The Local Sunset
Los Angeles · Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM local · 24 min
Rundown
Every item in this broadcast, in order.
- ALos Angeles' First Ethics Chief Benjamin Bycel Dies at 84Los Angeles Times
- AVan Nuys Eatery Gathers Aid for Colombian Earthquake VictimsABC7 Los Angeles
- ACalifornia's 2.5‑Million‑Home Goal Lags as Only Five Areas Stay on TrackLAist
- ACalifornians Protest Trump Plan to Reduce State Coastal OversightLos Angeles Times
- ACalifornia Moves to Eliminate Paraquat WeedkillerLos Angeles Times
- BAgoura Road to Close for Wildlife Crossing ConstructionNBC Los Angeles
- BDriver flees after striking e‑bike rider in Santa AnaNBC Los Angeles
- BAnaheim City Council drops rideshare tax proposalLAist
- BLAUSD Students Return to Classrooms Wednesday Under New Device RulesNBC Los Angeles
- BLAUSD confronts budget shortfall and possible staff cutsLos Angeles Times
Stories from this broadcast
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Sheriff’s Task Force Seizes $150K of Stolen Toothpaste in Commerce
In early August 2026, sheriff’s task forces seized about $150,000 in stolen toothpaste, speakers and clothing from a Commerce warehouse, part of a broader…
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Student Arrested for Gun on First Day of LAUSD School Year
A student was arrested on August 12, 2026, for possessing a firearm at a South Los Angeles high school on the first day of the LAUSD school year. Authorities…
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Pedestrian Found Dead on 210 Freeway, CHP Issues Sigalert
A pedestrian was found dead on the westbound 210 Freeway east of Azusa Avenue, prompting a CHP Sigalert and lane closures while investigators secured the scene…
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LAPD, LA Animal Services Seal Permanent Skid Row Cruelty Pact
LAPD and Los Angeles Animal Services have formalized a permanent partnership, backed by Mayor Karen Bass, to target illegal breeding, animal sales and cruelty…
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Federal Judge to Decide LA Homelessness Funding Dispute
A federal judge will decide how $240 million in federal homelessness assistance is allocated to Los Angeles County after a dispute between county officials and…
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Los Angeles County Considers Rules for Election Prediction Markets
Los Angeles County officials are drafting guidance to regulate election prediction markets, aiming to protect voters from betting influences, and could become…
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LAUSD Elementary Students Return Under New Screen‑Time Limits
Elementary students in LAUSD returned to school on Wednesday under new rules that limit screen time and digital device use, a measure introduced to reduce…
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California Bill to Curb Ticket Scalping Gains Venue Backing
California lawmakers are reviewing a bill to limit ticket scalping, gaining support from independent venue owners but facing criticism from consumer advocates.
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Mayor Bass Proposes Study of Free Transit as Costs Top $1 Billion
Mayor Karen Bass plans to propose a study on fare‑free transit in Los Angeles, while Metro estimates the initiative would cost over $1 billion, with the timing…
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Verizon Offers $25,000 Reward for Cable Vandal Leads
Verizon is offering $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who cut fiber‑optic cables in Southern California, an act that caused…
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Lawmakers Propose Stricter Rules for Cold‑Storage After Boyle Heights Fire
Two California state lawmakers have proposed tighter safety regulations for industrial cold‑storage facilities after a fire in Boyle Heights raised community…
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LAPD Report Details 435 Arrests and $12 Million Overtime in 2025 ICE Protests
The LAPD released a report on its 2025 ICE protests response, noting 435 arrests and $12 million in overtime, while addressing operational challenges and…
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