Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

FIFA Fan Festival opens tomorrow
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Officials said the FIFA Fan Festival is expected to serve as Los Angeles' central public gathering place for World Cup fans. The four-day event will feature live match broadcasts, musical performances, fan activations, international food offerings and cultural programming.

Los Angeles High School placed on lockdown after road rage suspect enters campus

Los Angeles High School was locked down Wednesday morning after a road rage suspect armed with a gun entered the campus, leading to the detention of three teens.

Search underway for girl swept out by big surf in Laguna Beach
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A young girl remains missing after being swept into the ocean by a powerful wave at Treasure Island Beach in Laguna Beach on Tuesday evening.

Federal search underway at GKN Aerospace
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Federal authorities are serving a search warrant at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, the scene of a recent chemical tank emergency that prompted widespread evacuations.

FBI, EPA raid Garden Grove GKN Aerospace plant following hazardous chemical crisis

FBI and EPA agents executed a federal search warrant at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove to investigate potential clean air violations following a major chemical crisis.

Possible FBI raid at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove
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Federal authorities have issued a search warrant for the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, over suspected environmental safety violations.

Minneapolis City Hall hosting first-ever drag show to celebrate Pride month

As part of Pride month honoring the LGBTQ+ community, Minneapolis City Council members have announced they will host the first-ever drag show at city hall this week.

Search continues for missing girl swept into ocean in Laguna Beach

Emergency crews have expanded search efforts in Laguna Beach for an young girl who remains missing after being swept to sea by historic high surf.

One-on-one with LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell
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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell talks about Tuesday's pursuit shootout, World Cup crime and safety, and more.

Study that finds no benefits from alcohol left out of US health guidelines

A study that looked at the health risks of alcohol was released independently this week, after the Trump administration omitted the findings from new U.S. dietary guidelines. 

Search underway for missing swimmer in Laguna Beach
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A Beach Hazards Statement issued by the National Weather Service warned of increasing wave heights and rip currents that can quickly pull a swimmer away from shore.

Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high

U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.

Peak wave period (wave energy)
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Peak wave period is the time in seconds between consecutive crests of the most energetic waves in a given sea state.

Biggest surf in years pounds Newport Beach
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A massive summer south swell is bringing historic 20-foot waves to Newport Beach's Wedge, prompting a National Weather Service hazard statement and closing the Malibu Pier.