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Mexican Independence Day Parade held under cloud of ICE raids

For the 79th year, mariachi musicians, waving Mexican flags and shouts of “Viva Mexico,” flooded Cesar Chavez Avenue in East Los Angeles on Sunday for the annual Mexican Independence Day…

LA County releases final findings of soil testing in Eaton and Palisades burn areas

LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Los Angeles County released the final findings of soil samples taken from the Palisades and Eaton fire areas. According to the public health department, the soil…

Sean Penn cited for speeding along PCH in Malibu – NBC Los Angeles

When it comes to reckless driving, authorities may not care even if the driver is a two-time Oscar winner like Sean Penn. The actor in the upcoming film “One Battle…

7 people hospitalized after fiery crash in Downtown LA – NBC Los Angeles

Seven people were hospitalized overnight following a fiery car crash in downtown Los Angeles. The crash was reported just before 3 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and…

DeShaun Foster fired by UCLA after 0-3 start – NBC Los Angeles

UCLA fired head football coach DeShaun Foster on Sunday, after a disastrous 0-3 start to the season that included two blowout losses at home. Tim Skipper, who had been the…

Long Beach cancels Día de los Muertos Parade due to concerns about immigration enforcement

LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) — The city of Long Beach said it’s canceling this year’s Día de los Muertos Parade due to concerns about immigration raids. The annual event was…

2025 East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade: Join ABC7 in person or watch live on TV, streaming

EAST LOS ANGELES (KABC) — It’s one of the city’s biggest Mexican heritage celebrations. The 79th annual East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival is underway under the theme…

Taco vendor’s stolen food truck recovered after Instagram post – NBC Los Angeles

A woman was arrested after allegedly stealing an Arleta taco vendor’s van that was recovered by police at a motel in North Hills after some help from an Instagram tipster.…

Driver found hiding in bushes after pursuit crash near LAX – NBC Los Angeles

The driver of a stolen car that crashed Friday morning at the end of a chase near Los Angeles International Airport was found hiding in bushes near a freeway exit…

‘No Secret Police Act’ awaits Governor Newsom’s signature – NBC Los Angeles

A state bill that would make it a misdemeanor offense for law enforcement officers, including federal agents, who wear face coverings while on duty headed to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk…