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Woman found dead in Hawthorne; homicide investigation underway
Woman found dead in Hawthorne; homicide investigation underway
A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in Hawthorne. On Jan. 10, Hawthorne police responded to the 3200 block of West 139th Street at around 3:20 a.m. The woman was prono…
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Woman found dead in Hawthorne; homicide investigation underway
Woman in wheelchair struck and killed by driver in Santa Ana
Woman in wheelchair struck and killed by driver in Orange County
A woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a driver in Santa Ana. On Jan. 9, Santa Ana police responded to the 600 block of North Grand Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. The victim, identified only…
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January 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Woman in wheelchair struck and killed by driver in Santa Ana
Residents concerned over rise in coyote sightings across Southern California
Residents concerned over rise in coyote sightings across Southern California
Residents are concerned as a rise in coyote sightings across Southern California has left them concerned for the safety of their young children and pets. Some neighbors claim the animals have been …
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Residents concerned over rise in coyote sightings across Southern California
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead guitarist and founding member, dies at 78
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead guitarist and founding member, dies at 78
Bob Weir, the guitarist and founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 78. Weir was diagnosed with cancer in July and began treatment just week…
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Bob Weir, Grateful Dead guitarist and founding member, dies at 78
Crowds protest federal immigration activity in downtown Los Angeles
Crowds protest federal immigration activity in downtown Los Angeles
Crowds have gathered in downtown Los Angeles in protest of federal immigration enforcement activity. The demonstration was centered around the Pershing Square area, according to video from the scen…
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Crowds protest federal immigration activity in downtown Los Angeles
Experts say this pandemic-era wedding trend is coming back in 2026
Experts say this pandemic-era wedding trend is coming back in 2026
Saying ‘I do’ this year?
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Experts say this pandemic-era wedding trend is coming back in 2026
Video: Southern California ICE protest turns violent amid nationwide uproar
Video: Southern California ICE protest turns violent amid nationwide uproar
KTLA sought comment from the Department of Homeland Security prior to publication, but did not receive a response. This story will be updated when officials provide a statement. A protest agai…
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January 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Video: Southern California ICE protest turns violent amid nationwide uproar
Will the penny's death kill the beloved elongated souvenir?
Will the penny’s death kill the beloved elongated souvenir?
Has the end of penny production found another victim?
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January 10, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Will the penny's death kill the beloved elongated souvenir?
Cocaine dealer who was arrested, bailed out the next day gets caught again with more drugs, guns
Cocaine dealer who was arrested, bailed out the next day gets caught again with more drugs, guns
A man described by authorities as a known cocaine dealer operating in southwest Riverside County was arrested and charged with three felonies as part of an ongoing investigation, but…
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Cocaine dealer who was arrested, bailed out the next day gets caught again with more drugs, guns
Why the 'Doomsday Plane' was spotted at LAX
Why the 'Doomsday Plane' was spotted at LAX
The presidential ‘Doomsday Plane’ was spotted Thursday at the Los Angeles International Airport, sparking concern online. The sighting comes days after the U.S. military captured Nicolá…
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Why the 'Doomsday Plane' was spotted at LAX
Orange County grandfather injured while resisting ICE; family says agent ‘messed up’
Orange County grandfather injured while resisting ICE; family says agent ‘messed up’
This story is based on interviews with people who say they were directly involved or witnessed the incident. KTLA sought comment from the Department of Homeland Security prior to publication, but d…
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Orange County grandfather injured while resisting ICE; family says agent ‘messed up’
Person fatally stabbed after argument in downtown Los Angeles: police
Person fatally stabbed after argument in downtown Los Angeles: police
A victim was stabbed to death in downtown Los Angeles following an argument with a suspect, authorities say. Not much information surrounding the incident was available right away; however, a Los A…
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Person fatally stabbed after argument in downtown Los Angeles: police
Santa Ana winds continue to batter Southern California; cool temperatures also in weekend forecast
Santa Ana winds continue to batter Southern California; cool temperatures also in weekend forecast
Southern California will experience blustery Santa Ana winds and cooler temperatures this weekend. Gusty northeasterly winds will set in across the region “through at least the weekend,” accordin…
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Santa Ana winds continue to batter Southern California; cool temperatures also in weekend forecast
Chargers legend elected chair of group that runs San Diego Zoo
Chargers legend elected chair of group that runs San Diego Zoo
Rolf Benirschke, former San Diego Chargers placekicker, has been elected chairman of the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Chargers legend elected chair of group that runs San Diego Zoo
Feds suing Northern California cities over natural gas bans
Feds suing Northern California cities over natural gas bans
The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit against two Bay Area cities seeking to end local bans against natural gas infrastructure. The lawsuit, filed Monday in the Northern District of Californi…
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January 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Feds suing Northern California cities over natural gas bans
Man steals $1,700 worth of caviar from Orange County grocery store
Man steals $1,700 worth of caviar from Orange County grocery store
Police are searching for a man who stole around $1,700 worth of caviar from a Whole Foods market in Irvine. Irvine police said the man entered the grocery store and, to avoid suspicion, pretended t…
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January 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Man steals $1,700 worth of caviar from Orange County grocery store
Suspects at large after 39-year-old man found shot to death in Los Angeles County
Suspects at large after 39-year-old man found shot to death in Los Angeles County
Several suspects remain at large after a man was found shot to death in Cudahy. On Aug. 12, 2025, Los Angeles County deputies responded to the 4900 block of Clara Street, near the intersection of W…
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January 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Suspects at large after 39-year-old man found shot to death in Los Angeles County
Fugitive accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Anaheim is extradited from Mexico
Fugitive accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Anaheim is extradited from Mexico
A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend to death in Anaheim was extradited to the U.S. from Mexico after spending eight years on the run. Humberto Rodriguez Martinez, 39, of Ana…
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January 10, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Fugitive accused of stabbing ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend in Anaheim is extradited from Mexico
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Office takes its services on the road
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Office takes its services on the road
The OC Clerk-Recorder Office is taking its services on the road to help bring essential Clerk-Recorder services directly to communities throughout Orange County. “Clerk-Recorder on Whee…
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Office takes its services on the road
Southern California softball coach arrested for alleged sexual assault of young girl
Southern California softball coach arrested for alleged sexual assault of young girl
A Southern California softball coach was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of an underage girl. Ontario police identified the suspect as Michael Patrick Fitzgerald, 64, of Ontario. On Jan. 7,…
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January 10, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Southern California softball coach arrested for alleged sexual assault of young girl
Southern California In-N-Outs hit by counterfeit cash scam
Southern California In-N-Outs hit by counterfeit cash scam
A Flying Dutchman and a separate order of French fries are among the evidence Glendale police shared from their investigation into an alleged counterfeit money scheme that targeted about a dozen In…
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Southern California In-N-Outs hit by counterfeit cash scam
L.A. wildfires leave lasting impact on California's insurance market
L.A. wildfires leave lasting impact on California’s insurance market
A year after devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, killing at least 31 people and destroying more than 10,000 homes, the flames have left a lasting mark not only on communities but…
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January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
L.A. wildfires leave lasting impact on California's insurance market
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