The Local Sunset
Los Angeles · Tuesday, August 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM local · 24 min
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Infant in Surrogacy Dispute Undergoes Heart Surgery
An infant involved in a California‑Alaska surrogacy custody battle underwent heart surgery in Los Angeles, and the legal fight over parental rights continues…
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LA City Council Halts Anti‑Camping Rules in Selected Areas
On August 18, 2026, the Los Angeles City Council halted enforcement of an anti‑camping ordinance in selected neighborhoods, ending restrictions that barred…
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LACDA Opens Registration for 16 Public Housing Waiting Lists
LACDA has opened registration for sixteen public housing waiting lists, including ten for seniors, with a deadline of September 16, 2026, and a…
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LAPD Fires on Suspect Carrying Water Pistol
LAPD officers fired on a man in Los Angeles on August 17 after a gun report, later discovering he was holding a water pistol; no one was injured.
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East LA Households Get $200 Utility Credit After Advocacy
Lineage will grant $200 utility credits to qualifying East Los Angeles households after pressure from residents and Supervisor Hilda Solis, expanding a program…
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Port of Long Beach Schedules Three September Weekends of 710 Closures
Port of Long Beach will close northbound and southbound 710 Freeway and Shoemaker Bridge for three September weekends to demolish ramps linking the bridge to…
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LA City Council to Vote on Zoo Admission Increase
The Los Angeles City Council will vote on a $2 increase to zoo admission fees at an August 18 meeting, following a $5 hike enacted a year earlier. The proposal…
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Man Chases Pig Through West Hollywood Streets, Video Goes Viral
A man chased a small pig through West Hollywood on August 18, 2026, and the incident went viral online. Animal control captured the pig and is now seeking its…
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Los Angeles Leads Nation in Wire Theft
Los Angeles has become the leading U.S. city for electrical and communication cable theft, prompting increased law‑enforcement coordination and plans for…
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Fake poll shows Karen Bass far ahead in L.A. mayoral race
A fabricated poll published in the Los Angeles Times on August 18 claimed Karen Bass leads the L.A. mayoral race, adding to recent trends of low‑quality…
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State Farm Lawyers Admit AI‑Created False Citations in LA Case
State Farm’s defense lawyers admitted that AI‑generated drafting tools produced false legal citations in a Los Angeles lawsuit, illustrating the risks of…
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State AGs Launch Trial Against Meta Over Facebook, Instagram Practices
Four state attorneys general have begun a civil trial in California against Meta Platforms, seeking damages and operational reforms for Facebook and Instagram.…
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