The Local Sunset
Los Angeles · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3:00 PM local · 23 min
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Police Chase Ends in Wrong‑Way Collision on 405 Freeway
A burglary suspect fled after a break‑in, leading LAPD and CHP officers on a chase that ended in a wrong‑way, head‑on collision on the 405 Freeway in the San…
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One Dead After Tour Bus Ignites on L.A. 60 Freeway
A tour bus fire on the 60 Freeway in Los Angeles on Friday morning resulted in one death, prompting an emergency response and ongoing investigation.
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LA County Fire Rescue Team Returns After Colombia Earthquake Mission
Los Angeles County Fire Department’s urban search and rescue team, led by Capt. Russell Petit, returned on August 20 after a week of assisting Colombian rescue…
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Council Approves Steps to Boost Animal Adoptions and Shelters
Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved measures, including a study on a new animal‑transport van and the possibility of nonprofit‑run shelters, to raise…
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Water Main Break Floods Streets and Patio in Los Feliz
A water main rupture on August 21, 2026, flooded streets, sidewalks and a restaurant patio in Los Feliz, prompting city crews to shut off the line and begin…
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Bronze Military Memorial Stolen from Paramount City Hall
A $100,000 bronze memorial statue and rifle were stolen from Paramount City Hall on August 19, 2026, prompting a major‑crimes investigation by the Los Angeles…
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Deputy Kills Dog After Attack During Sunland Theft Chase
A deputy in Sunland shot and killed a dog after it bit him while he pursued a theft suspect on August 20, 2026, prompting a departmental review of the incident.
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LAUSD Provides Free After‑School Programs at 700+ Schools
LAUSD now offers free after‑school care at more than 700 schools, but families find the variety of options challenging to navigate.
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Grammy Songwriter Diane Warren Gives Home to Viral Piglet
Grammy songwriter Diane Warren adopted the viral piglet Wilbur and placed him in her Malibu animal sanctuary, giving the animal a permanent home after its…
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Revamp Planned for Hazardous 10‑Mile Huntington Beach Highway
Huntington Beach will redesign a ten‑mile stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway to address a history of cyclist‑vehicle crashes, aiming to improve safety for…
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Burglars Cut Power, Steal $1,000 Belt in Tujunga Home
Two burglars cut power and smashed a window to steal a $1,000 belt from a Tujunga home on August 20, 2026. Police are investigating the incident and urging…
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Typhus Cases Climb in Los Angeles County
Typhus infections are rising in Los Angeles County, and health officials are urging residents to adopt preventive measures against flea exposure.
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