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Crews knock down fire at the Magic Castle; damage to the iconic Hollywood venue is unclear
Apr 8, 2026 - Us 
Crews quickly knocked down a fire in the attic of the Magic Castle, the iconic Hollywood event venue and world-famous home of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Case of 12-year-old killed by stray bullet 7 years ago remains unsolved
Apr 8, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Seven years after 12-year-old Badraldeen Elwaseem was killed by a stray bullet in Buffalo, investigators are still looking for answers, and the case remains unsolved. However, the FBI is reminding the public of a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest of those responsible. "Anything that the [...]
Crystal Peoples-Stokes will not seek re-election, sources say
Apr 8, 2026 - Us 
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes will not be seeking re-election in November, multiple sources confirmed with WIVB News 4 on Tuesday. Since 2003, Peoples-Stokes has represented Buffalo's 141st Assembly District, covering most of the city's east side and parts of North Buffalo. Peoples-Stokes became the majority leader of the New York [...]
Commentary: LA28's first Olympics ticket drop flops, leaving locals locked out of nearby events
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
LA28 organizers promised that those living near venues would have access to Olympic tickets for as little as $28 apiece. Folks who tried to buy learned otherwise.
At L.A. 'shadow hearing' on elections, House Democrats join experts to defend voting systems
Apr 7, 2026 - Us 
House Democrats gathered in Los Angeles on Tuesday for a "shadow hearing" on midterm election security, where experts said state-run elections are safe and secure.
