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LA Galaxy's Riqui Puig suffers torn ACL, will miss MLS Cup 2024
Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has suffered a season ending torn ACL and will miss the MLS Cup 2024, the team announced Sunday. The Spanish playmaker tore his anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the second half of the Western Conference Final vs. the Seattle Sounders FC. Puig recorded a game-winning assist in the 85th minute to send the Galaxy to the MLS Cup, where they will face the New York Red Bulls. Puig will undergo surgery on a date to be determined, the LA Galaxy wro
President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Sunday night, a reversal for the president, who repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence. I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to
Relatives of child fatally shot in Compton identify him as 9-year-old boy
An investigation is underway after a child was shot and killed over the weekend in Compton. The shooting was reported at about 7:30 p.m. Saturday on the 15000 block of Haskins Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Relatives of the victim identified the child as 9-year-old Princeton Jones. In a statement for a vigil for the victim, his loved ones said he was shot in front of his grandmother’s house. “This senseless act has left our family devastated and searching for answ
Princess Kate calls for ‘love, not fear' in poignant Christmas letter
Kate, the Princess of Wales, has shared a Christmas letter offering a poignant message about the importance of “love, kindness and forgiveness.” Calling for “love, not fear,” she said the Christmas story is about “the importance of giving and receiving empathy” and showing “how much we need each other in spite of our differences.” “Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time for celebration and joy, but it also gives us the opportunity to slow down and reflect on the deeper thin
Metrolink's Holiday Express Train returns just in time for festive fun
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Metrolink is getting into the spirit with the return of its Holiday Express Train. The usual commuter train has been transformed into a festive experience on wheels for Yuletide activities that include carolers, ooh-enticing decorations and, of course, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. And in true spirit of the holidays, the attraction will also include charity drives to help those in need. For 75 minutes, participants are immersed in a winter wonder
LA County commemorates 2024 World AIDS Day
Landmarks across the county of Los Angeles will light up in red Sunday to commemorate World AIDS Day 2024, representing a collective commitment to ending the epidemic. This Sunday marks the 36th annual World AIDS Day with this years theme being Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress. The L.A. County Department of Public health encourages residents to learn more about HIV and available free, low cost and life-saving medication and services. County officials said eight landmarks wi
Pursuit of possibly stolen car ends in Inglewood
Authorities were in pursuit of a possibly stolen vehicle came to an end in the Inglewood area Saturday night. The California Highway Patrol was chasing a black car through cities like Downey and Lynwood. The driver was seen traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour and weaving through traffic. At one point the driver was even seen turning off the headlights. The pursuit came to an end on the westbound 105 Freeway near Praire Avenue. The driver was taken into custody.
Calls for LAUSD to create anti-vandalism task force
The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable is calling on LAUSD to create a new task force after a series of break-ins and vandalism that have been targeting schools. The group is asking the district to create an emergency anti-school vandalism task force to tackle the wave of crime. Community leaders say the vandalism and thefts mainly impact schools where the majority of students are Hispanic or Black. The task force has to be started right now, said Earl Ofari Hutchinson, president of the LA Urb
LA County, PACE launch grant program for small businesses
In conjunction with Small Business Saturday, the application period opened on Saturday for a program providing $584,000 in grants to small businesses and nonprofits, Los Angeles County officials announced. The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with the Pacific Asian Consortium of Employment, is launching the Economic Opportunity Holiday Grant Program for recipients who are still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic, officials said. “At DEO, we know how important o
Man barricaded in East LA home for hours surrenders to authorities
A man who was wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and barricaded himself inside an East Los Angeles home for several hours has surrendered to authorities on Saturday. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau arrived at the 3900 block of Gleason Street where a man with a deadly weapon was reported to be barricaded inside at around 12:40 p.m. Personnel with the LASD assumed tactical command as their Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) attempted to make contact with the man
Trump nominates Kash Patel to serve as FBI director
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday he would pick Kashyap Kash Patel, a 44-year-old loyalist with little significant experience in federal law enforcement, to serve as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Kash is a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and “America First” fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending Justice, and protecting the American People, Trump wrote in a post to Truth Social. He played a pivotal role in uncovering the Russia, Russia, Russia H
Man intercepts UPS package to steal MacBook Pro in Irvine
Irvine police are searching for the man who intercepted a package from a UPS delivery driver and took off with a MacBook Pro. The Irvine Police Department said a UPS driver was delivering the laptop to a Northwood home on Nov. 18 when a man approached the employee. Law enforcement said the man may have shown the driver a phony ID to obtain the package. Surveillance footage captured the interaction. The man in question is seen with dark hair, a beard and glasses. He was seen wearing a white T-shirt
Living Desert announces death of critically endangered leopard
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert has announced the loss of one of its oldest leopards. Zoya was a 21-year-old Amur leopard who died on Wednesday due to old age, officials said on social media. Zoya had lived at the zoo for 11 years. According to the International Union for Conservation of Natures website, Amur leopards are listed as a critically endangered species and have a life expectancy of approximately 10 to 15 years in the wild. We know she inspired countless people to deve
Teen killed, 7 others injured in Chinatown crash
Investigators in downtown Los Angeles are searching for the driver involved in a rollover crash that killed a teenager and injured seven others overnight. First responders were called shortly after 12:30 a.m. Saturday to the intersection of Broadway and Cesar Chavez Avenue. There, a sedan and a pickup truck crashed, destroying both vehicles. The Los Angeles Fire Department said two people who were trapped in the vehicles had to be extricated. As a result of the crash, 18-year-old Isaac Arellanez di
Looking to cut heating and energy costs this winter? Here's how
Winter is here, and that means cold temperatures are, too. Though your gut may be to run to the thermostat, there are better ways to heat your home more efficiently. Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Energy and National Grid to keep your house warm and cut your heat and energy bills this winter season. Seal your windows and other air leaks Many houses — especially older ones — have small cracks or gaps around windows and doors. Use caulk, weather stripping or plastic insulation
SunFed cucumbers latest to be recalled for salmonella contamination concerns
The list of groceries being recalled due to possible contamination keeps growing. The FDA is warning shoppers that any SunFed cucumbers purchased between Oct. 12 and Nov. 26 may contain salmonella. NBC Bay Area’s Emma Goss has the details on this latest outbreak, and why were hearing about so many food safety recalls lately. Watch her full report in video player above.
Police investigating shooting that left a woman dead in Hollywood
Authorities were investigating Friday a shooting that left a woman dead in Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Police responded to a call of gunshots just before 4 p.m. in the 6000 block of Barton Avenue near Vine Street. When officers arrived they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The woman, who has not been identified, died at the scene. Neighbors in the area tell NBCLA they heard multiple gunshots outside. We were sitting up here and right around
‘Such a Grinch move.' Thieves steal Christmas decorations from photography studio in Long Beach
The owners of a photography studio are hopeful police can track two thieves that were caught on camera stealing Christmas decorations from their business in Long Beach. The two thieves, described as a man and a woman, walked away Tuesday around 2:30 a.m. with vintage holiday decorations just as the holiday season rolls in. Hopefully someone will come up them and say hey did you really steal from Santa Claus? Did you really steal the holiday spirit?” said f/8 Studios owner, Michael Farmer. Farmer