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California Climate and Energy Bills Await Governor's Signature
California lawmakers have sent a suite of climate and energy bills to Governor Gavin Newsom for signature, aiming to revamp climate spending, close a review…
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Inglewood Parents Launch Community Childcare Cooperative
About thirty Inglewood families have formed a parent‑run cooperative to provide a community‑focused childcare model they call a "parenting village," addressing…
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Metro Extends Campaign to Deter Train Surfing
Los Angeles Metro is prolonging its rail safety campaign to curb train surfing and other dangerous conduct, aiming to improve rider safety after repeated…
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Long Beach Constructs Berm Ahead of Tropical Storm Marie
Long Beach crews and the Marine Safety Bureau started building a sand berm and staging sandbags on September 4 to protect homes and businesses from the high…
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Second Body Found Near Dominguez Channel in Carson
On September 2, 2026, deputies with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department discovered a second unresponsive body near the Dominguez Channel in Carson, close to…
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Inglefield Teachers Question $396 Million Bond Plan
The Inglewood Teachers Association raised objections to a $396 million bond proposal for school property upgrades, citing the district's recent receipt of $330…
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Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame Star Vandalized After Death
Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star was found scratched and marred days after her death at age 80, prompting concern among fans who had been leaving…
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Los Angeles Approves $2.3 Million Fence for MacArthur Park
Los Angeles has allocated $2.3 million to build a fence around MacArthur Park, but officials have not disclosed any details about its design, height, timeline,…
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LAUSD Sets Up Committee to Review AI in Classrooms
LAUSD has created a committee to study the use of AI tools in classrooms and consider possible bans, building on a recent vote to curb student screen time. The…
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Judge Denies Halt to Catalina Deer Eradication
A judge denied a request to pause the planned eradication of mule deer on Catalina Island, while a county supervisor called on the governor to intervene, amid…
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LA County Seizes $10 Million in Fake Streetwear in Arcadia
In early August 2026, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department seized 25,898 counterfeit luxury streetwear items worth about $10 million from a warehouse in…
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LAUSD Blocks AI Apps on Student Devices
LAUSD officials announced on September 1, 2026 that software will block all generative AI applications on student laptops and tablets, extending the district’s…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Santa Ana High Schools Add Fresh Birria to Lunch Menus
Santa Ana Unified School District is replacing pre‑packaged lunches at its high schools with freshly cooked homestyle birria, aiming to improve nutrition and…