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Alison Chao's mom explains why daughter ran away in statement as California 15-year-old vows to tell all
Alison Chao, 15, was found safe after she disappeared from her father's home while riding her bike to her aunt's house in Glendale, California, and was seen by a woman who followed her
Firefighters helped by cooler weather battle blaze that has scorched area larger than Los Angeles
FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the weather hours after it exploded in size, scorching an area greater than the size of Los Angeles. The blaze was one of several tearing through the western United States and Canada, fueled by wind and heat.
Iconic costume shop survived Hollywood’s ups and downs for nearly 50 years. Now it’s closing
LOS ANGELES — On a warm summer morning, Ursula Boschet, the iconic Hollywood costume designer, made her way through racks of clothing, brimming from floor to ceiling in the Santa Monica store and workshop that bears her name.
Dodgers Notes: Freddie Freeman’s Family Emergency, Trade Rumors, Pitching Struggles
The Dodgers kicked off a new road trip Friday with a 5-0 loss to the Houston Astros. It didn’t help the Dodgers to be without their All-Star first baseman, who left the team due to family emergency. More on that, and all the headlines you might have missed Friday:
76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Winners Celebrated
The 76th Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were presented tonight from the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, hosted by award-winning journalist Michaela Pereira. This year's awards ceremony, produced by Bob Bain and Bob Bain Productions, honored locally produced programs in the categories of Live and Breaking News...
Four-star defensive end Xavier Griffin commits to USC
Coach Lincoln Riley and USC landed the program's highest-rated commitment in the 2026 class Saturday evening with a pledge from four-star defensive end Xavier Griffin, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound pass rusher who is the No. 21 prospect in the ESPN Junior 300.
We’re a ‘feisty’ news outlet that intends to stay and fight
The Los Angeles Times this week published a multipart series on the alarming loss of local journalism across the state — a trend that should worry anyone who cares about the influence of power and the health of local democracy. The series included an analysis of the rise of...
Proposed 5-Team Trade Sees Lakers Land $45 Million Guard for Reddish, Russell
Bruce Brown’s name has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers for over a year now, and a wild new five-team trade proposal would finally get the versatile veteran to L.A. Currently in the final year of his two-year, $45 million contract, Brown won an NBA championship with the Denver Nuggets in 2023. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of the Pascal Siakam deal in January of 2024. Brown’s versatility — he can play both guard positions as well as small forward — is something the Lakers could use.
News Binge: News from last week
The Santa Monica City Council has condemned a sign on the Third Street Promenade, installed by property owner John Alle, that criticizes city officials over drug use and a needle distribution program. The Council argues that the sign spreads false information and harms local businesses. Alle defends his banners as free speech and claims accuracy, while the city disputes his statements, with officials saying the program is outside their control. The controversy has led to legal threats from Alle against the city.
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