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LAPD Seals Reiner Death Records Amid Murder Probe

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - A court-ordered security hold now blocks release of all medical examiner records on Rob and Michele Reiner. > - Both victims died...

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California Bans Cat Declawing, Targets Puppy Mills in 2026 Animal Welfare Wave

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - California outlaws cat declawing starting January 1, 2026, except for medical necessity > - Six new laws crack down on puppy-mill...

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More Rain Coming as Angeles Crest Highway Stays Shut

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Angeles Crest Highway remains closed after a Christmas-week storm > - Next storm brings light showers Wednesday night, heavier rain...

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Mammoth Ski Patroller Dies in Avalanche While Protecting Others

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Cole Murphy, 30, died Friday in an avalanche while conducting avalanche mitigation on Lincoln Mountain > - Murphy served as a ski...

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Brazil Jet Skier Films Plane Crash, Rescues Two

Ethan R. Coleman January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - A small plane nose-dived into Brazil's Rio Negro on Jan. 4 > - Jet skier Fernando Araújo recorded the crash and helped save both...

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Rep. Doug LaMalfa Dies at 65, Leaves Wife Jill and Four Children

Amanda S. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Rep. Doug LaMalfa passed away at 65 in early January 2026 > - He is survived by wife Jill and their four children > - LaMalfa...

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Modern Family Trio Reunites: Fans Can’t Believe How Much Nolan Gould Has Grown

Sophia A. Reynolds January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nolan Gould and Ariel Winter reunited for a New Year's lunch in Los Angeles > - Ferguson posted a photo on...

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Mom Pleads Not Guilty After 9-Year-Old Daughter Found Shot in Utah

Olivia M. Hartwell January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - Ashlee Buzzard, 40, entered a not-guilty plea to first-degree murder > - Melodee Buzzard, 9, was found with gunshot wounds to her...

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California 2026 Laws: AI Labels, Louder Ads Banned, $35 Insulin

Marcus L. Bennett January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - AI giants like Meta and OpenAI must offer free detection tools and optional watermarks starting January 1, 2026 > - Streaming ads...

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Panthers Make NFL History with 8-9 Playoff Berth

Jonathan P. Miller January 6, 2026

> At a Glance > - The Carolina Panthers clinched the NFC South at 8-9 > - They become the first team ever to reach the playoffs twice with a losing...