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Beverly Hills hostage freed during 9-hour standoff; Armed ride share driver still in pickup truck
A hostage was safely released after an eight-hour standoff involving an armed suspect in Beverly Hills.
FOX 11 Los Angeles
Crime & Public Safety
View MoreRedondo Beach Pier reopens after police activity
Police shut down Redondo Beach Pier for about four hours Sunday after responding to a reported hostage situation with possible explosives, prompting a large-scale search.
Entertainment
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2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage
A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.
2026 Election
View MoreCalifornia Voter Guide: 2026 primary deadlines, races & candidates
Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.
California News
View MoreCHP issues nearly 12,000 speeding tickets during 24-hour enforcement surge
The California Highway Patrol issued 11,767 speeding citations during a 24-hour Maximum Enforcement Period aimed at reducing fatal crashes.
National News
View MoreFormer New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who led the city through one of its darkest moments, has been hospitalized and is in critical condition.
World News
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US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence
Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.
Wildfires
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Fire concerns grow in Pacific Palisades as brush builds, reservoir remains offline
Pacific Palisades residents are questioning the community's fire readiness as dry brush builds across burn scar areas and a key reservoir remains out of service.
Consumer
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Second Nature recalls nut mix packages over allergy concerns
Second Nature Brands issued a recall on one of its varieties of nut mixes over the weekend because they may contain undeclared ingredients.
Sports
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Kentucky Derby 2026 winner: Golden Tempo races to historic win for trainer
Golden Tempo came charging from the back of the field at Churchill Downs and took the lead when it counted to win the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby.
Politics
View MoreNearly 4.3 million Americans lost SNAP benefits last year
Nearly 4.3 million Americans stopped receiving SNAP benefits from January 2025 through January 2026. Experts say it's because of changes that make the program harder to access.
Money
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Clinique and M.A.C.-owner Estée Lauder to cut 3,000 more jobs, mainly at its stores
Estée Lauder revealed this week thousands of more job cuts are in the works as the company continues its restructuring effort. The announcement came Friday as the company also increased its annual profit forecast, sending shares higher in pre-market trading.
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View MoreRedondo Beach Pier reopens after police activity
Police shut down Redondo Beach Pier for about four hours Sunday after responding to a reported hostage situation with possible explosives, prompting a large-scale search.
Unusual
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OC woman faces sentencing after registering dog to vote to 'expose' fraud
Laura Lee Yourex of Costa Mesa pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after registering her dog to vote in multiple California elections to "expose" system flaws.
