Environment
Los Angeles weighs permit revocation for Jefferson Park oil site
Zoning officials are considering whether to end operations or impose new conditions at the 32-well Murphy drill site.
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Los Angeles
- Los Angeles approves DASH bus-lane camera expansion
- Los Angeles adds funding for Shadow Hills horse crossing
- Construction begins on new LADWP customer center in Hollywood
- Endeavour reservations open for new Air and Space Center
- L.A. launches markers for historic Latino businesses
- Santa Monica Pier sign comes down for historic restoration
- State workers set four Southern California strike lines
- U2 to headline Thanksgiving Eve halftime show at SoFi
- Kempe scores twice as Kings rally for first win
- Alhambra voters to decide citywide data-center ban
- Mayor asks LADWP to pause residential shutoffs through year-end
- LA28 opens Olympic licensing program to local small businesses
- West Hollywood advances Rainbow District sidewalk-vending pilot
- Malibu beach erosion closes Westward Beach Road near Sunset Restaurant
- Rams lose Davante Adams for 6–10 weeks with hamstring injury
- UCLA says Nico Iamaleava has severe knee injury, surgery expected
- Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht
- Metro breaks ground on East San Fernando Valley light rail
- “Office Space” actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
- Apple schedules Oct. 28 “Pro and tell” event in Los Angeles
- Missing Reseda student Junior Saavedra found safe
- Midweek storm to bring widespread rain and cooler temperatures
- Kim’s Home Center founder Dae Soon Kim dies at 91
- SCE ends wildfire safety shutoffs as customer count returns to zero
- Thousands gather in West Hollywood for 42nd AIDS Walk Los Angeles
- Cardinals edge Rams 18–16 on field goal at the gun
- Chargers drop to 0–6 after 22–6 loss to Chiefs
- Beach hazards alert covers Southern California coast through Tuesday
- Galaxy and San Diego FC draw 2–2 after four-goal first half
- Kings remain winless after 4–1 loss to Bruins
- CDFW tests coyote after Atwater Village child is injured
- Savannah Bananas set first Dodger Stadium games for April 2027
- Two stabbings reported near Crenshaw festival; tactical alert lifted
- No. 12 UCLA stays unbeaten with 17–7 win over Wisconsin
- Two men found dead after Long Beach SWAT standoff
- Miley Cyrus returns to full headline concerts at the Hollywood Bowl
- Brewers’ Dodgers sweep enters MLB salary-cap debate
- LA bar group uses $60,000 Dodgers hedge to offset playoff losses
- State audit flags 57 deficient dams, with clusters near L.A. and San Diego
- Lakers close preseason with 121–106 loss to Nuggets
- LA County sets October 19 mail-ballot registration deadline
- LA County opens expanded vending-cart program and grants
- 1,400 LA fire households face loss of disaster case managers
- Thousands march in downtown L.A. at voter-focused “No Kings” rally
- Rancho Palos Verdes asks voters to raise hotel tax as landslide costs mount
- Bryson Fire reaches 74% containment; orders and warnings remain lifted
- Brewers rally past Dodgers 6–4 to complete NLCS sweep
- Peak Fire near Azusa reaches 41% containment; warning remains
- DOJ warns California officials of criminal liability in ballot dispute
- Four charged in downtown L.A. graffiti spree; LADWP employee among defendants
- Four arrested after dog killed during North Hollywood burglary
- Four arrested after Ventura County diesel-theft investigation
- East Hollywood apartment fire forces evacuations; one hospitalized
- Netflix to cut about 1,000 jobs in biggest layoff round since 2022
- Woman dies after high surf sweeps pair from rocks near Malibu
- DNA identifies Ojai remains as Patricia Fielding after 36 years
- Bouanga and Son lead LAFC to 3–1 win over Austin
- Naples seawall repairs remain incomplete as residents report flooding
- Brewers beat Dodgers 6–2, take 3–0 NLCS lead
- Topanga Canyon Boulevard restricted to residents during red-flag warning
- One dead in pickup–big-rig crash on I-5 in Sun Valley
- Santa Monica Mountains agencies coordinate red-flag park closures
- L.A. County selected to run homeless count and federal-funding bid
- Water-main break opens sinkhole, traps van in Los Feliz
- Atkins sentenced to more than 200 years in Silver Lake Trader Joe’s case
- Jury convicts man in 2024 killing of Azusa High cheerleader
- NFL suspends Rams tackle Alaric Jackson for two games
- Warriors erase 20-point deficit, beat Lakers 101–89 in preseason
- Red flag warning set for Los Angeles and Ventura counties
- North Hollywood food pantry reports demand surge after CalFresh changes
- What L.A. voters should know about Charter Amendment PRK
- ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer Lucian Piane dies at 46
- Bass and Raman trade sharp attacks in final L.A. mayoral debate
- L.A. Council adopts nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops
- Lynwood investigates husky’s death after animal-cruelty report
- JPL’s Perseverance sets off-world driving record on Mars
- Magic Mountain closes Goliath after fatal Georgia coaster incident
- Port of Los Angeles posts busiest month and quarter on record
- Flooding closes L.A. County Hall of Administration on Tuesday
- Langer’s Deli disputes nearly $1,800 dumpster-access surcharge
- Bills outlast Rams 37–34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium
- Painted San Pedro crosswalks honor Japanese fishing community
- Fourteen L.A. County districts put school measures before voters
- Brewers beat Dodgers 7–4 to take 2–0 NLCS lead
- ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34
- LASD arrests man accused of impersonating officer in West Hollywood
- Griffith Park begins multi-year merry-go-round restoration
- CicLAvia opens 6.5 miles of central L.A. streets to people
- Nearly 200 firefighters contain South L.A. church fire
- Long Beach keeps waterfront evacuations after waves damage homes
- LADWP apologizes for Palisades rebuild delays, adds local staff
- Brewers edge Dodgers 2–1 in NLCS Game 1
- Xavier Smith and Jules Madzia win storm-rerouted Long Beach Marathon
- Two children killed in Pico-Union shooting; man hospitalized in custody
- Chargers fall 23–17 to Broncos after fourth-quarter collapse
- Bike Fire reaches 68% containment; evacuations lifted
- Rescued mountain-lion cub Crimson gets permanent sanctuary home
- Covina lifts evacuations after electric-vehicle fire at IKEA
- Two drivers sought after fatal South L.A. e-scooter hit-and-run
- USC beats Penn State 31–23 in White Out road win
- L.A. homeless-services vote postponed after turnout overwhelms meeting
- UCLA stuns No. 13 Oregon 17–15 to stay undefeated
- Los Angeles launches South L.A. street-safety study after fatal hit-and-run
- LA County rescue specialists deploy to Panama after powerful earthquakes
- Menudo opens 50th-anniversary reunion tour in Inglewood
- Federal arson charge filed over 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire
- Malibu cameras log about 100,000 speeding violations in nine-day test
- Companies buy rights to L.A. County abuse-settlement payouts
- Ontario police seek possible victims after Covina hidden-camera arrest
- Metrolink advances draft plan for major service cuts
- Long Beach waves breach bulkhead; three units red-tagged
- L.A. paid nearly $480 million in LAPD-related legal cases since 2019
- LA Plaza marks 15 years of Latino history and culture
- Bass backs LAPD chief, calls for city-led homelessness system
- Highland Park community urges stronger campus safety after student’s death
- Crooked Duck marks 15 years as a Long Beach gathering place
- Actor Keegan Allen reports armed robbery in West Hollywood
- Fairfax trash-house case moves toward possible conservatorship
- Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Long Beach area
- Dončić, Reaves connect as Lakers beat Kings 114–110
- Broken meter leaves elderly LA couple with $9,200 water bill
- Large commercial fire burns through roof in Chinatown
- Inglewood strip-mall fire injures one and damages several businesses
- Danny Fire closes I-5 near Gorman and prompts evacuations
- Los Angeles approves Sixth Street Bridge maintenance fund
- NASA’s Crew-12 splashes down off Los Angeles after eight months in space
- Driver killed in Commerce crash involving LASD patrol SUV
- Authorities say 28 people will face drug charges in Skid Row operation
- California awards film credits to 35 projects, including Last Friday
- FBI: Nine charged after alleged Pomona murder and extortion plot
- LA County partners plan hospital screening system to prevent medical debt
- Peanuts mural brings community art to East LA hospital
- New aerial views show Agoura Hills wildlife crossing nearing opening
- Five Buss siblings file opposition in Lakers stake-sale dispute
- Dodgers beat Braves 4–1 to clinch NLDS
- LA Council approves nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops
- Parole panel again finds Patricia Krenwinkel suitable for release
- LA County opens FAIR Plan wildfire-claims investigation
- Four LAFD firefighters and civilian injured in Silver Lake house fire
- LAPD says $1 million in stolen rail cargo recovered in Whittier
- Emergency mosquito treatments scheduled in Altadena and Monterey Park
- Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas celebrates passing U.S. citizenship test
- Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102 in Los Angeles
- LA council pauses $235 million LAPD technology contract
- Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3–1
- Tkachuk lifts Panthers past Kings 2–1 in Los Angeles
- Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire dies at 91
- Delta and Air Canada planes make contact on LAX taxiway
- Arcadia couple arrested in child-abuse investigation involving 21 children
- Pasadena outreach team connects unhoused residents with care and housing
- Paramount completes Warner Bros. takeover, creating Skydance
- California leaders condemn Trump remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego
- Recent electrical-vault incidents put Los Angeles infrastructure under scrutiny
- LA County confirms first rabid raccoon since 1973
- One dead after car crashes into Santa Fe Springs restaurant
- Clippers' Max Strus to be reevaluated in four weeks after foot injury
- Hollywood Burbank Airport completes new $1.3 billion terminal
- Los Angeles steps up El Niño storm preparations
- Alhambra police report 200-kilogram cocaine seizure
- Chargers' rally falls short in 30–23 loss to Seahawks
- FBI arrests Irvine woman at LAX on foreign-agent charge
- Firefighters rescue dog trapped in van after PCH crash near Malibu
- Dodgers fall 3–2 to Braves as NLDS shifts to Atlanta tied 1–1
- 'Verity' tops box office with $32.6 million as 'Digger' struggles
- Kyren Williams' late touchdowns lift Rams past Eagles 24–20
- Hurricane Rachel swell prompts Southern California beach alerts
- Kayaker hospitalized after shark bite off Malibu
- USC holds off Washington 25–21 after third-quarter surge
- Kings rally falls short in 5–4 overtime loss to Sharks
- Amber Alert canceled after Marieny Calderon found safe
- Pedestrian killed in North Hollywood hit-and-run
- Nobu Malibu employee killed in PCH collision
- Los Angeles smuggling-ring leader sentenced to nearly 22 years
- Bouquet Fire reaches 48% containment; evacuations remain
- Skubal leads Dodgers past Braves 5–3 in NLDS opener
- Wildfire study flags connected failures in Palisades and Eaton response
- Gardena traffic stop ends in fatal police shooting
- Los Angeles weighs permit revocation for Jefferson Park oil site
- Suspect arrested in Culver CityBus driver killing
- Downtown LA reaches record 102 degrees
- LA County warns swimmers away from 11 beach areas
- Two killed in Northridge strip-mall shooting near CSUN
- Metrolink fare increases take effect Monday across Southern California
- North Hollywood care-center sale approved with resident safeguards
- Jury convicts Nicole Linton in deadly Windsor Hills crash
- Three masked suspects sought after West Hollywood shooting
- Pasadena white peacock Sugar recovers and moves to safer home
- L.A. prepares aging Hyperion plant for heavy winter storms
- 17 charged in L.A. County fire-zone contractor cases
- Officials identify two bodies found at Lancaster property
- California pauses high-density lot-split rule in Altadena
- Court pauses West L.A. VA housing order during appeal window
- Los Angeles speed-camera activation starts October 26
- Medi-Cal eligibility rules change for some L.A. County noncitizens
Orange County
- Angels decline Kurt Suzuki’s 2027 option
- Irvine Lake drawdown starts Oct. 26 ahead of dam rebuild
- Newport Beach activates emergency center ahead of king tides
- OC Sheriff begins drone first-responder program in three cities
- Ducks’ comeback falls short in fourth straight loss
- Nearly $1 million in trading cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana
- Judge approves $125 million Garden Grove hazmat settlement
- Beach hazards alert covers Southern California coast through Tuesday
- $64 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot ticket sold in Anaheim
- Norte Fire reaches 60% containment; seven homes damaged or destroyed
- Family seeks answers as San Juan Capistrano homicide investigation continues
- Costa Mesa dog-voting case dismissed after billboard requirement
- Car crashes into Buena Park apartment, critically injuring woman inside
- Reported great white prompts 24-hour Huntington Beach water closure
- PCH reduced to one lane near Laguna Beach after bluff crack
- OCTA extends coastal emergency as beach-sand work slips to February
- Strong El Niño draws tropical species into Southern California waters
- Dana Point tags 20 Capistrano Beach homes after pounding surf
- Mission Viejo gardener helps woman and two dogs escape garage fire
- Fullerton pauses Flock license-plate cameras for six months
- Metrolink suspends two lines for weekend track work
- High surf forces Crystal Cove cottage evacuations and San Onofre closures
- Metrolink advances draft plan for major service cuts
- High tide floods 15–20 blocks of Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula
- Souplantation plans 2027 return in Fountain Valley
- Brea advances $60 million bond financing for affordable senior housing
- More than 465 Orange County workers plan October 13 strike
- San Clemente beach trail to reopen after $93 million rail-protection project
- Orange County schedules one-day apostille pop-up in Santa Ana
- Passenger detained after tug taken at John Wayne Airport
- FBI arrests Irvine woman at LAX on foreign-agent charge
- Hurricane Rachel swell prompts Southern California beach alerts
- Huntington Beach opens Main Street cultural hub
- Costa Mesa seeks new animal-services provider under revised terms
- Rising condo costs squeeze California homeowners
- Extreme heat warnings expand across Southern California
- Santa Ana snake scare traced to AI-generated image
- Kaiser to cut 147 California administrative jobs, led by San Diego
- San Clemente voters to decide coastline and wildfire funding measure
- Irvine weighs staffing and fee changes to close projected $47 million gap
- Los Angeles and Orange County gas prices close in on records
- Coastal erosion puts Pacific Surfliner’s winter reliability at risk
- Marine aviation pioneer Michael Aguilar honored in Southern California
- Glen Sprowl Jr. posthumously receives Carnegie Medal for heroism
- Olive ridley nests mark first recorded sea-turtle nesting on U.S. West Coast
Inland Empire
- Maná announces six-show 2027 residency at Yaamava’ Theater
- Porto’s plans first Inland Empire bakery in Ontario
- Eastvale shooting leaves one dead, six hospitalized
- New bachelor’s-degree caps concern Southern California community colleges
- Rancho Cucamonga approves $7.8 million brewery purchase for fire station
- Necropsy links Jackie the bald eagle’s decline to avian flu
- Menifee police announce seizure of homemade .50-caliber rifle
- Fontana recycling-yard fire sends thick smoke over Slover Avenue
- Firefighters rescue two women and four dogs from rising Santa Ana River
- Rachel floods Coachella Valley roads, prompts closures
- Castle Park to pause Riverside ride operations after November 1
- Lightning halts Head Trip’s opening night before Calvin Harris set
- Temecula burger battle raises record $13,314 for student chefs
- Metrolink suspends two lines for weekend track work
- Metrolink advances draft plan for major service cuts
- Caltrans pauses Corona SR-91 work after severe commuter delays
- Rancho Cucamonga police warn residents after hidden cameras found near homes
- Pico Fire reaches 60% containment after burning 173 acres near Nuevo
- Crews halt forward progress of 54-acre Harford Fire near Perris
- Big Bear community honors Jackie at bald-eagle memorial
- Utilities warn of possible Southern California power shutoffs
- New law separates Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices
- House speaker schedules Riverside fundraiser on California campaign swing
- In-N-Out adds three Southern California restaurants to opening list
- 36 Southern California Starbucks locations appear headed for closure
- Wrightwood residents challenge century-long quarry proposal
- Inland Empire housing costs erase much of the region’s affordability edge
- Redlands weighs midnight alcohol cutoff for neighborhood bars
- Mudslide closes mountain roads near Yucaipa after thunderstorms
- Riverside trauma center reports sharp rise in e-bike injuries
- Riverside man faces long recovery after helping woman escape fire
- California high court rules Riverside County ballot seizure unlawful
San Diego
- La Jolla stingray reports hit four-year low so far
- San Diego County home sales fall 12.2% from year earlier
- Pacific pocket mouse gains third reintroduced population at Camp Pendleton
- San Diego Unified prepares schools for El Niño, adds science week
- San Diego County opens new Santee animal shelter
- San Diego County selects first pollution-crisis chief
- Rescued beluga Cyprus dies at SeaWorld San Diego
- Vista gun buyback collects 119 firearms
- New bachelor’s-degree caps concern Southern California community colleges
- Federal data put Montgomery-Gibbs first for airport lead emissions
- Alpine animal sanctuary faces major repairs after storm damage
- Beach hazards alert covers Southern California coast through Tuesday
- Galaxy and San Diego FC draw 2–2 after four-goal first half
- San Diego adds coastal police patrols under Operation Blue Tide
- State audit flags 57 deficient dams, with clusters near L.A. and San Diego
- Coast Guard rescues 16 off Baja; search continues for others
- Henderson Fire reaches 85% containment at 3,226 acres
- San Diego council confirms Bethany Bezak as new COO
- San Diego County opens 2027-28 community grant applications
- San Diego County to double food-distribution sites this winter
- San Diego expands enforcement against wage theft
- Coast Guard suspends search for kayaker near La Jolla
- San Diego begins issuing $25 e-bike citations
- San Diego council gains majority to end Flock camera contract
- San Diego seeks answers as Safe Sleeping site deaths reach 21
- San Diego County unveils Senior Safe Harbor tax-help program
- 12 unvoted mail ballots recovered after Escondido-area road discovery
- Mission Trails receives $990,102 to rebuild South Fortuna steps
- San Diego FC falls 4–1, slips four points below playoff line
- San Diego federal judge hands down 12-year sentence in migrant-ransom scheme
- Iowa fugitive arrested after decade working as San Diego chef
- San Diego corrects trash-billing errors as budget gap narrows
- San Diego County targets filament maker in ghost-gun lawsuit
- SDPD explores approved AI tools for police-report drafting
- Rare tropical-storm watch puts Southern California on alert
- San Diego offers sandbags as rain and high tides approach
- 12 unvoted ballot packets found beside North County road
- High surf forces Crystal Cove cottage evacuations and San Onofre closures
- College Area residents press San Diego over library access during construction
- San Diego County adds forecasting as flu indicators rise
- La Mesa secures $1.5 million for long-planned Waite Drive park
- San Marcos breaks ground on $25 million Fire Station 5
- Surf Del Mar festival traces the city’s board-riding roots
- Taylor Guitars links El Cajon craftsmanship with ebony conservation
- Brewers eliminate Padres 3–1 in NLDS Game 4
- San Diego County approves real-time e-bike injury warning system
- San Diego names interim lifeguard chief after Gartland leaves city
- Padres beat Brewers 4–3 to force NLDS Game 4
- California highlights mental-health support as USS Abraham Lincoln returns
- Bobcat burned in Camp Pendleton wildfire returns to the wild
- San Diego heat-related 911 calls surpass last year’s total
- California leaders condemn Trump remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego
- San Diego County launches consumer-protection unit with three lawsuits
- San Diego Wave clinches fourth playoff berth in five seasons
- Jack White brings a career-spanning set to Del Mar
- San Diego's Kids Free museum program expands to Tijuana
- Fatal shooting near Crystal Pier prompts homicide investigation
- Padres lose 4–3 on Brewers' walk-off, trail NLDS 2–0
- Hurricane Rachel swell prompts Southern California beach alerts
- Padres fall 3–2 to Brewers in NLDS opener
- Padres place Walker Buehler on paternity list for NLDS
- San Diego declares local emergency ahead of El Niño season
- California clears environmental hurdles for San Diego arena redevelopment
- San Diego takes over Starlight Bowl after ending lease talks
- Lyft agrees to $272.5 million California driver settlement
- San Diego community colleges post immigration-enforcement warning signs
- San Diego County Measure B proposes half-cent sales tax
- Padres sweep Cubs to advance in MLB postseason
- San Diego transit fares rise October 1
- California fusion push spotlights San Diego research hub
- Padres add Joe Musgrove to postseason roster after two-season absence
- San Diego hands-only CPR campaign surpasses 1 million trainees
- La Mesa breaks ground on 147-home transit-oriented housing project
- San Diego reports 40 felony arrests from College Area operation
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DASH Camera Enforcement
Local
Los Angeles approves DASH bus-lane camera expansion
Up to 50 cameras will document vehicles blocking designated bus lanes and stops, with warnings beginning November 2.
Read summary →La Jolla Stingray Reports
Public Safety
La Jolla stingray reports hit four-year low so far
Three beaches have logged 399 reported injuries this year, but warm water may extend stingray season.
Read summary →Angels Manager Search
Sports
Angels decline Kurt Suzuki’s 2027 option
The club will seek a new manager and coaching staff after Suzuki’s one season in charge.
Read summary →Shadow Hills Crossing
Community
Los Angeles adds funding for Shadow Hills horse crossing
The city added more than $400,000 for a long-delayed rider-activated crossing beacon at Sunland Boulevard and Johanna Avenue.
Read summary →Hollywood Utility Center
Community
Construction begins on new LADWP customer center in Hollywood
The La Kretz Center will combine utility-service counters, community space and EV chargers when it opens in 2028.
Read summary →Endeavour Reservations
Community
Endeavour reservations open for new Air and Space Center
Timed reservations are available ahead of the Exposition Park facility’s November 13 opening.
Read summary →Latino Landmarks
Community
L.A. launches markers for historic Latino businesses
The citywide initiative starts with three Boyle Heights institutions and plans markers at 140 Los Angeles sites.
Read summary →Pier Landmark Restoration
Community
Santa Monica Pier sign comes down for historic restoration
The 1941 neon landmark is being dismantled for restoration while the Pier Bridge is rebuilt.
Read summary →Maná Residency
Entertainment
Maná announces six-show 2027 residency at Yaamava’ Theater
The band will become the Highland venue's first residency headliner with three April dates and three September dates.
Read summary →Irvine Lake Drawdown
Environment
Irvine Lake drawdown starts Oct. 26 ahead of dam rebuild
The reservoir will be lowered in phases before a multiyear rebuild of Santiago Creek Dam's spillway, outlet tower and embankment.
Read summary →King Tide Preparations
Public Safety
Newport Beach activates emergency center ahead of king tides
The city is staging flood defenses and moving 100,000 cubic yards of sand before exceptionally high tides October 26–28.
Read summary →Housing Market
Business
San Diego County home sales fall 12.2% from year earlier
September sales fell 12.2% annually and 6% from August as mortgage rates and affordability weighed on buyers.
Read summary →Pocket Mouse Recovery
Environment
Pacific pocket mouse gains third reintroduced population at Camp Pendleton
Conservation partners established a new population of the endangered Southern California mammal at North San Mateo.
Read summary →U2 at SoFi
Entertainment
U2 to headline Thanksgiving Eve halftime show at SoFi
The band will perform November 25 when the Rams host the Packers in the NFL’s first Thanksgiving Eve game.
Read summary →State Worker Strike
Business
State workers set four Southern California strike lines
A one-day statewide walkout includes picket lines in Los Angeles, Norwalk, San Bernardino and San Diego.
Read summary →Drone Response
Public Safety
OC Sheriff begins drone first-responder program in three cities
The first phase will use unarmed drones to provide deputies with live information during selected emergency calls.
Read summary →Ducks Fall 3–2
Sports
Ducks’ comeback falls short in fourth straight loss
Anaheim conceded three first-period goals and lost 3–2 to the Islanders despite Alex Killorn’s late score.
Read summary →Kings Rally 5–2
Sports
Kempe scores twice as Kings rally for first win
Los Angeles erased a two-goal deficit and beat Washington 5–2, ending its six-game winless start.
Read summary →Alhambra Measure DB
Local
Alhambra voters to decide citywide data-center ban
Measure DB asks voters whether to affirm the City Council’s ban by prohibiting data centers in every Alhambra zone.
Read summary →LADWP Bill Relief
Community
Mayor asks LADWP to pause residential shutoffs through year-end
The city says customers unable to pay will not lose water or electricity for the rest of 2026 after heat-driven bill increases.
Read summary →LA28 Local Licensing
Business
LA28 opens Olympic licensing program to local small businesses
The new “Made for Two-Eight” program will let qualifying Los Angeles County businesses make approved LA28 merchandise.
Read summary →School Storm Prep
Community
San Diego Unified prepares schools for El Niño, adds science week
The district is reducing campus flood risks and will teach students about El Niño causes, impacts and safety.
Read summary →Porto’s Ontario
Business
Porto’s plans first Inland Empire bakery in Ontario
Construction is expected to begin in 2027, with the bakery projected to open in 2028.
Read summary →Santee Animal Shelter
Community
San Diego County opens new Santee animal shelter
The new East County facility replaces the Bonita shelter and adds adoption, wellness and disaster-response services.
Read summary →Sidewalk-Vending Pilot
Business
West Hollywood advances Rainbow District sidewalk-vending pilot
City staff will design a designated zone and return with rules, fee-assistance options and privacy safeguards.
Read summary →Malibu Coastal Erosion
Environment
Malibu beach erosion closes Westward Beach Road near Sunset Restaurant
High surf exposed a water main and prompted closures while crews placed boulders to protect the shoreline road.
Read summary →Rams Injury Update
Sports
Rams lose Davante Adams for 6–10 weeks with hamstring injury
Coach Sean McVay said the receiver has a ruptured semitendinosus after being hurt late in Sunday’s loss.
Read summary →Trading Card Theft
Public Safety
Nearly $1 million in trading cards stolen from FedEx truck in Santa Ana
Police said two pallets of sports, Pokémon and other collectible cards valued at an estimated $963,000 were taken.
Read summary →UCLA Quarterback Update
Sports
UCLA says Nico Iamaleava has severe knee injury, surgery expected
Coach Bob Chesney said the Bruins’ starting quarterback will be out and was expected to undergo surgery.
Read summary →Settlement Approved
Public Safety
Judge approves $125 million Garden Grove hazmat settlement
The finalized agreement includes up to $100 million for evacuee claims, response-cost repayment and seven years of plant oversight.
Read summary →Lakers Roster Move
Sports
Lakers waive former first-round pick Dalton Knecht
Los Angeles released the 2024 No. 17 pick to reach the NBA’s 15-player regular-season limit.
Read summary →Valley Light Rail
Local
Metro breaks ground on East San Fernando Valley light rail
The 6.7-mile Van Nuys Boulevard line is planned with 11 stations and a 2032 completion target.
Read summary →Richard Riehle Remembered
Entertainment
“Office Space” actor Richard Riehle dies at 78
The prolific character actor’s nearly five-decade career included film, television and Broadway roles.
Read summary →Apple Event in Los Angeles
Business
Apple schedules Oct. 28 “Pro and tell” event in Los Angeles
Apple confirmed the Los Angeles product event while leaving its device lineup unannounced.
Read summary →Tijuana River Response
Environment
San Diego County selects first pollution-crisis chief
Former U.S. diplomat Bridget Premont will coordinate the county's response to the Tijuana River sewage crisis.
Read summary →SeaWorld Beluga Update
Environment
Rescued beluga Cyprus dies at SeaWorld San Diego
The nine-year-old whale declined after suddenly refusing food; SeaWorld said testing found a potentially serious intestinal problem.
Read summary →Student Found Safe
Public Safety
Missing Reseda student Junior Saavedra found safe
Police said the 18-year-old was located Monday and reunited with his family after being missing since Friday.
Read summary →Midweek Rain Forecast
Environment
Midweek storm to bring widespread rain and cooler temperatures
Forecasters expect widespread rain from Tuesday night or Wednesday through Thursday, with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Read summary →Remembering Dae Soon Kim
Community
Kim’s Home Center founder Dae Soon Kim dies at 91
Kim opened the Koreatown household-goods store in 1979 and built it into a multigenerational cultural touchstone.
Read summary →Eastvale Shooting Investigation
Public Safety
Eastvale shooting leaves one dead, six hospitalized
Sheriff’s investigators say seven people were found with apparent gunshot wounds; no arrests or possible motive had been announced.
Read summary →Vista Gun Buyback
Public Safety
Vista gun buyback collects 119 firearms
The Sheriff’s Office says Sunday’s event collected 119 firearms, including 15 assault rifles, for screening and eventual lawful disposal.
Read summary →Community-College Degree Caps
Community
New bachelor’s-degree caps concern Southern California community colleges
San Diego and Inland Empire leaders say a tiered system taking effect in 2028 could eventually restrict new programs tied to local workforce needs.
Read summary →Montgomery-Gibbs Lead Emissions
Environment
Federal data put Montgomery-Gibbs first for airport lead emissions
An inewsource investigation found the San Diego airport led U.S. general-aviation airports in estimated lead emissions while training flights passed near more than 30 schools.
Read summary →SCE Safety Shutoffs End
Public Safety
SCE ends wildfire safety shutoffs as customer count returns to zero
The utility reports zero customers in active or contemplated fire-safety outages after a multi-day Santa Ana wind event.
Read summary →AIDS Walk Los Angeles
Community
Thousands gather in West Hollywood for 42nd AIDS Walk Los Angeles
The West Hollywood event supported HIV care and prevention while continuing a fundraising tradition that began in 1985.
Read summary →Cardinals 18, Rams 16
Sports
Cardinals edge Rams 18–16 on field goal at the gun
Chad Ryland kicked his sixth field goal as time expired after Los Angeles had taken a one-point lead with 47 seconds remaining.
Read summary →Chiefs 22, Chargers 6
Sports
Chargers drop to 0–6 after 22–6 loss to Chiefs
Los Angeles reached the Kansas City 1-yard line early in the second half but settled for a field goal and never found the end zone.
Read summary →Alpine Sanctuary Recovery
Community
Alpine animal sanctuary faces major repairs after storm damage
Lions Tigers & Bears is repairing flooded offices, damaged fencing and uprooted trees while staff continue caring for its animals.
Read summary →Southern California Beach Alert
Public Safety
Beach hazards alert covers Southern California coast through Tuesday
Forecasters expect 3- to 6-foot surf, dangerous rip currents and possible minor tidal overflow from Ventura County through San Diego County.
Read summary →Anaheim SuperLotto Jackpot
Local
$64 million SuperLotto Plus jackpot ticket sold in Anaheim
The ticket sold at a 7-Eleven on South Magnolia Avenue matched all five numbers plus the Mega number in Saturday's drawing.
Read summary →Galaxy vs. San Diego FC
Sports
Galaxy and San Diego FC draw 2–2 after four-goal first half
The Galaxy went ahead twice, but Anders Dreyer and Gabriel Pirani answered for San Diego FC before a scoreless second half.
Read summary →Kings vs. Bruins
Sports
Kings remain winless after 4–1 loss to Bruins
Alex Laferriere scored 31 seconds into the game, but Boston answered with four goals and sent Los Angeles to a sixth straight game without a win.
Read summary →Atwater Village Wildlife Response
Public Safety
CDFW tests coyote after Atwater Village child is injured
A 16-month-old was treated and released; DNA testing will determine whether a nearby euthanized coyote was the animal involved.
Read summary →Banana Ball at Dodger Stadium
Sports
Savannah Bananas set first Dodger Stadium games for April 2027
The Bananas and Firefighters will play April 23 and 24; game times remain to be announced.
Read summary →San Diego Coastal Patrols
Public Safety
San Diego adds coastal police patrols under Operation Blue Tide
The initiative increases patrols and police response capacity in coastal neighborhoods until further notice.
Read summary →Crenshaw Public Safety
Public Safety
Two stabbings reported near Crenshaw festival; tactical alert lifted
Police have not said whether the two incidents were related; one person was taken to a hospital.
Read summary →UCLA 17, Wisconsin 7
Sports
No. 12 UCLA stays unbeaten with 17–7 win over Wisconsin
Ty Dieffenbach threw for 264 yards in his first UCLA start as the Bruins improved to 6–0.
Read summary →Long Beach SWAT Investigation
Public Safety
Two men found dead after Long Beach SWAT standoff
Police found two men fatally shot inside a California Heights home; investigators have not determined how either man died.
Read summary →Hollywood Bowl Concert Return
Entertainment
Miley Cyrus returns to full headline concerts at the Hollywood Bowl
The first of two sold-out shows marked Cyrus’s first full headlining concert in years and drew an estimated 18,000 people.
Read summary →MLB Labor Talks
Sports
Brewers’ Dodgers sweep enters MLB salary-cap debate
Experts disagree over how much Milwaukee’s lower-payroll success will influence baseball’s labor negotiations.
Read summary →Dodgers Playoff Revenue Hedge
Business
LA bar group uses $60,000 Dodgers hedge to offset playoff losses
The 25-bar group used a prediction-market position to cushion revenue lost when the Dodgers missed the World Series.
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Community
California highlights mental-health support as USS Abraham Lincoln returns
The state is connecting returning sailors, Marines and their families with San Diego-area care after a 321-day deployment.
Read summary →Imperial Valley AI Infrastructure
Business
Imperial County AI data center fight turns on water, power and environmental review
A new investigation examines the local opposition, legal battles and disputed Google connection surrounding the proposed 330-megawatt campus.
Read summary →California Dam Safety Audit
Public Safety
State audit flags 57 deficient dams, with clusters near L.A. and San Diego
Forty dams rated poor or unsatisfactory also carry high or extremely high downstream-hazard classifications.
Read summary →Nuggets 121, Lakers 106
Sports
Lakers close preseason with 121–106 loss to Nuggets
Austin Reaves scored 19 points as Los Angeles finished its preseason schedule with a 2–3 record.
Read summary →Voter Registration Deadline
Local
LA County sets October 19 mail-ballot registration deadline
Residents must register by Monday to receive a mailed ballot; in-person voting begins October 24.
Read summary →Sidewalk Vendor Support
Business
LA County opens expanded vending-cart program and grants
The county added 30 raw-to-cooked carts and limited financial help for eligible sidewalk vendors.
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Public Safety
Pasadena reports third rabid bat; direct-contact warning issued
The bat was found near East Green Street in the Civic Center District; health officials say the overall public risk remains low.
Read summary →Whittier-Area School Incident
Public Safety
Twelve injured when tree branch falls at Whittier-area middle school
County fire officials reported one moderate injury and 11 minor injuries after a large branch fell on the school's football field.
Read summary →Coastal Preserve Restoration
Environment
Randall Preserve receives $2 million for restoration and public access
The Proposition 4 grant will support early stewardship, safety and habitat work at the former Banning Ranch.
Read summary →State Emergency Response
Public Safety
California activates emergency response for fire weather and Rachel recovery
The state activated its emergency coordination center and opened disaster-assistance pathways for four Southern California counties.
Read summary →San Clemente Wildfire
Public Safety
Norte Fire reaches 60% containment; seven homes damaged or destroyed
CAL FIRE lists the 570-acre fire at 60% containment; evacuation orders remain lifted.
Read summary →Pacific Rescue Operation
Public Safety
Coast Guard rescues 16 off Baja; search continues for others
One of 16 people rescued west of Ensenada was treated for a suspected shark bite, while two others received care for cold exposure.
Read summary →Grand Park Rally
Community
Thousands march in downtown L.A. at voter-focused “No Kings” rally
Thousands gathered at Grand Park before a 1.5-mile march along Spring Street and back to City Hall.
Read summary →Rancho Palos Verdes Ballot Measure
Local
Rancho Palos Verdes asks voters to raise hotel tax as landslide costs mount
Measure RS would raise the tax paid by hotel guests from 10% to 13%, generating an estimated $2.2 million annually.
Read summary →San Juan Capistrano Investigation
Public Safety
Family seeks answers as San Juan Capistrano homicide investigation continues
Orange County sheriff's investigators are seeking information in the October 7 death of 31-year-old Valentin Onofre Martinez.
Read summary →Orange County Voting Case
Local
Costa Mesa dog-voting case dismissed after billboard requirement
The case ended after a misdemeanor plea and completion of an agreement requiring four anti-voter-fraud billboards.
Read summary →Camp Pendleton Wildfire
Public Safety
Henderson Fire reaches 85% containment at 3,226 acres
CAL FIRE lists the Camp Pendleton blaze at 85% containment; all I-5 lanes remain open.
Read summary →Bryson Fire in Malibu
Public Safety
Bryson Fire reaches 74% containment; orders and warnings remain lifted
All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted; advisories remain in zones KAN-017 and SYC-016-A.
Read summary →NLCS Game 4
Sports
Brewers rally past Dodgers 6–4 to complete NLCS sweep
Milwaukee erased a 4–0 deficit, ended Los Angeles' season and advanced to its first World Series since 1982.
Read summary →Peak Fire Near Azusa
Public Safety
Peak Fire near Azusa reaches 41% containment; warning remains
The 43-acre fire reached 41% containment after officials lifted an evacuation order; zone AZU-MC01 remained under warning.
Read summary →San Diego City Operations
Local
San Diego council confirms Bethany Bezak as new COO
The council voted 8-0 to place the longtime city administrator in charge of day-to-day operations.
Read summary →Voter List Lawsuit
Local
DOJ warns California officials of criminal liability in ballot dispute
A new federal letter warns election officials about possible criminal liability if they count mail ballots linked to a disputed voter list.
Read updated summary →Downtown Graffiti Charges
Public Safety
Four charged in downtown L.A. graffiti spree; LADWP employee among defendants
Prosecutors allege the four men caused more than $170,000 in damage during a yearlong series of vandalism incidents.
Read updated summary →North Hollywood Burglary
Public Safety
Four arrested after dog killed during North Hollywood burglary
A stolen safe was recovered after two pursuits; police said four suspects were arrested on suspicion of burglary and animal cruelty.
Read summary →Commercial Fuel-Theft Arrests
Public Safety
Four arrested after Ventura County diesel-theft investigation
Detectives linked five suspected thefts involving about 385 gallons from commercial trucks in Oxnard, Camarillo and Thousand Oaks.
Read summary →Community Grants Open
Community
San Diego County opens 2027-28 community grant applications
Public agencies and eligible nonprofits can seek funding for qualifying unincorporated-area projects through October 30.
Read summary →Food Assistance Expands
Community
San Diego County to double food-distribution sites this winter
Six new locations are planned after the program served more than 2,400 households during 16 events.
Read summary →East Hollywood Fire
Public Safety
East Hollywood apartment fire forces evacuations; one hospitalized
About 160 firefighters battled flames that spread through the walls of a three-story building on Kingsley Drive.
Read summary →Netflix Job Cuts
Business
Netflix to cut about 1,000 jobs in biggest layoff round since 2022
The streaming company plans to eliminate about 6% of its workforce in a companywide reorganization.
Read summary →Malibu High-Surf Emergency
Public Safety
Woman dies after high surf sweeps pair from rocks near Malibu
A large wave pulled a woman and man from rocks near Sycamore Canyon Campground; the man survived.
Read summary →Ojai Cold Case ID
Public Safety
DNA identifies Ojai remains as Patricia Fielding after 36 years
Forensic genetic genealogy helped Ventura County investigators identify remains found near Highway 33 in 1990.
Read summary →LAFC 3, Austin 1
Sports
Bouanga and Son lead LAFC to 3–1 win over Austin
Bouanga scored twice and Son added a goal and two assists during a four-goal second half at BMO Stadium.
Read summary →Fire Station Purchase
Local
Rancho Cucamonga approves $7.8 million brewery purchase for fire station
The council approved an agreement to buy Hamilton Family Brewery’s property and convert it into a fire station.
Read summary →Naples Seawall Repairs
Local
Naples seawall repairs remain incomplete as residents report flooding
Only two of six planned repair phases are complete as residents describe recurring flooding during high tides and storms.
Read summary →Jackie Necropsy Findings
Environment
Necropsy links Jackie the bald eagle’s decline to avian flu
California wildlife officials said extensive testing identified highly pathogenic avian influenza as the primary underlying cause.
Read summary →Menifee Firearm Seizure
Public Safety
Menifee police announce seizure of homemade .50-caliber rifle
Police said officers recovered a functional homemade .50 BMG rifle and ammunition during a recent call for service.
Read summary →NLCS Game 3
Sports
Brewers beat Dodgers 6–2, take 3–0 NLCS lead
Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell hit back-to-back seventh-inning home runs as Los Angeles fell one loss from elimination.
Read summary →Topanga Red-Flag Restrictions
Public Safety
Topanga Canyon Boulevard restricted to residents during red-flag warning
Only residents will be allowed between Mulholland Highway and PCH from Thursday morning through Friday night.
Read summary →Sun Valley I-5 Crash
Public Safety
One dead in pickup–big-rig crash on I-5 in Sun Valley
A pickup struck the rear of a big rig near Sheldon Street, killing one man and sending another person to a hospital.
Read summary →Buena Park Apartment Crash
Public Safety
Car crashes into Buena Park apartment, critically injuring woman inside
Firefighters freed a woman trapped beneath the vehicle; officials said the car’s two occupants were not injured.
Read summary →Red-Flag Park Protocol
Environment
Santa Monica Mountains agencies coordinate red-flag park closures
Four agencies created a common process for deciding daily parkland closures during dangerous fire weather.
Read summary →Homelessness Oversight
Local
L.A. County selected to run homeless count and federal-funding bid
The regional Continuum of Care selected the county for two LAHSA roles, subject to federal court review.
Read summary →Fontana Recycling Fire
Public Safety
Fontana recycling-yard fire sends thick smoke over Slover Avenue
County firefighters battled a large metal-debris pile as winds pushed flames toward neighboring commercial properties.
Read summary →Huntington Beach Water Closure
Public Safety
Reported great white prompts 24-hour Huntington Beach water closure
Officials restricted a two-mile stretch of ocean water after a surfer reported a 10- to 12-foot shark circling near Lifeguard Tower 16.
Read summary →Los Feliz Sinkhole
Local
Water-main break opens sinkhole, traps van in Los Feliz
The roadway failed near Franklin and Normandie avenues, trapping a service van and closing nearby streets while crews responded.
Read summary →Trader Joe’s Case
Public Safety
Atkins sentenced to more than 200 years in Silver Lake Trader Joe’s case
The sentence follows convictions on 41 counts from the 2018 crime spree and hostage standoff that ended with Melyda Corado’s death.
Read summary →Wage Enforcement
Business
San Diego expands enforcement against wage theft
The City Council voted 8–0 to authorize civil action to recover unpaid wages and overtime.
Read summary →La Jolla Search
Public Safety
Coast Guard suspends search for kayaker near La Jolla
Crews searched 484 square miles for more than 11 combined hours before suspending operations Tuesday evening.
Read summary →E-bike Enforcement
Public Safety
San Diego begins issuing $25 e-bike citations
Police can now enforce the city’s youth e-bike rules after a 60-day education period, with a safety course available in some cases.
Read summary →Azusa Verdict
Public Safety
Jury convicts man in 2024 killing of Azusa High cheerleader
Daniel Rodriguez was found guilty of first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of 17-year-old Angelina Gonzales. Sentencing is set for December 8.
Read summary →Rams Suspension
Sports
NFL suspends Rams tackle Alaric Jackson for two games
The starting left tackle plans to appeal after the NFL disciplined him for striking Buffalo linebacker Bradley Chubb after Monday’s overtime loss.
Read summary →Warriors 101, Lakers 89
Sports
Warriors erase 20-point deficit, beat Lakers 101–89 in preseason
Walker Kessler nearly posted a first-half double-double in his Lakers debut, but Golden State controlled the second half.
Read summary →Red Flag Warning
Public Safety
Red flag warning set for Los Angeles and Ventura counties
Santa Ana winds and very low humidity are expected to create dangerous fire weather from Thursday morning through Friday night.
Read summary →PCH Bluff Closure
Environment
PCH reduced to one lane near Laguna Beach after bluff crack
Caltrans limited southbound Highway 1 to one lane while crews assess the eroded coastal slope near Crystal Cove.
Read summary →Food Pantry Demand
Community
North Hollywood food pantry reports demand surge after CalFresh changes
The pantry distributed 386 bags in one day as benefit changes and food costs squeezed household budgets.
Read summary →L.A. Parks Ballot Guide
Local
What L.A. voters should know about Charter Amendment PRK
The measure would double the parks department's minimum budget formula over 10 years without creating a new tax.
Read summary →Flock Camera Contract
Public Safety
San Diego council gains majority to end Flock camera contract
Stephen Whitburn's reversal creates a simple council majority opposed to the city's more than 500 automated license-plate readers.
Read summary →Safe Sleeping Review
Community
San Diego seeks answers as Safe Sleeping site deaths reach 21
Council members are asking for clearer reporting and added addiction care after five deaths at the city-run sites since January.
Read summary →O.C. Coastal Sand Plan
Environment
OCTA extends coastal emergency as beach-sand work slips to February
The board reaffirmed emergency authority for 690,000 cubic yards of sand, but placement is scheduled to start after the winter storm season is underway.
Read summary →Lucian Piane
Entertainment
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer Lucian Piane dies at 46
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner classified the composer and former guest judge’s October 12 death as an accident.
Read summary →L.A. Mayoral Debate
Local
Bass and Raman trade sharp attacks in final L.A. mayoral debate
The candidates clashed over homelessness, police leadership and emergency response as each argued for continuity or change before November 3.
Read summary →Retail Nitrous Oxide Ban
Public Safety
L.A. Council adopts nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops
The city ordinance carries misdemeanor penalties while exempting medical, food-service, automotive and industrial uses.
Read summary →Peninsula Recovery Work
Environment
Long Beach begins boardwalk repairs and $11.4 million sand project
Emergency shoreline repairs started as the city prepared to reuse about 415,000 cubic yards of dredged sand along Peninsula Beach.
Read summary →Grid Meets Demand Peak
Environment
California grid handles four-year demand high without emergency measures
Electricity use reached 50,335 megawatts during September heat as expanded battery and clean-energy resources supported the grid.
Read summary →Warm-Water Visitors
Environment
Strong El Niño draws tropical species into Southern California waters
A first-in-California fish record, a rare sea snake and tropical sharks reflect unusually warm coastal conditions.
Read summary →Lynwood Investigation
Public Safety
Lynwood investigates husky’s death after animal-cruelty report
The city is seeking witnesses and evidence after a resident identified the dog as his 9-year-old husky, Ruso.
Read summary →Mars Rover Record
Local
JPL’s Perseverance sets off-world driving record on Mars
The Pasadena-built and operated rover reached 28.10 miles, surpassing Opportunity’s long-standing distance mark.
Read summary →Goliath Temporarily Closed
Public Safety
Magic Mountain closes Goliath after fatal Georgia coaster incident
The Valencia park temporarily closed Goliath as one of nine precautionary ride closures across six Six Flags properties.
Read summary →Port Cargo Record
Business
Port of Los Angeles posts busiest month and quarter on record
September volume topped 1 million container units and capped the busiest quarter in the port’s 118-year history.
Read summary →County Offices Closed
Local
Flooding closes L.A. County Hall of Administration on Tuesday
The downtown government headquarters is closed to employees and the public, and Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting is canceled.
Read summary →Deli Trash-Bill Dispute
Business
Langer’s Deli disputes nearly $1,800 dumpster-access surcharge
The deli says a fee for unlocking its gated trash area pushed its October garbage bill up by more than 70%.
Read summary →Rams Overtime Loss
Sports
Bills outlast Rams 37–34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium
Buffalo blocked a potential winning field goal before Tyler Bass kicked the deciding 45-yarder with 1:55 left in overtime.
Read summary →San Pedro Crosswalks
Community
Painted San Pedro crosswalks honor Japanese fishing community
Tuna-patterned street art at Mesa and Sixth streets recalls the Japanese and Japanese American community that built Terminal Island's fishing industry.
Read summary →Senior Tax Help
Community
San Diego County unveils Senior Safe Harbor tax-help program
The five-part initiative is designed to help homeowners 65 and older address property-tax problems before they threaten housing stability.
Read summary →School Measures
Local
Fourteen L.A. County districts put school measures before voters
The November 3 ballot includes facility bonds, parcel-tax renewals and a school-board term-limit proposal in affected communities.
Read summary →NLCS Game 2
Sports
Brewers beat Dodgers 7–4 to take 2–0 NLCS lead
William Contreras tied the game with a fifth-inning homer and delivered the go-ahead run as Milwaukee moved two wins from the pennant.
Read summary →North County Ballots
Local
12 unvoted mail ballots recovered after Escondido-area road discovery
Election officials say there is no indication of fraud and are reviewing how the mail was misplaced.
Read summary →RJ Mitte Remembered
Entertainment
‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34
The actor who played Walter White Jr. also used his platform to advocate for disability representation and inclusion.
Read summary →West Hollywood Arrest
Public Safety
LASD arrests man accused of impersonating officer in West Hollywood
Deputies say the driver claimed Homeland Security affiliation after a traffic stop involving a vehicle with emergency-style lights.
Read summary →Capistrano Beach Erosion
Public Safety
Dana Point tags 20 Capistrano Beach homes after pounding surf
Seven homes were red-tagged and 13 were yellow-tagged as high surf worsened erosion along Beach Road.
Read summary →Griffith Park Carousel
Community
Griffith Park begins multi-year merry-go-round restoration
Volunteers and city staff are assessing the century-old carousel ahead of repairs, accessibility upgrades and a multimillion-dollar fundraising effort.
Read summary →Heart of L.A. Open Streets
Community
CicLAvia opens 6.5 miles of central L.A. streets to people
The nonprofit's 68th open-streets event linked six neighborhoods for a car-free Sunday of walking, running and cycling.
Read summary →Mission Viejo Rescue
Community
Mission Viejo gardener helps woman and two dogs escape garage fire
The gardener and a neighbor woke a sleeping resident, helped her and two dogs get out, and reported no injuries.
Read summary →Fullerton Camera Pause
Public Safety
Fullerton pauses Flock license-plate cameras for six months
The city will switch off 19 readers while reviewing privacy safeguards and whether the system affects crime-solving results.
Read summary →South Fortuna Trail
Environment
Mission Trails receives $990,102 to rebuild South Fortuna steps
The grant will replace deteriorating wooden steps with natural stone to improve drainage, reduce erosion and protect habitat.
Read summary →South L.A. Church Fire
Public Safety
Nearly 200 firefighters contain South L.A. church fire
Crews stopped the overnight blaze from spreading to nearby structures; no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.
Read summary →Long Beach Coastal Damage
Public Safety
Long Beach keeps waterfront evacuations after waves damage homes
Eight buildings covering 13 residences were red-tagged after waves damaged Peninsula homes, streets and the shoreline bulkhead.
Read summary →Santa Ana River Rescue
Public Safety
Firefighters rescue two women and four dogs from rising Santa Ana River
A swift-water team used an inflatable boat to bring the women and dogs safely ashore near E Street in San Bernardino.
Read summary →Coachella Valley Flooding
Public Safety
Rachel floods Coachella Valley roads, prompts closures
Heavy overnight rain flooded streets and closed wash crossings across Palm Springs, Cathedral City and nearby communities.
Read summary →Palisades Rebuild
Community
LADWP apologizes for Palisades rebuild delays, adds local staff
The utility says added inspectors and centralized local oversight are intended to speed power and permitting work for fire survivors.
Read summary →NLCS Game 1
Sports
Brewers edge Dodgers 2–1 in NLCS Game 1
Los Angeles scored first, but Milwaukee tied the game on Brice Turang's homer and went ahead on Luis Lara's RBI single.
Read summary →Long Beach Marathon
Sports
Xavier Smith and Jules Madzia win storm-rerouted Long Beach Marathon
The 42nd annual race crowned its winners after coastal hazards forced a precautionary detour from the beachfront path.
Read summary →Pico-Union Investigation
Public Safety
Two children killed in Pico-Union shooting; man hospitalized in custody
LAPD says a 4-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl died; a wounded man is hospitalized in custody and no other suspects are being sought.
Read summary →AFC West
Sports
Chargers fall 23–17 to Broncos after fourth-quarter collapse
Denver scored 13 unanswered points in the final period as Los Angeles fell to 0–5.
Read summary →Santa Clarita Fire
Public Safety
Bike Fire reaches 68% containment; evacuations lifted
Residents were allowed to return Sunday night after officials mapped the fire at 172 acres and reduced all evacuation orders and warnings to advisories.
Read summary →Riverside Attraction
Business
Castle Park to pause Riverside ride operations after November 1
Ride operations will pause November 2 while mini golf and the arcade remain open and plans for a rebuilt experience take shape.
Read summary →Wildlife Recovery
Environment
Rescued mountain-lion cub Crimson gets permanent sanctuary home
The Southern California cub is thriving on three legs and will move to an accredited refuge in Arkansas.
Read summary →MLS Playoff Race
Sports
San Diego FC falls 4–1, slips four points below playoff line
New York scored three times in the opening 27 minutes as San Diego dropped to 12th in the Western Conference.
Read summary →Festival Weather Alert
Entertainment
Lightning halts Head Trip’s opening night before Calvin Harris set
Organizers ended Saturday’s program early and directed attendees to shelter in vehicles as lightning moved through the area.
Read summary →Student Culinary Fundraiser
Community
Temecula burger battle raises record $13,314 for student chefs
Eight restaurants competed as high-school culinary students trained with Pechanga chefs and raised funds for their program.
Read summary →Garage Fire Resolved
Public Safety
Covina lifts evacuations after electric-vehicle fire at IKEA
The store and nearby areas were cleared after an electric vehicle caught fire in IKEA’s underground garage.
Read summary →Fatal Hit-and-Run
Public Safety
Two drivers sought after fatal South L.A. e-scooter hit-and-run
LAPD is seeking two drivers after an e-scooter rider was struck twice and killed near Broadway and 85th Street.
Read summary →Trojans Road Win
Sports
USC beats Penn State 31–23 in White Out road win
Jayden Maiava threw for 301 yards as the No. 19 Trojans broke a halftime tie with two second-half touchdowns.
Read summary →Homeless Services Vote
Local
L.A. homeless-services vote postponed after turnout overwhelms meeting
More than 1,500 people tried to participate in a decision over who should manage key regional homelessness duties, exceeding the meeting’s online capacity.
Read summary →Bruins Upset
Sports
UCLA stuns No. 13 Oregon 17–15 to stay undefeated
Wayne Knight scored twice as the Bruins stopped a late two-point try and forced one final turnover to improve to 5-0.
Read summary →Federal Sentence
Public Safety
San Diego federal judge hands down 12-year sentence in migrant-ransom scheme
Isaac Jimenez was sentenced to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay $24,500 in restitution after admitting his role in the scheme.
Read summary →Street Safety Review
Public Safety
Los Angeles launches South L.A. street-safety study after fatal hit-and-run
LADOT is reviewing the Central Avenue collision site while police continue seeking the driver and the city offers a reward of up to $50,000.
Read summary →International Rescue
Public Safety
LA County rescue specialists deploy to Panama after powerful earthquakes
A 10-member technical support team was activated by the State Department after two major earthquakes and continuing aftershocks.
Read summary →Menudo Reunion
Entertainment
Menudo opens 50th-anniversary reunion tour in Inglewood
Seven former members launch the group’s first official reunion tour at YouTube Theater, with songs spanning multiple Menudo eras.
Read summary →Fugitive Arrest
Public Safety
Iowa fugitive arrested after decade working as San Diego chef
U.S. Marshals say Brian Anthony Williams worked in Mission Beach under an alias while wanted on Iowa charges; all criminal claims remain allegations.
Read summary →City Billing Update
Local
San Diego corrects trash-billing errors as budget gap narrows
The city says early payments were refunded, corrected bills are being prepared and the projected budget gap has fallen to about $120 million.
Read summary →Weekend Rail Closure
Local
Metrolink suspends two lines for weekend track work
Orange County and Inland Empire–Orange County trains will not operate October 10–11, and no substitute transportation is available.
Read summary →Ghost-Gun Lawsuit
Public Safety
San Diego County targets filament maker in ghost-gun lawsuit
The county alleges Polymaker marketed 3-D printer material for manufacturing untraceable firearms; the civil claims remain unproven.
Read summary →Police Technology
Public Safety
SDPD explores approved AI tools for police-report drafting
A July information request asks vendors about AI-assisted report writing, but SDPD says the effort remains exploratory and is not a contract or rollout.
Read summary →Tropical Storm Alert
Public Safety
Rare tropical-storm watch puts Southern California on alert
Rachel’s northward shift prompted tropical-storm alerts and flood warnings, with widespread rain expected Sunday and the greatest concern in San Diego County.
Read summary →Storm Preparation
Public Safety
San Diego offers sandbags as rain and high tides approach
The city is staging pumps, clearing drains and offering residents up to 10 empty sandbags as rain and coastal flooding threaten low-lying areas.
Read summary →Election Mail
Local
12 unvoted ballot packets found beside North County road
San Diego County says the election materials were recovered, taken to a post office and redelivered to voters in Pauma Valley and Valley Center.
Read summary →Bouquet Fire Charge
Public Safety
Federal arson charge filed over 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire
A federal complaint alleges a Santa Clarita man intentionally caused the October 3 wildfire; the charge has not been proven in court.
Read summary →State Beach Closures
Public Safety
High surf forces Crystal Cove cottage evacuations and San Onofre closures
State Parks evacuated occupants of 26 historic cottages and restricted access after surf damaged roads, utilities and shoreline facilities.
Read summary →College Area Library Access
Community
College Area residents press San Diego over library access during construction
Neighbors and library officials are seeking parking and access protections as a student-housing project rises next door.
Read summary →Malibu Speed-Camera Test
Public Safety
Malibu cameras log about 100,000 speeding violations in nine-day test
The cameras are collecting preliminary data before a 60-day warning phase begins in November.
Read summary →Settlement Payout Buyouts
Business
Companies buy rights to L.A. County abuse-settlement payouts
Some survivors are accepting immediate cash in exchange for future installments from the county’s $4-billion settlement.
Read summary →Covina Investigation
Public Safety
Ontario police seek possible victims after Covina hidden-camera arrest
Detectives are asking witnesses to come forward; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Read summary →Metrolink Service Plan
Local
Metrolink advances draft plan for major service cuts
The proposal would cut 29% of weekday trains and 40% of weekend trains, pending member-agency and final board approval.
Read summary →Long Beach Wave Damage
Public Safety
Long Beach waves breach bulkhead; three units red-tagged
A 30-foot gap let surf reach homes and streets as crews placed about 1,000 sandbags.
Read summary →City Liability Costs
Local
L.A. paid nearly $480 million in LAPD-related legal cases since 2019
A Times analysis of city records found costs peaked at $178.6 million in 2024 before declining in 2025.
Read summary →Newport Beach Flooding
Public Safety
High tide floods 15–20 blocks of Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula
City crews cleared roads and opened tide valves after water covered streets Friday morning.
Read summary →Respiratory Health
Community
San Diego County adds forecasting as flu indicators rise
The revised county report adds two-week hospitalization forecasts as influenza positivity reaches 8%.
Read summary →Latino History
Community
LA Plaza marks 15 years of Latino history and culture
The downtown museum is celebrating its anniversary with a quinceañera gala and a free Día de los Muertos Family Day.
Read summary →City Hall
Local
Bass backs LAPD chief, calls for city-led homelessness system
The mayor reaffirmed confidence in Chief Jim McDonnell and called for Los Angeles to take direct responsibility for its homelessness response.
Read summary →Campus Safety
Community
Highland Park community urges stronger campus safety after student’s death
Students, parents and residents called for increased supervision while LAPD continues reviewing the circumstances.
Read summary →Long Beach Favorite
Community
Crooked Duck marks 15 years as a Long Beach gathering place
Owner Joey Rooney credits longtime employees and loyal customers for sustaining the neighborhood restaurant.
Read summary →West Hollywood Robbery
Public Safety
Actor Keegan Allen reports armed robbery in West Hollywood
Allen said two masked men struck him and stole his watch late Thursday in an attack captured on video.
Read summary →Fairfax Property Case
Community
Fairfax trash-house case moves toward possible conservatorship
The city says a court is considering a conservator after debris again accumulated outside the Martel Avenue property.
Read summary →Long Beach Earthquake
Public Safety
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Long Beach area
The early-morning quake was centered southwest of Signal Hill; no damage was immediately reported.
Read summary →Lakers 114, Kings 110
Sports
Dončić, Reaves connect as Lakers beat Kings 114–110
Dončić scored 23 points and Reaves returned with eight assists as Los Angeles improved to 2–1 in preseason play.
Read summary →Waite Drive Park
Community
La Mesa secures $1.5 million for long-planned Waite Drive park
The city still needs $6.5 million before the proposed neighborhood park can move toward construction.
Read summary →Fire Station 5
Public Safety
San Marcos breaks ground on $25 million Fire Station 5
The Measure Q-funded station will add a fire engine and ambulance while expanding emergency coverage.
Read summary →Water Bill
Local
Broken meter leaves elderly LA couple with $9,200 water bill
LADWP said the meter had failed and offered a long-term payment plan for previously unbilled water use.
Read summary →Chinatown Fire
Public Safety
Large commercial fire burns through roof in Chinatown
Firefighters shifted to defensive operations after heavy flames burned through the roof of a North Main Street building.
Read summary →Inglewood Fire
Public Safety
Inglewood strip-mall fire injures one and damages several businesses
About 130 firefighters contained the blaze after flames spread through several businesses and sent one person to a hospital.
Read summary →Danny Fire
Public Safety
Danny Fire closes I-5 near Gorman and prompts evacuations
The fast-moving wildfire prompted an evacuation order, warnings and a full closure of I-5 and Highway 138.
Read summary →Bridge Upkeep
Community
Los Angeles approves Sixth Street Bridge maintenance fund
The new fund can accept private donations for cleanup, graffiti removal and other upkeep at the landmark bridge.
Read summary →Souplantation Returns
Business
Souplantation plans 2027 return in Fountain Valley
The buffet chain’s first announced California comeback is planned for its former Talbert Avenue location.
Read summary →Brea Housing
Community
Brea advances $60 million bond financing for affordable senior housing
The 85-unit project is planned near Mercury Lane and Berry Street, with the developer responsible for repaying the bonds.
Read summary →OC Labor
Business
More than 465 Orange County workers plan October 13 strike
The walkout could affect road maintenance, landfills, parks and other county services unless negotiators reach a deal.
Read summary →Crew-12 Returns
Local
NASA’s Crew-12 splashes down off Los Angeles after eight months in space
Four astronauts returned from the International Space Station in a SpaceX Dragon capsule Thursday morning.
Read summary →Commerce Crash
Public Safety
Driver killed in Commerce crash involving LASD patrol SUV
The deputy was responding to a Cudahy medical call when the patrol vehicle became involved in a three-vehicle collision.
Read summary →Surf Del Mar
Community
Surf Del Mar festival traces the city’s board-riding roots
The four-day event pairs Del Mar’s early surf history with films, music, art and coastal-sustainability programs.
Read summary →Operation Skid Row
Public Safety
Authorities say 28 people will face drug charges in Skid Row operation
KABC reports that officers served 44 warrants across LA County and took 14 people into custody during the coordinated operation.
Read summary →California Film
Entertainment
California awards film credits to 35 projects, including Last Friday
The state projects $1.08 billion in production spending and 5,453 cast-and-crew jobs from the latest award round.
Read summary →Pomona Charges
Public Safety
FBI: Nine charged after alleged Pomona murder and extortion plot
Six people were arrested, two were being sought and one was already incarcerated after a task-force investigation into a July shooting.
Read summary →Guitars & Conservation
Business
Taylor Guitars links El Cajon craftsmanship with ebony conservation
The company's search for responsibly sourced wood grew into long-term forest and research work in Cameroon.
Read summary →Medical-Debt Prevention
Community
LA County partners plan hospital screening system to prevent medical debt
A shared screening system would help hospitals identify low-income patients who qualify for financial aid before unpaid bills become debt.
Read summary →Beach Trail Reopening
Local
San Clemente beach trail to reopen after $93 million rail-protection project
The closed Mariposa Point section is set to return to public use after crews completed a nearly 1,400-foot catchment wall.
Read summary →Hospital Mural
Community
Peanuts mural brings community art to East LA hospital
More than 100 hospital workers, patients and local students helped color the six-panel artwork before its permanent installation.
Read summary →Apostille Pop-Up
Community
Orange County schedules one-day apostille pop-up in Santa Ana
Residents can obtain in-person document authentication and domestic-partnership registration services on October 21.
Read summary →NLDS Game 4
Sports
Brewers eliminate Padres 3–1 in NLDS Game 4
San Diego's season ended at Petco Park after Garrett Mitchell's late catch preserved Milwaukee's lead.
Read summary →Wildlife Crossing
Environment
New aerial views show Agoura Hills wildlife crossing nearing opening
The planted bridge over ten lanes of the 101 Freeway is scheduled to open to wildlife on December 2.
Read summary →SR-91 Work Paused
Local
Caltrans pauses Corona SR-91 work after severe commuter delays
A westbound closure ran past its scheduled end and contributed to a backup that stretched as far as 20 miles Wednesday morning.
Read summary →Hidden Camera Warning
Public Safety
Rancho Cucamonga police warn residents after hidden cameras found near homes
Police are investigating two camouflaged devices discovered near homes in northwestern neighborhoods over the past two weeks.
Read summary →Lakers Ownership Case
Sports
Five Buss siblings file opposition in Lakers stake-sale dispute
The filing answers Jeanie Buss’ effort to block the family trust’s proposed sale of its remaining Lakers shares.
Read summary →NLDS Clincher
Sports
Dodgers beat Braves 4–1 to clinch NLDS
Andy Pages’ two-run single broke a seventh-inning tie as Los Angeles advanced to the NL Championship Series.
Read summary →Nitrous Oxide Rules
Public Safety
LA Council approves nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops
The 14–0 vote sends the ordinance to Mayor Karen Bass for consideration.
Read summary →Parole Review
Public Safety
Parole panel again finds Patricia Krenwinkel suitable for release
The proposed decision now faces state review; Krenwinkel remains incarcerated.
Read summary →Wildfire Claims Review
Business
LA County opens FAIR Plan wildfire-claims investigation
County Counsel is reviewing claims practices affecting Eaton and Palisades fire policyholders; no violation has been established.
Read summary →Farmworker Wage Law
Business
California sets $19.75 wage floor for covered farmworkers
AB 2646 applies to approved temporary agricultural workers and California employees doing substantially similar work for the same employer.
Read summary →Silver Lake Fire
Public Safety
Four LAFD firefighters and civilian injured in Silver Lake house fire
The fire was quickly extinguished Wednesday morning; officials said the cause and patient conditions had not been confirmed.
Read summary →E-Bike Safety Data
Public Safety
San Diego County approves real-time e-bike injury warning system
The regional system will combine hospital, EMS and law-enforcement data to identify crash locations and risk patterns sooner.
Read summary →Cargo Recovery
Public Safety
LAPD says $1 million in stolen rail cargo recovered in Whittier
Police said a task force recovered 59 pallets of merchandise from a Whittier business; the investigation remains open.
Read summary →Mosquito Control
Public Safety
Emergency mosquito treatments scheduled in Altadena and Monterey Park
Crews scheduled overnight truck treatments for October 7 and 8 after elevated mosquito activity created a public-health risk.
Read summary →Rojas Citizenship Milestone
Sports
Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas celebrates passing U.S. citizenship test
The Venezuelan-born infielder traveled to Miami during the Dodgers’ playoff bye and said he passed the naturalization test.
Read summary →Hollywood Remembers
Entertainment
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102 in Los Angeles
The actor won an Academy Award for her film debut in “On the Waterfront” and later starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest.”
Read summary →Lifeguard Leadership
Public Safety
San Diego names interim lifeguard chief after Gartland leaves city
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Eddy will lead the Lifeguard Division on an interim basis, city officials confirmed.
Read summary →Pico Fire Update
Public Safety
Pico Fire reaches 60% containment after burning 173 acres near Nuevo
CAL FIRE reported stronger containment Wednesday morning after crews worked overnight on the Riverside County wildfire.
Read summary →Airport Security Breach
Public Safety
Passenger detained after tug taken at John Wayne Airport
Officials said the passenger entered the airfield, took a tug and crashed it before airport police stopped him.
Read summary →Police Tech Review
Public Safety
LA council pauses $235 million LAPD technology contract
The 10–4 vote sends the proposed Axon agreement back for review as city leaders consider license-plate-reader safeguards.
Read summary →Dodgers Lead NLDS
Sports
Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3–1
Yoshinobu Yamamoto worked seven strong innings as Los Angeles moved one win from the NLCS.
Read summary →Kings Fall 2–1
Sports
Tkachuk lifts Panthers past Kings 2–1 in Los Angeles
Florida broke a third-period tie and held on as the Kings remained winless through their first three games.
Read summary →Padres Stay Alive
Sports
Padres beat Brewers 4–3 to force NLDS Game 4
Jake Cronenworth homered and Michael King earned a six-out save as San Diego avoided elimination at Petco Park.
Read summary →Disaster Intelligence
Public Safety
California adds satellite disaster mapping ahead of El Niño
New radar imagery and a modernized emergency operations center are intended to speed flood, wildfire and storm response.
Read summary →Wildlife Recovery
Environment
Bobcat burned in Camp Pendleton wildfire returns to the wild
The animal more than doubled his weight during 65 days of treatment for severe burns and other injuries.
Read summary →Dodgers Remember Fred Claire
Sports
Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire dies at 91
The longtime executive assembled the Dodgers' 1988 World Series championship roster during three decades with the organization.
Read summary →LAX Taxiway Contact
Public Safety
Delta and Air Canada planes make contact on LAX taxiway
No injuries were reported after a Delta jet's wingtip contacted an Air Canada aircraft's tail; the FAA is investigating.
Read summary →Arcadia Investigation
Public Safety
Arcadia couple arrested in child-abuse investigation involving 21 children
Authorities arrested the couple after an investigation involving at least 21 children; the allegations have not been proven in court.
Read summary →Pasadena Outreach
Community
Pasadena outreach team connects unhoused residents with care and housing
The six-person PORT team brings health checks, case management and housing connections directly to people living outside.
Read summary →Heat Emergency Calls
Public Safety
San Diego heat-related 911 calls surpass last year’s total
County data show 378 heat-related emergency calls through September 17, compared with 247 during all of 2025.
Read summary →Hollywood Business
Entertainment
Paramount completes Warner Bros. takeover, creating Skydance
The completed acquisition brings Paramount, Warner Bros., CBS, CNN, HBO Max, Paramount+ and other major entertainment businesses under one company.
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Local
California leaders condemn Trump remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego
Mayors Karen Bass and Todd Gloria objected after the president named both cities during remarks about Iran.
Read summary →Consumer Protection
Local
San Diego County launches consumer-protection unit with three lawsuits
The new division's first civil cases involve digital advertising, online gaming and 3D-printing materials.
Read summary →Electrical Vault Safety
Public Safety
Recent electrical-vault incidents put Los Angeles infrastructure under scrutiny
Two recent incidents sent flames or concrete into Los Angeles streets; an outside engineer said age and heavy electrical demand could be factors, but official causes remain undetermined.
Read summary →Wave Playoffs
Sports
San Diego Wave clinches fourth playoff berth in five seasons
The club confirmed its 2026 NWSL postseason place, with its final seed and quarterfinal matchup still to be decided.
Read summary →County Rabies Alert
Public Safety
LA County confirms first rabid raccoon since 1973
Public-health officials are investigating after a sick raccoon found in Westlake Village tested positive for rabies.
Read summary →Santa Fe Springs Crash
Public Safety
One dead after car crashes into Santa Fe Springs restaurant
Authorities confirmed one death and at least one injury after a sedan struck Michael's Super Burgers on Monday afternoon.
Read summary →Clippers Injury
Sports
Clippers' Max Strus to be reevaluated in four weeks after foot injury
ESPN reported that the newly acquired wing partially tore the plantar fascia in his right foot during Sunday's preseason opener.
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Local
Hollywood Burbank Airport completes new $1.3 billion terminal
Officials cut the ribbon on the 355,000-square-foot, 14-gate facility, which is scheduled to open to passengers October 13.
Read summary →Del Mar Concert
Entertainment
Jack White brings a career-spanning set to Del Mar
A Times of San Diego review describes a 20-song set at The Sound spanning White's solo work, the White Stripes and the Raconteurs.
Read summary →Storm Readiness
Public Safety
Los Angeles steps up El Niño storm preparations
City crews are assessing high-risk areas, reinforcing stormwater systems and preparing emergency teams ahead of winter.
Read summary →Kids Free Museums
Community
San Diego's Kids Free museum program expands to Tijuana
Bilingual coupons now cover eight Tijuana museums alongside more than 70 participating cultural attractions across the region.
Read summary →Alhambra Police
Public Safety
Alhambra police report 200-kilogram cocaine seizure
Police said K-9 Otis alerted officers to an SUV packed with boxes during a traffic stop near the 710 Freeway.
Read summary →Pacific Beach
Public Safety
Fatal shooting near Crystal Pier prompts homicide investigation
San Diego police said a man in his 20s died after being shot near the Pacific Beach landmark early Monday.
Read summary →Riverside County Fire
Public Safety
Crews halt forward progress of 54-acre Harford Fire near Perris
The brush fire threatened structures before firefighters stopped its spread; CAL FIRE still listed it as active early Monday.
Read summary →Chargers Football
Sports
Chargers' rally falls short in 30–23 loss to Seahawks
Los Angeles erased most of a 21-point deficit before a late strip-sack ended the comeback and dropped the Chargers to 0–4.
Read summary →Big Bear Wildlife
Community
Big Bear community honors Jackie at bald-eagle memorial
About 2,000 people gathered at Bear Mountain Resort to remember the livestreamed eagle and her conservation legacy.
Read summary →Federal Case
Public Safety
FBI arrests Irvine woman at LAX on foreign-agent charge
Prosecutors allege Wanying “Heather” Zhang gathered information about a Taiwanese official's relative at China's direction.
Read summary →Coastal Rescue
Community
Firefighters rescue dog trapped in van after PCH crash near Malibu
A driver escaped with one dog before crews freed a second from the van; neither dog appeared injured.
Read summary →Dodgers Baseball
Sports
Dodgers fall 3–2 to Braves as NLDS shifts to Atlanta tied 1–1
Atlanta used six pitchers and held off Los Angeles, evening the best-of-five series before Tuesday's Game 3.
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Entertainment
'Verity' tops box office with $32.6 million as 'Digger' struggles
The Amazon MGM thriller led North American theaters while Warner Bros.' Tom Cruise satire opened with $8 million.
Read summary →Rams Football
Sports
Kyren Williams' late touchdowns lift Rams past Eagles 24–20
Los Angeles erased a 10-point halftime deficit, and Byron Young made two sacks on Philadelphia's final drive.
Read summary →Padres Postseason
Sports
Padres lose 4–3 on Brewers' walk-off, trail NLDS 2–0
Jackson Chourio's two-run single with two outs in the ninth denied San Diego a series-tying win.
Read summary →Coastal Alert
Public Safety
Hurricane Rachel swell prompts Southern California beach alerts
Dangerous rip currents, elevated surf and possible coastal flooding are forecast from Ventura to San Diego.
Read summary →Malibu Coast
Public Safety
Kayaker hospitalized after shark bite off Malibu
Boat passengers helped the angler, and a lifeguard said the shark was believed to be a shortfin mako.
Read summary →Padres Baseball
Sports
Padres fall 3–2 to Brewers in NLDS opener
San Diego took an early two-run lead before Milwaukee rallied on two home runs.
Read summary →USC Football
Sports
USC holds off Washington 25–21 after third-quarter surge
The Trojans scored two quick touchdowns and stopped Washington's final red-zone drive.
Read summary →Kings Hockey
Sports
Kings rally falls short in 5–4 overtime loss to Sharks
Los Angeles erased a two-goal third-period deficit before Igor Chernyshov ended the comeback in overtime.
Read summary →Amber Alert
Public Safety
Amber Alert canceled after Marieny Calderon found safe
The 3-year-old was located safe early Sunday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Read summary →Traffic Safety
Public Safety
Pedestrian killed in North Hollywood hit-and-run
Los Angeles police are investigating the fatal crash near Oxnard Street and Lankershim Boulevard.
Read summary →PCH Safety
Public Safety
Nobu Malibu employee killed in PCH collision
An SUV struck the 51-year-old employee's parked car near Carbon Canyon Road.
Read summary →Federal Court
Public Safety
Los Angeles smuggling-ring leader sentenced to nearly 22 years
A federal judge imposed a 262-month term in a human-smuggling and hostage-taking case.
Read summary →Wildfire Alert
Public Safety
Bouquet Fire reaches 48% containment; evacuations remain
The fire held at 1,048 acres Sunday evening as containment improved; evacuation orders and warnings remained near Santa Clarita.
Read summary →Dodgers Postseason
Sports
Skubal leads Dodgers past Braves 5–3 in NLDS opener
Tarik Skubal worked six strong innings and Los Angeles hit three home runs to take Game 1 at Dodger Stadium.
Read summary →Wildfire Review
Public Safety
Wildfire study flags connected failures in Palisades and Eaton response
A 700-page UL Research Institutes review highlights communication, command and evacuation problems during the two Los Angeles County fires.
Read summary →Padres Postseason
Sports
Padres place Walker Buehler on paternity list for NLDS
San Diego added Randy Vásquez to the active roster before Game 1 against Milwaukee; Buehler may return for Game 3.
Read summary →Public Safety
Public Safety
Gardena traffic stop ends in fatal police shooting
Sheriff's detectives are investigating after a Gardena officer shot a driver during a late-night traffic stop on West Rosecrans Avenue.
Read summary →Environment
Los Angeles weighs permit revocation for Jefferson Park oil site
Zoning officials are considering whether to end operations or impose new conditions at the 32-well Murphy drill site.
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Community
Huntington Beach opens Main Street cultural hub
The downtown designation links the Main Street Branch Library, International Surfing Museum, Art Center and Triangle Park.
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Public Safety
Suspect arrested in Culver CityBus driver killing
LAPD arrested a passenger accused of fatally shooting the driver in Mar Vista and booked him on suspicion of murder.
Read updated summary →Record Heat
Public Safety
Downtown LA reaches record 102 degrees
The October 2 temperature broke the daily record as a prolonged heat wave began across Southern California.
Read summary →Coastal Watch
Environment
Kelvin-wave pulses raise Southern California erosion concern
Warm-water pulses associated with El Niño are expected to temporarily lift coastal water levels, increasing exposure when high tides, heavy surf or storms arrive.
Read summary →Public Safety
Public Safety
Two killed in Northridge strip-mall shooting near CSUN
Los Angeles police are investigating a late-night shooting near Nordhoff Street and Reseda Boulevard that left at least two people dead.
Read summary →Beach Advisory
Public Safety
LA County warns swimmers away from 11 beach areas
Public-health officials say recent samples found bacteria above state standards at shoreline locations from Malibu to Torrance.
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Public Safety
San Diego declares local emergency ahead of El Niño season
The proclamation expands the city’s authority to prepare for flooding and other severe-weather impacts and supports requests for state and federal assistance.
Read summary →Community
Community
Costa Mesa seeks new animal-services provider under revised terms
The city’s new solicitation drops several requirements from its previous contract and was issued without formal review by the animal-services advisory committee.
Read summary →Sports
Sports
Ducks hold off Golden Knights 4–3 in season opener
Anaheim built a four-goal lead in Las Vegas, then survived three third-period goals to open the 2026–27 season with a win.
Read summary →Sports
Sports
Dodgers plan playoff tribute for fallen Air Force officer and lifelong fan
A pregame flyover and military ceremony will honor Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella before Saturday’s Dodgers-Braves NLDS opener.
Read summary →Local
Local
Metrolink fare increases take effect Monday across Southern California
One-way tickets will rise about 14%, while weekday SoCal Day Passes increase from $15 to $19 in the system’s first fare hike in 13 years.
Read summary →Community
Community
North Hollywood care-center sale approved with resident safeguards
California conditionally approved the transfer of the 52-bed St. Elizabeth Care Center, requiring staffing, access and financial protections.
Read summary →Business
Business
Amazon delivery contractors to close in Culver City and South Gate
DLVR and Capstone Delivery filed permanent-closure notices affecting 166 workers, according to state WARN filings.
Read summary →Sports
Sports
Aaron Donald out, Puka Nacua cleared for Rams-Eagles
Donald will miss Sunday’s game with a back injury, while Nacua has no game-status designation after sitting out the previous two weeks.
Read summary →Business
Business
Disney cuts nearly 300 jobs amid “One Disney” restructuring
The Burbank-based entertainment company’s latest reductions largely affected human-resources and technology teams, while some executives received voluntary retirement offers.
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Environment
Joshua Tree projects lose nearly $1.2 million in federal funding
Ten partnership agreements were disapproved, halting planned fire-recovery, native-plant and cultural-resource work at the national park.
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Public Safety
Jury convicts Nicole Linton in deadly Windsor Hills crash
Jurors found Linton guilty on six counts of second-degree murder after a 2022 collision at La Brea and Slauson killed six people.
Read summary →Environment
Environment
California energy laws expand home power and scrutinize utility returns
New laws direct regulators to create a pathway for virtual power plants and consider lower utility profits on lower-risk infrastructure investments.
Read summary →Business
Business
Rising condo costs squeeze California homeowners
A $26,000-per-unit roof assessment at a San Clemente complex illustrates growing pressure from aging buildings, insurance costs and state-required safety work.
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Public Safety
Independent review finds major gaps in Eaton and Palisades fire response
A 724-page analysis identifies 175 findings and 266 recommendations, including problems with evacuation coordination, situational awareness and incident command.
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Public Safety
Three masked suspects sought after West Hollywood shooting
A man was hospitalized after being shot near the Sunset Strip; deputies say three masked men fled east on Holloway Drive in a silver vehicle.
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Community
Pasadena white peacock Sugar recovers and moves to safer home
Wildlife experts relocated the neighborhood bird to a private Northern California ranch after it recovered from injuries suffered in an August incident.
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Business
UCLA forecast sees California growth outpacing U.S. as hiring stays weak
AI, aerospace and defense investment are supporting the state economy, but UCLA economists expect California’s employment recession to continue through 2026.
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Environment
L.A. prepares aging Hyperion plant for heavy winter storms
The city is adding staff and testing backup systems as forecasters warn that a strong El Niño could strain the wastewater plant serving Los Angeles and nearby cities.
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Business
17 charged in L.A. County fire-zone contractor cases
Prosecutors say 11 defendants allegedly worked without licenses in the Eaton Fire zone and six in the Palisades Fire zone as rebuilding continues.
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Public Safety
Officials identify two bodies found at Lancaster property
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the men as Edward Perez and Ricky Phillips; sheriff’s homicide detectives continue investigating.
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Public Safety
Utilities warn of possible Southern California power shutoffs
SCE is considering preventive outages for 9,990 Riverside County customers, while SDG&E has alerted more than 35,000 customers as heat and wildfire risk increase.
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Community
California pauses high-density lot-split rule in Altadena
SB 1090 places a three-year moratorium on a state density rule in fire-damaged Altadena while preserving residents’ ability to add accessory units or split lots.
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Business
San Gabriel man charged in $300 million server-export case
Federal prosecutors allege the owner of a City of Industry technology company routed export-controlled computer servers to China through Malaysia and Singapore.
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Local
California clears environmental hurdles for San Diego arena redevelopment
Two signed bills streamline review for Midway Rising, a proposed 16,000-seat arena and 4,254-home development that still requires City Council approval.
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Environment
California legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems
Starting January 1, qualifying systems up to 1,200 watts can bypass traditional utility interconnection approvals and fees, while safety certification remains mandatory.
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Community
Court pauses West L.A. VA housing order during appeal window
Federal officials have until December 10 to decide whether to seek Supreme Court review of the mandate for 1,800 permanent and 750 temporary units.
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Entertainment
San Diego takes over Starlight Bowl after ending lease talks
The city says it will secure and maintain the shuttered 91-year-old Balboa Park venue, add security and seek a food-service operator for the upper concourse.
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Business
Lyft agrees to $272.5 million California driver settlement
The court-pending agreement would direct 87% of the money to drivers and resolve claims joined by Los Angeles and San Diego over work performed from 2016 through 2020.
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Community
San Diego community colleges post immigration-enforcement warning signs
Signs at 10 campus locations say district property may not be used for immigration-enforcement staging, processing or related operations.
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Local
Justice Department accuses UCLA Law of race-based admissions
Federal officials say the law school used different admissions standards by race; UCLA says its review process is merit-based and complies with the law.
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Local
San Diego County Measure B proposes half-cent sales tax
The countywide measure would raise an estimated $400 million to $450 million a year for health, family services, sewage cleanup, wildfire prevention and emergency response.
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Public Safety
Los Angeles speed-camera activation starts October 26
The first systems will switch on October 26, with all 125 locations planned to be active by year’s end and warnings issued before fines begin.
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Business
Contracts lapse for nearly 4,000 Southern California sanitation workers
Teamsters agreements covering workers in five counties expired without tentative deals; negotiations continue and no work stoppage was reported.
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Community
Medi-Cal eligibility rules change for some L.A. County noncitizens
New federal classifications take effect October 1, but affected members may keep state-funded full-scope coverage through June 2027.
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Business
California law curbs private website-tracking lawsuits
SB 690 limits who can bring one class of online tracking claims and applies the change to certain pending cases, potentially reshaping thousands of lawsuits.
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Local
L.A. County starts mailing vote-by-mail ballots for November election
Ballots are going to every registered voter for the November 3 general election, with more than 400 official drop boxes available countywide.
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Public Safety
New California law limits undercover jailhouse stings targeting young people
AB 1905 restricts Perkins operations against people under 26 for crimes they allegedly committed as minors, with a narrow exception for immediate threats to life.
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Local
Becerra and Hilton clash in California governor debate
The candidates drew sharp contrasts on homelessness, household costs, taxes, immigration and President Trump during their only scheduled televised debate.
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Local
Los Angeles ballot measure would reshape Public Works leadership
Charter Amendment LA would revive and expand a director role, allow changes to the five-member Public Works board and overhaul infrastructure planning and budgeting.
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Sports
McVay says NFL acknowledged pivotal Rams penalty was wrong
The late pass-interference call erased a Los Angeles interception before Denver scored the winning touchdown; the Rams coach says the league later deemed the flag a mistake.
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Sports
Padres sweep Cubs to advance in MLB postseason
San Diego won 4–1 at Petco Park behind Gavin Sheets’ pinch-hit homer and 5⅔ scoreless bullpen innings, setting up a Division Series against Milwaukee.
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Local
California car dealers must disclose full vehicle price up front
The California CARS Act takes effect October 1, requiring clearer advertised prices and giving many used-car buyers three days to cancel.
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Local
San Diego transit fares rise October 1
Single MTS rides increase to $3, monthly MTS and NCTD passes reach $85, and COASTER fares move to a flat-rate model.
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Public Safety
New law separates Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices
Senate Bill 1379 requires Riverside County to create an independent medical examiner’s office by July 1, 2027 and adds deadlines for public reports on in-custody deaths.
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Local
Los Angeles County sales tax rises to 10.25% on October 1
Measure ER adds a half percentage point to the countywide rate for five years; combined city rates vary and reach 11% or more in several communities.
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Community
1,400 LA fire households face loss of disaster case managers
California plans to end the program October 31 while about 700 households remain on a waitlist and additional funding remains unresolved.
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Public Safety
Three killed in Catalina medical helicopter crash
All three victims have been identified after divers recovered the patient from the submerged aircraft; two survivors remain hospitalized.
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Sports
Thybulle and Williams make early mark at Lakers training camp
Coaches and teammates singled out the newcomers’ defense after two high-intensity practices as Los Angeles begins shaping its 2026–27 identity.
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Local
Mattel names Roger Lynch CEO as Ynon Kreiz departs
The El Segundo toy company appointed the departing Condé Nast chief and longtime Mattel director as it works to extend brands such as Barbie beyond the toy aisle.
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Environment
California fusion push spotlights San Diego research hub
New state legislation calls for a fusion-energy strategy and expanded research as officials highlight San Diego’s DIII-D facility as a national center.
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Community
California creates tax credits to support local journalism
Qualifying print, digital and broadcast news organizations can claim refundable credits for retaining and adding California journalist jobs beginning in 2027.
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Local
Rising costs put century-old Oceanside farm under pressure
Nagata Bros Farms says steep diesel, fertilizer, water, labor and borrowing costs are threatening its ability to keep operating.
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Environment
Rockslide closes Agate Street beach access in Laguna Beach
No injuries were reported after part of the bluff collapsed below the stairway; city crews closed the access and a geologist is assessing the site.
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Public Safety
Extreme heat warnings expand across Southern California
Warnings now cover Orange County, the Inland Empire and San Diego through October 8, while Los Angeles and Ventura remain under a long-duration heat watch.
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Public Safety
Santa Ana snake scare traced to AI-generated image
Police say the man who reported a Gaboon viper admitted the image was fabricated, after officers and reptile experts searched the neighborhood for hours.
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Environment
Rare tropical orca pod spotted off Newport Beach
Whale watchers saw Eastern Tropical Pacific orcas that experts say are more commonly found in warmer waters off Mexico.
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Public Safety
Southern California lawmakers’ public-safety bills signed into law
Eight measures from legislators across the region address metal theft, trafficking response, restraining orders, probation and child-custody protections.
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Sports
Charley Steiner returns for Dodgers postseason home radio calls
The longtime broadcaster is set to call Games 1 and 2 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, his first playoff assignments since 2023.
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Local
House speaker schedules Riverside fundraiser on California campaign swing
Mike Johnson’s September 30 itinerary includes an evening event for San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond after stops for two Central Valley House candidates.
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Local
California switches early to winter gasoline blend as prices climb
The state suspended its summer-fuel requirement early, allowing cheaper winter-blend gasoline to be made, imported and sold immediately.
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Environment
California to flag PFAS pesticides in public-use database
A new law requires state pesticide records to identify products containing “forever chemicals” and report statewide use trends by 2028.
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Sports
Padres shut out Cubs 8–0 in Wild Card Series opener
Michael King carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning, while Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado homered in the first at Petco Park.
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Environment
Long Beach aquarium nursery gives endangered frogs a head start
The Aquarium of the Pacific has now raised and released more than 1,000 southern mountain yellow-legged frogs, including nearly 400 in its largest release this summer.
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Sports
LA28 names Atlanta as starting city for nationwide Olympic torch relay
The 2028 Olympic flame will begin its U.S. journey in the 1996 host city before traveling through all 50 states on its way to Los Angeles.
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Entertainment
Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently retires X2 coaster
The Valencia theme park says the 360-degree rotating ride will not reopen after almost two decades under the X2 name.
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Sports
Padres add Joe Musgrove to postseason roster after two-season absence
The San Diego native returns from Tommy John surgery as the Padres open a home Wild Card Series against the Chicago Cubs.
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Environment
California nears 30x30 land goal while coastal waters trail
State officials say 27.1% of California land is conserved after a one-million-acre annual gain, compared with 21.9% of coastal waters.
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Public Safety
California law pauses police use of electric-shock gloves
AB 2760 bars local, state and federal officers from using wearable electroshock devices in California while the state studies their safety and community effects.
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Entertainment
Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75
The actor's agent confirmed his death Tuesday; Haskins was best known as Principal Richard Belding at the fictional Southern California school Bayside High.
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Community
Santa Monica weighs 700-plus affordable homes at Bergamot Station
The city is negotiating a long-term lease for the arts-center property while gallery owners seek clearer protections against displacement.
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Public Safety
Greater Los Angeles reports West Nile activity above five-year average
Vector-control officials say the county has recorded more than 100 human cases and five deaths as infected mosquito samples and dead birds exceed last year’s totals.
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Local
Kaiser to cut 147 California administrative jobs, led by San Diego
The health system says 72 administrative jobs will be eliminated in San Diego and 20 in Pasadena, with additional cuts in Los Angeles, Irvine and Corona.
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Sports
Brandon Ingram to miss start of Clippers season after surgery
The newly acquired forward is recovering from an operation that addressed a right heel injury and a partially torn Achilles tendon; the team has not set a return date.
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Local
In-N-Out adds three Southern California restaurants to opening list
The chain lists new locations in Commerce, South El Monte and Chino, extending its footprint across Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire.
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Community
South L.A. encampment cleared, but neighbors cite unresolved problems
Los Angeles installed fencing near 60th Street and Vermont Avenue after removing tents and debris; nearby residents say rats and displacement remain concerns.
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Public Safety
Compton installs rubber medians to deter street takeovers
Barriers at nearly two dozen intersections reduce the open pavement available for dangerous stunts; the city plans about 23 additional locations this year.
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Public Safety
New law allows two speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach
Senate Bill 1279 adds Pacific Coast Highway to the city’s automated-enforcement pilot, with privacy rules, advance notice and a 60-day warning period.
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Community
California expands benefits access for veterans and military families
Five bipartisan laws add disabled-veteran property-tax relief, streamline benefits assistance and broaden leave, college-enrollment and tuition protections for military households.
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Local
36 Southern California Starbucks locations appear headed for closure
The coffee chain confirmed a 250-store North American reduction, while a Los Angeles Times review identified likely closures from Los Angeles and Orange counties to San Diego and the Inland Empire.
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Community
California creates non-ultraprocessed food label and menu sugar warnings
A new health package establishes a voluntary certification for qualifying foods and adds nutrition requirements for chain restaurants and products sold to minors.
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Community
San Diego hands-only CPR campaign surpasses 1 million trainees
The County–UC San Diego initiative says 1,011,034 people have learned the lifesaving technique through more than 25,000 free training events.
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Entertainment
Wende Museum workshops turn Cold War dissent into art
The Culver City museum’s twice-monthly Samizdat Sundays use collage, textiles and archival objects to explore censorship, surveillance and private expression.
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Local
LA28 disclosures draw demand for fuller financial records
A Los Angeles Times review found recent annual reports omitted contractor and venue details required by the city agreement; LA28 says it supplied the required records through other channels.
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Local
California adds new FAIR Plan enforcement tools
Assembly Bill 1680 requires corrective action after regulatory violations and authorizes penalties of up to $20,000 against the state’s last-resort property insurer.
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Community
New law eases arts-funding rules as LAUSD lawsuit continues
Assembly Bill 2440 clarifies how schools may use Proposition 28 arts money, while Los Angeles Unified still faces a lawsuit alleging up to $77 million was misspent.
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Local
LAX tests digital tools as air-traffic-control overhaul begins
A high-tech simulator has cut controller training time by 30%, while the airport is among the first to replace paper flight strips with digital tracking.
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Sports
Angels finish 62–100 in first 100-loss season
A 7–3 loss to Seattle in the regular-season finale left the Angels with the first triple-digit loss total in the franchise’s 66-season history.
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Entertainment
VMAs return to Los Angeles as Madonna leads winners
Madonna collected seven awards at the Peacock Theater ceremony, while Taylor Swift won Video of the Year and Nirvana received the Video Vanguard Award.
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Sports
Broncos rally past Rams 30–26 on final-play interception
Denver erased a 16-point deficit before Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Matthew Stafford’s final pass as time expired.
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LAFC parts ways with Marc Dos Santos late in first season
The club did not immediately name an interim coach after dismissing Dos Santos with six regular-season matches remaining.
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Public Safety
Deputies fatally shoot armed man after woman found dead in Bellflower home
Sheriff’s officials said deputies encountered the armed man during a protective sweep; investigators had not determined whether he fired at them.
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Public Safety
California enacts Boyle Heights-inspired cold-storage safety laws
Two new laws require contingency funds and allow stronger local penalties after a warehouse fire created months of health and cleanup problems.
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Dodgers reach 100 wins with extra-inning season finale
Alex Call broke a 10th-inning tie before Andy Pages added a three-run homer, giving Los Angeles a 5–1 victory and a sweep in San Francisco.
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Public Safety
Two minors wounded in Long Beach shooting
Police found a boy and a girl with gunshot wounds Saturday night on Lemon Avenue; both were hospitalized and are expected to survive.
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USC suspends Desman Stephens one game after late hit
The Trojans’ starting linebacker will miss the Washington game after his targeting ejection and reaction to Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s injury.
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Public Safety
Bellflower smoke-shop attack involves gunfire and incendiary device
Two masked people fired at an employee and threw a Molotov cocktail into the business; bulletproof glass protected the worker and no injuries were reported.
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Firefighter seriously injured in 118 Freeway blockade crash
A driver crossed an emergency blockade near Tapo Canyon Road and struck a Ventura County fire engine and a firefighter, authorities said.
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Local
Poll finds Roy leads L.A. city attorney race as 70% remain undecided
A UC Berkeley IGS survey gives Marissa Roy a 10-point advantage over John McKinney, but seven in 10 likely Los Angeles voters had no opinion of either candidate.
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Public Safety
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes offshore near Hermosa Beach
The quake was centered about 3.7 miles west-southwest of Hermosa Beach along the Los Angeles County coast; no injuries or damage were immediately reported.
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Community
California expands reproductive healthcare through new laws
The package broadens medication-abortion access at community colleges and adds care options for veterans, pregnant patients and Medi-Cal nursing mothers.
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Environment
Wrightwood residents challenge century-long quarry proposal
A community group is asking San Bernardino County to revisit a 2019 decision that granted vested mining rights on 420 acres in Lone Pine Canyon.
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Sports
Oregon rallies past USC 41–27 after Dante Moore injury
Dylan Raiola directed four second-half touchdown drives after Oregon quarterback Dante Moore left the Los Angeles Coliseum in an ambulance.
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Public Safety
Two injured after Boyle Heights hit-and-run crash
A silver Dodge struck about four parked vehicles on Forest Avenue; police said at least one injured person was hospitalized in severe condition.
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Environment
San Clemente voters to decide coastline and wildfire funding measure
Measure M would add a 1% local sales tax for 10 years and split an estimated $15 million annually between beach restoration and wildfire prevention.
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Sports
Los Angeles women’s pro volleyball team unveils Orbit identity
The League One Volleyball expansion club will begin its inaugural season at Intuit Dome with a roster that includes Annie Drews Schumacher and Carli Lloyd.
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Public Safety
Two firefighters and rescued civilian hospitalized after Westlake fire
One firefighter was struck by a vehicle, another had a medical emergency and a civilian was rescued as about 60 LAFD members battled the blaze.
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Community
More than 1,000 cyclists ride through Los Angeles to protest traffic deaths
The Critical Mass ride traveled about 10 miles from Koreatown to Grand Park, ending with a die-in honoring people killed in traffic crashes.
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Sports
Kiké Hernández’s ninth-inning homer lifts Los Angeles Dodgers over Giants
Hernández broke a 3–3 tie with a leadoff home run in the ninth, and the Dodgers held on for a 4–3 win in San Francisco.
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Community
New California law shortens shelter waits for animals seized in abuse cases
AB 2344 lets qualifying animals move toward foster care or adoption; Los Angeles County officials say evidence animals can otherwise remain kenneled for up to nearly a year.
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Entertainment
Newport Beach mariachi leader José Hernández earns 11th Latin Grammy nomination
The founder of Mariachi Sol de México was recognized for “El Voz De Mi Trompeta (50 años),” a 10-track album celebrating five decades in music.
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Local
Irvine weighs staffing and fee changes to close projected $47 million gap
The city’s Target ’28 plan would cut spending by $27 million and raise $10 million in revenue as leaders confront a widening structural deficit.
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Public Safety
Newport Beach approves $4.5 million police-drone expansion
The six-year expansion will add Skydio aircraft, docks and related systems after the department logged 912 drone deployments in three months.
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Local
Bass and Raman nearly tied at $2.5 million in Los Angeles mayoral fundraising
New campaign filings put Nithya Raman at about $2.53 million and Karen Bass at about $2.51 million, including public matching funds.
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Local
Los Angeles and Orange County gas prices close in on records
Regular gasoline averaged $6.387 in Los Angeles County and $6.369 in Orange County after 39 consecutive days of increases.
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Community
AltaMed reports lingering health effects after Boyle Heights warehouse fire
Clinic data from the 100 days after the Lineage fire in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, showed increases in respiratory, gastrointestinal and mental-health diagnoses.
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Local
Hollywood Burbank Airport’s $1.3 billion terminal clears final trial run
About 1,500 volunteers tested parking, check-in, security, gates and baggage claim before the replacement terminal’s planned October 13 opening.
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Long Beach’s $65 million Studebaker project anchors bikeway expansion
The five-mile corridor is the city’s largest bike-infrastructure project so far, advancing a 300-mile network plan while construction and traffic changes draw debate.
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Environment
LA County looks to turn El Niño runoff into future water supply
The county’s 27 spreading grounds captured roughly a year’s water use for 3.3 million Angelenos last storm season, and officials hope a wet winter can replenish more groundwater.
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Community
La Mesa breaks ground on 147-home transit-oriented housing project
Spring View Apartments will offer affordable homes beside the Spring Street trolley station, backed by $8.5 million from San Diego County and 40 rental-assistance vouchers.
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Local
LA River path targets 2031 as advocates push for Olympic acceleration
The planned eight-mile link would create a continuous 32-mile corridor, but Metro says the project remains in planning with its initial phase expected in 2031.
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Local
Inland Empire housing costs erase much of the region’s affordability edge
A typical Riverside–San Bernardino one-bedroom now costs $1,959, up 50% from 2022, while surveys show housing stress widening across the region.
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Public Safety
San Diego reports 40 felony arrests from College Area operation
The multi-weekend effort with San Diego State University Police ran from August 19 through September 12 and also resulted in nine misdemeanor arrests.
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Public Safety
Two killed and five injured in multi-vehicle Oxnard crash
The Friday afternoon collision at Victoria and Doris avenues involved eight vehicles; police said the cause remains under investigation.
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San Diego County warns against raw-milk cheeses linked to E. coli outbreak
Two local children are among 13 cases in a multistate outbreak tied to recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers cheeses, county health officials said.
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Environment
UCLA researchers find elevated metals in LA River fire runoff
Samples taken after the Boyle Heights warehouse fire showed chromium, lead, zinc and iron above prior river measurements, raising concerns for aquatic life and possible downstream exposure.
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Local
Redlands weighs midnight alcohol cutoff for neighborhood bars
Police say late-night calls are straining resources, while bar owners warn that ending service two hours early could threaten downtown businesses.
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Vroman’s and Book Soup find a new owner after two-year search
Pasadena native Robert Hoffman and his family say they plan to preserve the independent bookstores’ community roots, staff and character.
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Public Safety
California signs Braun’s Law after Manhattan Beach DUI death
The new law requires a formal warning when DUI charges are reduced, preserving notice that a future impaired-driving death could lead to a murder charge.
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Public Safety
First North County EMS Corps class graduates 18 trainees
The 20-week county program combines EMT instruction, hands-on scenarios, college credit and career support for young adults entering emergency medical services.
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Environment
Coastal erosion puts Pacific Surfliner’s winter reliability at risk
Repeated washout threats and emergency repairs have left the Orange County–San Diego rail corridor vulnerable ahead of a potentially intense El Niño winter.
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Sports
Dodgers secure No. 2 seed and first-round postseason bye
Los Angeles will open the National League Division Series at home on October 3 after locking up one of the league’s top two records.
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Community
San Diego County reports nearly 40,000 older-adult fall emergencies in 2024
County data show falls were the leading cause of emergency-department visits among residents 60 and older; more than 13,000 were hospitalized and 338 died.
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Local
San Diego corrects trash-fee data affecting about 87,000 customers
The city says revised property-tax statements will follow and affected residents do not need to take action yet.
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Entertainment
Bipartisan federal film-tax-credit bill targets runaway production
The proposal would offer a 20% base credit for qualifying U.S. film, television, post-production and visual-effects labor, with bonuses raising the total to as much as 30%.
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Community
Marine aviation pioneer Michael Aguilar honored in Southern California
The Los Angeles native, the first Marine general of Mexican descent, is helping bring a Marine Corps aviation museum to Irvine.
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Community
Glen Sprowl Jr. posthumously receives Carnegie Medal for heroism
The Stanton resident was honored for confronting the gunman during the 2023 Cook’s Corner mass shooting in Orange County.
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Sports
Nneka Ogwumike closes 15-year WNBA career in Los Angeles
The former MVP finished with 17 points and 15 rebounds before the Sparks honored her in a postgame retirement ceremony.
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Public Safety
Long Beach reports first West Nile virus-related death since 2017
City health officials reported 41 cases this year, with 71% involving neuroinvasive illness.
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Public Safety
Los Angeles records more than 12,000 homeless-related fires this year
LAFD data show 12,241 fires classified as homeless- or encampment-related through September 20, averaging 47 incidents a day.
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Public Safety
Mudslide closes mountain roads near Yucaipa after thunderstorms
Authorities closed three mountain-road locations Thursday evening; the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said homes were not threatened.
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Public Safety
Riverside trauma center reports sharp rise in e-bike injuries
Riverside Community Hospital recorded 189 e-bike and scooter injury cases this year, while police counted 22 e-bike crashes.
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Sports
Aaron Donald prepares for larger Rams role against Denver
The defensive tackle played 33 snaps in his return from retirement, and coaches may expand his workload Sunday night.
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Jury awards Wilver Blanco’s family about $11 million in LAPD shooting case
The civil verdict followed a fatal 2024 encounter in South Los Angeles; any eventual payout could change through appeal or settlement.
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Community
Riverside man faces long recovery after helping woman escape fire
Brian Jackson suffered severe leg injuries after an explosion threw him from a second-story window during an apartment fire.
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Public Safety
Two killed in single-engine plane crash near Hesperia
An Aeronca Champion went down near Summit Valley Road; federal investigators are examining what caused the crash.
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Entertainment
MOCA names Jonathan Abbott director after yearlong search
The former GBH president takes charge as the Los Angeles museum seeks stability and prepares for its 50th anniversary.
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Environment
LA County outlines resilient rebuild for Eaton Canyon Nature Center
Officials aim to break ground before 2028 on a fire-resistant replacement, but funding gaps remain for the center and trail restoration.
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Local
California high court rules Riverside County ballot seizure unlawful
The state Supreme Court ordered the sheriff’s office to return remaining election materials after finding it lacked authority to seize the ballots.
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Public Safety
Bass orders outside review of LAPD mental-health crisis response
The evaluation will examine officer training, dispatch, supervision, de-escalation and calls where police avoided using force.
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Local
LAX People Mover opening target slips to January 2027
The contractor says passenger service could begin January 6 after required testing and approvals, but further delays remain possible.
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Sports
Lakers mourn longtime arena announcer Lawrence Tanter, who dies at 76
Tanter’s voice accompanied Los Angeles home games for 43 years, spanning 10 championships and generations of Lakers fans.
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Padres beat Dodgers 5–1, move within one win of postseason berth
Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as San Diego took the lead in the National League wild-card race.
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Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani ahead of the postseason
Los Angeles brought Ohtani back from the injured list for Wednesday’s game against San Diego and optioned Josue De Paula to Triple-A.
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Entertainment
Justin Bieber gives surprise performance at MacArthur Park
The singer and a small band played an unannounced outdoor set for parkgoers in Los Angeles’ Westlake neighborhood.
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Community
San Diego public-works projects collect 13 industry awards
The city’s 11 honored projects include the restored Balboa Park Botanical Building, Crystal Pier repairs and Maple Canyon storm-drain work.
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Local
Authorities seize hundreds of cats in Inland Empire animal-welfare investigation
Animal-services officers removed hundreds of cats while serving search warrants at properties in Claremont and Upland.
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Entertainment
Lucas Museum welcomes the public at its new Exposition Park home
Opening-day visitors explored a Los Angeles museum devoted to visual storytelling across illustration, comics, film, murals and fine art.
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Public Safety
Polo raises concern for Southern California surf and rip currents
Forecasters expect elevated surf and strong rip currents this weekend into next week as multiple southerly swells approach the coast.
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Sports
Rams add safety Maximus Pulley, place Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve
Los Angeles signed safety Maximus Pulley from Philadelphia’s practice squad and moved running back Ronnie Rivers to injured reserve.
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Community
Los Angeles approves record $466.6 million affordable-housing funding round
The City Council unanimously approved its largest affordable-housing funding pool, with roughly 70% backed by Measure ULA.
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Sports
LA28 reveals first details for Venice Beach triathlon courses
Olympic and Paralympic triathlon events will use loop-style courses centered at Venice Beach, with a shared transition area and coastal finish line.
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Local
New poll shows Raman ahead of Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race
A Berkeley IGS/Los Angeles Times survey puts Nithya Raman at 39%, Karen Bass at 28%, and undecided voters at 33%.
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Community
Skid Row talent show puts local performers in the spotlight
Homeless and formerly homeless artists performed music and dance at a community talent show in downtown Los Angeles.
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Public Safety
San Diego County highlights weather center’s flood-preparedness role
The county says its Kearny Mesa weather center supports field operations and public safety during weather threats.
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Community
San Diego Humane Society reports record dog crowding
The nonprofit cared for a record 766 adult dogs in August and was operating at 162% of its dog capacity when Axios reported the figures.
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Public Safety
LA County reports flea-borne typhus outbreak in Wilshire Center
Health officials identified seven linked symptomatic cases; six people were hospitalized, and all seven have recovered.
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Environment
Oceanside water project uncovers 40-million-year-old mammal fossils
Bones found in the Santiago Formation may belong to a brontothere, known as a “thunder beast,” or an amynodont, sometimes called a “swamp rhino.”
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Environment
Olive ridley nests mark first recorded sea-turtle nesting on U.S. West Coast
Officials protected two Orange County nesting sites after olive ridley sea turtles laid eggs near Seal Beach and Huntington Beach.
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Entertainment
Paramount-Warner settlement adds production commitments as merger advances
A deal with 12 states calls for more U.S. production spending and worker support while removing a major obstacle to the proposed merger.
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Public Safety
San Diego County schedules mosquito treatments to reduce West Nile risk
County vector-control crews announced treatment work aimed at limiting mosquitoes that can spread West Nile virus.
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San Diego County confirms mumps outbreak at San Diego State
County health officials identified five confirmed or probable cases among student athletes and are coordinating notifications and testing with SDSU.
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California signs new legislation as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games
The state announced new measures supporting preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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New financing program aims to help Eaton and Palisades fire survivors rebuild
California launched a financing option intended to help survivors of the Los Angeles firestorms access rebuilding funds.
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Entertainment
California expands film and TV tax credits, adds support for post-production
New legislation expands the state’s film and television incentive program and establishes a credit for post-production work.
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Environment
California declares emergency to strengthen El Niño preparedness
The state issued an emergency proclamation aimed at preparations for coastal flooding and severe weather.
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Public Safety
Battery fire at La Verne facility prompts evacuations
A fire involving lithium-ion batteries led to evacuation orders near a Southern California water facility.
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Community
LA homeless service providers confront federal funding delays
LAist reports that delays in federal funds are affecting the region’s homelessness service system.
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Community
Southern California households receive summer utility bill credits
The state says eligible Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric customers are receiving credits on summer bills.
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Entertainment
California selects 41 film projects for expanded production tax credit
The California Film Commission announced 41 projects selected for its film and television tax credit program.
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Entertainment
Nine TV projects selected for California production tax credits
The Film Commission says a new group of television projects will take part in the state’s expanded incentive program.
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Community
New wildfire recovery laws address smoke damage and mortgages
Four bills signed in Altadena strengthen protections for disaster survivors.
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Community
Los Angeles motel conversion receives funding for supportive homes
A state award would support 52 homes for people facing homelessness and behavioral health needs.
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Community
Six vacant Los Angeles County buildings slated for housing and care
The state and county are moving toward a new use for buildings at Metropolitan State Hospital.
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Community
Riverside region awarded funding for shelter and housing support
The state announced $20.4 million for Riverside-area homelessness programs.
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Community
Preparedness Month brings local planning resources to communities
California is promoting emergency readiness events and multilingual guidance.
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Entertainment
Animated projects join California film tax credit awards
The 2026 round included animated features for the first time.
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Entertainment
Rockford Files project listed for California production incentive
The state approved-projects list includes a new scripted series from Universal Television.
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Community
Brad Robey introduces Fair The World nonprofit initiative in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles initiative plans outreach, essential supplies and a tent identification system for people experiencing homelessness.
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Water-main break opens sinkhole, traps van in Los Feliz -
Atkins sentenced to more than 200 years in Silver Lake Trader Joe’s case -
San Diego expands enforcement against wage theft -
Coast Guard suspends search for kayaker near La Jolla -
San Diego begins issuing $25 e-bike citations -
Jury convicts man in 2024 killing of Azusa High cheerleader -
NFL suspends Rams tackle Alaric Jackson for two games -
Warriors erase 20-point deficit, beat Lakers 101–89 in preseason -
Red flag warning set for Los Angeles and Ventura counties -
PCH reduced to one lane near Laguna Beach after bluff crack -
North Hollywood food pantry reports demand surge after CalFresh changes -
What L.A. voters should know about Charter Amendment PRK -
San Diego council gains majority to end Flock camera contract -
San Diego seeks answers as Safe Sleeping site deaths reach 21 -
OCTA extends coastal emergency as beach-sand work slips to February -
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ composer Lucian Piane dies at 46 -
Bass and Raman trade sharp attacks in final L.A. mayoral debate -
L.A. Council adopts nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops -
Long Beach begins boardwalk repairs and $11.4 million sand project -
California grid handles four-year demand high without emergency measures -
Strong El Niño draws tropical species into Southern California waters -
Lynwood investigates husky’s death after animal-cruelty report -
JPL’s Perseverance sets off-world driving record on Mars -
Magic Mountain closes Goliath after fatal Georgia coaster incident -
Port of Los Angeles posts busiest month and quarter on record -
Flooding closes L.A. County Hall of Administration on Tuesday -
Langer’s Deli disputes nearly $1,800 dumpster-access surcharge -
Bills outlast Rams 37–34 in overtime at SoFi Stadium -
Painted San Pedro crosswalks honor Japanese fishing community -
San Diego County unveils Senior Safe Harbor tax-help program -
Fourteen L.A. County districts put school measures before voters -
Brewers beat Dodgers 7–4 to take 2–0 NLCS lead -
12 unvoted mail ballots recovered after Escondido-area road discovery -
‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability advocate RJ Mitte dies at 34 -
LASD arrests man accused of impersonating officer in West Hollywood -
Dana Point tags 20 Capistrano Beach homes after pounding surf -
Griffith Park begins multi-year merry-go-round restoration -
CicLAvia opens 6.5 miles of central L.A. streets to people -
Mission Viejo gardener helps woman and two dogs escape garage fire -
Fullerton pauses Flock license-plate cameras for six months -
Mission Trails receives $990,102 to rebuild South Fortuna steps -
Nearly 200 firefighters contain South L.A. church fire -
Long Beach keeps waterfront evacuations after waves damage homes -
Firefighters rescue two women and four dogs from rising Santa Ana River -
Rachel floods Coachella Valley roads, prompts closures -
LADWP apologizes for Palisades rebuild delays, adds local staff -
Brewers edge Dodgers 2–1 in NLCS Game 1 -
Xavier Smith and Jules Madzia win storm-rerouted Long Beach Marathon -
Two children killed in Pico-Union shooting; man hospitalized in custody -
Chargers fall 23–17 to Broncos after fourth-quarter collapse -
Bike Fire reaches 68% containment; evacuations lifted -
Castle Park to pause Riverside ride operations after November 1 -
Rescued mountain-lion cub Crimson gets permanent sanctuary home -
San Diego FC falls 4–1, slips four points below playoff line -
Lightning halts Head Trip’s opening night before Calvin Harris set -
Temecula burger battle raises record $13,314 for student chefs -
Covina lifts evacuations after electric-vehicle fire at IKEA -
Two drivers sought after fatal South L.A. e-scooter hit-and-run -
USC beats Penn State 31–23 in White Out road win -
L.A. homeless-services vote postponed after turnout overwhelms meeting -
UCLA stuns No. 13 Oregon 17–15 to stay undefeated -
San Diego federal judge hands down 12-year sentence in migrant-ransom scheme -
Los Angeles launches South L.A. street-safety study after fatal hit-and-run -
LA County rescue specialists deploy to Panama after powerful earthquakes -
Menudo opens 50th-anniversary reunion tour in Inglewood -
Iowa fugitive arrested after decade working as San Diego chef -
San Diego corrects trash-billing errors as budget gap narrows -
Metrolink suspends two lines for weekend track work -
San Diego County targets filament maker in ghost-gun lawsuit -
SDPD explores approved AI tools for police-report drafting -
Rare tropical-storm watch puts Southern California on alert -
San Diego offers sandbags as rain and high tides approach -
12 unvoted ballot packets found beside North County road -
Federal arson charge filed over 1,048-acre Bouquet Fire -
High surf forces Crystal Cove cottage evacuations and San Onofre closures -
College Area residents press San Diego over library access during construction -
Malibu cameras log about 100,000 speeding violations in nine-day test -
Companies buy rights to L.A. County abuse-settlement payouts -
Ontario police seek possible victims after Covina hidden-camera arrest -
Metrolink advances draft plan for major service cuts -
Long Beach waves breach bulkhead; three units red-tagged -
L.A. paid nearly $480 million in LAPD-related legal cases since 2019 -
High tide floods 15–20 blocks of Newport Beach’s Balboa Peninsula -
San Diego County adds forecasting as flu indicators rise -
LA Plaza marks 15 years of Latino history and culture -
Bass backs LAPD chief, calls for city-led homelessness system -
Highland Park community urges stronger campus safety after student’s death -
Crooked Duck marks 15 years as a Long Beach gathering place -
Actor Keegan Allen reports armed robbery in West Hollywood -
Fairfax trash-house case moves toward possible conservatorship -
Magnitude 3.2 earthquake rattles Long Beach area -
Dončić, Reaves connect as Lakers beat Kings 114–110 -
La Mesa secures $1.5 million for long-planned Waite Drive park -
San Marcos breaks ground on $25 million Fire Station 5 -
Broken meter leaves elderly LA couple with $9,200 water bill -
Large commercial fire burns through roof in Chinatown -
Inglewood strip-mall fire injures one and damages several businesses -
Danny Fire closes I-5 near Gorman and prompts evacuations -
Los Angeles approves Sixth Street Bridge maintenance fund -
Souplantation plans 2027 return in Fountain Valley -
Brea advances $60 million bond financing for affordable senior housing -
More than 465 Orange County workers plan October 13 strike -
NASA’s Crew-12 splashes down off Los Angeles after eight months in space -
Driver killed in Commerce crash involving LASD patrol SUV -
Surf Del Mar festival traces the city’s board-riding roots -
Authorities say 28 people will face drug charges in Skid Row operation -
California awards film credits to 35 projects, including Last Friday -
FBI: Nine charged after alleged Pomona murder and extortion plot -
Taylor Guitars links El Cajon craftsmanship with ebony conservation -
LA County partners plan hospital screening system to prevent medical debt -
San Clemente beach trail to reopen after $93 million rail-protection project -
Peanuts mural brings community art to East LA hospital -
Orange County schedules one-day apostille pop-up in Santa Ana -
Brewers eliminate Padres 3–1 in NLDS Game 4 -
New aerial views show Agoura Hills wildlife crossing nearing opening -
Caltrans pauses Corona SR-91 work after severe commuter delays -
Rancho Cucamonga police warn residents after hidden cameras found near homes -
Five Buss siblings file opposition in Lakers stake-sale dispute -
Dodgers beat Braves 4–1 to clinch NLDS -
LA Council approves nitrous oxide sales ban for tobacco and cannabis shops -
Parole panel again finds Patricia Krenwinkel suitable for release -
LA County opens FAIR Plan wildfire-claims investigation -
California sets $19.75 wage floor for covered farmworkers -
Four LAFD firefighters and civilian injured in Silver Lake house fire -
San Diego County approves real-time e-bike injury warning system -
LAPD says $1 million in stolen rail cargo recovered in Whittier -
Emergency mosquito treatments scheduled in Altadena and Monterey Park -
Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas celebrates passing U.S. citizenship test -
Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint dies at 102 in Los Angeles -
San Diego names interim lifeguard chief after Gartland leaves city -
Pico Fire reaches 60% containment after burning 173 acres near Nuevo -
Passenger detained after tug taken at John Wayne Airport -
LA council pauses $235 million LAPD technology contract -
Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers beat Braves 3–1 -
Tkachuk lifts Panthers past Kings 2–1 in Los Angeles -
Padres beat Brewers 4–3 to force NLDS Game 4 -
California adds satellite disaster mapping ahead of El Niño -
California highlights mental-health support as USS Abraham Lincoln returns -
Bobcat burned in Camp Pendleton wildfire returns to the wild -
Former Dodgers GM Fred Claire dies at 91 -
Delta and Air Canada planes make contact on LAX taxiway -
Arcadia couple arrested in child-abuse investigation involving 21 children -
Pasadena outreach team connects unhoused residents with care and housing -
San Diego heat-related 911 calls surpass last year’s total -
Paramount completes Warner Bros. takeover, creating Skydance -
California leaders condemn Trump remarks about Los Angeles and San Diego -
San Diego County launches consumer-protection unit with three lawsuits -
Recent electrical-vault incidents put Los Angeles infrastructure under scrutiny -
San Diego Wave clinches fourth playoff berth in five seasons -
LA County confirms first rabid raccoon since 1973 -
One dead after car crashes into Santa Fe Springs restaurant -
Clippers' Max Strus to be reevaluated in four weeks after foot injury -
Hollywood Burbank Airport completes new $1.3 billion terminal -
Jack White brings a career-spanning set to Del Mar -
Los Angeles steps up El Niño storm preparations -
San Diego's Kids Free museum program expands to Tijuana -
Alhambra police report 200-kilogram cocaine seizure -
Fatal shooting near Crystal Pier prompts homicide investigation -
Crews halt forward progress of 54-acre Harford Fire near Perris -
Chargers' rally falls short in 30–23 loss to Seahawks -
Big Bear community honors Jackie at bald-eagle memorial -
Los Angeles weighs permit revocation for Jefferson Park oil site -
Huntington Beach opens Main Street cultural hub -
Suspect arrested in Culver CityBus driver killing -
Downtown LA reaches record 102 degrees -
Kelvin-wave pulses raise Southern California erosion concern -
LA County warns swimmers away from 11 beach areas -
Two killed in Northridge strip-mall shooting near CSUN -
San Diego declares local emergency ahead of El Niño season -
Costa Mesa seeks new animal-services provider under revised terms -
Metrolink fare increases take effect Monday across Southern California -
North Hollywood care-center sale approved with resident safeguards -
Amazon delivery contractors to close in Culver City and South Gate -
Aaron Donald out, Puka Nacua cleared for Rams-Eagles -
Disney cuts nearly 300 jobs amid “One Disney” restructuring -
Joshua Tree projects lose nearly $1.2 million in federal funding -
Jury convicts Nicole Linton in deadly Windsor Hills crash -
California energy laws expand home power and scrutinize utility returns -
Rising condo costs squeeze California homeowners -
Independent review finds major gaps in Eaton and Palisades fire response -
Three masked suspects sought after West Hollywood shooting -
Pasadena white peacock Sugar recovers and moves to safer home -
UCLA forecast sees California growth outpacing U.S. as hiring stays weak -
L.A. prepares aging Hyperion plant for heavy winter storms -
17 charged in L.A. County fire-zone contractor cases -
Officials identify two bodies found at Lancaster property -
Utilities warn of possible Southern California power shutoffs -
California pauses high-density lot-split rule in Altadena -
San Gabriel man charged in $300 million server-export case -
California clears environmental hurdles for San Diego arena redevelopment -
California legalizes plug-in balcony solar systems -
Court pauses West L.A. VA housing order during appeal window -
San Diego takes over Starlight Bowl after ending lease talks -
Lyft agrees to $272.5 million California driver settlement -
San Diego community colleges post immigration-enforcement warning signs -
Justice Department accuses UCLA Law of race-based admissions -
San Diego County Measure B proposes half-cent sales tax -
Los Angeles speed-camera activation starts October 26 -
Contracts lapse for nearly 4,000 Southern California sanitation workers -
Medi-Cal eligibility rules change for some L.A. County noncitizens -
California law curbs private website-tracking lawsuits -
L.A. County starts mailing vote-by-mail ballots for November election -
New California law limits undercover jailhouse stings targeting young people -
Becerra and Hilton clash in California governor debate -
Los Angeles ballot measure would reshape Public Works leadership -
McVay says NFL acknowledged pivotal Rams penalty was wrong -
Padres sweep Cubs to advance in MLB postseason -
California car dealers must disclose full vehicle price up front -
San Diego transit fares rise October 1 -
New law separates Riverside County sheriff and coroner offices -
Los Angeles County sales tax rises to 10.25% on October 1 -
1,400 LA fire households face loss of disaster case managers -
Three killed in Catalina medical helicopter crash -
Thybulle and Williams make early mark at Lakers training camp -
Mattel names Roger Lynch CEO as Ynon Kreiz departs -
California fusion push spotlights San Diego research hub -
California creates tax credits to support local journalism -
Rising costs put century-old Oceanside farm under pressure -
Rockslide closes Agate Street beach access in Laguna Beach -
Extreme heat warnings expand across Southern California -
Santa Ana snake scare traced to AI-generated image -
Rare tropical orca pod spotted off Newport Beach -
Southern California lawmakers’ public-safety bills signed into law -
Charley Steiner returns for Dodgers postseason home radio calls -
House speaker schedules Riverside fundraiser on California campaign swing -
California switches early to winter gasoline blend as prices climb -
California to flag PFAS pesticides in public-use database -
Padres shut out Cubs 8–0 in Wild Card Series opener -
Long Beach aquarium nursery gives endangered frogs a head start -
LA28 names Atlanta as starting city for nationwide Olympic torch relay -
Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently retires X2 coaster -
Padres add Joe Musgrove to postseason roster after two-season absence -
California nears 30x30 land goal while coastal waters trail -
California law pauses police use of electric-shock gloves -
Dennis Haskins, 'Saved by the Bell' principal, dies at 75 -
Santa Monica weighs 700-plus affordable homes at Bergamot Station -
Greater Los Angeles reports West Nile activity above five-year average -
Kaiser to cut 147 California administrative jobs, led by San Diego -
Brandon Ingram to miss start of Clippers season after surgery -
In-N-Out adds three Southern California restaurants to opening list -
South L.A. encampment cleared, but neighbors cite unresolved problems -
Compton installs rubber medians to deter street takeovers -
New law allows two speed cameras on PCH in Long Beach -
California expands benefits access for veterans and military families -
36 Southern California Starbucks locations appear headed for closure -
California creates non-ultraprocessed food label and menu sugar warnings -
San Diego hands-only CPR campaign surpasses 1 million trainees -
Wende Museum workshops turn Cold War dissent into art -
LA28 disclosures draw demand for fuller financial records -
California adds new FAIR Plan enforcement tools -
New law eases arts-funding rules as LAUSD lawsuit continues -
LAX tests digital tools as air-traffic-control overhaul begins -
Angels finish 62–100 in first 100-loss season -
VMAs return to Los Angeles as Madonna leads winners -
Broncos rally past Rams 30–26 on final-play interception -
LAFC parts ways with Marc Dos Santos late in first season -
Deputies fatally shoot armed man after woman found dead in Bellflower home -
California enacts Boyle Heights-inspired cold-storage safety laws -
Dodgers reach 100 wins with extra-inning season finale -
Two minors wounded in Long Beach shooting -
USC suspends Desman Stephens one game after late hit -
Bellflower smoke-shop attack involves gunfire and incendiary device -
Firefighter seriously injured in 118 Freeway blockade crash -
Poll finds Roy leads L.A. city attorney race as 70% remain undecided -
Magnitude 3.6 earthquake strikes offshore near Hermosa Beach -
California expands reproductive healthcare through new laws -
Wrightwood residents challenge century-long quarry proposal -
Oregon rallies past USC 41–27 after Dante Moore injury -
Two injured after Boyle Heights hit-and-run crash -
San Clemente voters to decide coastline and wildfire funding measure -
Los Angeles women’s pro volleyball team unveils Orbit identity -
Two firefighters and rescued civilian hospitalized after Westlake fire -
More than 1,000 cyclists ride through Los Angeles to protest traffic deaths -
Kiké Hernández’s ninth-inning homer lifts Los Angeles Dodgers over Giants -
New California law shortens shelter waits for animals seized in abuse cases -
Newport Beach mariachi leader José Hernández earns 11th Latin Grammy nomination -
Irvine weighs staffing and fee changes to close projected $47 million gap -
Newport Beach approves $4.5 million police-drone expansion -
Bass and Raman nearly tied at $2.5 million in Los Angeles mayoral fundraising -
Los Angeles and Orange County gas prices close in on records -
AltaMed reports lingering health effects after Boyle Heights warehouse fire -
Hollywood Burbank Airport’s $1.3 billion terminal clears final trial run -
Long Beach’s $65 million Studebaker project anchors bikeway expansion -
LA County looks to turn El Niño runoff into future water supply -
La Mesa breaks ground on 147-home transit-oriented housing project -
LA River path targets 2031 as advocates push for Olympic acceleration -
Inland Empire housing costs erase much of the region’s affordability edge -
San Diego reports 40 felony arrests from College Area operation -
Two killed and five injured in multi-vehicle Oxnard crash -
San Diego County warns against raw-milk cheeses linked to E. coli outbreak -
UCLA researchers find elevated metals in LA River fire runoff -
Redlands weighs midnight alcohol cutoff for neighborhood bars -
Vroman’s and Book Soup find a new owner after two-year search -
California signs Braun’s Law after Manhattan Beach DUI death -
First North County EMS Corps class graduates 18 trainees -
Coastal erosion puts Pacific Surfliner’s winter reliability at risk -
Dodgers secure No. 2 seed and first-round postseason bye -
San Diego County reports nearly 40,000 older-adult fall emergencies in 2024 -
San Diego corrects trash-fee data affecting about 87,000 customers -
Bipartisan federal film-tax-credit bill targets runaway production -
Marine aviation pioneer Michael Aguilar honored in Southern California -
Glen Sprowl Jr. posthumously receives Carnegie Medal for heroism -
Nneka Ogwumike closes 15-year WNBA career in Los Angeles -
Long Beach reports first West Nile virus-related death since 2017 -
Los Angeles records more than 12,000 homeless-related fires this year -
Mudslide closes mountain roads near Yucaipa after thunderstorms -
Riverside trauma center reports sharp rise in e-bike injuries -
Aaron Donald prepares for larger Rams role against Denver -
Jury awards Wilver Blanco’s family about $11 million in LAPD shooting case -
Riverside man faces long recovery after helping woman escape fire -
Two killed in single-engine plane crash near Hesperia -
MOCA names Jonathan Abbott director after yearlong search -
LA County outlines resilient rebuild for Eaton Canyon Nature Center -
California high court rules Riverside County ballot seizure unlawful -
Bass orders outside review of LAPD mental-health crisis response -
LAX People Mover opening target slips to January 2027 -
Lakers mourn longtime arena announcer Lawrence Tanter, who dies at 76 -
Padres beat Dodgers 5–1, move within one win of postseason berth -
Dodgers activate Shohei Ohtani ahead of the postseason -
Justin Bieber gives surprise performance at MacArthur Park -
San Diego public-works projects collect 13 industry awards -
Authorities seize hundreds of cats in Inland Empire animal-welfare investigation -
Lucas Museum welcomes the public at its new Exposition Park home -
Polo raises concern for Southern California surf and rip currents -
Rams add safety Maximus Pulley, place Ronnie Rivers on injured reserve -
Los Angeles approves record $466.6 million affordable-housing funding round -
LA28 reveals first details for Venice Beach triathlon courses -
New poll shows Raman ahead of Bass in Los Angeles mayoral race -
Skid Row talent show puts local performers in the spotlight -
San Diego County highlights weather center’s flood-preparedness role -
San Diego Humane Society reports record dog crowding -
LA County reports flea-borne typhus outbreak in Wilshire Center -
Oceanside water project uncovers 40-million-year-old mammal fossils -
Olive ridley nests mark first recorded sea-turtle nesting on U.S. West Coast -
Paramount-Warner settlement adds production commitments as merger advances -
San Diego County schedules mosquito treatments to reduce West Nile risk -
San Diego County confirms mumps outbreak at San Diego State -
California signs new legislation as Los Angeles prepares for the 2028 Games -
New financing program aims to help Eaton and Palisades fire survivors rebuild -
California expands film and TV tax credits, adds support for post-production -
California declares emergency to strengthen El Niño preparedness -
Battery fire at La Verne facility prompts evacuations -
LA homeless service providers confront federal funding delays -
Southern California households receive summer utility bill credits -
California selects 41 film projects for expanded production tax credit -
Nine TV projects selected for California production tax credits -
New wildfire recovery laws address smoke damage and mortgages -
Los Angeles motel conversion receives funding for supportive homes -
Six vacant Los Angeles County buildings slated for housing and care -
Riverside region awarded funding for shelter and housing support -
Preparedness Month brings local planning resources to communities -
Animated projects join California film tax credit awards -
Rockford Files project listed for California production incentive -
Brad Robey introduces Fair The World nonprofit initiative in Los Angeles
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