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Updates on Port of LA fire — shelter-in-place lifted, fire 'substantially contained'
More than 180 firefighters were battling a fire that started Friday evening on a cargo ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles. A shelter-in-place order for San Pedro and Wilmington has been lifted.
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Ahead of Black Friday, a Santee Alley festival aims to boost sales for businesses hit by ICE raids
Event organizers aim to bring business back to the callejones, where vendors have noticed a decrease in foot traffic since immigration sweeps began in the summer.

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South Gate's new park turned dead space into 200 fruit trees
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How billions in Olympic costs could hit taxpayer wallets
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Try rare Korean pine mushrooms at this K-Town spot (limited time only!)
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Quilting helped Gary Tyler survive 42 years in prison
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"Bus drivers rescue nursing homes from Eaton Fire
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Will California’s new K-12 antisemitism law make up for Trump’s civil rights cuts?
A rise in antisemitism complaints in K-12 schools prompted a California law creating an agency to educate school staff and investigate cases.
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First Palisades home receives certificate of occupancy
A $6M grant aims to rebuild an Altadena bungalow court lost to the Eaton Fire
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Palisades Fire suspect will remain in custody as he awaits trial, judge rules
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California leaders blast Trump’s ‘idiotic’ plan to kickstart offshore oil drilling
The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.
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University of California raises tuition as part of ‘stability’ plan. What you should know
The system’s Board of Regents voted Wednesday to implement the changes.
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You've never had a Thanksgiving like this: 5 LA eateries reimagining the holiday
L.A.'s multicultural dining scene is redefining Thanksgiving with offerings that reflect how the city actually eats.
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