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Mother Of Abandoned 4-Month-Old Daughter Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder: LAPD
The 4-month-old girl was found unresponsive Monday night and later pronounced dead at a hospital, police said.
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Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
- Los Angeles, CA
Chris is a Patch editor covering Los Angeles County, with a focus on the city of LA, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Northridge and Chatsworth.
After starting his journalism career in his home state of Massachusetts, he went west and fell in love with the sunshine, mountains and amazing people of the Golden State. He’s covered city government in San Diego and Pasadena and more recently reported on Hollywood and independent film.
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Six Flags Permanently Closes Rollercoaster After 100+ Riders Claim Brain Injuries: Report
Magic Mountain is retiring X2 after attorneys said more than 100 riders claimed brain injuries in the past two years.
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Los Angeles|News|
LA28 Olympic Torch Relay To Visit All 50 States, Start In Atlanta
The Olympic flame will travel through all 50 states before arriving in Los Angeles for the 2028 Summer Games.
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Los Angeles|News|
Metrolink To Offer Free Rides Across SoCal For Clean Air Day, With No Ticket Needed
Riders can travel free on Metrolink and Arrow trains on Clean Air Day, with several connecting transit agencies also waiving fares.
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Los Angeles|News|
Baby Girl Found In Dumpster Near LA School Dies, Investigation Underway
The baby was found abandoned inside a dumpster late Monday night, police said.
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Los Angeles|News|
Rabid Bats Hit Record High In LA County, Public Health Warns
Officials have confirmed 69 rabid bats so far this year, tying last year's record while the annual peak season is still underway.
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Los Angeles|News|
FBI Hunts Leader Of India-Based Gang Tied To Assassination, SoCal Violence: Officials
Canada designated the group a terrorist entity, now the FBI has added a suspected leader to its Most Wanted list with a $1M reward.
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Los Angeles|News|
Animal Rescue Operator Pleads Not Guilty In 300+ Animal Neglect Case
The animals were found living in severely unsanitary conditions at the Antelope Valley rescue, according to prosecutors.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Firefighters Stop Grass Fire Along 118 Freeway In Chatsworth
Two westbound lanes were temporarily closed as firefighters battled the fire along the freeway.
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Los Angeles|News|
2 Hurricanes Threaten SoCal With Flooding, High Surf As Polo Nears Mexico
Two hurricanes will send elevated surf, dangerous rip currents, coastal flooding and humidity toward SoCal through midweek.
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Los Angeles|News|
Major 405 Freeway Closures Return This Week, Last Through Monday
Lane and ramp closures are expected to impact traffic on the 405 Freeway all week and into the weekend.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Foreclosures Spike | 25-Cent Coffee | Silicon Valley Brothel | Data Center Crackdown: CA Business News
Catch up with the latest CA consumer and business news, plus under-the-radar stories and the week's best sales and freebies.
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Los Angeles|News|
'Home Improvement' Star Arrested During LA County Traffic Stop: Reports
The former child star was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a DUI investigation early Monday, authorities told multiple outlets.
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Malibu, CA|News|
Work To Begin On Malibu Portion Of 38-Mile Fiber Network
The project will connect Malibu with a broader 38-mile fiber optic network.
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Los Angeles|News|
Justin Bieber Surprises Fans With Free Performance At Local Park Known For Drug Raids
Drug and immigration raids have made embattled MacArthur Park a recurring focus for local and federal officials.
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Los Angeles|News|
100-Pound Pig Up For Adoption At Pasadena Humane
Honey is looking for a home where pigs are permitted and her specialized care needs can be met.
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Los Angeles|News|
5 DUI Checkpoints Planned Across LA This Week: See Map Of Locations
The LAPD plans to ramp up drunken-driving enforcement across the city this week.
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Los Angeles|News|
Raman Leads Bass By 11 Points In New LA Mayor Poll
A new poll shows Nithya Raman ahead of Mayor Karen Bass, though one-third of likely voters have yet to choose a candidate.
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Teen Siblings Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver, 1 Killed: LAPD
Authorities are searching for the driver who abandoned his damaged vehicle after the fatal crash, police said.
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LA Named No. 2 City In US For Vegans And Vegetarians
LA was one of four California cities to make the national top-10 list.
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