Los Angeles Times
A pioneer in oversight of law enforcement
Merrick Bobb, one of the godfathers of the modern police oversight movement in Los Angeles and beyond, has died. He was 79.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Late miscue hurts Sparks
In an intense back-and-forth battle Friday night at Crypto.com Arena, the Sparks ultimately suffered a 76-75 loss to the Indiana Fever that hindered their push for a playoff spot.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Scenic stretch of Angeles Crest Highway reopens to the public
Just in time for Labor Day weekend, a 10-mile stretch of scenic Angeles Crest Highway is reopening to the public after being closed for years because of storm damage.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
This Golden State shakeout could reshape House districts
The Times ran the numbers on the redrawn map. Here are the results.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
AI billionaire’s startup enters influencer field
Lucy Guo’s Passes Inc. is a platform where celebrities connect directly with fans.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Court upholds legal protections for Venezuelans
Panel blocks Trump's plans for 600,000 people permitted to live and work in U.S.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The absurd persecution of Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The Salvadoran immigrant has no criminal record, but authorities would make him an example and ship him to Uganda
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Migrant kids to be removed, senator says
The Trump administration is planning to remove nearly 700 Guatemalan children who had come to the U.S. without their parents, according to a letter sent Friday by Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon, and the Central American country said it was ready to take them in.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Anyone in the executive branch can be fired
Otherwise, the administrative state becomes a fourth branch of government, unmoored from political accountability.
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
GOOGLE TURNS TO YOUTUBE TO TRAIN AI
Content creators who make their livelihood by posting original videos on the platform aren’t happy about helping Veo, the tech giant’s text-to-video generator
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August 31, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Be prepared for the haboob, the mother of all dust storms
Climate change has increased heat and dryness in the Central Valley and SoCal, adding to health risks
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Protection, or imposition?
Some desert property owners argue that state safeguards for Joshua trees have created an unfair financial burden
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Southwest to change extra-seat policy for plus-size passengers
The airline plans to remove the refund guarantee for eligible customers in 2026.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
College is expensive. And worth taxpayers’ investment
WHEN IT COMES to paying for college, retired NBA player Matt Barnes is like any other Gen X dad in America.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Removal of the acting U.S. attorney in L.A. is demanded
The federal public defender's office says Bill Essayli is illegally occupying the post.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Trump's death penalty threat is dangerous to all of us
It's less about crime than consolidating control
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Man held in Peru after body of his wife is found
The slaying suspect is accused of dumping remains in Angeles National Forest.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Man who says U.S. agent shot at truck is charged
Francisco Longoria, a San Bernardino man who was driving his truck when a masked U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer shot at it, has been arrested and charged by federal authorities.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Israel declares Gaza’s largest city a combat zone
As military announces resumption of fighting, officials say death toll has surpassed 63,000.
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August 30, 2025
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Winery's role in fire at center of probe
California fire investigators appear to be investigating what role, if any, a prestigious Napa Valley winery played in the start of the almost 7,000-acre Pickett fire, which is still threatening hundreds of buildings and dozens of wineries.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Gardena Serra rolls to big shutout of L.A. Hamilton
Wearing RayBan sunglasses, a Tommy Hilfiger suit, Kenneth Cole loafers anda green tie, coach Elijah Asante came dressed for success on Thursday night for the first game on L.A. Hamilton High’s new grass field.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Dezeurn shows he can run — and catch passes as well
Demare Dezeurn has already established himself as one ofthe fastest high school sprinters in California.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
The 'Shohei economy' is something to bank on
Japanese companies wanting to get the word out in America about their products have eager audiences at Dodger Stadium
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
14,000 U.S.-bound migrants have returned south since crackdown
More than 14,000 mainly Venezuelan migrants who hoped to reach the United States have reversed course and turned south since President Trump’s immigration crackdown began, according to a report published Friday by the governments of Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Stories of bravery, tragedy after church shooting
Moments after rifle blasts reverberated inside a Minneapolis church, Catholic schoolchildren wearing plaid jumpers and green polo shirts ducked into pews, some jumping atop friends to protect them from the carnage.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Texas governor signs off on voting maps Trump pushed
Missouri GOP joins the redistricting war ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Cities' crime figures don't match Trump's claims
The president wants the National Guard in Democratic-run cities despite statistics.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
3 European nations trigger sanctions on Iran
France, Germany and UK. move to impose new U.N. penalties over nuclear program.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
Gen Alpha's fave franchises are video games
Want to get Generation Alpha into movie theaters? Look to video games.
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August 30, 2025
Los Angeles Times
U.S. envoy offers an apology for remark to Lebanese media
A U.S. diplomat apologized Thursday for using the word “animalistic” while calling for a gaggle of reporters to quiet down during a news conference in Lebanon earlier this week.
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