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Warmer temps in the forecast for Southern California
Warmer temps in the forecast for Southern California
Southern California isn’t out of the woods yet when it comes to gusty Santa Ana winds. KTLA’s Kaj Goldberg on Friday warned that the winds could “topple some trees, maybe some power lines over the …
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January 9, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Warmer temps in the forecast for Southern California
For the first time in 25 years, California is completely drought free
For the first time in 25 years, California is completely drought free
Following winter storms that brought rain and snow to California, the Golden State is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. While Califor…
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January 9, 2026 at 10:00 PM
For the first time in 25 years, California is completely drought free
Bank of America awards $1 million grant to Pacific Palisades YMCA for rebuild
Bank of America awards $1 million grant to Pacific Palisades YMCA for rebuild
The Pacific Palisades YMCA, which was destroyed in the Palisades Fire last January, is one step closer to being rebuilt, thanks to a $1 million grant from Bank of America. The project is expected t…
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January 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Bank of America awards $1 million grant to Pacific Palisades YMCA for rebuild
Southern California man forged court docs to try to abduct daughter
Southern California man forged court docs to try to abduct daughter
An Oxnard man was convicted Thursday of trying to abduct his daughter using forged court documents. Jose Santos Villalobos, 34, was convicted by a jury of felony attempted child abduction, forgery,…
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Southern California man forged court docs to try to abduct daughter
Trader Joe’s $3 tote bags are selling for up to $50,000 overseas
Trader Joe’s $3 tote bags are selling for up to $50,000 overseas
Trader Joe’s reusable tote bags — which typically sell for just a few dollars at stores across the U.S. — have become a luxury status symbol overseas, with some listings now asking for tens of thou…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Trader Joe’s $3 tote bags are selling for up to $50,000 overseas
Long Beach woman surrenders after 2 crashes killed 3 people, injured others
Long Beach woman surrenders after 2 crashes killed 3 people, injured others
A Long Beach woman turned herself in this week after detectives linked her to two separate traffic crashes that left three people dead and others injured, police said. According to the Long Beach P…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Long Beach woman surrenders after 2 crashes killed 3 people, injured others
Man struck and killed by train in South Los Angeles
Man struck and killed by train in South Los Angeles
A man was struck and killed by a train in South Los Angeles early Friday, prompting an active death investigation by police. The incident was reported around 5:57 a.m. near 4070 S. Long Beach Avenu…
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Man struck and killed by train in South Los Angeles
Ventura County police shoot man after officer stabbed in face
Ventura County police shoot man after officer stabbed in face
A Ventura County police officer was stabbed in the face and a man was shot during a violent confrontation at a home in Port Hueneme on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Officers were called aro…
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Ventura County police shoot man after officer stabbed in face
High wind warnings stretch through Sunday as cold gusts slam L.A., Ventura counties
High wind warnings stretch through Sunday as cold gusts slam L.A., Ventura counties
Powerful Santa Ana winds whipped across Southern California early Friday, rattling the San Fernando Valley and prompting warnings that damaging gusts could last through Sunday afternoon in parts of…
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
High wind warnings stretch through Sunday as cold gusts slam L.A., Ventura counties
Newsom punches back at California's critics, Trump in final State of the State
Newsom punches back at California’s critics, Trump in final State of the State
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the state must stand up to Republican President Donald Trump ’s “assault on our values,” using his final State of the State address Thurs…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Newsom punches back at California's critics, Trump in final State of the State
Suspect arrested for deadly assault of man in Orange County
Suspect arrested for deadly assault of man in Orange County
A suspect was arrested in connection with the deadly assault of a man in Buena Park. Buena Park police identified the suspect as Barney Lee, 57. On Dec. 29, police responded to reports of an injure…
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January 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Suspect arrested for deadly assault of man in Orange County
LIVE: LAPD officers chase driver in stolen Porsche SUV
LIVE: LAPD officers chase driver in stolen Porsche SUV
Police officers are chasing a suspect in a stolen vehicle in Los Angeles County Thursday night. Authorities said the suspect’s Porsche SUV has license plates that are registered to a differen…
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January 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
LIVE: LAPD officers chase driver in stolen Porsche SUV
Southern California babysitter arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts on a child
Southern California babysitter arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts on a child
A Southern California babysitter was arrested on allegations of committing lewd acts on a child. The suspect was identified as Vincent Smith, 28, according to the Torrance Police Department. “Smith…
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January 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Southern California babysitter arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts on a child
Dozens of passengers evacuated from Disneyland Monorail after power outage
Dozens of passengers evacuated from Disneyland Monorail after power outage
Dozens of passengers were evacuated after the monorail ride lost power at the Disneyland Resort Thursday. Anaheim Fire Department crews responded to the theme park just before 5 p.m. A Disneyland R…
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Dozens of passengers evacuated from Disneyland Monorail after power outage
Mother charged with murdering her 15-month-old toddler in Santa Monica
Mother charged with murdering her 15-month-old toddler in Santa Monica
A woman was charged with murder after her 15-month-old toddler was found with fatal injuries in Santa Monica. On Jan. 6, Carmen Degregg, 24, was detained by campus police at the University of Calif…
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Mother charged with murdering her 15-month-old toddler in Santa Monica
Hidden camera discovered outside elderly woman’s home in Highland Park
Hidden camera discovered outside elderly woman’s home in Highland Park
An 80-year-old woman and her family are frightened after a hidden camera was discovered outside her home in L.A.’s Highland Park neighborhood. The woman’s son, identified only as “Kenny” out …
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January 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Hidden camera discovered outside elderly woman’s home in Highland Park
Coach, star player recall wildfire that upended their lives
Coach, star player recall wildfire that upended their lives
Pasadena basketball coach Tony Brooks and star player Josh Irving can still remember the night that changed everything. “I’m a lot better a year later,” Brooks said. “Emotionally, there’s some PTSD…
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January 9, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Coach, star player recall wildfire that upended their lives
UC enrollment tops 300,000, setting new record
UC enrollment tops 300,000, setting new record
More than 301,000 students enrolled across the University of California’s 10 campuses this fall, setting a systemwide record, UC officials announced Thursday. The total enrollment reached 301,093 s…
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January 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM
UC enrollment tops 300,000, setting new record
Southern California woman killed by romantic partner, police say
Southern California woman killed by romantic partner, police say
A Garden Grove woman was found dead on Wednesday, and her former partner was arrested for murder on Thursday, police said. A welfare check for the woman was requested just before 8 p.m. Wednesday a…
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Southern California woman killed by romantic partner, police say
Taco Bell spices up its menu with new sauce
Taco Bell spices up its menu with new sauce
Taco Bell is turning up the heat in 2026. After announcing the return of the Quesarito over the holidays, the chain is launching a new menu item inspired by another fan-favorite discontinued item. …
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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Taco Bell spices up its menu with new sauce
Disappointed bear finally 'evicted' from Southern California home
Disappointed bear finally ‘evicted’ from Southern California home
A 550-pound black bear that had been living under an Altadena man’s home for more than a month has finally been removed, thanks to help from a wildlife rescue group. “I’m relieved – no …
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January 8, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Disappointed bear finally 'evicted' from Southern California home
These Southern California stores just sold $1M lottery tickets
These Southern California stores just sold $1M lottery tickets
Four Los Angeles County residents are ringing in the new year as newly minted millionaires after purchasing winning California Lottery Scratchers tickets at neighborhood stores in Gardena, Downey, …
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January 8, 2026 at 9:00 PM
These Southern California stores just sold $1M lottery tickets
California woman sentenced to prison for deadly 113 mph crash on 101 Freeway
California woman sentenced to prison for deadly 113 mph crash on 101 Freeway
A 24-year-old Oxnard woman was sentenced to two years in state prison for causing a fatal crash in 2023 while driving more than 110 mph on the 101 Freeway in Santa Barbara County, officials announc…
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January 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
California woman sentenced to prison for deadly 113 mph crash on 101 Freeway
Video shows Burbank police K-9's final moments before fatal shooting
Video shows Burbank police K-9’s final moments before fatal shooting
Body camera footage released Wednesday shows a beloved Burbank police K-9’s final deployment moments before he was fatally shot by an alleged gang member in November. The violence unfolded th…
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January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Video shows Burbank police K-9's final moments before fatal shooting
‘No situation is too strange’: Deputies rescue goat in South San Gabriel traffic
‘No situation is too strange’: Deputies rescue goat in South San Gabriel traffic
Deputies with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Temple Station responded to an unusual traffic hazard in an unincorporated area of South San Gabriel after a goat was spotted wandering i…
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January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
‘No situation is too strange’: Deputies rescue goat in South San Gabriel traffic