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12/24/2024

On today’s L.A. Local podcast: after serving 17 years for a gang killing, a man and woman are exonerated. A high surf risk could cause flooding and damage along the coast, and a Christmas tradition in Pasadena is back after a decade absence.

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12/24/2024

Nonprofits and religious institutions in South Los Angeles focused on homelessness will receive $10,000 to enhance their ability to compete for government funding, officials announced Monday.

12/23/2024

The jackpot in the multi-state Mega Millions lottery has surged to an estimated $970 million, offering a massive prize for the Christmas Eve drawing, state lottery officials said Monday.

12/23/2024

Culver City police are offering extra patrols to homeowners who are spending the holidays out of town.

Culver City police are offering extra patrols to homeowners who are spending the holidays out of town. Jennifer Atenza, spokesperson for the department, said it's part of the police department's vacation check program.

12/23/2024

Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying with Michael Jordan, an athlete Ohtani followed while growing up in Japan.

12/23/2024

Two people were rescued when a Santa Cruz pier partially collapsed and fell into the ocean Monday amid heavy surf from a major storm expected to bring hurricane-force winds to the seas off the Pacific Northwest pounded the shore.

12/23/2024

In response to what he believes is Panama’s overcharging of the U.S. for its use, President-Elect Donald Trump announced his belief that America should take over control of the Panama Canal.

In response to what he believes is Panama's overcharging of the U.S. for its use, President-Elect Donald Trump announced his belief that America should take over control of the Panama Canal.

12/23/2024

NORAD has been tracking Santa on Christmas Eve for nearly seven decades, delighting kids worldwide. But this beloved tradition started by accident.

12/23/2024

President Joe Biden announced on Monday that he is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row, converting their punishments to life imprisonment.

President Joe Biden is commuting the sentences of 37 of the 40 people on federal death row

12/23/2024

A new survey shows local employers are willing to pay higher salaries to workers who choose to come into the office.

Human Resources recruiting company Robert Half found 55% of managers in Minneapolis are willing to increase starting pay for employees who commit to working in-office rather than from home.

12/23/2024

LA Metro will provide free rides on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as part of its annual effort to help passengers travel safely during the holidays, officials announced Monday.

LA Metro will provide free rides on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve as part of its annual effort to help passengers travel safely during the holidays, officials announced Monday

12/23/2024

The man accused in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson pleaded not guilty Monday to murder and terror charges.

The man accused in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson pleaded not guilty Monday to murder and terror charges. Luigi Mangione faces 11 state charges, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism.

12/23/2024

A disabled man was killed when his Eagle Rock home caught fire on Sunday.

A disabled man was killed when his Eagle Rock home caught fire on Sunday. According to Los Angeles City Fire Captain Adam Van Gerpen, firefighters had problems getting through the home because there was so much junk inside.

12/23/2024

Right-hander Walker Buehler who recorded the final out of this year's World Series for the Dodgers has signed a one-year deal worth $21.05 million with the Boston Red Sox, it was reported Monday.

Right-hander Walker Buehler who recorded the final out of this year's World Series for the Dodgers has signed a one-year deal worth $21.05 million with the Boston Red Sox, it was reported Monday.

12/23/2024

An investigation is underway after a small plane crashed on a golf course in Carson on Sunday.

The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

12/23/2024

The report, made public Monday despite a suit by Gaetz seeking to block its release, said he paid multiple women for s*x, including a 17-year-old girl, and both purchased and used illegal drugs, committing some of these offenses from his office at the Capitol.

A Congressional ethics investigation uncovered a number of instances of illegal activity by now-former Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida while he held office.

12/23/2024

With Christmas two days away, workers at four Amazon warehouses in Southern California are on strike Monday on claims the corporate giant refuses to recognize their union and negotiate fair contracts.

With Christmas two days away, workers at four Amazon warehouses in Southern California are on strike Monday on claims the corporate giant refuses to recognize their union and negotiate fair contracts.

12/23/2024

A high surf warning was issued by the National Weather Service for beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura County.