Humpback whales spotted off Newport Beach coast
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Chompers and Chris, along with their young, are just some of the many humpbacks that have been spotted recently in the area.

How will El Nińo impact Southern California?
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A potential “super El Niño” could bring a stormier winter to California, particularly Southern California

Rare hammerhead shark spotted in Malibu
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Hammerhead shark sightings are rare off Southern California, but can occur during warm-water events.

One of the last living WWII Navajo Code Talkers to be honored Friday

Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.

Ex-LAPD detective rearrested
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Paroled former LAPD detective and convicted rapist Michael Douglas Brambles has been rearrested  after cold-case DNA evidence linked him to a 1994 crime

Disneyland Resort hotel workers to protest during D23 weekend over fair wages

Disneyland Resort hotel workers plan to demonstrate and walk off the job during D23 weekend to demand fair wages through staged walkouts and satirical theater-style demonstrations.

California parents retain custody of premature surrogate baby
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The infant, who was diagnosed in utero with a severe heart defect, is currently receiving stabilizing treatment and is scheduled for surgery as a high-profile legal battle unfolds between the California parents, the surrogate, and Texas officials.

Boyle Heights residents angry as Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline approaches

Multibillion-dollar company Lineage confirmed it will fail to meet Friday's 45-day city deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse in Boyle Heights.

Dire conditions reported aboard USS Abraham Lincoln
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The Lincoln has been deployed for almost nine months and in recent weeks, some families have voiced concerns about conditions on the ship. 

Crews  to miss Lineage warehouse cleanup deadline
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Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The decision could have serious implications on his upcoming state trial for the killing. 

Congress considers end to clock changes
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Recent efforts to make daylight saving time permanent keep stalling. While the Senate passed the Sunshine Protection Act in 2022, follow-up legislation hasn't been able to cross the finish line.

Orel Hershiser receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Record-setting Dodger pitcher-turned-broadcaster Orel Hershiser received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Thursday, with the 1988 World Series MVP crediting his teammates and the Dodger organization for his success.

Flock Safety to tighten surveillance rules following backlash
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One of the changes will be requiring all law enforcement customers to implement an audit tool that’s intended to flag abnormal search behavior. 

Stingrays surge in Southern California's warm waters
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This year has seen even more rays with a marine heat wave persisting off parts of the West Coast, marking the third time on record that such a large section of coastal waters stayed warm for so long, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In June, officials confirmed the formation of an El Niño, the natural warming of parts of the central Pacific that alters weather worldwide, that is expected to grow to historic strength.

Clock ticking on Lineage warehouse cleanup
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Anger and frustration boiled over Thursday night after Mayor Karen Bass told residents that Lineage will not meet the city's 45-day deadline to clear rotting food waste from its fire-damaged warehouse. The deadline expires Friday.

Venice residents, businesses turning to private company to clear homeless encampments

Frustrated by encampments, Venice residents and businesses are hiring "Ghost Town"—a private, unarmed group led by former gang members and former addicts—to mediate and clear property lines.