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16-year-old killed, 4 wounded in Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster
16-year-old killed, 4 wounded in Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster
The 16-year-old was declared dead at the scene while a 17-year-old girl, 15-year-old boy and two men, 19 and 29, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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December 26, 2025 at 7:19 AM
16-year-old killed, 4 wounded in Christmas Day shooting in Lancaster
'We won, the president lost,' Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
‘We won, the president lost,’ Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
Jimmy Kimmel gave a Christmas address on British broadcaster Channel 4 poking fun at the state of America under President Trump.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:08 AM
'We won, the president lost,' Jimmy Kimmel says in Christmas message
To make Will unstoppable, 'Stranger Things' creators had him face a fear bigger than Vecna
To make Will unstoppable, 'Stranger Things' creators had him face a fear bigger than Vecna
Matt and Ross Duffer, the sibling masterminds behind Netflix's juggernaut, discussed Vol. 2 of Season 5 and the character who is finally able to reveal his true self.
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December 26, 2025 at 4:38 AM
To make Will unstoppable, 'Stranger Things' creators had him face a fear bigger than Vecna
2 killed, 3 injured in Christmas crash on I-5 near Pyramid Lake
2 killed, 3 injured in Christmas crash on I-5 near Pyramid Lake
Two people were killed Thursday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on I-5 in northern Los Angeles County leading to Christmas Day traffic delays.
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December 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
2 killed, 3 injured in Christmas crash on I-5 near Pyramid Lake
Lakers' Austin Reaves will not return vs. Rockets because of calf soreness
Lakers' Austin Reaves will not return vs. Rockets because of calf soreness
Lakers guard Austin Reaves made an early exit against the Houston Rockets on Christmas because of left calf soreness.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Lakers' Austin Reaves will not return vs. Rockets because of calf soreness
Here's what to expect Friday after record-breaking holiday rain in SoCal
Here's what to expect Friday after record-breaking holiday rain in SoCal
Between 1 to 1½ inches of rain is expected to fall on Los Angeles County’s coasts and valleys between midnight and noon on Friday, with 1½ inches to 4 inches in the mountains.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Here's what to expect Friday after record-breaking holiday rain in SoCal
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It's part of a new approach to mental health emergencies
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It’s part of a new approach to mental health emergencies
Briana Fair, a mental health clinician with the San Mateo Police Department, received a dozen voicemails from the same distressed caller over a single weekend this month.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:03 AM
She goes to police calls in a Prius. It's part of a new approach to mental health emergencies
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Judge P. Casey Pitts issued a ruling that would block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining immigrants who show up to court hearings in Northern California.
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December 26, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
L.A. got a break from the rains during Christmas day, but flooding risks remain
L.A. got a break from the rains during Christmas day, but flooding risks remain
On Christmas day, rain continued to fall across L.A. County and beyond. The precipitation has been less intense, but risks of flooding and mudslides remain in some areas.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
L.A. got a break from the rains during Christmas day, but flooding risks remain
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Hiltzik: The latest government inflation and GDP figures are worthless, and will be for months to come
Commentary: The latest government inflation and GDP figures are worthless, and will be for months to come
Gaps in data because of the government shutdown make a hash of the latest federal reports on inflation and economic growth.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Hiltzik: The latest government inflation and GDP figures are worthless, and will be for months to come
'A million choices': Lakers' defense will get a Christmas Day test vs. Rockets
'A million choices': Lakers' defense will get a Christmas Day test vs. Rockets
Coach JJ Redick says the Lakers will not make all the correct choices, but "can you make the vast majority of 'em correctly? It gives you a chance to win.”
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December 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
'A million choices': Lakers' defense will get a Christmas Day test vs. Rockets
Santa Anita opening day again delayed, but there are plenty of storylines to follow
Santa Anita opening day again delayed, but there are plenty of storylines to follow
Heavy rains this Christmas weekend force the track to postpone its opening until Sunday. What to watch for when horse racing begins at the Classic Meet.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Santa Anita opening day again delayed, but there are plenty of storylines to follow
Indian truckers sue California's DMV for revoking their licenses
Indian truckers sue California's DMV for revoking their licenses
The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus are suing the California DMV, alleging the state violated truck drivers' rights when it revoked 17,000 licenses.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Indian truckers sue California's DMV for revoking their licenses
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
Hallmark has built a holiday movie juggernaut and is now expanding that business into live experiences, such as a Christmas cruise.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:15 PM
How Hallmark built a holiday media empire, complete with cruises
ICE tore apart families. This immigrant-led group brought back some Christmas joy
ICE tore apart families. This immigrant-led group brought back some Christmas joy
Barrio Power, a grassroots collective, found immigrant families were stressed about the holidays. So, they called out to the community for help. After 900 gifts and nearly $15,000 were donated, the organization provided Christmas gifts to over 130 families.
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December 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
ICE tore apart families. This immigrant-led group brought back some Christmas joy
How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister
How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister
At some popular L.A. costume companies, nearly half of Christmas costume rentals are furry green villains. How did the Grinch steal the hearts of so many Americans?
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December 25, 2025 at 11:15 AM
How the Grinch went from a Yuletide bit player to a Christmas A-lister
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
A San Diego man was killed Wednesday morning after a tree fell on him, the third death linked to the storm pummeling Southern California over the holiday, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.
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December 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
Woman rescued after she is swept nine miles in San Jose Creek during SoCal storm
Woman rescued after she is swept nine miles in San Jose Creek during SoCal storm
A woman was rescued by firefighters after she was swept nine miles down San Jose Creek, the Los Angeles County Fire Department said Wednesday.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Woman rescued after she is swept nine miles in San Jose Creek during SoCal storm
Pat Finn, comedy actor known for roles in 'The Middle' and 'Seinfeld,' dies at 60
Pat Finn, comedy actor known for roles in 'The Middle' and 'Seinfeld,' dies at 60
Patt Finn, a veteran comedy actor known for his roles on 'The Middle,' 'Murphy Brown' and 'The George Wendt Show,' has died after battling cancer. He was 60.
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December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Pat Finn, comedy actor known for roles in 'The Middle' and 'Seinfeld,' dies at 60
Person fatally shot on L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park
Person fatally shot on L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park
A fight among a group of young men turned into a deadly shooting aboard an L.A. Metro bus on Wednesday afternoon, according to the agency.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Person fatally shot on L.A. Metro bus in Exposition Park
Southern Californians brave the elements for last-minute shopping: 'It feels Christmas-y'
Southern Californians brave the elements for last-minute shopping: 'It feels Christmas-y'
Depending on how you feel about the rain, last-minute Christmas shopping Wednesday was a winter treat -- or winter nightmare -- for Southern Californians.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Southern Californians brave the elements for last-minute shopping: 'It feels Christmas-y'
San Diego woman who pleaded guilty to scheme to kill husband dies by suicide
San Diego woman who pleaded guilty to scheme to kill husband dies by suicide
This La Jolla woman was charged with soliciting the murder of her husband in 2023. Now officials say she is dead by her own hand.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:27 AM
San Diego woman who pleaded guilty to scheme to kill husband dies by suicide
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
A San Diego man was killed Wednesday morning after a tree fell on him, the third death linked to the storm pummeling Southern California over the holiday, the San Diego Police Department confirmed.
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December 25, 2025 at 5:14 AM
San Diego man killed by falling tree in third storm-related death
Georgia vs. Damon Wilson NIL case could determine whether schools can obtain damages from transfers
Georgia vs. Damon Wilson NIL case could determine whether schools can obtain damages from transfers
Edge rusher Damon Wilson II responded to Georgia suing him for a 'liquidated damage fee' of $390,000 after he transferred to Missouri by filing a countersuit.
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December 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Georgia vs. Damon Wilson NIL case could determine whether schools can obtain damages from transfers