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WATCH: Principal who stopped potential mass shooting crowned prom king
Principal Kirk Moore was already being hailed as a hero after authorities said he stopped a mass shooting at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma. Now he's being hailed as prom king.
WATCH: 8 children fatally shot in Louisiana domestic violence incident: Police
A gunman killed eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said, describing the incident as a "domestic disturbance."
Woodland Hills woman nabbed at LAX on Iranian arms trafficking charge
Woodland Hills resident Shamim Mafi was arrested at LAX. Federal authorities say she brokered illegal arms deals between Iran and the Sudanese Armed Forces.
WATCH: Hot air balloon makes emergency landing in family’s backyard
A hot air balloon with 13 people on board safely made an emergency landing in a Southern California family's backyard.
Rain hits Southern California this week. When will it fall?
Slippery conditions and gusty winds are on their way to the Southland this week, with more precipitation expected to the north.
Ordered free, still locked up: Judges fume as Trump administration holds ICE detainees
A legal maneuver once reserved for death row inmates and suspected terrorists has become the only recourse for immigrant detainees, who have flooded federal courts in California with thousands of petitions for freedom.
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WATCH: Infant rescued in alleged abduction attempt
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WATCH: 'Oldchellas' spread cheer
California urges mpox vaccination after more-severe strain detected in San Francisco
California health officials are urging high-risk residents to get vaccinated against mpox after a potentially more-severe strain of the virus was detected for the first time in San Francisco.
Arellano: Meet the LAUSD veteran who leads the principals union
Maria Nichols has worked in LAUSD for 42 years but has led the principals union for less than two years. She helped negotiate a new contract and stood in solidarity with two other LAUSD unions.
Longtime animal welfare executive named to lead L.A.'s Animal Services
Gabrielle Amster, a 19-year veteran of animal welfare service, has been appointed to take over L.A. Animal Services as general manager. Her appointment still must be confirmed.
Heroic dog's nonstop barking saves Orange County family from fire, says owner
Fillmore, a 3-year-old German short-haired pointer, barked relentlessly to warn his human family that a fire had ignited in the garage of their Tustin home.
Learning to fly from the ground up: Owl sighting in Redondo Beach sparks public service announcement
Fledgling owls have been spotted falling from the trees in Redondo Beach, prompting police to release a public service announcement video for residents.
Lawsuit plaintiff arrested by ICE; Attorneys alleging 'Shocking act of retaliation'
ICE on Thursday arrested a plaintiff involved in a class action lawsuit challenging Los Angeles immigration raids, prompting concerns from lawyers of retaliation and calls for his release.
