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From the Archives: The November 1961 Bel Air Fire Disaster
In November 1961, a disastrous brush fire destroyed nearly 500 homes when it roared over a mountain ridge and swept through canyons in Los Angeles’ Bel Air area, a grim illustration of the potential for wildfire devastation at this time of year in Southern California.
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'You Suit Up like Superman and Go Save Animals': SMART Goes Above and Beyond to Rescue Animals
SMART, which stands for Specialized Mobile Animal Rescue Team, was founded in 2008 with the goal of providing animal-only services that weren’t offered by the LA Animal Services or other agencies.
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Fight Breaks Out Outside of Democratic Forum in Long Beach
At least three people were hurt after a fight outside a Democratic forum that was being held in Long Beach, California, on Saturday. According to Long Beach Police, a peaceful rally was being held outside the Long Beach Arena, where Democrats were holding a forum for presidential candidates. Two men approached another man and a fight took place, according to...
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37th Horse Dies at Santa Anita Since December, Takes Shine Off Breeders' Cup
Vino Rosso won the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic by 4 1/4 lengths, drawing away from 5-2 favorite McKinzie down the stretch of a race marred by a fatal injury to a 15-1 long shot on Saturday night.
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'Are You Going to Eat That?' Road Kill Now Legal to Eat in California
Hungry? Roadkill maybe for dinner.
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Judge Denies Santa Anita Animal Rights Advocates Park Access to Protest
A group of animal-rights advocates upset about the deaths of dozens of steeds at Santa Anita Race Track lost a round in court when a judge denied their request to be allowed to protest in the parking lot, walkways and gate areas of the venue that do not require a ticket.
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Bay Area Woman Who Livestreamed DUI Crash That Killed Sister Out on Parole
Prosecutors say Sanchez was livestreaming on Instagram while driving, and the video shows her taking her hands off the steering wheel.
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From the Archives: The World Reacts to OJ Simpson Verdict
On Oct. 3, 1995, O.J. Simpson was acquitted in the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman.
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32nd Horse Dies at Santa Anita After Catastrophic Injury
Track veterinarian Dr. Dana Stead said in a statement that Emtech had two broken front legs and she made the decision to euthanize the colt on the track.
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Driver in Self-Driving Car Caught Sleeping Behind Wheel
A driver of a self-driving car was caught sleeping behind the wheel on the 5 freeway in Santa Clarita. This is not the first documented instance of sleeping while driving, with nappers caught mid-snooze on the 405 and on the way to Anaheim.
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US Indictment Charges 80 in Fraud, Money Laundering Case
The conspiracy included frauds involving business email, romance scams and schemes targeting elderly people.
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Slam Dunk Sensation: Man Born Without Legs Doesn't Dwell on What He Doesn't Have
Clark weighs 97 pounds and is 3 feet 2 inches tall but his physical feats would be remarkable for someone with legs. He back flips, wrestles and wins Paralympic track championships, all of it documented on social media.
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‘Swimply' App Is the New Airbnb for Pools
Swimply is a pool sharing platform that connects owners of private pools with people looking for a place to swim and hang out.
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‘Tell the Truth Once and for All': Natalie Wood's Sister Pleads for Answers in Suspicious Death
Lana Wood, the sister of actress Natalie Wood whose drowning death in 1981 has fueled speculation for decades, has put out a plea for information about the case in a new podcast.