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2+ min ago (696+ words) A proposal to build 398 homes on the northern section of the Woodland Hills Country Club is drawing pushback from nearby residents, who say the steep canyon site faces wildfire risks and has limited evacuation routes. Residents say it's the wrong place for a fast-tracked project that would bypass public hearings and a full environmental review. Arrimus Capital, a real estate firm that owns'the Woodland Hills Country Club, is seeking approvals to redevelop about 20 acres of the golf course under AB 2011, a state law that streamlines certain mixed income and affordable housing projects by removing public hearings, environmental reviews and discretionary city approvals. But residents, and a spokesperson for Los Angeles City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield,'argue the hillside site does not qualify for ministerial approval and needs fuller scrutiny because of its fire-risk conditions and zoning. Elise Tyler, a neighbor speaking…...

24+ min ago (414+ words) LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- This might sound familiar: Chevrolet is coming out with a new electric car called the Bolt. Okay, technically they're bringing back the Bolt for 2027, after it was dropped a couple of years ago. "Our senior leaders heard from our customers in all sorts of ways. They got calls, they got letters, they got social media posts. And they said, 'Wait a minute. Maybe we should rethink this,'" said Jeremy Short, chief engineer for the Chevy Bolt. It's the kind of about-face that rarely happens - returning something to showrooms that had been discontinued. At one time, it was Chevrolet and GM's electric hero as that segment was starting to ramp up in 2016. The Bolt offered amazing range for its time and sticker price, an EPA-rated 259 miles. While small, it was mighty, even showing off its prowess in low-speed…...

54+ min ago (422+ words) With all the hustle and bustle, holiday travel is expected to surge at the exact time as the flu. There are ways to keep your loved ones healthy, starting with eating healthy and getting plenty of sleep, and some other simple strategies can help keep you safe. Travel is going to be the best part of the holidays for father-of-four Edgar Jimenez. "We're flying to Taipei. And then from Taipei, we're flying to the Philippines," he said. He loves adventure, but this time of year it comes with heavy traffic, long lines and the possibility of flight delays. "Especially since I'm flying with my wife, my kids. It's stressful," said Jimenez. "Stressing does not change the airline or the airplane. So, a person stressing out is just going to hurt them. Their immune system goes down, they're more likely to…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (174+ words) Several Las Virgines Unified campuses were momentarily placed under lockdown Friday while police say they were searching for a man suspected of making threats at the schools in the area. Authorities received a call around 2:26 p.m. from a father who alerted police about his son, who took his car without authorization and made threats to hurt children, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. Three Ventura County schools were placed on lockdown as the search for the man ensued with the help of the LA County Sheriff's Department, which was notified of the suspect. Deputies located the man, identified as 32-year-old Michael Weismann, in Agoura Hills inside the reported vehicle. Weisman did not immediately cooperate with deputies but was eventually taken into custody, according to the LASD. Weisman was transferred to the custody of the Ventura County Sheriff's Department and is…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (428+ words) The 13 LA County government employees are accused of fraudulently receiving tens of thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. More Los Angeles County employees were charged for fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic while they were working full time for the county, the LA County District Attorney's Office said Friday. Eleven additional county employees were facing felony grand theft charges for their alleged stealing of jobless benefits between 2020 and 2023, just a month after 13 county workers were accused of stealing a combined $430,000. Among the newly charged people, several of them worked for the Department of Health Services at the time of the alleged theft." One employee, Georgette McKinney, a supervising child support specialist for the Child Support Services, stole over $55,000 with her own identity " in addition to stealing over $76,000, using…...

1+ hour, 46+ min ago (310+ words) The San Bernardino mother of two young children who were hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash shares an update on their recovery. Christian Cazares reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 3035. Police officers made an arrest Friday of a man accused of a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a toddler and an infant in San Bernardino. On Dec. 1, Karina Barrientos was with her two young children and other families walking home from a play date when the crash occurred. While crossing Arrowhead Avenue at 27th'Street, a gray-colored vehicle struck a baby stroller, dragging it down the block and injuring Barrientos" young children, according to the San Bernardino Police Department. Police said the driver fled the scene and detectives remained on the search for the individual.' Chester Lamont Gordon, 27, was arrested early Friday morning while backing out the suspected vehicle from…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (125+ words) Three people are recovering after a violent crash in which their car flipped and landed upside down at a McDonald's drive-thru in Gardena. 3 injured after car crashes, lands upside down at McDonald's drive-thru in Gardena GARDENA, Calif. (KABC) -- Three people are recovering after a violent crash in which their car flipped and landed upside down at a McDonald's drive-thru in Gardena. It happened on Friday around 12:30 a.m. at the corner of Rosecrans and Vermont avenues. Video obtained by Eyewitness News shows a white vehicle on its roof just steps away from the restaurant. The driver was rushed to the hospital with a broken leg while the two passengers suffered only minor injuries. It's unclear what caused the crash....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (909+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Honoring the best in cinematic, televised, and streaming achievement, the nominations for the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced on Friday. "Sinners" leads the film contenders with 17 nominations, nearly matching the record of 18 that "Barbie" achieved two years ago. "Adolescence" tops the TV categories with six nods. "Abbott Elementary" and "Only Murders in the Building" were nominated for Best Comedy Series. "Abbott" actor Chris Perfetti nabbed a nomination for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. "Andor" and "Paradise," along with their leads Diego Luna and Sterling K. Brown, will face each other in the Best Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama Series categories. The newly released "Zootopia 2," along with "Elio," are nominated for Best Animated Feature. Four new categories have been added to this year's show: Best Variety Series, Best Stunt Design, Best Casting and Ensemble,…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago (503+ words) By GRAHAM DUNBAR, Associated Press The Iranian team, representing a country targeted by U.S. airstrikes in June and whose citizens are subject to a travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump's administration, will open its World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Seattle or Inglewood, California, on June 15. Iran's next two games could be played across the Canadian border in Vancouver or in Inglewood and Seattle. FIFA will confirm the detailed game schedule Saturday. The United States was drawn to play Australia, Paraguay and a third team to be determined in the European playoffs in March. Iran's participation in the tournament, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico, has already presented diplomatic challenges. Last week Iran said it would boycott the draw after several officials including soccer federation president Mehdi Taj and general secretary Hedayat Momebeni were denied U.S. travel visas. The federation…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (869+ words) On a day that kicked off excitement for the 2026 World Cup, which will include eight matches locally at SoFi Stadium, President Donald Trump basked in the spectacle and praised the leaders of co-host nations Canada and Mexico. Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize and had a starring role during the elongated show that eventually led to the draw for the 48 teams that will compete in the event that begins June 11 in Mexico City. The U.S. men's national team learned two of its group-stage opponents and knows the possibilities for the final opponent, which will be the winner of a European playoff for one of the remaining spots in the field. The Americans will open play June 12 at SoFi Stadium against Paraguay. Trump was in the spotlight for much of the draw event, which included musical performances from his favorites…...