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O.J. Simpson’s story represents one of the most dramatic falls from grace in the history of American pop culture. A beloved football hero in the 1960s and 70s, he transitioned effortlessly to movie star, sports commentator and TV pitchman — roles he kept until the 1994 killings of his ex-wife and her friend. A jury

An investigation is underway at Fairfax High School after reports of inappropriate images circulating around campus. Parents were notified Wednesday that inappropriate photos were being shared in what seems to be a growing trend for schools. “Based on the school’s preliminary investigation, the images were allegedly created and shared on a third-party messaging app unaffiliated

Ippei Mizuhara, the ex-interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, will likely be charged by federal authorities in connection with a gambling investigation related to the investigation of a former Orange County bookie, two sources familiar with the investigation told NBC News on Wednesday. Ohtani reportedly has been assisting with the investigation. Ohtani’s claims

A Norwalk man who worked as a gardener in the Long Beach area was arrested for multiple sexual battery incidents, and authorities believe there may be more victims. 38-year-old Meliton Santoyo Jaramillo was held at the Long Beach City jail with no bail, facing three counts of sexual battery. The Long Beach police investigators said

Hours after the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a near-total ban on abortion is enforceable, numerous Arizona Republicans who previously celebrated the end of federal protections for the procedure sought political cover by distancing themselves from the ruling. Republicans in the state issued a wave of statements in opposition to Tuesday’s ruling, which came a day

Home security camera footage show the moments when three masked intruders attempted to break into the Hollywood Hills home of influencer, Joey Zauzig. The break-in happened early Monday morning and he has been detailing his experience for his followers. It was a disturbing and frightening ordeal for Joey Zauzig, who you may know from his

The family of Mario Morales Moreno still cannot believe how, in a matter of seconds, their lives changed after a stray bullet took his life in a Long Beach neighborhood. Elsa Morales, the victim’s wife, said she heard gunshots while her husband was mowing the lawn in front of their home. “When I came to

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Monday he plans to meet with members of Congress to discuss support for rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which has blocked the main shipping channel at Baltimore’s port for nearly two weeks. “I’m going to be spending part of this week with our delegation going down and meeting

The solar eclipse may not have been visible from inside State Farm Stadium in Arizona, but UConn completely blanked Purdue to repeat as champions. The No. 1-seeded Huskies on Monday topped Zach Edey and the No. 1 Boilermakers 75-60 in the 2024 men’s national championship game, joining rare company in the process as consecutive champs.

President Joe Biden said Monday that college graduates would see “life-changing” relief from his new plan to ease debt burdens for more than 30 million borrowers, the latest attempt by the Democratic president to make good on a campaign promise that could buoy his standing with young voters. Biden detailed the initiative, which has been

A downtown Los Angeles neighborhood is shining a little brighter after new ambient lights were placed to draw in more visitors. Just two blocks away from the bustling scene of LA Live, South Park debuted the new lighting in hopes of attracting more patrons, the Business Improvement District said. Over the last few weeks, residents

Police in Santa Monica are investigating after antisemitic graffiti was found on several walls, sidewalks and light fixtures in the neighborhood. The disturbing vandalism was spotted along several spots of the neighborhood, according to Santa Monica Police Department Chief Ramon Batista. He added that the city’s graffiti removal team is working swiftly to cover up

A Southwest Airlines flight returned to Denver International Airport after losing an engine cowling that struck a wing flap during takeoff, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Customers on the flight were put on another plane and were scheduled to arrive at their Houston destination three hours late. Mechanical problems have added to FAA scrutiny of

A Powerball player in Oregon won a jackpot worth more than $1.3 billion on Sunday, ending a winless streak that had stretched more than three months. The single ticket matched all six numbers drawn to win the jackpot worth $1.326 billion, Powerball said in a statement. The jackpot has a cash value of $621 million

Long Beach police arrested a boy on Saturday in connection with an early morning shooting that sent a teenage boy to a hospital and for three previous no-hit shootings. The boy, whose age was not provided, was arrested after the 1:40 a.m. Saturday shooting in the 2400 block of Baltic Avenue that wounded a 16-year-old boy

Lottery players will have another shot Saturday night at a Powerball jackpot that has grown to an estimated $1.3 billion after more than three months without a winner. There have been 40 consecutive drawings since the last time someone won Powerball’s top prize on New Year’s Day. The 41st drawing Saturday night will tie a

People who live at a condo complex in Long Beach say their neighbor has been terrorizing them by breaking their windows and threatening them for several months — and no one will stop him. “That window twice, window outside, the old lady’s window, window upstairs. Some people have restraining orders; doesn’t help,” Anna Lugo told

Caitlin Clark led Iowa back to the national championship game, scoring 21 points as the Hawkeyes rallied past Paige Bueckers and UConn 71-69 in the women’s Final Four on Friday night. Next up for the Hawkeyes (34-4) is a rematch with unbeaten South Carolina, which lost to Iowa in last year’s national semifinals. The Hawkeyes

The Los Angeles City Council Friday agreed to increase wages for city bus drivers, mechanics and utility workers. The council voted 11-0 in support of the matter without discussion. Council members Curren Price, Nithya Raman, Monica Rodriguez and Katy Yaroslavsky were absent during the vote. On Wednesday, the council’s Transportation Committee voted 4-0 in favor of increasing the