Van Nuys piano teacher arrested for allegedly sexually abusing minor student
The teacher, identified as Hovanes John Jihanyan of Van Nuys, was taken into custody after authorities served a search warrant in Encino.
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New Van Nuys school built entirely from recycled shipping containers
An all-girls school campus in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley excels in sustainability.
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Plan for detours. The Vincent Thomas Bridge is closing for 16 months
The bridge, which connects San Pedro with Terminal Island, will go under construction following its deteriorating deck.
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Two cats suspected of contracting H5 bird flu die after drinking recalled raw milk
Two cats have died after being suspected of contracting H5 bird flu after drinking raw milk that had been recalled, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced Thursday.
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Ex-wife of Woodland Hills physician killed in ambush arrested
Numerous law enforcement officers could be seen at a home inside a gated community in Calabasas Thursday, which property records is tied to the former wife of Dr. Hamid Mirshojae, the physician who was murdered in an ambush-style attack outside his office in Woodland Hills in August.
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Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Westlake
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a pedestrian in Westlake on Dec. 2.
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Firehawk pilot speaks on difficulty they faced fighting the Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Firehawk helicopters, designed to suppress wildfires and transport firefighters, were able to get an early start on extinguishing the Franklin Fire in Malibu which started Monday night.
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Latest evacuation orders, closures in Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Franklin Fire in Malibu has prompted evacuation orders, school closures and road closures.
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Dick Van Dyke says neighbors carried him to safety as Franklin Fire threatened Malibu home
Neighbors helped 98-year-old Dick Van Dyke to safety as a swift-moving wildfire fanned by strong wind gusts closed in on his Malibu home, the legendary entertainer told NBC News.
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Los Angeles extends ‘al fresco' program application deadline
The deadline for restaurant owners to apply for the city of Los Angeles’ “Al Fresco” outdoor dining program has been extended by a year.
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UCLA former police chief John Thomas leaves the department
John Thomas, UCLA’s former chief of police has departed from the school’s police department.
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Power restored in Malibu as Franklin Fire burns over 4,000 acres
Power has been restored in Malibu as fire crews continue to battle the Franklin Fire on Thursday.
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Newlyweds lose home, belongings to the raging Franklin Fire in Malibu
A devastated newlywed couple is among the many who lost everything to the Franklin Fire that ravaged communities in Malibu.
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Newly formed group of volunteers display bravery in fight against Franklin Fire
Among the countless heroes working to protect Malibu residents against the Franklin Fire are a group of volunteer heroes who’ve stepped up to protect their community.
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Nonprofit's gift shop proceeds helps women off the streets of Skid Row
The Downtown Women’s Center was founded in 1978, with the stated purpose of focusing on “serving and empowering women experiencing homelessness.”
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‘It comes with the territory.' Malibu residents defy evacuation order to defend homes
A Malibu resident who defied the evacuation order and made the risky decision to stay behind in an effort to protect his home from the Franklin Fire said he’s grateful he was unharmed.
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Firefighters in Malibu hoping to get upper hand in Franklin Fire as weather pattern changes
The Franklin Fire in Malibu did not expand much Wednesday evening as more firefighting resources were dispatched while winds subsided in the area.
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Long Beach City College's vault to help the hungry
Long Beach City College set up the Viking Vault in hopes of making access to free food easy without any stigmas.
