The Local Sunset ·
Humidity Spike Heightens Health Risks Across Southern California
Unusually high humidity combined with heat is raising the risk of heat‑related illnesses in Southern California, prompting health officials to urge residents…
GMNA Hyper-Local
Los Angeles
1 daily broadcast · local time 8:04 PM
- The Local Sunset6 PM
Los Angeles stories
Everything our newsroom filed, newest first.
The Local Sunset ·
Surf Damage Cracks Seawall, Forms Sinkhole on SoCal Coast
Strong surf and flooding on September 12-13, 2026, broke a Long Beach seawall, created a sinkhole at a Malibu celebrity home, and damaged homes in Dana Point.
The Local Sunset ·
Justice Department Launches Probe into LA County Men's Jail
The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a federal investigation into the downtown Los Angeles County men’s jail to assess whether its conditions breach…
The Local Sunset ·
Sinkhole Opens in Nicolas Cage's Malibu Home Driveway
A sinkhole opened in the driveway of Nicolas Cage's Malibu home on September 8, 2026, causing significant damage. The event reflects Malibu's occasional ground…
The Local Sunset ·
California Funds New Riverside County Childcare District
California has approved funding for a new childcare special district in Riverside County to address local shortages, covering startup costs as part of the 2026…
The Local Sunset ·
Newsom urged to sign vetoed data‑center water‑use bill
Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill requiring data centers to report water use starting in 2025, and California lawmakers are now urging him to sign the…
The Local Sunset ·
Masked Burglars Take $500,000 of Jewelry in Valley Village
Three masked men broke into a Valley Village home on September 4, stealing jewelry worth at least $500,000, and LAPD detectives are now seeking security-camera…
The Local Sunset ·
LA Officials Warn of Health Risks From Record Humidity
Los Angeles officials warned that an unprecedented humid heat wave during the week of September 8, 2026, poses serious health risks, urging residents to take…
The Local Sunset ·
Study Examines Effects of Later School Start Times in California
A new study launched on September 8, 2026 examines whether later school start times improve outcomes for California students, while advocates note the…
The Local Sunset ·
Surf Damage Forces Dozen Dana Point Homes Uninhabitable
Powerful surf linked to a distant tropical storm damaged ocean‑facing decks on about twelve Dana Point beachfront homes, leading officials to red‑tag them as…
The Local Sunset ·
LA City Council Expands Fair Work Week to Fast‑Food Workers
Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance extending Fair Work Week scheduling rules and paid labor‑rights training to fast‑food workers, affecting tens of…
The Local Sunset ·
One Dead in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Santa Clarita Road
One person died and at least three vehicles were involved in a crash near Rainbow Glen Drive and Soledad Canyon Road in Santa Clarita on September 8, 2026.…
The Local Sunset ·
Explosion at Arleta Construction Site Injures Two, Breaks Apartment Windows
An explosion caused by a welding operation at a construction site on Van Nuys Boulevard injured two people and shattered windows of a nearby apartment…
The Local Sunset ·
Pedestrian Killed After Hit‑and‑Run and Train Collision in Long Beach
An adult pedestrian was killed after a hit‑and‑run vehicle struck them on Metro tracks and a train subsequently hit the victim at a Long Beach intersection on…
The Local Sunset ·
3.2‑Magnitude Quake Shakes Area Near Compton
A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Compton on September 6, originating from the Newport‑Inglewood Fault, a fault known for frequent low‑magnitude quakes in…
The Local Sunset ·
Scattered Showers and High Surf Forecast for Labor Day in LA
Los Angeles County will see scattered showers, higher surf and temperatures up to 90°F on Labor Day as humidity from an offshore tropical storm moves inland,…
The Local Sunset ·
Storm Marie Floods Long Beach and Seal Beach Neighborhoods
High surf from Storm Marie breached berms in Long Beach and Seal Beach on September 7, 2026, flooding homes and leaving debris in coastal neighborhoods.
The Local Sunset ·
Thief Scales Palms Balcony, Steals $180K in Jewelry
A thief entered a Palms apartment on September 5 by climbing onto a balcony and slipping through an unlocked sliding door, stealing designer bags and jewelry…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Find Body in Playa del Rey Creek
LAPD discovered a human body in Ballona Creek in Playa del Rey on September 7, 2026, and has launched an investigation while the creek continues to be…
The Local Sunset ·
Long Beach Tightens Oversight of Homeless Service Providers
Long Beach is gathering detailed data on the leaders of homeless service providers and updating contracts to improve oversight after identifying problems with…
The Local Sunset ·
Police Pursuit Ends in Crash, One Vehicle Overturns in South LA
On Sep 7, 2026, a LAPD chase in South Los Angeles ended when the suspect’s car collided with several vehicles, causing one to overturn. Police are…
The Local Sunset ·
Suspect Arrested After Tarzana Home Shooting Injures Man
LAPD arrested a suspect after a shooting inside a Tarzana home left a man critically injured, with witnesses reported as uncooperative.
The Local Sunset ·
LAPD Officers Open Fire on Suspect Carrying Pipe in Boyle Heights
On September 7, 2026, LAPD officers fired at a person they said was carrying a pipe after responding to a report of an armed individual in Boyle Heights.
The Local Sunset ·
Los Angeles County Records Up to 1.5 Inches of Rain
A September storm delivered up to 1.5 inches of rain across Los Angeles County, with a peak of 1.56 inches in Bel Air, ending months of dry weather before…