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3 things that should scare us about Trump’s fake video of Obama

On Sunday, our thoughtful and reserved president reposted on his Truth Social site a video generated by artificial intelligence that falsely showed former President Obama being arrested and imprisoned. There…

Deaf, mute, terrified: ICE arrests DACA recipient, sends him to Texas

He was on his way to wash a car when he glanced up and saw co-workers sprinting off. A woman frantically motioned for him to flee. His heart raced as…

LAPD undergoes first major leadership shake-up with McDonnell as chief

In his first major shake-up since taking over the Los Angeles Police Department in November, Chief Jim McDonnell has given new assignments to more than a dozen officials from the…

Is baby getting enough breastmilk? New device helps moms learn

A group of university researchers at Northwestern — including a nursing mother — have come up with a way to ease one of the most anxiety-producing dilemmas of early breastfeeding:…

Marines to leave Los Angeles, Pentagon says

More than a month after President Trump made the fiercely contentious decision to send hundreds of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, those troops will begin withdrawing from the city, Pentagon…

Thieves ransack an AutoZone in South L.A. after street takeover

An AutoZone in South L.A. was ransacked during a possible street takeover on Monday morning, police said. About 1:15 a.m., police received reports of people breaking into a business near…

Summer school for migrant students takes a double hit from Trump. Fewer kids go to the zoo

The 8-year-old girl is a migrant student whose family moves frequently in search of seasonal work. But for five weeks this summer, she found stability, fun and academic nurturing in…

Flames from Delta engine caught on video; jet lands safely at LAX

Fire erupted in one engine of a Delta Airlines plane just after take-off late last week at Los Angeles International Airport, but after a quick turnaround, the jet landed safely.…

Police still searching for gunman linked to East Hollywood crash

Officials continue to search for a gunman who police say shot the man who intentionally drove into a crowd outside a popular East Hollywood music venue early Saturday, injuring dozens.…

After six months under Trump, California and L.A. are battlegrounds. Who benefits?

Six months into President Trump’s second term, his predilection for picking on California has never been on fuller display, turning the state broadly and Los Angeles specifically into key battlegrounds…