-Z headlining Super Bowl halftime showNow that Jay-Z has officially been named the headliner for the Super Bowl LXI halftime show, reactions are pouring in from some major names. The announcement was made during the Monday Night Footba…

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Caruso backing Bass in Los Angeles mayor's race

ktla.comCaruso backing Bass in Los Angeles mayor’s raceBillionaire developer Rick Caruso is backing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in her bid for reelection. The comments come four years after Bass defeated Caruso to win her first term in office. Despite…

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California’s favorite Thanksgiving side differs from most states

ktla.comCalifornia’s favorite Thanksgiving side differs from most statesThe Thanksgiving turkey won’t be the star of the show in some households this holiday season, according to a new study. The Campbell’s Company recently released its fifth annual State of the Sides …

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BMW tied to burglary investigation chased through Los Angeles

ktla.comBMW tied to burglary investigation chased through Los AngelesA burglary report sent Los Angeles police officers searching for a BMW believed to have been used in the crime early Tuesday morning. Details about the burglary were not immediately available, but …

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Man killed in violent single-vehicle collision into tree in Anaheim

ktla.comMan killed in violent single-vehicle collision into tree in AnaheimThe driver of what appeared to be a work truck was killed after the vehicle crashed into a tree in east Anaheim Monday afternoon. Officers responded to the area of Santa Ana Canyon Road and Eucalyp…

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Southern California Hells Angels chapter denies knowing man convicted of producing child pornography

ktla.comSouthern California Hells Angels chapter denies knowing man convicted of producing child pornographyThe Hells Angels motorcycle club, which the FBI classifies as a “transnational violent outlaw motorcycle gang,” is publicly denying any affiliation with a Southern California man who was convicted …

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1 dead, 2 critically injured after shooting, stabbing victims arrive at L.A. hospital

ktla.com1 dead, 2 critically injured after shooting, stabbing victims arrive at L.A. hospitalOne person is dead and two more remain critically injured after victims of a shooting and stabbing arrived at a hospital in Baldwin Hills Monday, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAP…

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Cyclists killed amid Southern California Halloween ride turned deadly identified

ktla.comCyclists killed amid Southern California Halloween ride turned deadly identifiedMore than 100 people gathered for an emotional vigil in San Bernardino County to remember two bicyclists killed when a suspected drunk driver slammed into a group of riders during a Halloween outin…

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24 arrested in massive illegal-vape bust in L.A.'s Toy District

ktla.com24 arrested in massive illegal-vape bust in L.A.’s Toy DistrictThe Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrested 24 people suspected of selling illegal vape products during a sweeping raid of downtown L.A.’s Toy District on Oct. 22. LASD deputies seized eig…

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Aide at Crescenta Valley High School arrested for sending inappropriate texts to student: LASD

ktla.comAide at Crescenta Valley High School arrested for sending inappropriate texts to student: LASDA student aide at Crescenta Valley High School in La Crescenta was arrested on Oct. 26 for sending inappropriate text messages to a student younger than 18, according to the Los Angeles County Sher…

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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance amid Hollywood Bowl run

ktla.comDallas Cowboys Cheerleaders sue My Chemical Romance amid Hollywood Bowl runA historic five-night run at the Hollywood Bowl has landed rock band My Chemical Romance in a legal battle with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders over a theatrical performance featuring dancers in lo…

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Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California

ktla.comJay-Z will headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern CaliforniaLOS ANGELES (AP) — The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Mo…

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Narco pleads guilty in L.A. to trading cocaine for AK-47's, grenade launchers

ktla.comNarco pleads guilty in L.A. to trading cocaine for AK-47’s, grenade launchersA 54-year-old Colombian drug trafficker with ties to a U.S.-designated terrorist organization pleaded guilty Monday to federal narcotics and firearms charges stemming from a scheme to import nearly…

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Raman campaign files complaints against PAC over alleged AI impersonation

ktla.comRaman campaign files complaints against PAC over alleged AI impersonation The campaign for Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has filed complaints with the state and city against a political action committee over the alleged use of artificial intelligence to impe…

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$1,000,000 in stolen shoes, other cargo recovered by detectives in Los Angeles

ktla.com$1,000,000 in stolen shoes, other cargo recovered by detectives in Los AngelesLos Angeles Police Department detectives recovered $1 million in stolen shoes and other train cargo after serving a search warrant at a business on Oct. 21, authorities announced Monday. The search…

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Dozens of Los Angeles County restaurants temporarily closed due to vermin, other health violations

ktla.comDozens of Los Angeles County restaurants temporarily closed due to vermin, other health violationsDozens of restaurants and markets across Los Angeles County were forced to temporarily close their doors this month after inspectors discovered health code violations. The violations ranged from in…

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Tom Jones cancels Greek Theatre show hours before showtime due to 'bad case of the flu'

ktla.comTom Jones cancels Greek Theatre show hours before showtime due to ‘bad case of the flu’Just hours before he was set to hit the stage of the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, Sir Tom Jones announced that the show had been rescheduled. “I’ve had a great time these last few week…

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Marathon Burger opens new location for LAX travelers

ktla.comMarathon Burger opens new location for LAX travelersMarathon Burger has opened a new location at LAX. Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, co-owner of the chain and the brother of late rapper Nipsey Hussle, shared on Instagram that the new location is locat…

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Jay-Z brings out Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre for final SoFi Stadium show

ktla.comJay-Z brings out Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre for final SoFi Stadium showThe final night of the JAŸ-Z30 at SoFi Stadium on Saturday began differently from the night before. “Things just ain’t the same for gangstas,” the Brooklyn native rapped as he kic…

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Rams' Matthew Stafford makes NFL history vs. Raiders

ktla.comRams’ Matthew Stafford makes NFL history vs. RaidersMatthew Stafford, quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams, became the first player to hold a franchise record for passing touchdowns with multiple active NFL teams. Stafford reached the milestone duri…

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California is home to some the best cities in America for Halloween, study finds

ktla.comCalifornia is home to some the best cities in America for Halloween, study findsAuthorities and medical experts provide tips for Halloween safety. KTLA’s Jillian Smukler reports on Oct. 25, 2026. Those who enjoy Halloween in California needn’t worry about many other plac…

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Halloween forecast includes chance of rain across Southern California

ktla.comHalloween forecast includes chance of rain across Southern CaliforniaParents may want to add umbrellas to their little ones’ Halloween costumes as forecasters call for a chance of rain this weekend. First, an offshore flow will keep skies warm and sunny throug…

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Driver sought after bizarre South Los Angeles hit-and-run

ktla.comDriver sought after bizarre South Los Angeles hit-and-runA weekend hit-and-run with several quick developments is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department. According to the LAPD, the collision occurred at a gas station on West Manchester…

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Automated speed cameras begin operating across Los Angeles

ktla.comAutomated speed cameras begin operating across Los AngelesLos Angeles drivers will be monitored beginning Monday as the city’s first set of automated speed cameras goes live. The cameras are located throughout Los Angeles, including school zones and…

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L.A. attorney poisoned, buried on property by foster son, prosecutors say

ktla.comL.A. attorney poisoned, buried on property by foster son, prosecutors sayA Southern California man is accused of poisoning his foster mother with a lethal dose of fentanyl, burying her body on her property and stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in an elaborate sc…

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Thieves target hearing impaired construction crew in Southern California

ktla.comThieves target hearing impaired construction crew in Southern CaliforniaA crew of hearing-impaired construction workers is out thousands of dollars in tools after thieves targeted a Granada Hills job site in broad daylight, making off with equipment the workers rely on…

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Eric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family says

ktla.comEric Bauza, the voice of Bugs Bunny and many other Looney Tunes characters, dies suddenly, family saysVoice actor Eric Bauza, who succeeded Mel Blanc in voicing lovable Looney Tunes characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and Porky Pig, had died, his family announced Sunday night. The family issued …

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California native faked pregnancies involving 'Bachelor' star, others, court finds

ktla.comCalifornia native faked pregnancies involving ‘Bachelor’ star, others, court findsA California native living in Arizona accused of fabricating pregnancies and medical evidence involving multiple men, including a former star of the reality television show “The Bachelor,R…

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L.A. man suspected of peeping into young women's bedrooms arrested, officials say

ktla.comL.A. man suspected of peeping into young women’s bedrooms arrested, officials sayA man suspected of peeking into young women’s bedrooms near Loyola Marymount University is in custody, the Los Angeles Police Department announced Sunday. The suspect, 59-year-old Mario Arenas of S…

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Identity of man who self-immolated on California beach remains a mystery

ktla.comIdentity of man who self-immolated on California beach remains a mysteryA man who self-immolated on a Northern California beach more than six years ago remains unidentified, but new DNA evidence suggesting he may have ties to a small religious minority community in Ira…

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Southern California Hells Angels member gets 11 years in prison for child pornography crimes

ktla.comSouthern California Hells Angels member gets 11 years in prison for child pornography crimesA member of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang was sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for possessing, producing and distributing child pornography in California, the Fontana Police Department …

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Popular Los Angeles donut shop announces closure, teases new location

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Man accused of sexually assaulting roommate in O.C. had warrant for child sex offenses

ktla.comMan accused of sexually assaulting roommate in O.C. had warrant for child sex offensesA 38-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting his roommate at a Santa Ana home early Sunday morning was already wanted in connection with separate sex-related offenses involving a child, police …

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Skechers puts longtime Manhattan Beach headquarters up for sale

ktla.comSkechers puts longtime Manhattan Beach headquarters up for saleSkechers is putting its longtime corporate headquarters in Manhattan Beach up for sale, offering a nearly 30,000-square-foot office building just blocks from the Pacific Ocean. The three-story prop…

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5 hurt after San Fernando Valley crash

ktla.com5 hurt after San Fernando Valley crash A total of five people were hurt in a crash in the San Fernando Valley on Sunday morning. Not much information on the incident was known at first; however, it was said to have taken place aro…

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New L.A. speed cameras are already flashing: Fines, rules and when tickets begin

ktla.comNew L.A. speed cameras are already flashing: Fines, rules and when tickets beginSpeed cameras are already flashing across Los Angeles ahead of Monday’s official rollout of a new traffic enforcement program that will eventually bring 125 cameras to city streets. Video cap…

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2 killed after car strikes cyclists, drags victim over a mile in Southern California

ktla.com2 killed after car strikes cyclists, drags victim over a mile in Southern CaliforniaTwo people were killed and a bicyclist was reportedly dragged more than a mile after a vehicle struck a group of cyclists in a hit-and-run crash in San Bernardino County late Saturday night. The cr…

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All SoCal seaside communities are under a Coastal Flood Warning or Advisory

ktla.comAll SoCal seaside communities are under a Coastal Flood Warning or Advisory Southern California shoreline communities are under a Coastal Flood Advisory or Coastal Flood Warning this week. The advisory and the warning went into effect at 5 a.m. Sunday morning, per the Nati…

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Intense thunderstorm floods Disneyland as parkgoers scramble for cover

ktla.comIntense thunderstorm floods Disneyland as parkgoers scramble for coverAn intense thunderstorm that hit Orange County Friday night left guests at Disneyland Park scrambling for cover as the downpour left walkways flooded and shut down outdoor attractions. The severe s…

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Exceptionally high tides could swamp Southern California coast, officials warn

ktla.comExceptionally high tides could swamp Southern California coast, officials warnNewport Beach officials are warning residents about an increased risk of coastal flooding as exceptionally high tides are expected to impact Southern California in the coming days. A tide gauge nea…

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62-year-old e-bike rider dies after crash in Orange County

ktla.com62-year-old e-bike rider dies after crash in Orange CountyA 62-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike was killed in a crash in Huntington Beach. On Oct. 17, Huntington Beach police were called to the intersection of Warner Avenue and Brightwater Drive ar…

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Suspect arrested for murder after man found dead in car trunk off remote California highway

ktla.comSuspect arrested for murder after man found dead in car trunk off remote California highwayA suspect was arrested for murder after a man’s body was found inside the trunk of a car that was parked off a remote Northern California highway. California Highway Patrol investigators iden…

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L.A. Times releases new list of '101 best restaurants in Los Angeles': These are the top 10

ktla.comL.A. Times releases new list of ‘101 best restaurants in Los Angeles’: These are the top 10The L.A. Times has published its highly anticipated list of the “101 best restaurants in Los Angeles” for 2026. The annual list was started by acclaimed food critic Jonathan Gold in 2013. Gold pass…

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Tuberculosis cases reportedly traced back to California strip club

ktla.comTuberculosis cases reportedly traced back to California strip clubTwo cases of tuberculosis were recently linked to a strip club in San Francisco, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The San Francisco Department of Public Health was notified of two new cases of …

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19-year-old killed in Palmdale drive-by shooting, $10,000 reward offered for suspect info

ktla.com19-year-old killed in Palmdale drive-by shooting, $10,000 reward offered for suspect infoA $10,000 reward is being offered for information on the suspect who killed a 19-year-old man in a Palmdale drive-by shooting in 2022. Jacob Matthew Taylor, 19, was fatally shot when a fight broke …

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Community rallies for 2 brothers allegedly killed by father on L.A. street

ktla.comCommunity rallies for 2 brothers allegedly killed by father on L.A. streetA Los Angeles community is coming together Saturday to support the grieving mother of two young brothers who were allegedly shot and killed by their father in broad daylight earlier this month. The…

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California indie band’s frontman charged with molestation of a child

ktla.comCalifornia indie band’s frontman charged with molestation of a child The frontman of a Southern California indie band has been charged with four felonies regarding the molestation of a child he knew through a family connection, officials announced. Per the Ven…

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Former ESPN reporter resigns 1 day after promotion following viral NBA altercation: reports

ktla.comFormer ESPN reporter resigns 1 day after promotion following viral NBA altercation: reportsFormer ESPN reporter and Fox News personality Britt McHenry has resigned from her position at the U.S. State Department following a confrontation at an NBA game that was captured on video and widel…

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Orange County couple sentenced for trafficking tiger pelt, rhino horns and other wildlife

ktla.comOrange County couple sentenced for trafficking tiger pelt, rhino horns and other wildlifeAn Orange County couple has been sentenced for trafficking protected wildlife, including a tiger pelt, rhinoceros horns and lion teeth, as part of an international operation involving the United St…