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Angelenos protest conditions at Adelanto detention center
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'KPop Demon Hunters' vs 'Zootopia 2' at Oscars 2026
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This South Bay ice cream parlor scoops kid-designed flavors
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Is Mario’s Peruvian in LA worth the wait?
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Iran's cultural heritage sites are being damaged by American and Israeli strikes
UNESCO, the United Nations body that protects scientific and cultural sites, says it has documented at least four historic sites damaged by shockwaves from a March 10 strike.
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LA's wildfires: Your recovery guide
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A-Z guide: Housing, insurance, safety and more
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The rush to wipe out César Chávez’s name from public spaces
Cities, counties and the state are moving to remove Chávez's name from public buildings, parks and other areas after sexual assault allegations
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LAUSD board members call to rename schools honoring César Chávez
The move comes in response to allegations that Chavez sexually abused girls and women in the United Farmworkers movement.
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Experience the sounds of the rainforest, and the songs of gibbons, in Santa Clarita
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Seafood City's Late Night Madness transforms a Filipino grocery store into a dance party and street food experience.
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