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An L.A. girl's death and the darkest side of bullying at school: 'They did nothing'
The death of Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, has led some, including her family, to question whether L.A. Unified could have — or should have — done more to protect her from campus bullies.
Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries
A rash of burglaries in the Valley has sparked concern among police and the mayor's office.
480 ducks find homes after an emergency rescue operation in Riverside County
While the ducks now have new homes, officials said the investigation into overcrowding conditions at the original property is ongoing.
L.A. Mayor Bass offers a hold-the-line budget, with no layoffs and few big increases
The $14.9-billion budget comes as Bass faces four major challengers in the June 2 primary election, several of whom have criticized her over the quality of city services.
Animal welfare groups commit $14 million to improve L.A. animal shelters
The funds from the ASPCA and Best Friends will fund 23 full-time positions at L.A.'s six animal shelters
WATCH: Stunning 'Earthset' captured in new Artemis II footage
Artemis II Mission Commander Reid Wiseman captured stunning footage of the Earth setting behind the Moon.
Four structures destroyed and one firefighter injured in Yucca Valley fire
The forward progress of a fire in Yucca Valley was halted Sunday at 39 acres, but flames destroyed four structures. A firefighter was injured.
He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'
Irvine police track a Lego theft suspect to Paramount. Detectives say he bought Lego sets, replaced pieces with dried pasta and then collected refunds.
WATCH: Sea lion borrows tourists’ backpacks for naptime
A sleepy sea lion decided that some tourists' backpacks lined up on a bench in the Galapagos Islands made for the perfect spot to take a nap.
San Fernando Valley burglaries: Two more homes targeted amid LAPD patrol surge
Two more homes have been targeted amid a spree of burglaries in and around the San Fernando Valley. Bass has ordered increased LAPD patrols in the area.
WATCH: ‘Penguin under your car?’ sign proves effective
A sign reminding drivers to check under their cars for penguins proved its worth at a South African beach known for its penguin population.
WATCH: Principal who stopped potential mass shooting crowned prom king
Principal Kirk Moore was already being hailed as a hero after authorities said he stopped a mass shooting at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma. Now he's being hailed as prom king.
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Cheektowaga man indicted for Walden Avenue shooting
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