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LA Fatal Crash Rate Up 8% in 2026, Advocates Urge Action
LAPD data shows an 8% rise in fatal traffic crashes through August 2026, prompting safety advocates to demand stronger enforcement and infrastructure measures.
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American Idol Moves Production to Atlanta for 25th Season
American Idol will move its production from Southern California to a studio complex in Atlanta, Georgia, for its 25th season, as announced on September 15,…
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California Requires Insurers to Cover Wildfire Smoke Cleanup
Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law requiring California insurers to cover smoke residue cleanup for thousands of homes damaged by last year’s Los Angeles…
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Federal Agents Seize 42 kg Fentanyl, Guns and Alligator in LA Apartment
Federal agents seized over 42 kilograms of fentanyl, firearms and a pet alligator from a downtown Los Angeles apartment, arresting two men on…
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Burbank Police Arrest Man for Grocery Store Dog Theft
Burbank police arrested a 42-year-old man on Wednesday after he tried to steal meat and took a dog from a grocery store on West Burbank Boulevard; the dog was…
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LA County Lacked Formal Recovery Plans After 2025 Wildfires
A review found Los Angeles County had no formal recovery or repopulation plans after the fatal Palisades and Eaton wildfires in January 2025, despite using an…
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69-Year-Old Man Arrested for Secret Photos at Burbank Mall
A 69‑year‑old man was arrested on September 15, 2026, by LAPD on suspicion of lewd conduct after being linked to hidden‑camera photography of women at Burbank…
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Deputy Rescues Driver from Burning Tesla in Santa Clarita
A deputy and fire crews rescued a driver from a Tesla that caught fire after hitting a tree near Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue in Santa Clarita early…
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Gunfire Erupts as Police Reach El Monte House Fire
Firefighters and police responding to a house fire in El Monte encountered an armed individual who opened fire, resulting in one person being hospitalized.
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Southern California Schools Pause International Student Work Permits
The Department of Homeland Security warned Southern California universities of possible violations of federal employment rules, leading the schools to…
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LAUSD Teachers Revise Lessons to Follow New Screen‑Time Policy
LAUSD teachers are revising lesson plans and classroom routines to comply with a new policy that limits student screen time during class.
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One Detained in Investigation of Long Beach Transit Bus in East LA
Police briefly detained one person on September 14, 2026, while investigating an incident involving a Long Beach Transit bus in East Los Angeles. The…
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Climber Rescued After 700-Foot Fall at Fresno's Power Dome
A climber fell 700 feet at Fresno's Power Dome on September 11, 2026, and was rescued by the CHP Coastal Division Air Operations team, who provided immediate…
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LAPD Investigates Overnight Shooting at Universal City Overlook
LAPD is investigating an overnight shooting at Universal City Overlook that occurred between September 13 and 14, 2026, with no further details released as the…
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Former California Lawmaker Byron Sher Dies at 98
Former California legislator and Stanford law professor Byron Sher died at 98 in Los Angeles on September 12, 2026, remembered for authoring major…
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Broadcom Acquires Irvine Research Campus for $325 Million
Broadcom bought its Irvine research campus from PRP Real Assets for $325 million, a deal that ranks among the largest recent office property sales in Southern…
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Containers Fall From Ship Into Port of Los Angeles Waters
Several shipping containers fell from a cargo ship into the water at the Port of Los Angeles on September 14, 2026, prompting officials to monitor the spill…
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FAA Ends Temporary LAX Arrival Pause
The FAA ended a brief pause on certain LAX arrivals on September 14, 2026, after staffing constraints at Southern California TRACON were resolved, allowing…
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Long Beach Installs Speed Cameras, Fines Up to $500
Long Beach has activated speed cameras on city streets, with fines of $50 to $500 for drivers who exceed speed limits, as part of a plan to reduce speeding.
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Fatal Crash on Ventura Blvd Leaves One Dead, Several Injured
A two‑vehicle crash on Ventura Boulevard in Encino on September 12, 2026 left one person dead and several injured, prompting a major traffic shutdown. Police…
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Supreme Court Reviews Trump Mail‑In Voting Plan as Californians Ready for Election
The Supreme Court is evaluating President Trump's plan to limit universal mail‑in voting as Californians approach the November 3, 2026 election, creating…
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Vision Zero Group Paints Unauthorized Crosswalk in Hollywood
People’s Vision Zero painted an unapproved crosswalk at Sycamore and Lexington avenues in Hollywood on September 12, 2026, using UC Berkeley traffic‑safety…
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LAPD Officers Shoot Stabbing Suspect in Hollywood Hills
LAPD officers shot and killed a stabbing suspect on September 12 after responding to a report at a Hollywood Hills home, with no other injuries reported.
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TSA Restores Limited Gate Access for Non‑Ticketed Visitors at LAX
The TSA has reinstated limited gate access for non‑ticketed individuals at LAX during the week of September 9, 2026, reviving a practice ended after the 2001…