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San Bernardino Detective Shot While Investigating in Palmdale
A San Bernardino County sheriff's detective was shot and hospitalized while conducting an investigation in Palmdale on August 5, 2026. The sheriff's office has…
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Ventura County Confirms First Measles Case in Nearly a Decade
Ventura County health officials confirmed a measles case on August 5, 2026, the first since 2017, linked to recent international travel, and have launched an…
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Celebs Flock to Mahjong Tournaments at West Hollywood Bungalows
Cindy Crawford, Heidi Brooks and Mahj to Go joined dozens of players at San Vicente Bungalows on August 5 for open play and tournaments featuring over forty…
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Edison CEO Says Exact Cause of 2025 Eaton Fire May Remain Unknown
Edison CEO Pedro Pizarro said the exact spark that started the 2025 Eaton Fire may never be known, even as a fire department report blamed Edison-owned…
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Santa Ana Pushes Law Change for Speed Camera Pilot in Racing Zones
Santa Ana officials have petitioned state lawmakers to change California law so the city can test speed cameras in high‑risk racing zones, aiming to lessen…
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Power Restored After Outage Delays Six Flags Magic Mountain Opening
A power outage delayed Six Flags Magic Mountain’s 10:30 a.m. opening on August 5, 2026, but Southern California Edison restored electricity by about 12:15…
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Brush Fire Near Lebec Forces Evacuation Warning, Freeway Lane Closure
The Buzzard Fire burned 180 acres near Lebec on August 5, prompting an evacuation warning and the closure of one lane on the 5 Freeway.
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Lineage to Spend Up to $100 Million on Boyle Heights Cleanup
Lineage will invest $80 million to $100 million to remediate a burned cold‑storage warehouse in Boyle Heights after air regulators demanded a cleanup.
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Metro Reports 57% Drop in Unhoused Riders Since 2024
Metro's 2026 annual count shows a 57% reduction in unhoused passengers on Los Angeles buses and trains since 2024, reflecting the agency's ongoing…
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Metro Extends One‑Car Challenge Incentive Countywide
Metro is expanding its One Car Challenge, offering $600 incentives to up to 2,000 Los Angeles County households that limit vehicle use, building on a 2023…
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Man Arrested for Carrying Ammo While Monitoring Trump Golf Course Security
On August 5, 2026, authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition who appeared to be monitoring security at a Trump‑owned golf course near Los Angeles. The…
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ZZ Top Cancels Hollywood Bowl Concert
ZZ Top canceled their August 5, 2026, 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl concert, which featured Cheap Trick as a guest, citing unforeseen personnel matters, and tickets…
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Judge Finds Government in Contempt Over Unimaged Immigration Phones
A California federal judge held the U.S. government in civil contempt for failing to image cell phones used by immigration agents in over a dozen operations,…
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L.A. County Sheriff’s Elite Unit Commander Departs After Dishonesty Probe
Commander Oscar Barragan left his role leading the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Special Enforcement Bureau after an internal memo recommended his discharge for…
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LAUSD Board Planned Dismissal of Superintendent Carvalho Before June Resignation
The LAUSD board announced plans to vote on terminating Superintendent Alberto Carvalho for cause before his June 2026 resignation took effect, aiming to…
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Council Puts Fire‑Survivor Tax Exemption on November Ballot
Los Angeles City Council placed a measure on the November 2026 ballot to exempt fire‑survivor homeowners, particularly in the Palisades, from the mansion‑tax…
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LA County Board to Review Measure B Hospital Funding Formula
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to hire a consultant to review the allocation formula for Measure B parcel‑tax revenue, assessing its…
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LA Officials Approve $10 Million Aid for Boyle Heights Fire Recovery
Los Angeles County supervisors and a city council member approved up to $10 million to help businesses and residents recover from the Boyle Heights warehouse…
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LA Council Proposes New E‑Bike Restrictions
Los Angeles City Council proposed new restrictions on electric bicycles to address a rise in safety incidents involving teenage riders, aiming to align e‑bike…
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Firefighters Contain Haskett Brush Fire in Northern Los Angeles County
Firefighters attacked and slowed the Haskett brush fire on Tuesday in Littlerock, northern Los Angeles County, limiting its spread to two cars and protecting…
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LAPD Arrests Suspect in North Hollywood Sexual Assault
LAPD has arrested a man linked to a July 2026 sexual assault in North Hollywood and is asking the public for any additional victims to aid the ongoing…
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California Says 82 Lawsuits Saved $207 Billion
California says its 82 lawsuits against the Trump administration saved over $207 billion, protecting state funding, civil‑rights and security interests,…
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LA County Finds Southern California Edison Tower Ignited 2025 Eaton Fire
Los Angeles County officials determined that a Southern California Edison power tower malfunction sparked the deadly 2025 Eaton wildfire, which burned parts of…
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Judge Dismisses Terrence Howard Lawsuit Against CAA
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cherol Nellon dismissed Terrence Howard's lawsuit against CAA, finding his claim of fraudulent low pay for his "Empire" role…