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Here are NBCLA's most-watched news videos of 2024.

The year 2024 on video in Southern California featured dramatic moments, wildfires, earthquakes, a marathon mishap and more.

Below, a look at the 10 most-watched NBCLA news videos of the year.

Several races in California could tip the balance of power for Republicans or Democrats in this year's election. Watch election night coverage from NBCLA as it happened live on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

10. California's role in the balance of power in Congress

This past election season several races in Southern California proved crucial to potentially tipping the balance of power in the House of Representatives towards either side of the aisle. University of Southern California professor of political science and public policy Christian Grose joined NBCLA on election night to weigh in as the first ballots began to be tallied. 

Proposition 36 would increase penalties for repeat drug and theft crimes. Proponents say crime is out of control and something must be done, but opponents say this is not the answer. NBC4’s Conan Nolan speaks with both sides of the issue. Representing Yes on Proposition 36 is the District Attorney for Yolo County, Jeff Reisig. Representing No on Proposition 36 is Executive Director of Prosecutors Alliance founder, Cristine Soto DeBerry.

9. News Conference: Prop 36, adjustment in criminal justice reform?

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Proposition 36 challenged many California voters and politicians about their stance on the ongoing retail theft epidemic. Prop 36 proposed to undo some of the key provisions from Prop 47, which voters passed in 2014 to address prison overcrowding by reclassifying some theft and drug-related offenses as misdemeanors. Californians ultimately decided to pass the proposition in a 69% majority. NBCLA’s Conan Nolan spoke with both sides to discuss the issue prior to Election Day. 

A man was disqualified at the Orange County marathon after taking a cup of water from his dad. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News on May 6, 2024. 

8. Cup of water leads to OC marathon disqualification

This past May a Fountain Valley man was disqualified as winner of the OC Marathon for receiving water from his dad during a grueling race that he led for most of the way. Officials said runner Esteban Prado violated the rules of the race by receiving water outside an official hydration station.

The family of 15-year-old Alison Chao confirmed the teenager was found safe in Glendale while trying to make a statement to the media. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2023. 

7. What happened to the Monterey Park teen who was missing for a week?

Fifteen-year-old Alison Chao seemingly disappeared for a week earlier this before turning up safe in Glendale. Three days later her father, Jeffery Chao, was charged with felony child stealing/concealment and a misdemeanor count of filing a false police report in this ongoing bizarre false alarm. 

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the Los Angeles area early Thursday. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 7 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2024. 

6. 4.7 magnitude earthquake near Malibu

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake rattled Los Angeles early mid-September with another two dozen smaller aftershocks following. No significant injuries or damage were reported in the earthquake that caused shaking along the coast and in inland communities.

The Bridge Fire continues to grow and is now affecting both Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2024. 

5. Bridge Fire grows to 46,727, homes destroyed

The September Bridge Fire devastated the Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, burning approximately 56,000 acres and reducing several dozen buildings to ash. Until recently it was the largest fire in Southern California this year. The fire was fully contained on Nov. 26. 

Thousands of homes have been ordered to evacuate and many are being warned due to a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Sept. 7, 2024.

4. Line Fire impacts air quality and prompts new evacuations

Thousands of homeowners were ordered to evacuate in the San Bernardino Valley due to the Line Fire in the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire burned 43,978 acres, destroyed five buildings, and injured six.

While earthquakes are nothing new to Southern California, there have been different sequences, according to Dr. Lucy Jones. This video was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 16, 2024.

3. Why is LA getting several quakes lately? Dr. Lucy Jones explains

Earthquakes are a California staple, however, 2024 seemed to shake up residents. Southern California seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones joined NBCLA to discuss what the commotion is all about.

After a couple lost a bag despite having an AirTag, an airliner didn't help locate the luggage. Here are baggage tips. Carolyn Johnson reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. 

2. Traveling this holiday season? Here's how to avoid losing luggage

A couple's European vacation was immediately soured when United Airlines lost one of four packed bags. Despite having an AirTag the airline refused to reference it, later resulting in the bag being stolen. The couple says United did very little to help. 

Investigators have video evidence of Kobayashi crossing the border into Mexico on foot, the LAPD confirmed. Eric Leonard reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024.

1. LAPD: Hawaii woman who vanished from LA believed to be in Mexico

A 30-year-old Hawaii woman at the center of a missing person search took the nation by storm in an apparent plan to “disconnect”. Among the twists and turns in Hannah Kobayashi’s disappearance many were shocked when security camera video showed her willfully crossing into Mexico weeks later. Kobayashi has since returned to the United States. In a statement Monday, Kobayashi said “[her] focus now is on my healing, [her] peace and [her] creativity,” and that she was “unaware of everything that was happening in the media.”

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