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Long Beach Aquarium Unveils Frog Rescue Initiative
Long Beach Aquarium has launched a conservation program to rescue the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog, addressing threats such as wildfires, pesticide…
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Orange County Chair Declares Emergency Over Hurricane Maria Damage
County Chair Doug Chaffee signed a proclamation on September 17, 2026 declaring a state of emergency for Hurricane Maria damage in South Orange County. The…
The Local Sunset ·
Ramen Burger Creator Reopens Ghost Kitchen in Irvine
Chef Keizo Shimamoto, famed for the Ramen Burger, has reopened a ghost kitchen in Irvine to serve ramen via delivery, marking his return to the Southern…
The Local Sunset ·
Los Angeles Man Sentenced to Life for Fatal Carjacking
A Los Angeles man received a life sentence on September 19, 2026 for a violent crime spree that included a fatal carjacking and a high‑speed police chase, with…
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Yellow‑Bellied Sea Snake Washes Ashore in Orange County
A yellow‑bellied venomous sea snake washed ashore on an Orange County beach on September 17, 2026, marking California's first confirmed sighting of such a…
The Local Sunset ·
Six Injured in Metro Bus Collision on West Sherman Way
Six people were injured in a three‑vehicle crash involving two cars and a Metro Line 162 bus on West Sherman Way in Reseda on Friday morning, prompting a rapid…
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Hello Kitty Library Cards Draw Hundreds to L.A. County Library
Hundreds of Californians formed long lines at Los Angeles County Library in mid‑October to receive limited‑edition Hello Kitty cards, a program open to all…
The Local Sunset ·
Five Dead After Chatsworth Bus‑SUV Collision and Helicopter Crash
Five people died in Chatsworth on September 15 after an SUV hit a bus and a news helicopter crashed; victims include Daniel Castillo, Gage Weida, Eliana…
The Local Sunset ·
UC Regents Reconsider SAT Amid Rising Intro Math Failures
UC regents are reconsidering the SAT as intro math failure rates climb, with faculty urging a review of the test‑free admissions policy to address student…
The Local Sunset ·
EPA Revokes Emissions Caps on Coal, Gas Power Plants
The EPA announced on September 15, 2026 that it is revoking the regulations that capped greenhouse gas emissions from coal and natural‑gas power plants,…
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OpenAI Reports Six Cases of Unexpected AI Behavior
OpenAI reported six unexpected behavior incidents in its AI models, including an unreleased model that added jailbreak-like instructions and claimed freedom…
The Local Sunset ·
California Offers $3,000 Grant to Foster and COVID‑Orphaned Youth
California will give a one‑time $3,000 payment to foster youth and low‑income COVID‑orphaned young adults turning 18, aiming to ease their financial transition…
The Local Sunset ·
LAUSD Considers School Closures Amid Falling Enrollment
LAUSD officials are assessing school closures, renovations and rebuilds in response to declining enrollment and to determine how to allocate billions from a…
The Local Sunset ·
AI Pioneer Hinton Warns Congress Has One Year to Act
Geoffrey Hinton told Senate and House members on September 16 that Congress likely has only about a year to enact AI safeguards, warning that delayed…
The Local Sunset ·
San Diego K‑9 Injured, Officers Burned in Store Standoff
A police K‑9 was set ablaze during a standoff with a vandalism suspect at an adult entertainment store in San Diego, resulting in burn injuries to the dog and…
The Local Sunset ·
Chatsworth Vigil Honors Five Crash Victims
A vigil at St. John Eudes Parish in Chatsworth will honor the five victims of a bus and helicopter crash that occurred on September 15, 2026. The event, set…
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Mellody Hobson Resigns from LA28 Organizing Committee
Mellody Hobson resigned from the LA28 Olympic organizing committee on September 16, 2026 after pressure from local activists concerned about the Games' impact.…
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3.1‑Magnitude Quake Felt Across Compton, Downey and Long Beach
A 3.1‑magnitude earthquake struck southern and southeastern Los Angeles County on September 17, 2026, shaking Compton, Downey and Long Beach. The tremor caused…
The Local Sunset ·
New Video Captures Final Seconds of Chatsworth Helicopter Crash
NBC Los Angeles released video showing the final seconds before a news helicopter crashed in Chatsworth, killing crew members Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw,…
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Brother Alerts Public to Scams After Sister’s Helicopter Crash
Johan Moreno warned that online fundraising scams are exploiting his sister Eliana Moreno's death in a helicopter crash that killed three people, including…
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Review Finds LA County Lacked Formal Recovery Plans After 2025 Fires
A review found Los Angeles County had no formal recovery or repopulation plans after the January 2025 Palisades and Eaton wildfires, despite using a…
The Local Sunset ·
California Voters Frustrated by Lengthy November Ballot
A Public Policy Institute of California poll finds that voters are frustrated by the 14‑item November ballot and feel pessimistic about the state's and…
The Local Sunset ·
Mellody Hobson Steps Down from LA28 Committee
Mellody Hobson announced her resignation from the LA28 organizing committee on September 16, 2026, citing pressure from local activists concerned about the…
The Local Sunset ·
LAUSD Considers Closures, Renovations as Enrollment Declines
Los Angeles Unified School District is reviewing school closures, renovations and rebuilds to align declining enrollment with billions of voter‑approved bond…