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One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.
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One dead following fire, fireworks explosions in South L.A.
A man was found dead Saturday following a blaze at a South Los Angeles home that sent flames and exploding fireworks into the sky.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/one-dead-following-fire-fireworks-explosions-in-south-la
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Man dies on Mt. Wilson trail, second death in a week
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Man dies on Mt. Wilson trail in second death in a week
A man died while hiking the Mt. Wilson trail Saturday, the second death on the rugged path in a week, authorities said.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/man-dies-on-mt-wilson-trail-second-death-in-week
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Gabi Brito helps lead Santa Monica to another Southern Section division swimming title
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Gabi Brito helps lead Santa Monica to another Southern Section division swimming title
Gabi Brito wins the 100-yard butterfly and 50-yard freestyle titles to lead Santa Monica to victory at the Southern Section Division 1 finals.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/southern-section-swimming-championships-santa-monica-gabi-brito
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Spencer Pratt said 'super meth' is helping fuel L.A.'s homeless crisis. What is that?
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Spencer Pratt said 'super meth' is helping fuel L.A.'s homeless crisis. What is that?
During a recent debate, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt argued that drug abuse — including 'super meth' — has been largely ignored as a factor when attempting to address the city’s homelessness crisis.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/spencer-pratt-la-homeless-super-meth
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Venice samurai sword attacker arrested in bloody assault
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Venice samurai sword attacker arrested in bloody assault
Police have arrested Justin Tucker on an attempted murder charge in a samurai sword attack in Venice. The victim suffered a near-severed arm during the bloody Thursday afternoon incident.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/venice-samurai-sword-attacker-arrested-in-bloody-assault
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Ty Simpson says he didn't notice criticism Rams received for drafting him
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Ty Simpson says he didn't notice criticism Rams received for drafting him
Rams quarterback Ty Simpson says he didn't notice that his selection at No. 13 overall was a subject of much debate among pundits and fans.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/story/2026-05-09/ty-simpson-didnt-notice-controversy-rams-pick
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FCC drops trove of viewer complaints over Bad Bunny's 'disgusting' Super Bowl halftime show
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FCC drops trove of viewer complaints over Bad Bunny's 'disgusting' Super Bowl halftime show
"That was the most disgusting inappropriate show," one viewer wrote to the FCC about Bad Bunny's set. "I had to make all of my children go into the next room!"
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-05-09/bad-bunny-super-bowl-complaints-fcc-halftime-show
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UCLA senior Megan Grant breaks NCAA home-run record but Bruins fall in Big Ten title game
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UCLA senior Megan Grant breaks NCAA home-run record but Bruins fall in Big Ten title game
UCLA senior Megan Grant hit her 38th home run, breaking the NCAA softball single-season home run record, during the Bruins' Big Ten title game loss.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-05-09/ucla-senior-megan-grant-breaks-ncaa-home-run-record-bruins-lose
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Hesperia High School wrestling coach Arrested in child sex investigation
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Hesperia High School wrestling coach Arrested in child sex investigation
Gene Richard Griffith III, 36, a wrestling coach at Hesperia High School, was charged with lewd and lascivious acts with a child.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/hesperia-high-school-wrestling-coach-arrested-in-child-sex-investigation
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'The task at hand': How Lakers coach JJ Redick stays focused
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'The task at hand': How Lakers coach JJ Redick stays focused
In his second season at the helm, Redick locks into each phase of the game one at a time. “A little more sane,” he says of his approach.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/lakers/story/2026-05-09/the-task-at-hand-how-lakers-coach-jj-redick-stays-focused
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High school baseball: City Section playoff pairings
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High school baseball: City Section playoff pairings
The CIF City Section released the baseball playoff pairings on Saturday. Opening-round games begin Tuesday and Wednesday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/high-school-baseball-city-section-playoff-pairings
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Inside an extraordinary episode in U.S. immigration history: Americans trying to stop fellow Americans from crossing state lines.
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'Hints of poverty': How the LAPD once stopped Americans from crossing into California
In an extraordinary episode in U.S. migration history, Los Angeles police stopped fellow Americans from crossing state lines into California.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-05/lapd-bum-blockade-arrested-american-citizens-immigration?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
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Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
The Santa Ana teen was traveling at around 35 mph on a black E Ride Pro electric motorcycle when he struck the median and lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/california-teen-dies-after-losing-control-of-electric-motorcycle
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For her first documentary, 'Our Land,' Argentina's Lucrecia Martel chases down a murder
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Review: For her first documentary, 'Our Land,' Argentina's Lucrecia Martel chases down a murder
A fiction filmmaker known for obliquely powerful explorations of class, race and colonialism turns her eye to a local crime that exposes a deeper rift of ownership.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-05-09/our-land-review-lucrecia-martel-argentina-land-rights-javier-chocobar
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Justin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd
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Justin Bieber played ultra A-list Montecito party, with AI defense execs in the crowd
Bieber was a headliner at WNDR, entertainment executive Jeffrey Katzenberg’s invitation-only confab at the Rosewood Miramar in Montecito.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2026-05-09/justin-bieber-plays-ana-list-montecito-party-with-defense-execs
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Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
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Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
Hundreds of animals were rescued from neglect at Southern California sanctuaries as a funding crisis and rising costs push local organizations to the breaking point.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/lack-of-funding-leads-to-severe-neglect-at-socal-animal-rescues
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A painful, provocative reunion demands your empathy in the daring 'Blue Film'
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Review: A painful, provocative reunion demands your empathy in the daring 'Blue Film'
Starring Tony-winner Reed Birney and 'Boots' star Kieron Moore, wrier-director Elliot Tuttle's sex-work drama explores subjects that rarely make it to screen.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-05-09/blue-film-review-elliot-tuttle-reed-birney-kieron-moore
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High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings
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High school softball: Southern Section playoff pairings
The CIF Southern Section softball pairing were released on Saturday. Here's the division-by-division brackets.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/high-school-softball-southern-section-playoff-pairings
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LAPD once stationed themselves along the Southern Pacific Railroad tracks, eyeballing passengers on California-bound trains, stopping the poor from entering the Golden State.
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'Hints of poverty': How the LAPD once stopped Americans from crossing into California
In an extraordinary episode in U.S. migration history, Los Angeles police stopped fellow Americans from crossing state lines into California.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-05/lapd-bum-blockade-arrested-american-citizens-immigration?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Show your love with a local gift! We've compiled 46 of the best Mother’s Day gifts and experiences, all made right here in L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-mothers-day-gifts-experiences-all-made-in-la?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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The 46 best Mother’s Day gifts and experiences, all made in L.A.
Discover handmade gifts and special experiences in our Mother's Day guide featuring the best of L.A.
https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/list/best-mothers-day-gifts-experiences-all-made-in-la?utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky_
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Prep talk: Southern Section Division 1 semifinals features matchup of boys' volleyball powers
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Prep talk: Southern Section Division 1 semifinals features matchup of boys' volleyball powers
Huntington Beach hosts Mira Costa while Loyola hosts Redondo Unionn in Southern Section Division 1 boys' volleyball semifinals.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/prep-talk-division-1-semis-feaitures-matchup-of-volleyball-powers
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Spencer Pratt said 'super meth' is helping fuel L.A.'s homeless crisis. What is that?
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Spencer Pratt said 'super meth' is helping fuel L.A.'s homeless crisis. What is that?
During a recent debate, Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt argued that drug abuse — including “super meth” — has been largely ignored as a factor when attempting to address the city’s homelessness crisis.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/spencer-pratt-la-homeless-super-meth
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BTS came to Mexico and these fans will never be the same
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BTS came to Mexico and these fans will never be the same
More than 1. million Mexicans tried to get tickets to this week's BTS shows in Mexico City. Many of those who failed showed up anyway.
https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-05-09/bts-mexico-kpop-sheinbaum
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Commentary: A sleeping giant has awakened for the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs
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Commentary: A sleeping giant has awakened for the Southern Section Division 1 baseball playoffs
Defending champion St. John Bosco enters the Division 1 baseball playoffs on an 11-game winning streak, but it didn't get much love from the seeding algorithms.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-09/st-john-bosco-southern-section-baseball-playoffs
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Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul after Game 2
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Letters to Sports: Two sides to Lakers crying foul after Game 2
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sport section give their thoughts on the Lakers, Austin Reaves, LeBron James, Mike Trout and the Angels, the Kings and more.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-05-09/letters-to-sports-two-sides-to-lakers-crying-foul-in-game-2
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Lopez: For all the chatter by mayoral candidates, can anyone fix L.A.'s enduring problems?
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Commentary: For all the chatter by mayoral candidates, can anyone fix L.A.'s enduring problems?
L.A. streets are broken, and mayoral debates aren't what they're cracked up to be.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/lopez-column-los-angeles-mayor-race-bass-pratt-raman
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Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
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Teen dies after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
The Santa Ana teen was traveling at around 35 mph on a black E Ride Pro electric motorcycle when he struck the median and lost control of the vehicle, according to authorities.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/california-teen-dies-after-losing-control-of-electric-motorcycle
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Cal Fire employee charged with rapes; claim alleges lengthy assault occurred at station
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Cal Fire employee charged with rapes; claim alleges lengthy assault occurred at station
A man who worked as a firefighter and paramedic faces felony charges of rape and kidnapping, with one alleged victim filing a civil claim that says an hours-long assault occurred at a Cal Fire station in Riverside County.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/calfire-temecula-station-sexual-assault-claim
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California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban
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California abortion pill suppliers ready with workaround in case of Supreme Court ban
The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing whether to restrict access to the country’s most popular abortion method, but California’s network of online providers and pharmaceutical suppliers already has an alternative in mind.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/california-abortion-pill-suppliers-supreme-court
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'Dark money' casts a shadow over L.A. elections, with mystery group pumping out attack mail
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'Dark money' casts a shadow over L.A. elections, with mystery group pumping out attack mail
'Neighbors First' is targeting left-wing candidates in the L.A. City Council race. As a nonprofit, it doesn't have to reveal the source of its funding.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/dark-money-casts-shadow-over-la-elections-with-mystery-group-pumping-out-attack-mail
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Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
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Financial strain puts SoCal humane rescue sanctuaries on the brink, animals at risk
Hundreds of animals were rescued from neglect at Southern California sanctuaries as a funding crisis and rising costs push local organizations to the breaking point.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-09/lack-of-funding-leads-to-severe-neglect-at-socal-animal-rescues
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How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary
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How MAGA Sheriff Chad Bianco is shaking up the 2026 California gubernatorial primary
Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco's says he will restore law and order to California if he is elected governor. Critics say his record proves otherwise.
https://www.latimes.com/politics/story/2026-05-09/how-maga-sheriff-chad-bianco-is-shaking-up-2026-california-gubernatorial-primary
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High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
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High school volleyball: Southern Section boys' playoff schedule
CIF Southern Section boys’ volleyball playoff schedule.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-08/boys-volleyball-southern-section-playoff-schedule
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Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
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Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
Betty Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison at age 78, authorities said.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/betty-broderick-who-killed-ex-husband-his-new-wife-dies
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Will work for free? Trevor Bauer hypothetically offers to sign a '$0 salary' deal with any MLB club
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Will work for free? Trevor Bauer hypothetically offers to sign a '$0 salary' deal with any MLB club
Former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer offers to sign a minor league contract with a '$0 salary' with any MLB team, saying that clubs would face no financial risk.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-05-08/trevor-bauer-pitch-free-contract-mlb
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High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
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High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section high school baseball and softball scores for Friday's games.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-08/high-school-baseball-softball-scores-friday
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Granada Hills sweeps City Section swimming finals to extend its dynasty
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Granada Hills sweeps City Section swimming finals to extend its dynasty
Granada Hills sweeps the boys' and girls' titles at the City Section swimming finals behind a pair of dominant performances from each squad.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/highschool/story/2026-05-08/city-section-swimming-championships
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Emmet Sheehan passes the 'test' and Dodgers' bullpen thrives in win over Braves
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Emmet Sheehan passes the 'test' and bullpen thrives in Dodgers' win over Braves
Emmet Sheehan earns a lot less than many of the players on the Dodgers and Braves, but he delivered a game-changing performance in the Dodgers' 3-1 win.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-05-08/emmet-sheehan-shines-bullpen-thrives-dodgers-braves
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Ducks can't stop Mitch Marner and Golden Knights in Game 3 loss
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Ducks can't stop Mitch Marner and Golden Knights in Game 3 loss
Mitch Marner scores three goals as Vegas capitalizes on three first-period goals and holds off a late Ducks surge to take a 6-2 win and a 2-1 series lead.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/hockey/ducks/story/2026-05-08/ducks-vegas-golden-knights-nhl-playoffs-game-3
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Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
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Betty Broderick, convicted of killing ex-husband and his new wife, dies in prison at 78
Betty Broderick, the La Jolla socialite who infamously killed her ex-husband and his new 28-year-old wife, has died in prison at age 78, authorities said.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/betty-broderick-who-killed-ex-husband-his-new-wife-dies
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A father's sacrifice: Saving his son, losing his life and the heartbreaking choice left behind
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A father's sacrifice: Saving his son, losing his life and the heartbreaking choice left behind
Juan Andrade's family is trying to learn how to move forward without the family patriarch, who died in April saving his teenage son from drowning in a local park lake.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/father-saves-son-family-choice
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Press freedom groups challenge Larry Ellison's reported promise to fire CNN anchors
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Press freedom groups challenge Larry Ellison's reported promise to fire CNN anchors
The groups say they need to look at Paramount's internal documents, citing Delaware law.
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2026-05-08/press-freedom-groups-allege-larry-ellison-has-promised-to-fire-cnn-anchors
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UCLA senior Megan Grant ties NCAA softball home-run record; Bruins reach title game
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UCLA senior Megan Grant ties NCAA softball home-run record; Bruins reach title game
UCLA senior Megan Grant said she was trying to win a one-on-one battle when she connected on home run No. 37, tying the NCAA single-season record on Friday.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/ucla/story/2026-05-08/ucla-senior-megan-grant-ties-ncaa-softball-home-run-record-bruins-reach-title-game
about 23 hours ago
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NFL and referees avoid work stoppage with new collective bargaining agreement
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NFL and referees avoid work stoppage with new collective bargaining agreement
The NFL and its referees association have a new collective bargaining agreement, avoiding a work stoppage and hopefully anything like 2012's botched 'Fail Mary' call.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2026-05-08/nfl-referees-avoid-lockout-collective-bargaining-agreement-cba
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Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then, new California casinos killed it
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Primm was a cheap, beloved Vegas alternative. Then, new California casinos killed it
The vision of a Nevada gambling hub south of Las Vegas along the Interstate 15 Freeway was perhaps done in by SoCal tribal casinos offering shorter drives and similar services.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/primm-was-always-gamble-tribal-casinos-may-have-ended-their-run
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L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown
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L.A.'s long-awaited subway under Wilshire Boulevard opens, linking Beverly Hills to downtown
The opening of three new Metro stops marks the first phase of the D Line extension project, a route long considered key for Los Angeles public transit.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/l-a-s-long-awaited-subway-under-wilshire-boulevard-opens-linking-beverly-hills-to-downtown
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Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow on injured list; Blake Snell set to start Saturday
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Dodgers put Tyler Glasnow on injured list; Blake Snell set to start Saturday
The Dodgers place starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow on the injured list, but the team is planning to activate Blake Snell and Mookie Betts in the days ahead.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-05-08/dodgers-tyler-glasnow-blake-snell-mookie-betts
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Judge rejects no-jail plea in case of man who plowed into L.A. County deputy recruits
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Judge rejects no-jail plea in case of man who plowed into L.A. County deputy recruits
A man who previously pleaded guilty to crashing into Sheriff’s Department recruits, killing one and seriously injuring others, is headed to trial, authorities said Friday.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/judge-rejects-no-jail-plea-la-county-deputy-recruits-case
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Police seek suspect in hit-and-run that killed baseball fan visiting L.A. for Dodgers game
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Police seek suspect in hit-and-run that killed baseball fan visiting L.A. for Dodgers game
Police are offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of a driver who killed a man visiting L.A. for a Dodgers game in a hit-and-run on April 27.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-07/he-came-to-town-for-family-dodgers-game-but-died-in-hit-and-run
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Heat is set to blast much of California, topping 100 degrees in some areas
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Heat is set to blast much of California, topping 100 degrees in some areas
Sweltering weather will descend on much of California over the next few days, possibly ushering in temperatures into the triple digits earlier than ever for some areas.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-08/california-weather-heat-wave-100-degrees
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