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The protein, called SHMOOSE, is a "microprotein" encoded by a newly discovered gene within the cell's energy-producing mitochondria, researchers said. A mutation within the gene partially inactivates the SHMOOSE microprotein and is associated with a 30% higher risk for Alzheimer's disease across four different cohorts.
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho says the hackers did access some MSIS data, which contains some student information.
Gas prices in Southern California have been on a steady rise after easing up over the summer. Prices in California had reached a record high of $6.44 on June 14.
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from the Norwalk station responded at about 2 p.m. Sunday to a Stater Bros. store, where the teen told detectives that the suspect followed her into a restroom at the store, locked the door and allegedly attempted to sexually assault her.
The CHP stopped traffic so the mess could be cleaned up, even advising crews to bring brooms to help sweep off several hundred feet of wood debris.
The owner arrived at the Hoka store, 1600 Abbott Kinney Blvd., at about 4:15 a.m. and found the front door open and one of the panes in the glass door broken.
One of the cars rolled over and the woman inside was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Officers had started chasing the Toyota Corolla at Denver and 68th Street at about 3:20 a.m., and the driver pulled over just before 4 a.m. at at Figueroa and 108th Street.
Two suspects broke into the home but did not take anything.
San Rafael Elementary School Principal Rudy Ramirez was captured on a private security guard's body-worn camera chastising the predominately white neighborhood for racial bias.
A man faces charges of sexually assaulting a girl in a Whittier grocery store, and investigators believe he may have more victims.
In a few weeks, many Californians will receive a happy surprise in their mailboxes. Here's who's eligible for the long-awaited gas tax rebate.
According to investigators, the man found dead believed to be an employee of the business. He was discovered by a coworker early Tuesday morning, suffering from blunt force traumatic injuries.
It was unclear if the person taken to a hospital was inside of the house or the car.
In a unanimous decision, the Board of Supervisors agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the Chester family in addition to the $15 million they received in August.
A stretch of Sunset Boulevard was closed for more than a week.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
LASD deputies say that one teen riding an e-scooter was killed and another riding an e-bike was injured when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver on Rosecrans Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. on July 20.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
At least four people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving a box truck on the 210 Freeway near Lake View Terrace on Saturday afternoon.
LASD deputies say that one teen riding an e-scooter was killed and another riding an e-bike was injured when they were struck by a hit-and-run driver on Rosecrans Avenue at around 10:15 p.m. on July 20.
College athlete Jake Entrup was running on the Claremont Wilderness trail when a snake bit his ankle.
It's a party outside the iconic Orpheum Theatre with a rowdy crowd taking over the sidewalk and huffing gas in plain view.
The Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center said artists created the mural to serve as a message of hope and solidarity after the Eaton Fire.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
Video posted to The Citizen App showed the man being shot at with less-than-lethal munitions before running out of view.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
Rafael Devers homered in his first at-bat and hit a walk-off, two-run single in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Every weekend, "Metro Books" volunteers gather to hand out free reading material to Los Angeles transit riders to cut down on people's screentime.
The Los Angeles Civil Rights Department on Saturday awarded $315,000 to L.A. Repair in order to expand food access and family programs at El Nido Farmers Market in Pacoima.
Nonprofit organization Pay Away partnered with the Salvation Army to provide hundreds of back-to-school packages to Pico Union families on Saturday.
The 4th Annual Swirl Surf Skate Fest returns for a free, all-day celebration of surf, skate and community in the birthplace of modern skateboarding. Zach Boetto reports.
Lindsey Mifsud's pandemic hobby turned into what's now known as a national brand. She shows off LL's Kitchen granola, available at Sprouts stores nationwide.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
