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Four Suspects Arrested in Lucerne Valley for Planned New Year’s Eve Bombing Plot

Jonathan P. Miller December 23, 2025

Four suspects tied to an anti‑government group were arrested in Lucerne Valley for planning New Year’s Eve bombings across Southern California,...

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California Map Dispute Heads to Los Angeles Court as GOP and Democrats Clash

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

On Monday, a federal court in Los Angeles opened a hearing that could decide whether California’s newly approved congressional map will be used in...

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Betty Reid Soskin, 104, Former National Park Ranger and Civil Rights Icon, Dies on Winter Solstice

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

Hook On the winter solstice, the nation lost a trailblazer whose life spanned a century of change. Betty Reid Soskin, the country’s oldest National...

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Santa Barbara County Firefighters Rescue Horned Owl from Car Grille

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

A horned owl was freed from the front grille of a vehicle in Orcutt by Santa Barbara County firefighters and animal control this past Sunday...

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12-Year-Old Killed in Early-Morning Accident on Winnetka Avenue

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

In a tragic early‑morning incident, a 12‑year‑old was struck and killed on Winnetka Avenue near Saticoy Street, according to the Los Angeles Police...

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25-Year-Old Man Shot Dead in Pico-Union; Police Search for Suspects

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

A 25‑year‑old man was found shot to death in the middle of the street in Pico‑Union Sunday night. Incident Details The victim was discovered just...

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Father-Son Duo Attempts to Kill 15 at Bondi Beach During Hanukkah

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

At the start of an eight‑day Hanukkah celebration, a father‑son duo attempted to kill 15 people at Bondi Beach. Police documents released on Monday...

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Celebrate the 66th LA County Holiday Celebration on Dec. 24 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Amanda S. Bennett December 23, 2025

The 66th Annual LA County Holiday Celebration is set to light up the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, Dec. 24, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The...

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52nd Annual New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration Lights Up Catalina Island’s Casino Ballroom

Ethan R. Coleman December 23, 2025

The 52nd Annual New Year's Eve Gala Celebration will light up Catalina Island’s Casino Ballroom on Wednesday, Dec. 31. A $225 ticket grants access to...

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Police Pursue 11-Year-Old Driver of Stolen Car in Cleveland Crash, No Injuries

Marcus L. Bennett December 23, 2025

Police pursuit on Saturday ended with an 11‑year‑old driver of a stolen vehicle crashing into a house, but no one was injured. The incident took...