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Brush fire contained near L.A.’s Hansen Dam
The Los Angeles Fire Department battled a small brush fire near Hansen Dam for less than an hour Tuesday afternoon before it was contained. The fire was reported at about 2:40 p.m. at 11798 W. Foothill Blvd., firefighters said in an alert, though by 3:30 p.m., LAFD officials said the blaze, known as the Stone […]
McDonald’s to launch new app exclusive item inspired by Japanese menu
McDonald’s is set to roll out a new sauce that’s inspired by a similar item offered at its restaurants in Japan. The new Special Grade Garlic Sauce features “notes of garlic and soy sauce, balanced with a slight tangy sweetness,” McDonald’s officials said. The sauce is inspired by the fast food titan’s popular Black Garlic […]
Poll: Which is California’s best theme park?
California, especially Southern California, is home to some of the best amusement parks in the world. Families and thrill-seekers have a wide range of options, including the beloved Disneyland Resort, roller coaster mecca Six Flags Magic Mountain, the kid-friendly LEGOLAND, Hollywood-themed Universal Studios, and other world-renowned destinations. Choosing the best park is nearly impossible since […]
Netflix celebrates these movies turning 30 this year, and you’re going to feel old
“Dumb and Dumber,” “Junior,” and “Muriel’s Wedding” are all celebrating a major milestone this year. They’re turning 30 years old. Netflix celebrates these titles and more for the third wave of their “Milestone Movies: The Anniversary Collection,” which features films from 1994. The series launched in January to honor movies having major anniversaries this year. […]
Legendary classic rock singer reveals cancer diagnosis, postpones tour
LOS ANGELES – Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer and the band is postponing the remaining shows on its Royal Flush Tour while she undergoes treatment. Wilson said in a statement Tuesday that she underwent a surgery to remove a cancerous growth and is recovering steadily, but that her doctors urged […]
Los Angeles could spend another $20M on South L.A. fireworks debacle
Three years after the Los Angeles Police Department botched the disposal of illegal fireworks in South Los Angeles, shattering windows and disrupting an entire neighborhood, a settlement may finally be near. The massive explosion, which injured 17 people, damaged 35 properties and displaced more than 80 people, has already cost the city of Los Angeles […]
Transient pushes woman into California commuter train, killing her
A homeless man allegedly pushed a 74-year-old woman into an arriving San Francisco Bay Area commuter train, killing her, police said Tuesday. Authorities with Bay Area Rapid Transit, better known as BART, said in a statement that the woman hit her head on the train and fell onto the platform in downtown San Francisco. She […]
Study ranks California’s most and least educated cities
Two California metropolitan areas are ranked among the ten “Most Educated Cities” in the nation, while several Golden State cities land at the bottom of the list, according to a new study from WalletHub. The financial services company compared the 150 most populated cities in the U.S., grading them based on a formula that included […]
Are Chipotle portions shrinking? One analyst bought 75 burrito bowls to test claims
With Chipotle in the crosshairs of dissatisfied content creators and customers complaining about the size of their meals, a Wall Street analyst decided to put the "weight debate" to a test.
How you can fish for free in California
Good news California anglers, residents will have the opportunity to test their fishing luck for two days this summer without paying. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Tuesday that the public “can get hooked on a new adventure” beginning this Saturday, July 6, and again on Saturday, Aug. 31. “The public can fish […]
Jim Henson Company expected to sell historic Hollywood lot: report
The home of Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all their friends is expected to be sold as part of a reshuffling by the Jim Henson Company. As first reported by The Wrap, the company is in the process of selling the iconic Jim Henson Company Lot on La Brea Avenue in Hollywood. The company […]
Killer Mike almost wasn’t allowed into BET Awards
Critically acclaimed rapper Killer Mike continues to rack up awards for his latest album “Michael,” but after his scuffle at the Grammys in February, he almost wasn’t allowed to receive his latest award in person. Killer Mike, a solo artist and one half of the hip-hop duo Run the Jewels, won’t face charges in connection […]
Bronny James says he can handle ‘amplified’ pressure of playing with his dad
Bronny James says the opportunity to play professionally alongside his famous father played no role in his decision to enter the NBA draft. Now that the 19-year-old son of LeBron James has been selected by the Los Angeles Lakers anyway, Bronny says he can still handle all the extra attention and pressure while the James family makes […]
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
Long Beach police investigating fatal shooting
A Long Beach man is dead after a shooting Monday night. Vernont Murray, 39, was shot multiple times in the 6000 block of Long Beach Boulevard a few minutes before 10 p.m., police said in a news release. Murray was found on the ground near the intersection of Long Beach Boulevard and Victoria Street, and […]
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
Break-ins reported at 2 Los Angeles County pharmacies overnight
Police responded to burglary calls at two Los Angeles County pharmacies located six miles apart during the early morning hours Tuesday. The first incident was reported around 1:30 a.m. in the 16900 block of Bellflower Boulevard in Bellflower. Deputies arrived at the pharmacy to find that the suspects had already fled, a spokesperson for the […]
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