‘Active shooter’ or ICE agent’s victim? Dual claims after L.A. killing
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Palisades fire report was sent to mayor’s office for ‘refinements’
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Ethan Hill powers Brentwood to Classic at Damien division win
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The Times Square ball drop will happen twice for 2026. Here’s why
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The best New Year’s Eve movies playing this week, plus more showing in L.A.
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Who’s to blame for USC-Notre Dame football scheduling fiasco?
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NYC’s Zohran Mamdani shares Hanukkah video with Mandy Patinkin, family
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Author of key report on Palisades fire was upset over changes that weakened it, sources say
The author of the Los Angeles Fire Department’s after-action report on the Palisades fire was upset about changes…