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Volunteer Team Saves Climber on Tiny Sierra Ledge
Volunteer rescuers spent over 15 hours retrieving a climber trapped on a six‑inch ledge after the climber left an established route near Mammoth Lakes,…
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Trump Administration Shuts Down 110 California Trucking Schools
On August 31, 2026, the Trump administration closed 110 California trucking schools tied to over 5,000 drivers who failed English proficiency tests, citing…
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Simi Valley Residents Smell Bad Odor After Landfill Takes Fire Waste
Simi Valley residents reported a foul odor after the landfill received rotting food waste from a fire at the Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights, linking the…
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South L.A. Mother Welcomes Rare Triplets Near Guinness Record
A South Los Angeles mother delivered triplets on August 31, 2026, a rare multiple birth that almost qualified for a Guinness World Record. The newborns and…
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California Warns of Harmful Algal Bloom at Big Bear Lake
California water officials have warned that a harmful algal bloom with a green surface film is affecting Big Bear Lake, advising the public to avoid contact…
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California Restores Tax Credits for Independent Filmmakers
California officials are reversing a recent cap on business tax credits, reopening the incentive for independent film producers after studios reported reduced…
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California Approves Early Retirement and Higher Pensions for First Responders
California lawmakers passed a bill allowing police officers and firefighters to retire earlier with higher pensions, pending Governor Newsom's signature, as…
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Fatal Alley Altercation Claims One Life in Beverly Hills
A fight in an alley in The Flats neighborhood of Beverly Hills on August 30, 2026 left one person dead and another injured, prompting a police investigation.…
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Los Angeles County Sues State Farm Over Wildfire Claim Handling
Los Angeles County has sued State Farm, alleging unfair practices and claim mishandling after the January 2025 wildfires that devastated Altadena and Pacific…
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LAPD Requests $30 Million for 300 New Cars Ahead of 2028 Olympics
The LAPD has requested $30 million to buy 300 new police cars for the 2028 Olympics, prompting city council members to scrutinize the cost and its impact on…
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Michael Hyatt’s 1980s Punk Photo Book and Exhibit Launch in L.A.
Michael Hyatt’s new book of 1980s Los Angeles punk photographs launched on August 29, 2026, alongside an exhibit at the historic venue where Exene Cervenka and…
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LAPD Officer Hospitalized After Sylmar Hit‑and‑Run
An LAPD officer was injured in a hit‑and‑run in Sylmar on August 29, 2026, sustaining a broken leg and head injuries, and is now in stable condition while…
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Mother Bear and Two Cubs Rescued from La Verne Water Cistern
Los Angeles County Fire Department rescued a mother bear and two cubs from a water cistern on the Marshall Canyon Trail in La Verne on August 29, 2026, after a…
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Westbound Venice Blvd Lanes Closed for Nine-Day Project
Westbound lanes of Venice Boulevard near the Los Angeles Convention Center will be closed during daytime hours for nine days in late August and early September…
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California Lawmakers Pass Limited Wildfire Relief Bill
California Democratic lawmakers approved a limited wildfire bill on August 30, 2026, scaling back Governor Newsom's broader utility cost‑relief plan amid…
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France Looks to California for Wildfire Guidance This Summer
Facing a severe wildfire season in summer 2026, France is seeking California’s fire‑management expertise to improve its own firefighting and prevention…
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State Bill Could Halt Forest Lawn Drive Lane Reduction
California legislators will vote on an amendment that could block a plan to reduce Forest Lawn Drive to three lanes near Griffith Park, a proposal that has…
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Long Beach Proposes Cuts and Pay Raises for City Leaders
Long Beach’s FY2027 budget proposal seeks to close a $58.2 million deficit by cutting 483 city jobs and raising salaries for the mayor, city manager, council…
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Malibu Farmers Market Returns to Library Lot Today
The Malibu Farmers Market returns to its traditional library lot on Sunday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m., after a brief move to City Hall due to a location dispute. The…
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Caltrans Announces Overnight Lane Closures on Santa Monica Blvd
Caltrans will close up to two lanes per direction on Santa Monica, Hollywood and Glendale Boulevards nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., starting Sunday, Aug. 30,…
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Simi Valley Residents Smell Strong Odors from Landfill Handling Fire Debris
Simi Valley residents complained of strong, worsening odors on August 29 as a nearby landfill processed food waste and debris from a recent Boyle Heights…
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Gardener Charged in Napa County Wildfire Causing Millions in Damage
A winery gardener has been charged with starting a 2025 Napa County wildfire that caused millions in damage and tens of millions in agricultural losses,…
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Photographer’s Book and Exhibit Mark 45 Years of L.A. Punk
Michael Hyatt’s new book and exhibit, opened in 2026 at the historic venue where Exene Cervenka and John Doe first met, celebrate 45 years of Los Angeles punk…
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Southern California Faces Scorching Heat Saturday
Extremely high temperatures are forecast for Southern California on Saturday, August 29, 2026, followed by a cooler air mass moving in later in the week,…