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Pacific Palisades residents preserve community with block party
Pacific Palisades residents preserve community with block party
Residents throw a block party on Duende Lane, the first neighborhood get-together since the devastating Palisades fire.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Online child safety advocates urge California lawmakers to increase protections
Online child safety advocates urge California lawmakers to increase protections
While child safety advocates agree progress was made at the state capital this year to protect children online, they argue there’s still a long way to go and plan to fight for more protections when legislators reconvene in January.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Melissa McCarthy shows why she's a repeat 'SNL' host, and Pete Hegseth returns in cold open
Melissa McCarthy shows why she's a repeat 'SNL' host, and Pete Hegseth returns in cold open
The actor hosted 'Saturday Night Live' for the sixth time, proving again why she's such a memorable host, and the cold open focused on Hegseth and his attacks on sea vessels.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Eastside Santa Barbara holiday parade canceled over fears of ongoing ICE raids
Eastside Santa Barbara holiday parade canceled over fears of ongoing ICE raids
Santa Barbara Eastside Society, which organizes the decades-old event, announced the cancellation of the this year's parade due to 'the threat to our Latino families documented or undocumented.'
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December 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
High school basketball: Saturday's boys' and girls' scores
High school basketball: Saturday’s boys’ and girls’ scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school boys' and girls' basketball scores for Saturday.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Carson can't stop Delano Kennedy's dominant Wing T in Division 3-A regional loss
Carson can't stop Delano Kennedy's dominant Wing T in Division 3-A regional loss
Behind senior running back Jace Demacabalin and its crushing Wing T offense, Delano Kennedy defeated City Section champion Carson in the Division 3-A final.
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December 7, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Social worker stabbed in attack at San Francisco General Hospital dies
Social worker stabbed in attack at San Francisco General Hospital dies
Thursday's attack has raised concerns about hospital safety, which the union representing the victim says it has been sounding the alarm about 'for years.'
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December 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Prep basketball roundup: Ontario Christian girls win their ninth consecutive game
Prep basketball roundup: Ontario Christian girls win their ninth consecutive game
Knights defeat JSerra to win Troy tournament championship behind MVP Kaleena Smith
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December 7, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Eastside Santa Barbara holiday parade canceled over fears of ongoing ICE raids
Eastside Santa Barbara holiday parade canceled over fears of ongoing ICE raids
Santa Barbara Eastside Society, which organizes the decades-old event, announced the cancellation of the this year's parade due to 'the threat to our Latino families documented or undocumented.'
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December 7, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Hate crimes in L.A. County remained near record-high levels in 2024, despite slight decreases in several types of violent incidents, according to a new report. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-04/hate-crimes-la-county-report?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Hate crimes in L.A. County ‘continue at record levels,’ new report finds
The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:30 AM
No. 24 USC gives up 18-point lead, falling to Washington for first loss
No. 24 USC gives up 18-point lead, falling to Washington for first loss
The Trojans, who were 8-0 entering play Saturday, led for all but six minutes in the game, but the Huskies outscore them 54-28 in the second half for the win.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Eric Dailey Jr. goes from zero to hero, powering UCLA to victory over Oregon
Eric Dailey Jr. goes from zero to hero, powering UCLA to victory over Oregon
After being shutout in UCLA's Big Ten opener earlier in the week, Eric Dailey Jr. responds with 18 points to lead the Bruins to a 74-63 win over Oregon.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Paramount was poised to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. What went wrong?
Paramount was poised to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. What went wrong?
Tech mogul Larry Ellison made a bold move to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, but lost out to Netflix, setting the stage for a legal fight that could shape the future of Hollywood.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Man holding toddler is shot dead by sheriff's deputies after standoff in Paramount
Man holding toddler is shot dead by sheriff's deputies after standoff in Paramount
Deputies negotiated with the unidentified man for 25 minutes before he pointed the gun at them, according to the sheriff's department.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Lakers star Luka Doncic might play Sunday after birth of second child
Lakers star Luka Doncic might play Sunday after birth of second child
He missed the last two games for personal reasons but is off the injury report and likely to be in the lineup against the 76ers on Sunday at Philadelphia.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Mia Hamm highlights the unifying power of soccer at L.A. World Cup draw celebration
Mia Hamm highlights the unifying power of soccer at L.A. World Cup draw celebration
U.S. Soccer legend Miam Hamm said that while "many prefer to focus on what separates us,” soccer is poised to unite people during the 2026 World Cup.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Here's how to buy tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Here's how to buy tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
With the schedule and matchups set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, here's how you can buy tickets for every single match across the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
As Trump has directed ICE and Border Patrol to nab more undocumented immigrants, America’s agricultural fields have taken a back seat. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-11-30/hard-lives-in-california-fields-harvesting-watermelons?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
Hard lives in California's fields: 'The American dream eats us alive'
Immigrant farmworkers toil, season after season, in jobs that most Americans wouldn't endure for a week. It's a rough life that takes a heavy toll.
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Some say California prisons should have more single-cell units
Some say California prisons should have more single-cell units
Some California policymakers and prison officials contend that offering more single-occupancy cells might serve the best interests of prison residents and public safety.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Justin Herbert listed as questionable for Chargers vs. Eagles on Monday night
Justin Herbert listed as questionable for Chargers vs. Eagles on Monday night
Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, who underwent surgery on his non-throwing hand Monday, is listed as questionable to play against the Philadelphia Eagles.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
San Diego to pay $30 million to family of 16-year-old teen shot by police
San Diego to pay $30 million to family of 16-year-old teen shot by police
San Diego is set to pay $30 million settlement to family of 16-year-old boy shot by police, possibly the largest payout resulting from a police killing in the United States, according to attorney.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Christmas Tree Lane will light up tonight, carrying on beloved tradition in fire-ravaged Altadena
Christmas Tree Lane will light up tonight, carrying on beloved tradition in fire-ravaged Altadena
The iconic "Christmas Tree Lane" in Altadena escaped major damage from the Eaton Fire in January, and the annual lighting is scheduled for 6 pm tonight. A winter festival with Santa Clause and Disney characters begins at 3 pm.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:00 PM
ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman heads to CBS
ABC News correspondent Matt Gutman heads to CBS
Gutman is the first on-air talent hire under CBS News Editor-In-Chief Bari Weiss.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Who will play World Cup matches in L.A.? Iran, Belgium, Switzerland and more join U.S.
Who will play World Cup matches in L.A.? Iran, Belgium, Switzerland and more join U.S.
Could Italy play World Cup matches in L.A.? A look at the teams and matchups in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in June and July.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a 1% decrease from the prior year. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-12-04/hate-crimes-la-county-report?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_ 
Hate crimes in L.A. County ‘continue at record levels,’ new report finds
The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM