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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 · 1h

'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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 10h

#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 · 11h

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 · 12h

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 · 13h

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 · 14h

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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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 15h

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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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 16h

Fan sues LeBron James over 'second decision'

Fan sues LeBron James over ‘second decision’

Some people weren’t happy when LeBron James’ “second decision” turned out to be an ad for Hennessy. Now, he’s suing him. According to TMZ Sports, 29-year-old Andrew Ga…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 17h

Clippers basketball is back for another season on L.A.'s Very Own KTLA 5! ⛵🏀 Details: https://ktla.com/sports/clippers/ktla-to-broadcast-10-l-a-clippers-games-this-season/

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 17h

Chef Gordon Ramsay bringing new British-style pub to Downtown Disney

Chef Gordon Ramsay is teaming up with the creators of Earl of Sandwich to open a new British-themed restaurant, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, at Downtown Disney. According to the Disney Parks Blog,…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 18h

Bass calls Caruso 'sad and bitter' after fire criticism

Bass calls Caruso ‘sad and bitter’ after fire criticism

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has responded to criticism levied at her by developer and mayoral rival Rick Caruso with a critique of her own: that he’s “sad and bitter.” Upon news …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 20h

Dua Lipa brings out Gwen Stefani for final L.A. show of Radical Optimism Tour

Dua Lipa ended her four-night show run of her Radical Optimism Tour at Inglewood’s Kia Forum on Wednesday night, and she did it with a bang. She surprised fans with a special appearance from …

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 21h

Major redevelopment planned for site of California blimp hangar fire

Cleanup of hazardous material following the 2023 fire that destroyed an iconic blimp hangar in Tustin, California, is complete and now, city officials are looking to redevelop the property. The han…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 22h

Trump to undergo medical check-up on Friday

While the White House said Friday’s visit was a “routine yearly check up,” it will be the second time Trump has had an exam at Walter Reed so far this year.

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 23h

Tropical cyclone brings chance of rain to Southern California Thursday and Friday

A relatively cool afternoon Thursday could end in thunderstorms across parts of Southern California thanks to Tropical Cyclone Priscilla. “Priscilla may send showers and thunderstorms into Lo…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

8 injured in Metrolink train crash at Los Angeles Union Station

An investigation is underway after a Metrolink train entering Union Station struck a parked train Wednesday morning, injuring eight people. The crash was reported around 7:30 a.m. when Ventura Coun…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

After suicide attempt, California mayor confesses to embezzling church funds

In a long letter sent to multiple Northern California media outlets, the mayor of South Lake Tahoe said she attempted suicide because of the guilt and shame she felt from embezzling funds from a lo…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

Kyle Schwarber hits two homers to lift Phillies over Dodgers 8-2 and avoid sweep in NLDS

Kyle Schwarber homered twice, his first towering shot clearing the right-field pavilion in a three-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a sweep with an 8-2 victory over the…

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KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 1d

'Beloved general manager' of legendary California strip club shot dead

‘Beloved general manager’ of legendary California strip club shot dead

The general manager of a historic San Francisco topless bar was shot and killed outside his Santa Rosa home last week and, at least for now, his killer’s identity remains unknown, according to mult…

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