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Costs continue rising for L.A.’s acquisition of hotel

The Mayfair Hotel is seen in an undated file image. (KTLA)

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Controversial hillside hotel moves ahead despite concerns

A planned luxury hotel in Benedict Canyon has split the neighborhood and the Los Angeles City Council. (Bulgari Hotels & Resorts)

Los Angeles unveils plans for potholes after rains

A large sinkhole opened up in the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles during a torrential downpour, swallowing at least two cars on Jan. 10, 2023 (KTLA)

L.A. officials encourage Angelenos to be prepared amid …

A firefighter is dwarfed by the plume of the Dixie fire in Northern California, which was at more than 725,000 acres and 40% containment as of Aug. 23, 2021. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

LAPD, local officials sound alarm over illegal fireworks …

Illegal fireworks are set off in this undated photo. (RMG News)

Volunteer at Sylmar food drive dies after getting pinned …

A file image shows a paramedic's ambulance. (Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus)

L.A. City councilwoman calls for halting street vending, …

A street vendor sell fruits and in the Fashion District in Los Angeles in an undated photo. (Credit: Marcus Yam / Los Angeles Times)

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A budtender handles marijuana at a medical marijuana dispensary in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2012. (Credit: David McNew / Getty Images)

A Year After Near Fatal Hit-and-Run, La Tuna Canyon …

Keith Jackson, who was struck while cycling along La Tuna Canyon in Sun Valley on Dec. 9, 2017, is seen being hospitalized after the near fatal crash in this undated image provided to KTLA by his family.

City Officials Tout New ‘Safe Parking’ Site in North …

The North Valley Caring Services Safe Parking program site in North Hills provides people living in their cars and RVs a place to spend the night.

NorCal Woman Arrested After Husband’s Body Found …