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Anwar Hadid says a woman broke into his Los Angeles bedroom while he slept and has asked the court for a civil harassment restraining order.
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A Ninth Circuit panel revived a First Amendment suit after a Mission Viejo first grader was disciplined for a classroom drawing. The court said Tinker applies to elementary students and remanded the case.
Two children were struck in a crash; one suffered catastrophic injuries. Police impounded two electric motorcycles and warned parents about illegal e‑motos.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified 27-year-old Kate Claros after a two-vehicle crash on the southbound 110 Freeway north of Imperial Highway.
Huntington Beach police impounded a Talaria Sting MX‑4 after repeated street stops; the Orange County DA charged the father. Officials say these off‑highway e‑motos aren't street legal.
LAFD crews answered a "physical rescue" alert in Pico-Robertson Wednesday night; the scene was flagged "Now Static" and few details have been released.
State investigators arrested two brothers behind a cluster of tow companies, alleging they hid payroll and cost insurers about $5.9M in workers'‑comp premiums.
Police-released footage shows a man run over on Bringham Avenue in Brentwood; investigators are offering up to $25,000 for tips. The investigation is ongoing.
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LA County opened a short, anonymous survey for residents affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires to inform an independent after‑action review and improve recovery efforts.
Costa Mesa confirmed Finance Director Carol Molina is no longer employed as the city finalizes its annual budget. The abrupt exit raises questions about overspending and who will finish the budget.
LAFD crews responded to a structure fire Wednesday near 1627 N Golden Gate Ave in Silver Lake; the department posted an alert listing FS20 among responders. No injuries or cause were reported in the initial alert.
UC Irvine research and a Stockholm Prize challenge the idea that immigrants raise crime, but Southern California residents reacted with surprise and skepticism.
Lakers star Luka Dončić confirmed a split from his fiancée and says he’s in a custody dispute; filings have surfaced in both California and Slovenia. The legal fight centers on access and support for the couple’s two young daughters.
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