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Man wanted for committing lewd acts near Orange County high schools

Police are searching for a suspect wanted for committing lewd acts near high schools in Anaheim. The male suspect was recently spotted near Magnolia High School on Oct. 6 as students were leaving c…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 2h

Newsom signs SB79, clearing path for California to build more housing near transit

SB79: Newsom signs bill to build more housing near transit

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed several housing bills into law that are intended to streamline the building of new dwellings and tackle the state’s housing crisis. Among the bil…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 3h

Mega Millions jackpot nears $600 million for first time in 10 months

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, reaching an estimated $575 million for Friday night’s drawing. This is the first time in 10 months that the jackpot has neared $600 million. California …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 4h

Two U.C. Santa Barbara professors receive 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics

Three physicists, including a pair of University of California, Santa Barbara professors, have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for essentially bridging the gap between the invisible qu…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 5h

Deadly 7-OH kratom overdoses confirmed in Los Angeles County

Officials are warning Los Angeles County residents and health care providers after multiple fatal overdoses connected to the synthetic kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). “T…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 6h

Southern California couple removes Halloween display after complaint

A Rancho Cucamonga couple has removed a Halloween decoration after receiving a complaint that it was either racist, politically insensitive, or perhaps both. The display featured a black skeleton h…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 7h

California coastal city warns of uptick in 'bank jugging'

California coastal city warns of uptick in ‘bank jugging’

Authorities in a popular West Coast destination are warning residents and visitors about a growing trend in which thieves are targeting bank customers. “The Hermosa Beach Police Department ha…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 8h

Family seeks help returning teen’s body to Guatemala after Monrovia hit-and-run

Loved ones are seeking the community’s help to bring home the body of a 16-year-old girl after she was killed in a Monrovia hit-and-run earlier this week. The deadly collision happened around 5:30 …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 9h

Smart home tech moves outdoors

Every year, smart home pros gather at CEDIA to see what’s next in connected living. This year’s show in Denver had a lot on display that shows how technology is moving beyond inside walls. “We’ve j…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 10h

Motorcyclist, pedestrian both killed in Huntington Beach collision

A motorcyclist and a pedestrian died in a collision in Huntington Beach Thursday evening, police said. Officers responded to a call regarding a collision between a black Harley-Davidson motorcycle …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 11h

California bans declawing cats under new state law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom

California has officially outlawed the practice of declawing cats after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 867 into law, a measure animal welfare advocates are calling a historic win for animal…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 12h

Lyft scraps feature that let drivers see how often riders tip

Lyft has scrapped a test feature that showed some drivers how often passengers tip before accepting a ride.

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 13h

DUI suspect hides in 20-story Koreatown apartment building following pursuit

Police are trying to find a DUI suspect who led officers on a pursuit before hiding in a multi-story apartment building in Los Angeles’ Koreatown neighborhood early Friday morning. The motori…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 14h

'Playboy,' 'Penthouse' model accused in string of high-end luxury burglaries

‘Playboy,’ ‘Penthouse’ model accused in string of high-end luxury burglaries

Several people have come forward to claim they were victimized by a woman accused by investigators in Los Angeles of targeting elderly men on social media dating platforms and apps and burglarizing…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 18h

Riverside County woman convicted of murder for fatal silicone injections

A Riverside County woman, Libby Adame, 55, has been convicted of second-degree murder and practicing medicine without a certification after the death of Malibu actress Cindyana Santangelo. The verd…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 19h

2 women arrested after posing as cleaning crew in Los Angeles burglary scheme

What appeared to be routine housecleaning visits in Los Angeles turned out to be part of an elaborate burglary operation, authorities say. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, two women …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 20h

L.A. police use PIT-maneuver to end dangerous stolen car pursuit

A man is in custody after a nearly hourlong pursuit on the streets and freeways in Los Angeles Thursday night. Officers with the L.A. Police Department initiated the pursuit at around 8:25 p.m., re…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 21h

At least 1 person shot outside strip club in Los Angeles

Police are investigating after a person was shot not far from a strip club in Atwater Village late Thursday afternoon. Details are limited and it’s unclear exactly what occurred, but officia…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 22h

College student reportedly stabbed to death by roommate in Long Beach identified

A 22-year-old California State University, Long Beach student stabbed to death by one of his roommates over the weekend has been identified. The Oct. 5 incident occurred at around 10:40 a.m.…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 22h

#BREAKING: The Los Angeles Dodgers are NL Championship Series bound after clinching the National League Division Series with a dramatic 2-1, 11-inning win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4. ktla.com/news/local-n...

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

California company recalls over 240,000 pounds of pasta tied to listeria outbreak

A California company has recalled nearly 245,000 pounds of pre-cooked pasta linked to a deadly listeria outbreak and potential contamination of dozens of products sold at grocery stores nationwide.…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

LAPD responds to stabbing call at Hollywood Hills home linked to Bono: report

A person was hospitalized Thursday afternoon following a stabbing at a Hollywood Hills property in which U2 frontman Bono is listed as one of several investors, according to TMZ. Officers from the …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

LeBron to miss start of season for Lakers

Bad news, Lakers fans: LeBron James is going to miss the start of the season. The superstar will be out for three to four weeks due to sciatica, ESPN reports, a timeline that overlaps with the star…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

Detectives arrest Los Angeles man in major train cargo theft of over $1.4M

Police arrested a Los Angeles man in connection with a major theft investigation after more than $1.4 million in stolen train cargo was recovered, officials announced Thursday. The Los Angeles Poli…

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Man accused of peeping, breaking into occupied home in Thousand Oaks

A Simi Valley man has been arrested on allegations that he was peeping into an occupied home in Thousand Oaks and later made “partial entry” inside. The initial report was made on Sept.…

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