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California Legislature Passes Farm PFAS Reporting Bill
California's legislature enacted a bill requiring farms to report PFAS usage, aiming to monitor and mitigate health risks associated with these persistent…
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California Bill Seeks to Ban Shock Gloves for Federal Agents
California lawmakers have introduced Assembly Bill 2760 to ban the use of shock gloves by Department of Homeland Security and ICE agents in the state. The bill…
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Southern California Endures Record Triple-Digit Heat
Record triple‑digit heat struck Southern California on August 26, with Woodland Hills hitting 111°F and downtown Los Angeles reaching 98°F, marking one of the…
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California Bills Crack Down on Unethical Lawyers and Hedge‑Fund Influence
California lawmakers approved bills on August 27, 2026, to punish unethical attorneys and limit hedge‑fund involvement in lawsuits, responding to recent…
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Dog Shot After Biting LAPD Officer in South LA
During a domestic‑violence response in South Los Angeles on August 27, 2026, an officer shot a dog after it bit his lower leg, amid three unrestrained dogs on…
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DHL Cargo Plane Tires Ignite, Prompt Emergency Landing at LAX
A DHL cargo plane experienced a tire fire during landing at LAX on August 27, prompting an emergency landing and temporary runway closure. Fire crews contained…
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California Sues to Block Trump’s Mail‑In Voting Order
California’s Attorney General filed a lawsuit on August 27, 2026, to block President Trump’s executive order tightening mail‑in voting rules, arguing it…
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California Judge Blocks Trump Farmworker Wage Cut Rule
On August 26, 2026, a California federal judge ruled a Trump administration Labor Department rule that would lower seasonal farmworker wages unlawful,…
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Nearly Total Lunar Eclipse Viewable from Griffith Observatory Thursday
Griffith Observatory will host public and online viewing of a nearly total lunar eclipse on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 7:25 p.m. to 12:05 a.m., with 96%…
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California, Democratic States Sue to Block New USPS Ballot Rules
California and a group of Democratic‑led states sued to block new nationwide USPS rules for handling mail‑in ballots, arguing the changes could disrupt vote…
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Stadium and Billboard Firms Spend $3.4 Million on Inglewood Election
Hollywood Park, the Kia Forum and WOW Media collectively spent $3.4 million on political advertising for two competing Inglewood municipal campaigns between…
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Motorcyclist Killed in Southbound 405 Crash in Sherman Oaks
A motorcyclist fell from his bike and was killed in a southbound 405 crash in Sherman Oaks on August 26, 2026, prompting lane closures and traffic delays.
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Lawmakers Reject Key Parts of Newsom's Wildfire Plan
California lawmakers voted to reject major parts of Gov. Newsom’s wildfire plan that would have cut survivor payouts and limited utility liability, maintaining…
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Wildlife Group Calls for Help Finding Injured Coyote in Studio City
Wildlife Care of Southern California and the East Valley animal shelter are seeking Studio City residents' help to locate a semi‑wild coyote suffering from a…
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LAPD Investigates Hollywood Hills Home Burglary
The LAPD is investigating a burglary on Laurelmont Drive in the Hollywood Hills, where four masked men broke a rear door and ransacked the home shortly before…
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LA City Council Delays Vote on Halting Homeless Sweeps
The Los Angeles City Council has delayed a vote on pausing homeless encampment sweeps during environmental emergencies, citing the need for further study,…
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Sheriff's Deputy Injured in Santa Clarita Motorcycle Training Crash
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department motorcycle deputy was injured in a training crash in Santa Clarita on August 26, 2026. The department will review the…
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Homeless Student Numbers Rise as Enrollment Drops in Southern California
Southern California schools are seeing more homeless students even as total enrollment falls, creating challenges for resources and support services.
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Fans Leave Tribute Cards at Dolly Parton's Walk of Fame Star
Fans gathered at Dolly Parton's Hollywood Walk of Fame star on August 25, 2026, leaving handwritten cards to honor her after her death at age 80.…
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Health Dept Issues Advisory to Avoid Swimming at Seven LA Beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warned residents to avoid swimming, surfing and other water activities at seven county beaches after recent…
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LA County Fire Dept Increases Staff Ahead of Heat Wave
Los Angeles County Fire Department is adding staff and pre‑positioning resources to ensure rapid wildfire response during a forecasted week of extreme heat, a…
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SCE Considers Shutoffs for 4,000 LA County Customers
Southern California Edison is weighing public safety power shutoffs for about 4,000 Los Angeles County customers due to extreme heat and wind that could spark…
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Bishop Alemany Unveils Heat‑Safety Plan for Students
Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills introduced a heat‑safety plan on August 25 to protect students amid extreme temperatures sweeping the San Fernando…
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Statue Stolen from Paramount City Hall Armed Forces Memorial
Investigators are examining the theft of a costly statue from the Armed Forces Memorial at Paramount City Hall, a loss that affects the community’s tribute to…