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Can low-profile state health researchers fill a gap after Trump EPA cuts?

In the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to dismantle the research arm of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a robust if little-known California agency known as the Office of…

L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations

It was just past 12:30 a.m. on June 9 when Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress at a home in Lynwood. Upon arrival, according to…

In win for charter schools, court strikes down L.A. Unified policy

In a victory for Los Angeles charter schools, a judge has struck down a sweeping Los Angeles Unified policy that would have prevented charters — the school of choice for…

Robert Garcia demands DOJ subpoena over Epstein files – NBC Los Angeles

After a House Oversight subcommittee voted to subpoena the Department of Justice to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach Thursday demanded Committee Chair James Comer…

LA County using AI to speed up rebuilding after Eaton Fire – NBC Los Angeles

The process of rebuilding Altadena and the Pacific Palisades continues to move along sluggishly more than six months after the wildfires tore through the neighborhoods. Los Angeles County had previously…

Case dismissed against man arrested after agents blew door off home – NBC Los Angeles

The criminal case against a man arrested after federal agents blew the front door off of his family’s Huntington Park home in June has been dismissed. A motion to dismiss…

Disneyland unveils new spooky spread of Halloween eats – NBC Los Angeles

Ahead of its “Halloween Time” celebrations for 2025, Disneyland Resort has launched a spread of new menu items for the spooky season. From Aug. 22 to Oct. 31, guests at…

Irvine man arrested for alleged hate-motivated assault on driver – NBC Los Angeles

A man was arrested Thursday for an alleged hate-motivated assault on a truck driver in Irvine, authorities said. The road rage incident happened on Tuesday around 9:30 a.m. along Sand…

Traveler with measles landed at LAX, stayed at nearby Hilton

An out-of-country traveler who passed through Los Angeles International Airport this month and stayed in a local hotel was confirmed to have measles, health officials announced Thursday. L.A. County Department…

Registered sex offender arrested for alleged lewd behavior in Burbank store – NBC Los Angeles

A 38-year-old registered sex offender was arrested for allegedly loitering in the women’s department at a Burbank store and engaging in lewd behavior toward a female victim, police said Thursday.…