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Reward offered for fatal hit-and-run in Northridge May 29, 2023

A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered after a fatal hit-and-run in Northridge, authorities said.

Colleen Shalby

Coast Guard rescues toddler from cruise ship off Santa Barbara May 29, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard airlifted a 3-year-old from a cruise ship Wednesday after she showed "seizure-like symptoms."

Colleen Shalby

Following tradition, volunteers place red and white carnations at L.A. National Cemetery May 28, 2023

Every year, on the day before Memorial Day, Angelenos pay their respects to veterans we have lost.

Jeong Park

Memorial Day events scheduled around Los Angeles May 28, 2023

Memorial Day events around the Southland include a Department of Veterans Affairs ceremony, LA Fleet Week events, parades and various summer festivals.

Julia Wick

Two men shot after fight breaks out at Garden Grove restaurant May 28, 2023

Officers were dispatched Saturday night to the Hot Restaurant, Garden Grove police said. Customers detained the suspect. Officers took him into custody.

Jeong Park

Military veteran who was shot down in France in WWII celebrates his 100th birthday May 28, 2023

Alfred Arrieta of Seal Beach hit the century mark last week and is looking forward to paying tribute to his fellow servicemen on Memorial Day.

Nathan Solis

Supreme Court scales back clean water protections. What does it mean for California? May 28, 2023

As a Supreme Court ruling scales back federal water protections, a top California water regulator says the state will maintain stringent oversight of wetlands.

Ian James

How California's big effort to help abused children left some with nowhere to go May 28, 2023

The shortage can be traced in large part to a landmark law signed in 2015, according to child welfare advocates, some of whom supported it.

Kathryn Hurd

Column: Laughter and tears as family and friends remember Gloria Molina one last time May 28, 2023

The church doors opened, and people streamed into the foyer. They grabbed a purple-lined program detailing many of Molina's accomplishments. Assemblymember. Councilmember. Supervisor.

Gustavo Arellano

Violence and 'crisis': How hundreds of L.A. County's abused children ended up in hotels May 28, 2023

Two alleged assaults on Los Angeles County social workers by foster children have sparked criticism that such violence was inevitable.

Rebecca Ellis, Kathryn Hurd

Column: DeSantis is waging a 'battle for reality' with his anti-trans, anti-Black book bans May 28, 2023

Hours after the Florida governor announced his run for president, LeVar Burton of "Reading Rainbow" fame issued a stark warning about what's at stake.

Erika D. Smith

Even in blue California, attempts to regulate controversial antiabortion centers continue to fail May 28, 2023

Legislation aiming to regulate crisis pregnancy centers in California have failed despite otherwise robust abortion access policy.

Mackenzie Mays

After 40 years, Boyle Heights priest still irks politicians and fights for his flock May 28, 2023

From a proposed prison near Boyle Heights to lead contamination from an Exide battery plant, Monsignor John Moretta has fought against threats to his mostly Latino, low-income parishioners.

Andrew J. Campa

'We're at a standstill': Patients can face agonizing waits for hospital transfers May 28, 2023

Delays in transfers can put people at higher risk of complications and derail day-to-day life for patients.

Emily Alpert Reyes

Poll: Trump takes big lead over DeSantis among California Republicans May 28, 2023

After trailing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago, former President Trump now has a commanding lead as California Republicans' choice to be their 2024 presidential nominee.

Seema Mehta

Burbank police fatally shoot man outside Home Depot May 28, 2023

Police say the man had called 911 from the Home Depot parking lot, saying he had a gun and was planning to shoot people.

Jack Dolan

City Hall protester is arrested for allegedly assaulting man outside council chamber May 27, 2023

Police said Camile Lewis, 44, hit a man in the face with a bag that had a laptop in it, causing "a small laceration to the victim's left check."

David Zahniser

State Farm is no longer accepting property insurance applications in California May 27, 2023

The company blames 'increases in construction costs outpacing inflation, rapidly growing catastrophe exposure and a challenging reinsurance market.'

Corinne Purtill

LAPD seeks help in finding additional victims in sexual assault case May 27, 2023

Police said the suspect, 40-year-old Terrance Hawkins, has a history of 'briefly dating women, abusing them and filming them during sexual intercourse.'

David Zahniser

Mother's death leaves son with 'profound sense of loneliness' May 27, 2023

West Hollywood native Max Buydakov is in mourning while struggling to fundraise for a funeral for his mother after she died Sunday while recovering from gunshot wounds after a West Hollywood standoff.

Andrew J. Campa

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Kyiv under drone attack barrage for second night May 29, 2023

No casualties are reported, but more than 40 targets are destroyed by the air defence.

Abuduwaili Abudureheman: Hong Kong denies detaining Uyghur student May 29, 2023

Abuduwaili Abudureheman told a friend he was interrogated upon arrival at Hong Kong's airport.

Wrestlers' protest: Delhi police file rioting case after detention May 29, 2023

The athletes, including Olympic medallists, were detained by police as they tried to march to parliament.

Turkish election victory for Erdogan leaves nation divided May 29, 2023

The president's supporters celebrate long into the night after he secures five more years in power.

Tourist boat sinks on Lake Maggiore, with three dead and one missing - reports May 29, 2023

Italy's fire service says 19 people are rescued as a search continues for those reported missing.

FTX: Singapore state fund Temasek cuts pay after failed investment May 29, 2023

Last year, Temasek Holdings wrote off all of the $275m (£222.8m) it had invested in FTX.

Bola Tinubu inauguration: Nigeria to swear in new president May 29, 2023

Bola Tinubu, 71, won February's election with a promise to renew hope and needs to act fast.

Sudan Darfur crisis: 'Everything civilians can use has been burned or destroyed' May 29, 2023

Large-scale destruction caused by Arab militias in western Sudan is now visible from space.

Turkey elections: What to expect from newly emboldened Erdogan May 29, 2023

Voters in the strategic Nato country opted for a seasoned autocrat - rather than an untested democrat.

US debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote, Joe Biden says May 29, 2023

President Joe Biden said he had not made too many concessions to Republicans as part of the agreement.

Erdogan victory speech: 'Today nobody has lost' May 29, 2023

The re-elected Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, addressed supporters outside the Presidential Palace.

Why Everest base camp won't be moving anytime soon May 29, 2023

Nepal will not shift base camp due to climate change, after opposition from Sherpas and mountaineers.

Turkish president sings to supporters from top of bus May 28, 2023

The Turkish president burst into song as he claimed victory in his country's election.

Spanish village votes in 30 seconds May 28, 2023

The seven registered voters of Villaroya beat their own record of 32 seconds.

Indian police drag away and detain protesting wrestlers May 28, 2023

Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia among protesters detained in New Delhi.

Kitten stuck in rain pipe for three days found alive May 28, 2023

Rescuers in Beirut used small cameras to identify the location of the feline, before pulling it to safety.

Mozambique cholera: Why outbreaks have sparked unrest May 28, 2023

Misinformation about measures taken to tackle cholera outbreaks has led to violent protests.

Why Australia decided to quit its vaping habit May 28, 2023

Recent measures cracking down on e-cigarettes are much needed, teachers and public health experts say.

Portugal housing crisis: 'I'll have to move back in with mum' May 28, 2023

Anger is rising in the Portuguese capital Lisbon, where affordable homes are rarer and rarer.

Katty Kay: A growing case of transatlantic heartburn May 28, 2023

European leaders are getting nervous about the US election and shifts in foreign policy.

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