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The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation following a close call on a runway at LAX Airport.

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after two planes nearly crashed at a runway at LAX. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Dec. 28, 2024.

The family of a woman who is believed to be a victim of human trafficking has put up a new billboard in hopes of finding her. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on Dec. 27, 2024. 

This year is quickly coming to an end, and as we sit back and think of all that has happened in 2024, we cannot forget all of the happy, feel-good moments that made us smile.

After serving 17 years in prison for a crime they didn’t commit, a local man and woman are free after prosecutors and defense attorneys told a judge they were wrongfully convicted. Ted Chen reports for NBC4 at 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, 2024. 

The woman was stopped at Los Angeles International Airport while attempting to board a flight to Philadelphia, the Transportation Security Administration said.

The 2025 Rose Parade theme is “Best Day Ever” and will celebrate life’s most memorable moments.

The average high-quality float costs $275,000.

Miguel Angel Aguilar, a fitness influencer and gym owner, has died after being shot during an attempted robbery in September. As seen on the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 21, 2024.

A Los Angeles-based program that has helped rehabilitate hundreds of former gang members for more than three decades is venturing into a new field as it helps expand opportunities for its participants.

Homeboy Industries’ latest venture into electronic recycling is giving a second chance to old electronics and giving them a new life in an effort to help the environment. Belen De Leon reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024.

Party City announced Friday that they would be closing its doors to all of its locations, including the 26 stores in the LA area. Mekahlo Medina reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 20, 2024.

A national program, Vision to Learn, has provided millions of kids access to free eye exams and glasses with the help of their mobile service.

Vision to Learn’s mobile clinic provides thousands of children each year access to eye exams and lenses at no charge. Anabelle Sedano reports for the NBC 4 News at 3 p.m. on Dec. 19, 2024.

California Live correspondent Laila Muhammad visits Crete Academy in Los Angeles’ Hyde Park neighborhood, a charter school passionate about creating opportunities for children living in poverty. Founder Hattie Mitchell shares the pivotal moment that sparked her idea for a new model of school.

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

The company is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest of the alleged thief.

Police are searching for the person who stole nearly 100 thousand dollars worth of merchandise and cash from a vintage clothing warehouse in Vernon. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2024.

The FBI raided the home of Los Angeles Deputy Mayor Brian Williams amid an investigation of an alleged bomb threated against City Hall. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Los Angeles Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Brian Williams was placed on administrative leave early Wednesday afternoon following an investigation into a bomb threat he allegedly made against City Hall earlier this year.