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Sep 20, 2022

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At least three businesses at a Lakewood shopping center were vandalized overnight, including a taco shop, whose owners said marks the third time in four years the restaurant has been targeted.

At least 3 businesses vandalized at Lakewood shopping center

At least three businesses at a Lakewood shopping center were vandalized overnight, including a taco shop, whose owners said marks the third time in four years the restaurant has been targeted.

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UPDATE: Riverside Police just released these photos of 25-year-old Samantha Hernandez and her 3-year-old son Elias Cruz. abc7.la/3DDspWs

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The video captures the teen crashing into a barrier and then flying over an overpass, landing on the opposite side of the highway, police said.

Migrant in vehicle as 15-year-old led high-speed chase in Texas, authorities say

The teen and a 12-year-old passenger, who was a reported runway, are accused of human smuggling after their truck carrying a migrant crashed into an overpass.

#BREAKINGNEWS: Police are looking for a woman, who is believed to be homeless, accused of abducting her 3-year-old son in Riverside, police say.

Riverside police searching for mom accused of abducting 3-year-old son

Police are looking for a woman they say abducted her 3-year-old son Saturday afternoon in Riverside.

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#BREAKINGNEWS: A rescue operation is underway after a vehicle fell down a steep embankment in the Beverly Crest area on Mulholland Drive; 1 woman injured.

Woman rescued after fall from steep embankment in Beverly Crest area

A cliff rescue is underway after a vehicle fell down a steep embankment in the Beverly Crest area, authorities said.

ANTHONY AVALOS DEATH: A man who's charged along with his live-in girlfriend in her son's death acknowledged to investigators that he had disciplined the boy by hitting him with a belt, slapping him and pushing him to the floor.

Anthony Avalos death: Mother's boyfriend admits to disciplining 10-year-old boy

A man who's charged along with his live-in girlfriend in her son's death acknowledged to investigators that he had disciplined the boy by hitting him with a belt, slapping him and pushing him to the...

Researchers found that increased stressors like economic hardship and systemic racism play a significant role for Black children and can lead to the development of mental health issues as they age, the study said.

MRIs show stress from poverty, racism may alter brain development of black children, study says

The Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three young children remains hospitalized for injuries she sustained when she jumped from a window of their home. Her attorney claimed in court Friday that she was overmedicated at the time.

Mother accused of killing her 3 kids was overmedicated, lacks criminal responsibility, attorney says

The Massachusetts mother accused of killing her 3 young children remains hospitalized for injuries she sustained when she jumped from a window of their home.

Actress Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar nominee who's best known for playing Ralphie's mom in the movie "A Christmas Story," has died. She was 83.

Melinda Dillon, best known for playing Ralphie's mom in 'A Christmas Story,' dies at 83

Actress Melinda Dillon, a two-time Oscar nominee who's best known for playing Ralphie's mom in the movie "A Christmas Story," has died. She was 83.

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locations in San Gabriel Valley will be donating a portion of its sales to the help the families of the victims killed in the #MontereyPark mass shooting. Here’s how you can help.

SoCal McDonald's donating portion of sales to help families of Monterey Park shooting victims

Eighteen McDonald's restaurants in San Gabriel Valley will be donating a percentage of sales to help provide resources and mental health services to those impacted by the Monterey Park mass shooting.

Eye drops recalled after U.S. drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

Recall, CDC alert prompt concern over preservative-free eye drops

U.S. health officials said a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

Reseda man pleads guilty to selling 17 pounds of meth, dozens of ghost guns

Reseda man pleads guilty to selling 17 pounds of meth, dozens of ghost guns

A man pleaded guilty to federal charges for selling about 17 pounds of methamphetamine and 89 firearms, including dozens of ghost guns.

Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's number during 3-day celebration

Dodgers to retire Fernando Valenzuela's number during 3-day celebration

The Dodgers will retire the number 34 in honor of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, the team announced.

When and where could LeBron James break the NBA's all-time scoring record

When and where could LeBron James break the NBA's all-time scoring record

There are few certainties in sport, but LeBron James breaking the NBA's all-time scoring record is one of them.

Bodycam video shows Culver City police shooting that left man dead after car chase

Bodycam video shows Culver City police shooting that left man dead after car chase

Authorities released dashboard and body camera videos that show a Culver City police shooting that left a man dead after a car chase.

Poppy season crackdown: Lake Elsinore adding restrictions to turn away poppy bloom crowds

Lake Elsinore adding restrictions to turn away poppy bloom crowds

Lake Elsinore officials are restricting parking and blocking off the entrance to Walker Canyon to prevent huge crowds and traffic messes as California poppies start to sprout up across the hills.

#BREAKING U.S. has downed the Chinese balloon off the Carolina coast and an operation is underway to recover the debris

Large Chinese spy balloon spotted in North Carolina

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen in North Carolina, sparking national security and diplomatic concerns and adding to already tense Washington-Beijing relations.

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Celebration of life for famed mountain lion P-22 set for Greek Theatre today

Celebration of life for famed mountain lion P-22 set for Greek Theatre on Saturday

P-22 will get another star turn when the National Wildlife Federation's #SaveLACougars campaign hosts a sold-out celebration of his life at the Greek Theatre.

#BREAKING U.S. temporarily restricts airspace over Carolina coastline in preparation for operation to down Chinese balloon

Large Chinese spy balloon spotted in North Carolina

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen in North Carolina, sparking national security and diplomatic concerns and adding to already tense Washington-Beijing relations.

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#BREAKING Biden administration considering plan to down Chinese surveillance balloon over Atlantic, recover remnants

Large Chinese spy balloon spotted in North Carolina

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen in North Carolina, sparking national security and diplomatic concerns and adding to already tense Washington-Beijing relations.

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MRIs show stress from poverty, racism may alter brain development of Black children, study says

MRIs show stress from poverty, racism may alter brain development of black children, study says

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With P-22's remains stored in a freezer at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, wildlife officials and representatives from the region's tribal communities are debating his next act.

Tribes, researchers debate final fate of P-22, famed Los Angeles puma

Wildlife officials and representatives from the region's tribal communities are debating P-22's next act.

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Where the Chinese surveillance balloon has been spotted

Where the Chinese surveillance balloon has been spotted

Sightings of a massive surveillance balloon believed to be from China have been popping up on social media as the object travels across the U.S.

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a major fire broke out at a Chase Bank near the corner of Victory Boulevard and White Oak Avenue in Van Nuys. No injuries. Investigation underway.

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JUST IN: Large Chinese spy balloon spotted above North Carolina

Large Chinese spy balloon spotted in North Carolina

A suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen in North Carolina, sparking national security and diplomatic concerns and adding to already tense Washington-Beijing relations.

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Sources: Kyrie Irving asks Nets for trade ahead of deadline

Sources: Kyrie Irving asks Nets for trade ahead of deadline

Kyrie Irving delivered his trade request to the Nets on Friday after both sides failed to reach an agreement on an extension, sources told ESPN.

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WATCH #LIVE: Large surveillance balloon spotted over Charlotte, North Carolina abc7.com/watch/23340

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Supreme Court justices used personal emails for work; 'burn bags' left open in hallways, sources say

Supreme Court justices used personal emails for work; 'burn bags' left open in hallways, sources say

The problem with the justices' use of emails persisted in part because some justices were slow to adopt to the technology and some court employees were nervous about confronting them to urge them to...

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The suspected #spyballoon from #China is still hovering over the U.S. this morning. Where is it headed next? And will the United States shoot it down? FULL REPORT on Eyewitness News at 6AM, LIVE on

and on FREE ABC7 Los Angeles app! 📲 WATCH: abc7.com/live

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2,000 Ohio residents under mandatory evacuation order after train derailment sparks massive fire

Roughly 2K under mandatory evacuation order after train derailment sparks massive fire in Ohio

Youngstown officials issued a shelter-in-place order for the entire town of roughly 5,000 people

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Heartbreaking. Investigators in Central California say this surveillance shows teen mother dropping her 10-month-old child over fence, before both were shot and killed by gang members. Update on who authorities have arrested - NEXT on

at 5:30AM. abc7.com/live

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US Marine veteran killed while helping Ukrainian civilians in Bakhmut, humanitarian aid group says

US Marine veteran killed while helping Ukrainian civilians in Bakhmut, humanitarian aid group says

Pete Reed led medical teams during the Battle for Mosul in Iraq, treating over 10,000 trauma patients.

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California makes flag football a girls' high school sport

California weighs making flag football a girls' school sport

California officials are considering a plan to make flag football a girls' high school sport amid soaring popularity of the game and a push to get more female athletes on the field.

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Tulare County Sheriff announces arrests in Goshen shooting that killed 6

Tulare County Sheriff to provide 'major break' in Goshen shooting that killed 6

Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux will be providing a "major break" in the murders of six people in Goshen.

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NASCAR returns to Los Angeles this weekend for the 2nd Clash at the Coliseum

NASCAR returns to Los Angeles this weekend for the 2nd Clash at the Coliseum

NASCAR is returning to Los Angeles this weekend for its second Clash at the Coliseum, an exhibition event that kicks off the sport's new season.

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SOCAL FORECAST: As East Coast struggles with winter blast, LA should see sunny skies, temps in the 70s on Saturday. Full weekend forecast from

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#BREAKING: 3.0-magnitude #earthquake strikes Redlands area, USGS says. Did you feel it?

3.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Redlands area, USGS says

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck near Redlands in San Bernardino County Friday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

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#EARTHQUAKE 2 small quakes rattle the Southland. The quakes struck near Castaic and in San Bernardino County, near the city of Redlands. According to the USGS a 2.5 registered near Castaic just before 10 p.m., and 3.0 struck outside of Redlands several minutes later.

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