The Local Sunset
Los Angeles · Tuesday, September 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM local · 22 min
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LA Supervisor Calls on Newsom to Stop Catalina Deer Cull
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn asked Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend or revoke the state permit allowing the Catalina Island Conservancy to cull…
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California Lawmakers Pass Safety Bills After Boyle Heights Fire
California legislators, including Republican members, passed safety bills regulating industrial operators on September 1, 2026, responding to a fire in Boyle…
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LA County Launches Simplified Public Comment System for Supervisors
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has removed access codes, PINs, and the raise‑hand function from its public comment process, simplifying participation…
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Firefighters Halt Hilary Brush Fire Near Palmdale
Firefighters stopped the forward spread of the Hilary brush fire, which burned 74 acres near 40th Street and Barrel Springs Road in Palmdale, after evacuation…
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Bill to Block Forest Lawn Drive Upgrades Sent to Gov. Newsom
A bill that could stop Forest Lawn Drive safety upgrades has been sent to Governor Gavin Newsom, making the issue a key point in the Los Angeles mayoral race.…
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Police Shooting Triggers 710 Freeway Closure in Long Beach
A shooting on Aquarium Way early on September 1 prompted a police pursuit that temporarily closed the northbound 710 Freeway in Long Beach, leaving three…
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R&B Brothers James and Chico DeBarge Arrested in Burbank
James and Chico DeBarge were arrested in Burbank on August 28, 2026, on suspicion of possessing a controlled substance. The brothers are members of the DeBarge…
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California Lawmakers Reject Wildfire Compensation Bill
The California Assembly declined to advance a bill intended to speed wildfire victim compensation, citing utility companies' concerns over insufficient…
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Tropical Storm Marie Threatens Southern California This Labor Day
Tropical Storm Marie may intensify into a hurricane and bring rain, strong winds and high surf to Southern California during Labor Day weekend, a rare event…
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California Approves New Safety Rules for Smoke‑Damaged Homes
California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom approved science‑based testing and remediation standards for homes damaged by smoke, a response to the…
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LA County Emergency Managers Prepare for Heavy El Niño Rains
Los Angeles County emergency managers are preparing for an unusually wet 2026‑2027 winter, activating plans and resources to handle heavy El Niño rainfall and…
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