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Mass. Officer Dies After Tractor-Trailer Hits Him on Icy Highway

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Stephen LaPorta, 43, was struck and killed while assisting a driver on an icy highway at 12:40 a.m. Wednesday > - The Uxbridge...

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State Parks Failed to Flag Smoldering Embers Before Palisades Fire

Jonathan P. Miller January 9, 2026

At a Glance A California State Parks ranger saw embers still smoldering at the Lachman Fire site on Jan. 1, 2025 She did not report the findings or...

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Spencer Pratt Runs for L.A. Mayor as Registered Republican

Jonathan P. Miller January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Spencer Pratt announced his Los Angeles mayoral bid on January 7, 2026 > - He revealed he is a registered Republican since 2020 and...

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Santa Cruz Hosts Giant Two-Day Clam Chowder Face-Off

Ethan R. Coleman January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - The Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off returns February 21-22, 2026 > - Competitors battle in Boston vs. Manhattan styles across...

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First Eaton Fire Survivor Home Rebuilt as 6,700+ Wait

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Ted Koerner moved into the first fully rebuilt home in the Eaton Fire zone in December 2025 > - 1,170 rebuilding permits issued;...

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NH Therapist Charged with Patient Sex Assault After DNA Evidence

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Daniel Thibeault, 51, a pre-licensed therapist, faces three felony sexual-assault counts after a female patient says he assaulted...

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SWAT Raid at Psychic Shop Nabs Murder Suspect

Daniel J. Whitman January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Barney Lee, 57, arrested after SWAT operation at Buena Park psychic business > - Victim Elton Harrell, 29, was assaulted Dec. 29...

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Bear Tagged ‘Yellow 2120’ Vacates Altadena Crawl-Space

Marcus L. Bennett January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - The tagged black bear known as Yellow 2120 has left the crawl-space under an Altadena home. > - Wildlife crews have sealed the...

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USC Standouts Cheng and Kraft Target 2028 Olympic Gold

Sophia A. Reynolds January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Kelly Cheng and Megan Kraft will pair up for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in beach volleyball > - Both are USC All-Americans and...

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Georgia Dad, 30, Dies of Cardiac Arrest on Court-4 Years After Brother

Olivia M. Hartwell January 9, 2026

> At a Glance > - Josh Cardiello, 30, collapsed and died while playing basketball Monday morning > - His younger brother Jacob, 23, suffered the same...