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Family of Alex Pretti speaks out in exclusive interview: 'They murdered our child'
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- Family of Alex Pretti speaks out in exclusive interview: 'They murdered our child'
- Runtime
- 11:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Seven months after 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by two federal immigration officers in Minneapolis, his grieving family said they want "accountability" in their first television interview.
https://abc7.la/IlRGSv
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- Target apologizes, pulls Halloween costume widely criticized as racist
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Target is pulling a children's Halloween costume after customers and critics say it resembled blackface. The company is now apologizing - and investigating how the costume made it onto store shelves in the first place.
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- Extreme heat warning all week long
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- #SouthernCalifornia is experiencing scorching temperatures as high pressure builds over the region this week. An #ExtremeHeat Warning for much of the region begins Tuesday at 10 a.m., with triple-digit, near record-breaking heat in the forecast for many areas. #weather
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- LAX worker among 2 charged with fentanyl possession at airport
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An employee of a service provider at Los Angeles International Airport and another South Bay man have been charged with possessing nearly 24.3 pounds of fentanyl that authorities allege was intended to be transported on a flight to Minnesota, officials announced.
https://abc7.com/post/lax-service-worker-among-2-charged-fentanyl-possession-airport/19732910/
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- Bears, coyotes spotted in unexpected SoCal places during scorching heat wave
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Wildlife experts say extreme heat may be pushing wild animals into neighborhoods in search of water, shade and food, causing a spike in sightings.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19731877/
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- Hawk Fire tops 15K acres near Reno, spurs 42K evacuations and remains out of control
- Runtime
- 1:52
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An out-of-control brush fire that ignited over the weekend in the hills in Northern Nevada near Reno has grown to more than 15,000 acres, prompting a massive evacuation of 42,000 people, authorities said on Monday.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19728579/
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- Lawsuit filed after shocking video shows delivery driver punching man at CA gas station
- Runtime
- 0:34
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Shocking video shows a delivery driver punching a man at a gas station just outside of Sacramento. Now, a civil lawsuit has been filed against Amazon.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19730479/
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- Family files lawsuit against LAUSD after football player's death
- Runtime
- 1:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The family of a South East High School football player who died after suffering a brain injury during a game has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging the district failed to provide safe conditions.
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- Bear and 2 coyotes cross paths in LA, with larger coyote appearing to defend smaller one
- Runtime
- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A homeowner's Ring camera captured a rare wildlife encounter in Tarzana, showing a bear crossing paths with two coyotes just a few miles from Ventura Boulevard and the 101 Freeway.
The video shows the bear encountering the two coyotes in a residential area. While the bear might appear to have the advantage, the larger of the two coyotes repeatedly confronted the animal as it stayed near the smaller coyote.
"The bigger coyote was really trying to keep the bear away from the little one," said homeowner Richard Hurwitz. "Several times, it went toward the bear just to kind of protect the little one. I just thought, 'Oh my God. I can't wait to show this to somebody.'"
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19731455
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- Air taxis eye LA takeoff ahead of 2028 Olympic Games
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- One of L.A.'s first air taxis was unveiled Monday at L.A. Live, where Archer Aviation and AEG plan to construct downtown's first vertiport, which is expected to be operational in time for the 2028 Olympic Games.
#shorts #airtaxi
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- Shocking video shows delivery driver punching man at CA gas station
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Shocking video shows a delivery driver punching a man at a gas station just outside of Sacramento. Now, a civil lawsuit has been filed against Amazon. #shorts
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- Family of high school football player files lawsuit against LAUSD after fatal brain injury
- Runtime
- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The family of a South East High School football player who died after suffering a brain injury during a game has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging the district failed to provide safe conditions.
Christopher Garcia, a 16-year-old junior varsity football player, suffered the injury in 2024 after making a defensive tackle during a game. Attorneys for the family on Tuesday released footage of the play.
The video shows Garcia tackling a receiver before his head struck the field. He was later placed into a medically induced coma and died 11 days later.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19729938
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- Drugs that look like children's vitamins discovered by CHP
- Runtime
- 0:23
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- California Highway Patrol has a warning for parents after officers discovered drugs that look like children's vitamins. The tablets tested positive for methamphetamine.
Read more: http://abc7.com/19730343/
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- No stroller? No problem for this dad!
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Canadian couple forgot their #baby's stroller at home on a recent visit to #HomeDepot, so dad improvised by using a bucket to carry their little one. 😅
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- Local man is on a mission to tackle city trash and clean up Los Angeles
- Runtime
- 2:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Juan Naula is inspiring residents to help clean Los Angeles, tackling piles of garbage with gloves, trash bags and a camera through his nonprofit organization, Clean L.A. With Me. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/post/clean-la-founder-is-mission-tackle-city-trash-los-angeles/19709753/
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- Hayden Panettiere's mother shares how she hopes her daughter will be remembered
- Runtime
- 8:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Hayden Panettiere's mother is opening up about how she hopes her daughter will be remembered following the actress's death at age 36. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/story/hayden-panettieres-mother-breaks-silence-death/19726996/
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- Several historic Newhall businesses destroyed in massive fire
- Runtime
- 3:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The fire wiped out businesses that have been staples in the area for many years, even decades, and many community members were shocked and saddened to see the gutted storefronts after the firefight. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/post/raging-fire-breaks-newhall-refinery-restaurant-santa-clarita/19727181/
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- Auto body shop fire spreads to Newhall Refinery restaurant in Santa Clarita, other businesses
- Runtime
- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A massive fire ripped through a business complex in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita, destroying several of those establishments early Monday morning. READ MORE HERE: https://abc7.com/post/raging-fire-breaks-newhall-refinery-restaurant-santa-clarita/19727181/
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- Boyle Heights pharmacy burglarized during takeover
- Runtime
- 0:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A group of burglars broke into a pharmacy in Boyle Heights overnight and it was all caught on video.
Between five and seven people broke into Lorena Pharmacy on Whittier Boulevard around 11 p.m. Sunday.
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- Massive fire destroys several historic Newhall businesses
- Runtime
- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A massive fire ripped through a business complex in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita, destroying several of those establishments early Monday morning.
Officials say up to six businesses have possibly been impacted, including a clothing store and another restaurant, but the exactly extent of the damage has not been determined.
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- E-bike takeover on 91 Freeway caught on video
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Another dangerous e-bike stunt in Southern California was caught on video.
https://abc7.com/post/bike-takeover-91-freeway-long-beach-caught-video/19728861/
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- Man found guilty of murder in ambush shooting of LA County sheriff's deputy
- Runtime
- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A jury on found an accused gunman guilty of murder in the 2023 ambush shooting of Los Angeles County sheriff's Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in Palmdale. https://abc7.com/post/19728564
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- One man's mission to clean up Los Angeles
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Juan Naula is inspiring residents to help clean #LosAngeles, tackling piles of garbage with gloves, trash bags and a camera through his nonprofit organization, #CleanLAWithMe. "I come from Virginia, where you don't see trash on the streets, parks or alleys. I come from Ecuador also... It's a third-world country, but it is way better than here. We don't see trash there either. So when coming to L.A., you expect something else... You're never going to expect seeing trash everywhere," Naula said.
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- Hayden Panettiere's mother breaks silence after her death
- Runtime
- 2:10
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- In an exclusive interview with ABC News, #HaydenPanettiere's #mother, Lesley Vogel, is breaking her silence on her daughter's death, describing the moment she learned the news. "I was numb. I was just numb."
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- Suspects break into Boyle Heights pharmacy, video shows
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A group of burglars broke into a pharmacy in Boyle Heights overnight and it was all caught on video.
https://abc7.com/post/suspects-break-boyle-heights-pharmacy-video-shows/19728042/
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- Hayden Panettiere's mother breaks silence on daughter's death
- Runtime
- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Hayden Panettiere's mother is opening up about how she hopes her daughter will be remembered following the actress's death at age 36.
https://abc7.com/story/hayden-panettieres-mother-breaks-silence-death/19726996/
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- Raging fire at SoCal restaurant spreads to nearby businesses
- Runtime
- 4:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A fire erupted at a restaurant in the Newhall area of Santa Clarita, engulfing the building and several other businesses in raging flames early Monday morning.
https://abc7.com/post/raging-fire-breaks-newhall-refinery-restaurant-santa-clarita/19727181/
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- Firefighters battling raging fire engulfing restaurant in Newhall
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A fire erupted at a restaurant in the Newhall area of Santa Clarita early Monday morning. The raging flames engulfed the building and appeared to have spread to adjacent businesses, casting an orange glow.
https://abc7.la/W3euV8
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- SoCal minor league team honors beloved Big Bear eagle with 'Fly High, Jackie Night'
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- It was "Fly High, Jackie Night" at ONT Field on Sunday! Members of Friends of Big Bear Valley threw out the first pitch, and 50% of ticket sales were donated to the nonprofit.
Read more: https://abc7.com/tag/bald-eagle/
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- 9 people hurt, 5 in critical condition after violent rollover crash in Whittier
- Runtime
- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Nine people were hurt, leaving five in critical condition, after a violent rollover crash in Whittier on Sunday night.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19725995/
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- Police officers pull unsuspecting Uber driver into foot chase
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- An Uber driver helped out a couple of Houston police officers, giving them a ride in pursuit of a fleeing suspect wanted for a "terroristic threat." Despite the help from the Uber driver, the suspect reportedly managed to evade arrest.
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- SoCal man kicked in unprovoked hot tub attack says he forgives 13-year-old suspects
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man who suffered a concussion when he was assaulted and robbed at his San Bernardino apartment complex hot tub during an unprovoked attack says he forgives the two 13-year-old suspects and is grateful to their parents for turning them in.
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- SoCal hot tub assault victim speaks out after 2 teen boys turned in by their parents
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man who suffered a concussion when he was attacked and robbed says he forgives the two teen suspects and is grateful to their parents for turning them in.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19725307/
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- Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in 'The Donna Reed Show," dies at 82
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," has died at 82.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19724983/
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- Police officer rescues 5 dogs from hot car in Newport Beach
- Runtime
- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Newport Beach PD Animal Control Officer broke a window to quickly rescue five dogs that were trapped inside a hot car, with windows slightly cracked open. The police department said most of the dogs were confined in cages and showing signs of distress as the temperature inside continued to climb.
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- 'Darth Vader' voices enthusiastic support for Flock cameras.
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man dressed as Darth Vader spoke on Flock cameras at a San Diego city meeting on public safety this past week. The city council meeting addressed local law enforcement’s recent acquisition of Flock Safety surveillance technology to monitor license plates and vehicles. "Darth Vader" delivered a short, humorous speech on the fictional villain, giving his enthusiastic support for Flock cameras.
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- Matt Damon photobombs family's Goofy interaction at Disneyland
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Nothing is better than meeting Goofy, not even Matt Damon! A family looked back at a video they took at Disneyland Hotel, only to realize "The Odyssey" star was watching their daughter's sweet interaction.
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- Video captures SoCal home explosion that killed 1, injured 2
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A house explosion in Twentynine Palms left one person dead, injured two others and destroyed the home. The explosion happened Friday night and was captured on newly released video, which shows the house erupting into a massive fireball.
#shorts #explosion
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- Residents evacuate as Hawk Fire spreads near Reno
- Runtime
- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Residents in the Reno-Sparks area evacuated Saturday as the Hawk Fire rapidly grew to more than 10,500 acres by evening. Local officials said some structures had already been destroyed. #breakingnews #nevada #abc7la #hawkfire
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- Video shows deputy crashing into Santa Ana couple's car in 2023
- Runtime
- 0:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Newly released dashcam video shows a deputy crashing into a couple in Santa Ana back in 2023. The couple was seriously hurt and filed a lawsuit. Court documents reveal the deputy was going 30 miles over the speed limit.
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- Fire outside of Reno explodes to 10,000 acres, evacuations issued
- Runtime
- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A fast-moving brush fire that kicked up on a hillside in Northern Nevada just outside Reno on Saturday has exploded to more than 10,000 acres, threatening hundreds of homes.
The Hawk Fire has grown to over 10,500 acres as of Saturday evening, according to the latest update from the National Interagency Fire Center. Local officials said some structures have already burned in the blaze.
Approximately 1,000 homes were threatened, and evacuations have expanded, according to an earlier update from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19723255/
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- Woman booked one Las Vegas hotel, only to discover it was another she avoided
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A woman booked a stay at one Las Vegas hotel, only to arrive and discover the property was actually another hotel she had intentionally avoided.
Utah resident Ariana Patino said she booked what was advertised as Palette Las Vegas on Booking.com for a weekend trip with her sister.
But when the sisters arrived in Las Vegas, Patino said they couldn't find the address listed on their reservation.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19719837
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- Passengers burned on American Airlines flight that filled with smoke
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- At least four people sustained burn injuries during an American Airlines flight that filled up with smoke while it was landing in Dallas, the flight's pilot said.
American Airlines officials said the smoke came from a passenger's laptop on a flight from Atlanta to Dallas-Fort Worth.
The pilot requested medical crews on the ground after telling the control tower that four to five passengers were burned.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19718361
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- Parents turn in their own teens after San Bernardino jacuzzi attack, police say
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Two 13-year-olds are in custody after police said their parents turned them in following an assault on a man at a San Bernardino apartment complex.
Surveillance video from the Aug. 14 incident shows one of the attackers kicking the victim in the head while the other steals his phone.
Investigators said the teens targeted a man who was relaxing in a jacuzzi at the Creekside Village Apartments.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19722849
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- Bird gets confused by its own reflection
- Runtime
- 0:36
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A driver captured a #bird's moment of confusion as it could not get enough of its own reflection and repeatedly tried to fly into the mirror of a moving car in #Melbourne, #Australia.
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- House explosion in Twentynine Palms kills 1, injures 2
- Runtime
- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A house explosion in Twentynine Palms left one person dead, injured two others and destroyed the home.
The explosion happened Friday night and was captured on newly released video, which shows the house erupting into a massive fireball. Three people and a dog were inside the home at the time of the blast.
Several Marines from a nearby base were among the first to respond after hearing the explosion. They rushed to the scene and pulled the victims from the rubble.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19722676
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- 15-year-old boy arrested in deadly shooting at high school football game in Bakersfield
- Runtime
- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting Friday night during a football game in Bakersfield, police said.
The shooting happened around 8 p.m. at Independence High School, about 20 minutes south of downtown Bakersfield.
A 17-year-old boy, who has not been identified, was killed. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a fight between two groups of people.
READ MORE: https://abc7.com/19722523/
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- Hundreds of tourists, families were nearby when police fatally shot man in Santa Monica
- Runtime
- 2:49
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A man accused of charging at officers with a knife was shot and killed by Santa Monica police on Saturday. The horrifying scene played out in front of hundreds of families and tourists at the Santa Monica Pier.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19720059/
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- Long Beach man speaks out on dramatic rescue after 16 hours at sea
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Long Beach man who was knocked off a rented jet ski spent about 16 hours stranded at sea before the U.S. Coast Guard rescued him near Seal Beach earlier this week.
"I probably had just a little bit of time left, you know? Because I knew my time was up. I was like, 'I can't do this no more.' I gave all I could gave," Paul Carbullido Jr. recalled.
#shorts #rescue #jetski #coastguard
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- SoCal jet skier speaks out on dramatic rescue after 16 hours at sea: 'I knew my time was up'
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- "They pulled me up, and it was just relief." A Long Beach man who was knocked off a jet ski spent about 16 hours stranded at sea before he was rescued.
Read more: https://abc7.com/19721578/
