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Homeless encampment in Hollywood returns after being cleared by city

abc7.com (KABC) 9/15 8:50P KABC

Eyewitness News has learned a homeless encampment under the 101 Freeway at Cahuenga Boulevard has returned after it was cleared by the city of Los Angeles' Inside Safe program.

Chargers' Herbert takes on Raiders' defense in Monday night matchup

abc7.com (KABC) 9/15 8:50P

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking for their second win as they take on the Las Vegas Raiders.

Family files legal claim against city and county of LA over 13-year-old boy's murder

abc7.com (KABC) 9/15 8:50P Rob Hayes

The family of a 13-year-old boy from the San Fernando Valley who was murdered earlier this year has filed a legal claim against the city and county of Los Angeles.

How the Piñata District in downtown Los Angeles keeps traditions and culture alive

abc7.com (KABC) 9/15 8:50P Anabel Munoz

The unofficial Piñata District in downtown Los Angeles is a neighborhood that's as vibrant as the traditions it keeps alive

Hawthorne Plaza owner has a year to revamp the long-decaying mall site — but will it happen?

Los Angeles Daily News 9/15 3:00A Tyler Shaun Evains

Graffiti is scrawled on the walls. Light fixtures have been torn out. The roof is partially collapsed and code violations abound – from plumbing to electrical. Welcome to Hawthorne Plaza, an...

Fans line up for final night of dancing at the historic Mayan Theatre in DTLA

abc7.com (KABC) 9/14 11:32A KABC

It's the end of an era in downtown Los Angeles. The historic Mayan Theatre nightclub is closing its doors permanently, but not before one final celebration.

7 injured in fiery downtown LA crash; suspected DUI driver in custody

abc7.com (KABC) 9/14 11:32A Mónica De Anda

A suspected DUI driver was taken into custody early Sunday morning after a fiery crash left seven people injured in downtown Los Angeles, police said.

LA County releases final findings of soil testing in Eaton and Palisades burn areas

abc7.com (KABC) 9/14 11:32A KABC

Los Angeles County released the final findings of soil samples taken from the Palisades and Eaton fire areas.

Authorities report multiple fatal overdoses tied to synthetic Kratom in Los Angeles County

abc7.com (KABC) 9/14 12:36A KABC

Local health leaders are issuing an urgent warning over the use of a synthetic Kratom supplement after multiple fatal overdoses in Los Angeles County.

Steven Spielberg celebrates 'awesome' 50th anniversary 'Jaws' exhibition at Academy Museum

abc7.com (KABC) 9/13 2:43P AP

"Jaws" is the subject of the first ever large-scale exhibit devoted to a single film at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.

Mayor Bass issues new directive to accelerate LAPD hiring

abc7.com (KABC) 9/13 1:30A City News Service

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a new executive directive intended to accelerate police hiring amid ongoing challenges to increase sworn officers above 9,000.

Trump says he'll send National Guard to Memphis to address crime concerns

abc7.com (KABC) 9/12 2:32P AP

Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, Trump has openly mused about sending troops to some of the nation's most Democratic cities - including Chicago and Baltimore - claiming they are needed to crack down on crime.

Lola Café dishes out traditional Oaxacan meals that Angelenos won't forget

abc7.com (KABC) 9/12 2:32P Rachel Brown

Located in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, Lola Café provides an atmosphere and vibrant entrees that reflect owner Orlando Rodriguez's Oaxacan heritage.

Mysterious piles of rotting produce left on DTLA street attract large rats

abc7.com (KABC) 9/11 2:03P KABC

Piles of trash and rotting produce were dumped on a street in downtown Los Angeles, attracting rats and raising questions about who made the mess.

Child dies from measles-related complication, LA County health officials say