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Telemundo 52 y NBC4 Celebran El Grito 2025 en la Ciudad de Los Ángeles con la participación de Guillermo Quiroz y Belen De Leon
La Ciudad de Los Ángeles dará inicio al Mes de la Herencia Hispana el sábado, 13 de septiembre con la tradicional celebración de El Grito en honor a la Independencia de México. Este esperado evento será presentado por la Madrina de este año, Eunisses Hernandez, concejal del Distrito 1 de Ciudad de Los Angeles.
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Celebrate the City of Los Angeles' El Grito 2025 with participation of Belen De Leon and Guillermo Quiroz
The City of Los Angeles will kick off Latino Heritage Month on Saturday, September 13th with the annual El Grito celebration honoring Mexican Independence. This highly anticipated event will be hosted by this year's Madrina, a Northeast Los Angeles native, and Council District 1 Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez.
Summer-like temperatures to hit SoCal this week
A strong ridge of high pressure is moving into the region, bringing well above-average temperatures throughout the week. A prolonged heat wave will take hold starting Monday, pushing highs into the triple digits in some inland areas by the middle of the week. The hottest days are expected to be Wednesday and Thursday, with inland areas expected to reach 95-103°F. Overnight temperatures will also remain unusually warm, and heat advisories may be issued.
Madre convierte video viral de cocina mexicana en un próspero negocio familiar
Con sus recetas de comidas típicas mexicanas, Jenny Martínez, de Los Ángeles, es el último gran éxito en redes sociales. Como muchos, Martínez creció aprendiendo a cocinar con su madre, pero no le importó mostrar sus habilidades en línea. Antes de su estrellato en redes sociales, vendía carretillas elevadoras. Luego, llegó la pandemia de COVID-19 de 2020.
LA mom turns viral cooking video into thriving family business
From forklifts to millions forking down her home cooked family recipes, Los Angeles' Jenny Martinez is social media's latest major success story. Like many, Martinez grew up learning to cook from her mother, but thought nothing of showcasing her skills online. Prior to her social media stardom, she sold forklifts. Then the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic happened.
When will it rain in LA?
Los Angeles and Southern California will see periods of rain over the next three days with thunderstorms and even the possibility of weak tornadoes as a storm soaks the region. Rainfall rates will be light to moderate, but any thunderstorms could produce heavy downpours. Gusty winds, lightning, and small hail also are possible. The rainfall arrives about two months after January wildfires in Southern California, including the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County.
See when rain arrives this week in Southern California
Clouds will increase at the start of the week in Southern California ahead of two rounds of rain fueled by an atmospheric river over the Pacific Ocean. The storms will mark the second significant rainfall after a dry start to the wet season in a region under severe to extreme drought that exacerbated wildfire conditions in January, contributing to the spread of two of the deadliest and most destructive fires on record in California.
Here's how many red flag warning days LA has seen in January
Firefighters are gaining ground on three major fires in Los Angeles County, where a red flag warning that went into effect earlier this week for parts of the region was extended into Friday. So far in January, the high fire danger forecast is a recurring theme. There have been 15 days of red flag warnings in Los Angeles County through 23 days this month. That includes consecutives days of red flag warnings from Jan. 6 to Jan.
'About the purpose.' Recycling plant serves as new opportunity for Homeboy Industries clients
A Los Angeles-based program that has helped rehabilitate hundreds of former gang members for more than three decades is venturing into a new field as it helps expand opportunities for its participants. Homeboy Industries, the nonprofit organization behind Homegirl Café and a slew of services that include tattoo removal, substance abuse support and education services, has entered the electronics recycling field.
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Patria Coffee Roasters located at 108 N. Alameda St. in Compton. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and the team from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m.
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Free Coffee Event is Back!
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, October 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Confidential Coffee located at 137 W. 6th Street in Long Beach. Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m.
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Belen De Leon Named Grand Marshal for the City of Gardena Cinco de Mayo Parade
The City of Gardena will celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the 37th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festivities this Saturday, May 4th at 10 a.m. The parade begins at Gardena Market (Gardena Blvd and New Hampshire Avenue) and ends at Mas Fukai Park, where the celebration starts up as the parade ends.
Telemundo 52 y NBC4 Te Invitan a Disfrutar de un Cafecito Gratis
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Invite You to our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, April 24th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Taliza Coffee located at 13217 Rosecrans Ave. in Santa Fe Springs. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Grecia Carrillo and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m. Get Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Telemundo 52 y NBC4 Te Invita a Celebrar el Mes de La Mujer en Nuestro Evento de Cafecito Gratis
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Invite You to Celebrate Women’s History Month at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Thursday, March 21st from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Cake & Coffee House located at 3411 Tweedy Blvd. in South Gate. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Grecia Carrillo and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m. Get Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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There's another storm heading toward LA. What's that mean for your weekend?
A winter storm heading toward Southern California will add to the region's already historic February rainfall. The system is on track to arrive late this weekend and bring rain through early next week. The storm follows on earlier this month that snapped long-standing rainfall records during what is typically Los Angeles' wettest month of the year. The average monthly rainfall for February in Los Angeles in 3.64 inches. LA received 4.10 inches of rain Feb. 4, 2.93 inches Feb.
Flood watches in effect as historic storm moves out of Southern California
Flood watches remain in effect Wednesday for parts of Southern California after days of rain that shattered long-standing records and led to hundreds of slides in Los Angeles. Rain began to diminish late Tuesday after the storm that arrived Sunday afternoon delivered 7.03 inches of rain Sunday and Monday for downtown LA's highest two-day rainfall total in the month of February, typically the region's wettest month of the year.
Pasa la primera tormenta alimentada por un río atmosférico: ¿Cuáles fueron los acumulados de lluvia?
El sur de California comenzó el mes de febrero con precipitaciones de moderadas a fuertes, acompañadas de vientos racheados y temperaturas frescas. Todo empezó con precipitaciones dispersas el miércoles por la noche, pero el jueves por la mañana temprano, algunas partes del sur de California vieron carreteras inundadas y condiciones de conducción peligrosas. Se preveía que la On de Los Ángeles, los valles y las zonas costeras recibieran esta vez entre 1 y 3 pulgadas de lluvia.
February storms soak SoCal. How much rain did we get this time? Original
Southern California started the month of February with moderate to heavy rainfalls, accompanied by gusty winds and chilly temperatures. It all started with scattered showers Wednesday night, but by Thursday early morning, some parts of Southern California saw flooded roadways and hazardous driving conditions. The LA basin and valleys as well as coastal areas were forecast to receive between 1 to 3 inches of rain this time around. In mountain areas, 4 to 5 inches of rain was expected.
Watch Live: Storm delivers rain for a soggy and slow morning drive
A winter storm arrived overnight in Southern California, bringing rain, snow and gusty winds to the region for the Thursday morning drive. Showers doused parts of Ventura County Wednesday night, then the main rain event will arrived during the early morning hours with some areas forecast to see moderate to heavy rain fall. Making morning commutes more complicated, rain can possibly cause flooding on streets and freeways, especially those with poor drainage.
Storm delivers rain for LA's morning drive. Here's the rainfall timeline
A winter storm fueled by an atmospheric river arrived in Southern California, bringing rain, snow and gusty winds to the region for the Thursday morning drive. Showers doused parts of Ventura County Wednesday night, then the main rain event will arrived during the early morning hours with some areas forecast to see moderate to heavy rain fall. Making morning commutes more complicated, rain can possibly cause flooding on streets and freeways, especially those with poor drainage.
NBC4 and Telemundo 52 Celebrate Black History Month with a Free Coffee Event for the Community
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be celebrating Black History Month with a free coffee event in Leimert Park on Wednesday, February 7th at Harun Coffee located at 4336 Degnan Blvd in Los Angeles.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Heavy rain drenches Southern California ahead of the morning drive
Heavy rain arrived in Southern California overnight ahead of a wet morning drive Monday as the last in a series of storms moved through the region. A flood advisory was in effect early Monday for Ventura County and thunderstorms are possible in some areas. The Ventura County flood advisory was in effect until 7 a.m. The area includes Oxnard, Santa Paula, Moorpark and other communities. Periods of rain are expected through Monday.
Parts of SoCal under freeze warning ahead of strong mid-week winds
Parts of Southern California are under a freeze warning early Tuesday ahead of another round of powerful winds later this week. A freeze warning was in effect for the west San Fernando Valley, and the Riverside and San Bernardino county valleys. Other areas woke up to well below-normal temperatures in the 30s. "It's the coldest morning we've had so far this season," said NBCLA forecaster Belen De Leon. Get Southern California news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
Strong winds sweep into SoCal. Here's where warnings and advisories are in effect
Hold on, Southern California. Wind advisories and high wind warnings will remain in effect through Thursday night. A wind advisory will be in effect until 1 a.m. Friday for the Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles County beaches, Palos Verdes Hills, Santa Mountains Recreational Area, Calabasas, western San Fernando Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains, Catalina Island and the 14 Freeway corridor. Expect northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and isolated gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
Strong winds won't let up. Here's when and where gusts peak in SoCal
High wind warnings are in effect from the coast to inland areas to start the week with powerful gusts roaring through Southern California's mountain passes. Holiday travelers in those passes can expect persistent strong winds, including north winds of 30 to 45 mph and gusts up to 60 mph in the western San Gabriel Mountains, the Highway 14 Corridor and along the Grapevine section of the 5 Freeway in northern Los Angeles County. Gusts up to 80 mph are possible in the western San Gabriel mountains.
Join NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, November 29th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Tepito Coffee located at 695 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Segunda ola de aguaceros avanza hacia el sur de California; conoce cuánta lluvia caería
El sur de California se enfrenta a un fin de semana empapado mientras la segunda tormenta de esta semana avanza hacia el área de Los Ángeles. Los cielos, que se despejaron después de que llegó la primera ola de tiempo húmedo el miércoles, comenzarán a nublarse nuevamente este viernes. Se espera que las cantidades de lluvia sean mayores que las del sistema de mitad de semana. Las lluvias se volverán más generalizadas desde el viernes por la noche hasta el sábado por la mañana.
Second wave of showers to soak SoCal. Here's when to expect rain this weekend
Southern California faces a weekend of soggy weather as this week's second storm moves into the Los Angeles area. Skies that cleared after the first wave of wet weather arrived on Wednesday will begin to cloud over again Friday. Rainfall amounts from the next round of rain are expected to be higher that the mid-week system. Showers will become more widespread Friday night into Saturday morning.
Join NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, October 25th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Urartu Coffee located at 119 N. Artsakh Ave. in Glendale.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Come Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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The City of Los Angeles and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez invite you to El Grito: The Annual Mexican Independence Day Celebration
September 15 will kick off Hispanic Heritage Month in the city of Los Angeles, with the annual celebration of El Grito, a commemoration of Mexican Independence. This highly anticipated event will be hosted by this year’s Madrina, Los Angeles native, and Council District 7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.
La Ciudad de Los Ángeles y La Concejal Mónica Rodríguez invitan a El Grito: la Celebración Anual del Día de la Independencia de México
El 15 de septiembre será el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana en la ciudad de Los Ángeles, con la celebración anual de El Grito, una conmemoración de la Independencia de México. Este esperado evento será presentado por la Madrina de este año, la oriunda de Los Ángeles y Concejal del Séptimo Distrito, Mónica Rodríguez.
Meet NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Friday, June 16th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Hilltop Cafe located at 170 N. La Brea Ave. in Inglewood. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Sandra O’Neill, Grecia Carrillo and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Meet NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, May 24th from 6:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Corridor Flow located at 24614 Narbonne Ave. in Lomita. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Sandra O’Neill, Grecia Carrillo and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m.
By Lynette Romero Verified, Belen De Leon Verified, Robin Winston Verified, Adrian Arambulo Verified
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Meet NBC4 and Telemundo 52’s Morning News Team at our Free Coffee Event
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NBC4 and Telemundo 52 will be handing out free coffee on Wednesday, April 19th from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Horchateria Rio Luna located at 15950 Paramount Blvd in Paramount. Come enjoy a mocha, latte or cafecito with Lynette Romero, Belen de Leon, Robin Winston, Adrian Arambulo, from NBC4’s Today in LA morning newscast and Sandra O’Neill, Grecia Carrillo and Marcos Mora from Noticiero Telemundo 52 a las 5 a.m. y 6 a.m.
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JPL's First Female Director Wants the Lab to ‘Dare Mighty Things – Together'
Being a first is not a foreign concept to Dr. Laurie Leshin. She was one of the first women to advise two presidents on space policy. She also served as the first female president of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. Now, she’s leading the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in La Cañada Flintridge as the first ever woman director of the institution.
Rain Tapers Off as Snow Continues in SoCal's Mountains. Here's When the Latest Storm Moves Out
What to Know The latest winter storm moves out, but not before dropping more snow in the mountains. The 5 Freeway north of LA was closed early Wednesday due to snow and ice. Days of rain triggered a landslide in Beverly Crest, closing part of Mulholland Drive. The latest in a conveyor belt of winter storms brought snow, wind and hours of overnight rain to Southern California. The rain will taper off Wednesday, but snow will continue to fall in the mountains where a winter storm warning is in effect.
Tormante invernal: horarios en los que se espera lluvia y nieve en el sur de California
Una fuerte tormenta invernal desatará lluvia y varios pies de nieve en las montañas durante el fin de semana en el sur de California. Además, el viernes entra en vigencia una rara advertencia de ventisca o “blizzard”. Las alertas meteorológicas, incluida la primera advertencia de blizzard en la región en décadas, se emitieron antes de la tormenta fría alimentada por un río atmosférico sobre el Pacífico.
Winter Storm Timeline: When to Expect Rain and Snow in Southern California Original
What to Know Widespread rain and snow are in the forecast late Friday and into Saturday. A blizzard warning goes into effect early Friday for LA and Ventura county mountains. Two to 5 feet of snow are possible by Saturday. A strong winter storm will unleash rain and several feet of mountain snow into the weekend in Southern California, where a rare blizzard warning goes into effect Friday.
Rare Blizzard Warning Issued for Los Angeles County Mountains. See the SoCal Storm Timeline
A blizzard warning will go into effect later this week for Los Angeles County mountains as back-to-back cold storms move into Southern California. The late February storms will bring unprecedented snowfall, rain, powerful winds and well below-normal temperatures. The first of the two storms arrived Wednesday with a second stronger system on track to move in Thursday. "The heaviest snow-making days are going to be Thursday and Friday, and here's the reason why," said NBC4 forecaster Belen De Leon.
Southern California Faces a Febrrr-uary Cold Snap. Here's When Temperatures Tumble
Enjoy the sunny weather while you can. A major change is coming this week when storms usher in windy and colder conditions. On Tuesday, clouds and winds will increase during the afternoon. There's a chance of light rain during the evening drive before even better chances of precipitation later this week. Temperatures will turn much cooler Tuesday and Wednesday with an increasing chance of rain and very low elevation snow through Saturday.
Grapevine Reopens After Icy Closure, CHP Escorts. Here’s What to Know About the Traffic on the 5
The California Highway Patrol was escorting traffic on Interstate 5 through the Grapevine area, Caltrans announced Wednesday, because of snow and dangerous driving conditions. Parts of I-5 were closed because of snow Wednesday morning, and CHP escorts began around 4 a.m. Northbound traffic was being diverted at Parker Road in Castaic. By 7 a.m., the Grapevine had reopened in both directions, but conditions were still icy.
Grapevine Reopens After Icy Closure, CHP Escorts. Here’s What to Know About the Traffic on the 5
The California Highway Patrol was escorting traffic on Interstate 5 through the Grapevine area, Caltrans announced Wednesday, because of snow and dangerous driving conditions. Parts of I-5 were closed because of snow Wednesday morning, and CHP escorts began around 4 a.m. Northbound traffic was being diverted at Parker Road in Castaic. By 7 a.m., the Grapevine had reopened in both directions, but conditions were still icy.
Cold Temperatures, Gusty Winds Are in SoCal's Valentine's Day Forecast
Showers of hugs and kisses,, light rain and powerful wind gusts are in the Valentine's Day forecast for Southern California. Strong north winds reach the region Tuesday accompanied by a cold air mass that will remain over the area through Thursday. Temperatures will run well below normal. "You're going to need the coats and the jackets the rest of the week," said NBC4 forecaster Belen De Leon.
Expect Rain Today, and a Bonus Storm for New Year's Eve. Here's What to Know Original
What to Know Tuesday will be a wet day. The rain is expected in the afternoon. The rain will dry out before making a comeback on New Year's Eve. Tuesday in LA is going to be a wet one, with another storm ushering in the New Year and perhaps putting a damper on your New Year's Eve plans. Expect rain on Tuesday and several more chances of wet weather through the rest of the week.
Weakening Storm Brings Light Rain Before More Showers This Weekend
What to Know The first storm arrived Thursday and delivered rain through Friday morning with the most significant rainfall overnight. A second storm is heading into Southern California this weekend. Temperatures will remain below normal into next week. Light showers drenched parts of Southern California overnight as the first of two back-to-back storms passed through Southern California, leaving roads wet for the morning commute in Los Angeles.
Back-to-Back Storms Will Bring Rain, Snow to SoCal. Here's the Wet Weather Timeline
What to Know The first storm arrives Thursday with the most significant rainfall overnight. A second storm is heading into Southern California this weekend. Temperatures will remain below normal into next week. Two back-to-back storms are set to bring rain to Southern California as temperatures remain below normal into the weekend. The first storm will arrive Thursday before a second system passes through the region this weekend.
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