Mayor Karen Bass’ text messages provide vivid window into early fire response
Inside the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, Mayor Karen Bass was attending a reception with local and foreign dignitaries as her phone began to ping. The first urgent message came from…
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An American wins the L.A. Marathon for the first time in 31 years
American Matt Richtman won the 2025 L.A. Marathon on Sunday, marking the first time an American has won the race in 31 years. The former Montana State University star finished…
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L.A. podcast host says he called 911, was put on hold for an hour
A Los Angeles content creator waited 58 minutes for 911 to pick up his call after his home was burglarized, he said. Evan Lovett, host of the “L.A. in a…
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L.A. County had extra firefighters ready. How many were near Altadena?
L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone woke up in his San Fernando Valley home Jan. 7 to a swimming pool filled with leaves and roof shingles. Marrone’s chief deputy, Jon…
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Orange and Riverside county registrars evacuated after bomb threats
Registrars of voters’ offices in Orange and Riverside counties were evacuated Friday evening after receiving bomb threats, but no explosives were located at either site, authorities said. All staff and…
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Pedestrian struck and killed by Metrolink train between Lancaster and Palmdale
A pedestrian died Saturday night after being struck by a Metrolink train between the Lancaster and Palmdale stations. About 70 passengers were stranded on the train for more than 90…
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World Series brings brief ‘Carmageddon’ traffic for Dodger fans
It’s 3 p.m and Jack Flaherty is set to take the mound in two hours. Outside Dodger Stadium, the streets of Elysian Park are at a standstill. A stretch of…
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Fire extinguished after smoke near Dodger Stadium alarms fans
A structure fire on the border of Glassell Park and Cypress Park sent thick gray plumes of smoke rising over Dodger Stadium Saturday evening, alarming some fans who were there…
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Chris Christie Predicts ‘The Minute’ Trump’s Campaign Will Crumble
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said polls of the Republican presidential race don’t tell the full story of what could happen to Donald Trump once primary voters actually start…
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