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Universal Studios Hollywood plans to move forward with passholder previews on the new Fast & Furious coaster after announcing plans to install additional sound barriers along the track to address noise complaints from nearby residents. Universal Studios Hollywood plans to …

Adriane Moen was a single mother, struggling financially, when, like countless other women, she met a man on a dating app and made a connection. But what she believed was a romantic relationship soon turned into something darker, according to …

The California Supreme Court refused Wednesday to review the case of a man who was convicted of murdering three people in a shooting at a bowling alley in Torrance while he was on parole. Reginald Leander Wallace, now 55, is …

A man believed to be armed and barricaded has drawn a heavy police response near the Westminster Civic Center on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 12, with numerous city government offices shut down and workers sheltering in place. Law enforcement authorities have …

Strengthening the United States’ economic and military alliances with partner countries against China was top of mind for a U.S. delegation trip to East Asia, led by U.S. Rep. Young Kim. The bipartisan congressional delegation spent 10 days in South …

By ALEXANDRA OLSON NEW YORK (AP) — A federal civil rights agency is dropping a subpoena enforcement action against Nike, saying the company has complied with requests for information as part of an investigation into the sportswear giant’s diversity and …

As Boyle Heights residents continue to fume over foul odors from millions of pounds of meat rotting inside a cold-storage warehouse ravaged by a June fire, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals plans to place a billboard in the …

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday instructed city attorneys to draft changes to the municipal code to effectuate new protections for low-wage workers and penalize employers who fail to provide overtime pay and mandated breaks. In a 12-2 vote, …

By JOSEPH WILSON ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — The metallic screech followed by a sad excuse for a bang. The tap-tap-tap of a cat eager to come in before dusk. The erratic thumping of moths doomed by the siren-pull of …

It’s possible that the only purpose of the California high-speed rail project is to provide evidence to the residents of Los Angeles County that there does exist a public transportation system worse than Metro. By comparison to the state’s miserable …

Nearly 41,000 White Sox fans gathered at Rate Field Tuesday for a Pope Leo XIV-themed night featuring the stadiumwide giveaway of a pontiff-style Sox hat and a fifth-inning “peace be with you” greeting. Before he became leader of the Catholic …

While the NBA was expected to announce the full team schedules on Thursday, they continued leaving breadcrumbs 24 hours earlier, releasing the in-season NBA Cup slate for 2026. The Bulls already knew what the pool was — facing Atlanta, Washington, …

After the south suburbs were rocked by at least three tornadoes Tuesday, additional severe weather could hit the area as over 142,000 ComEd customers remained without power Wednesday morning. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect for Joliet, Kankakee and …

BEIRUT (AP) — Oil leaking from a tanker grounded off the coast of Oman is not only endangering a nearby island but has now also reached beaches on the Gulf Arab country’s mainland, to the north of the island, Oman’s …

By JIM VERTUNO, Associated Press An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, a sheriff’s official said. Officials from nearby …

SACRAMENTO — Russell Westbrook, the NBA’s career leader in triple-doubles and the 2017 MVP, announced Wednesday he’s retiring after 18 seasons during which he was selected to the league’s 75th anniversary team. The two-time scoring champion shared his decision on …

The Commerce City Council has enacted an immediate 45-day moratorium on data center development while the city considers regulations governing such facilities, officials announced Wednesday. The council adopted an urgency ordinance at its meeting Tuesday prohibiting approval of land-use permits, …

Pasadena Unified School District trustees spent the end of the last school year fending off calls that they had been maneuvering behind closed doors to push a school merger plan through. The process unraveled with acknowledgements that some discussion around …

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to end a closely watched lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, stemming from ICE raids in Pasadena last year, alleging immigration raids in Southern …

By GABRIELA AOUN ANGUEIRA Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Aug. 16 to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes …