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Put your clothes back on! Beloved San Gregorio nude beach to become part of public state park
For decades, nudists and naturists flocked to San Gregorio Ranch to romp clothes-free, but that will end when the beach becomes part of the state park system.
Person found dead on steps of City Hall after jumping from 26th floor, internal memo says
A person was found dead on the steps of Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday afternoon after apparently jumping from the 26th floor of the building, according to an internal city message reviewed by The Times.
Consultant worked on $577,000 airport contract while advising Bass for free
Yusef Robb was an unpaid spokesperson and advisor for L.A. Mayor Karen Bass. In 2024, he signed a contract with Los Angeles World Airports for $450,000 over three years, later updated to include additional work for $137,500.
Passenger leaves behind huge hunk of meth in rideshare vehicle
A man was arrested in San Francisco after leaving a backpack, allegedly filled with illegal drugs, in the back of a rideshare vehicle. The rideshare driver helped police nab the suspect.
Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor's race in dueling L.A. speeches
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California governor's race.
Crews make progress as Pointe fire threatens homes in Santa Clarita
A fire in Santa Clarita briefly spurred evacuation warnings and threatened structures, growing to about 52 acres before forward progress was halted at around 4 p.m.
Commentary: Industrial accidents in poor neighborhoods are so L.A. And it's nothing new
The Garden Grove accidents marks the latest of many industrial explosions, leaks, fires and contaminations in L.A.'s residential neighborhoods.
WATCH: Ryanair passenger speaks out
A woman who helped save her husband after he was nearly pulled out of a plane window shares the terrifying ordeal.
WATCH: How stores are luring shoppers with 'Skelly' and other spooky items earlier than ever
Retailers are unveiling Halloween merchandise months earlier than ever, and ABC News' Sam Champion gets an exclusive preview of one retailer's seasonal collection.
Why 12-foot Halloween skeletons have become year-round fixtures across Los Angeles
Giant skeletons, once confined to Halloween decorations, now tower over L.A. homes year-round. Some think they're fun. Others have a bone to pick.
DMV says suspected cheating is why 11,000 Californians must retake the written test
California's DMV said that irregularities pointing to possible cheating — and not any internal issues — are the reason thousands of Californians are being required to retake their knowledge test.
LAX people mover contractor sues city over ongoing dispute with airport
The completion of the automated people mover train at LAX, also known as Skylink, has been delayed for years. In a lawsuit, the developer blames the city of the setbacks.
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Buffalo Skyway weekend closures
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Key takeaways from Trump's elections speech
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