The Local Sunset
Los Angeles · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM local · 25 min
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Rescued SoCal Lion Cub Recovers After Leg Amputation
A three‑week‑old mountain lion cub rescued from the Santa Monica Mountains after being abandoned underwent leg amputation and is now recovering under wildlife…
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Survivors Rally in Sacramento to Oppose Utility Liability Cap
Wildfire survivors convened in Sacramento to urge lawmakers to reject a bill that would cap utility payments for catastrophic fires, arguing it would limit…
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LA County Fire Dept Increases Staff Ahead of Heat Wave
Los Angeles County Fire Department is adding staff and pre‑positioning resources to ensure rapid wildfire response during a forecasted week of extreme heat, a…
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EPA Begins Cleanup of South Gate Superfund Site
The EPA started a soil and groundwater cleanup at the South Gate Superfund site on August 25, 2026, marking the first phase of remediation for one of three…
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Perris Wildfire Prompts Evacuations Across Riverside County
A wildfire in Perris on August 25, 2026 led Riverside County officials to order evacuations and issue warnings for nearby residents, with fire crews working to…
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Health Dept Issues Advisory to Avoid Swimming at Seven LA Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing and other water activities at seven county beaches after recent…
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LA Council Proposes Rules on Gas‑Station Phenibut Sales
Los Angeles City Council introduced legislation on Tuesday to regulate phenibut sales at gas stations and convenience stores, aiming to prevent children from…
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Huntington Park Seeks Delay of Planned Outages After Heat‑Wave Blackout
Huntington Park officials asked Southern California Edison to delay three planned power outages after a Tuesday blackout during a heat wave, citing resident…
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Statue Stolen from Paramount City Hall Armed Forces Memorial
Investigators are examining the theft of a costly statue from the Armed Forces Memorial at Paramount City Hall, a loss that affects the community’s tribute to…
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Heat Advisory Draws Crowds to Orange County Beaches
A heat advisory on Tuesday, August 25, prompted many people to visit Orange County beaches, leading officials to closely monitor marine conditions and safety…
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Bishop Alemany Unveils Heat‑Safety Plan for Students
Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills introduced a heat‑safety plan on August 25 to protect students amid extreme temperatures sweeping the San Fernando…
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SCE Considers Shutoffs for 4,000 LA County Customers
Southern California Edison is weighing public safety power shutoffs for about 4,000 Los Angeles County customers due to extreme heat and wind that could spark…
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